Technicolor - Thomson DPL906VD_EN User's Manual
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1. Connect the speaker wire to the corresponding colour terminal at the back of the appliance Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire I Release the tab to lock the wire in the terminal 2 Do the same for the centre speaker rear speakers and the subwoofer Note When connecting the speakers make sure the polarities speaker wire to on the player of the speaker wires and terminals match If the wires are reversed the sound will be distorted and lack bass out of phase effect Do not ground the output line as this will damage the speaker Centre speaker In surround mode the centre speaker transmits much of the dialogue as well as music and effects It should be positioned between the left and right speakers 2 Left Right Front Speakers They mainly transmit music and sound effects 3 Surround Rear Speakers Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers Proper positioning is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field 4 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects explosions the rumble of spaceships etc which dramatically increases the involvement with the action on the screen Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion Front and centre speakers supplied with this set are magnetically shielded to pr2. DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 1 db aF Table of Contents Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect your TV set 2 Accessories provided sccrserssssescessesserscesssesseeseeeee 2 Front panel COntrols 0 csccsccsssssscrscsscsssersseseceseeees 3 Connecting to audio visual equipment 0seeee 4 Connecting the FM aerial ccsccssssssssssesessseseeees 4 Connecting the speakers scsrsrssesssssscssesessseesees 5 Positioning speakers csscsccsssssrscesssssessssssessesees 5 THE remote control ssscsscsssscssscassssssiassensivarosonaassnnssonessnns 7 Basic Playback Operations Compatible discs sisiescssccatsssaenssssncecedesoncacsdadenarcadstenendenns 8 Compatible forimats sssccssssssrssescesssrscessessssesersoes 8 Regional COMING sscsassnnssvssocnicensssisicessossncnssonesasesasstousesicse 8 Operating the DVD player csscsssssssssssssseseeees 8 Pay DCU sxcsicssscassuiscantivncisieisesstaaoiseneacannienaucaaasunatoarancesisians 8 Accelerated play accsesscasestavatancasevasecectesasancadanecanctderasesantns 8 Still NMA BES oscsivesvececsvassaiscneosvasentvonvadsasevnedacasiesscarasusienteeses 8 Frame advance isssis sssienaravnseasassascecsase veins casa osasseasseniasisse 8 Variable slow motion e sesssessssossoesossossoesossossoesoososesesooee 8 Changing chapter track sccssccsscssssssscssessssseeees 8 LOOM cnimimiio
3. Note If you have not chosen a password yet the factory preset password is OOOO Password This option allows you to change the password I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Press ENTER 3 To change the password enter the current four digit password in the Old Password box Then enter the new password in the New Password box You are then prompted to enter it again in the Confirm box to confirm and to press ENTER Defaults This option restores the factory set settings I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Select Reset and press ENTER DPL906VD_EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 19 Troubleshooting The appliance does not switch on e Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket e Press the STANDBY ON button on the remote control or on the front of the appliance It is impossible to read the disc e Insert the disc with the printed side facing up e Check that the disc can actually be played by this device see page 21 e If you are trying to play a disc containing JPEG files check that the files have a resolution of less 5 120 x 3 840 pixels e Check that the disc s regional code matches the player s regional code This player s regional code is 2 e Clean the disc see page 20 There is no picture e Check you have switched on the TV set e Check the connections The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines e Check the connections e Clean t
4. OPEN CLOSE To open and close the disc tray 0 9 Number input REPEAT I ALL To access the Repeat playback function REPEAT A B To access the A B repeat playback function SCAN In Tuner mode to tune down and up the STANDBY ON gre OPENCLOSE radio frequencies DISPLAY To display the Status menu STEP To start playback image by image 3 ZOOM To access the Zoom function PROGRAM To access program playback VOL To adjust the sound volume Cs SOURCE To select the mode DVD FM or AUX CENT SETUP To access the player s menu lt gt AY To navigate through menus ENTER To confirm any selection you make MENU PBC To access the disc menu or to turn the PBC function on and off VCD MONO STEREO To select the mono or stereo mode PREVIOUS PRESET To directly access the previous chapter an DVD or track CD In Tuner mode to select previous programmed stations PLAY PAUSE To start playing a disc Pause NEXT PRESET To directly access the next chapter DVD or track CD In Tuner mode to select next BACKWARD SLOWIMEMORY STOP FORWARD programmed stations BACKWARD To start reverse accelerated play In Tuner Rc r NEE mode to tune down the radio frequencies 0 O0 SLOW MEMORY To start reverse or forward slow motion during ANGLE SUBTITLE TITLE SURROUND 7 ee playback In Tuner mode to store a station AUDIO SEARCH RETURN STOP To stop playback FORWARD To start forward accelerated play In Tuner mode to tune up the
5. e seeseseesesecsesocsessesecsesocsesoesessesecsesossesoese I5 Audio Setup eeseeseeseseeeesoesesoeseeoesoroesoesoroesoroesoesoroesoeoesoe 16 DIVA R VOD 5 cssissseucessseszisensstsesuntevisavesterestccrteceoaseioesis 16 Preferences e eessesoesosssesoesossossossossoesoesoesoesoesossoosoesossose 17 Additional Information Troubleshooting sussissssnsicorssssessestssiocseasissndconssessscunseesecs 19 Precautions e sssssesoesosssesossossoesossoessesoosoessesoososssosoososesse 20 Guarantee sessisissssosisisessssicosessssssosess sssossssssssososadsssssssais 20 Technical data sessesssssessssoossessesoosoesssesosoesssesosoesesesoeo 21 Discs and formats you can play sssssssessessosssssosoosssssee 21 Sound Enhancement SystemS ssesssssosrsessssosssessssooee 22 6 HELPLINE THOMSON You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0871 712 1312 for United Kingdom 0 10 mn inc VAT www thomson europe com In the interest of improving the quality of our products we reserve the right to modify their features The information in this manual is therefore subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 2 CIN VY Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect your TV set e Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance e Install your appliance
6. list and information which can be selected interactively via a menu It can also be used to 4 Press PLAY PAUSE or ENTER to start display high resolution pictures if the disc playback Tracks are played in the order of the playback list Playback stops once all tracks have been played Note The playback list is erased when you press C the STOP button three times or when you open the disc tray or when you turn off the player contains any Press the MENU PBC button to enable or disable the PBC function Play modes Repeat playback 5 To exit the Programme playback function While the disc is playing press the REPEAT I ALL press ie PROGRAM SUON again button several times to select a play mode Note fo repeat the playback list press the REPEAT I ALL button while in the DVD Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Off programme playback mode VCD SVCD and audio CD Repeat One Repeat Disc Repeat Off Note On a Video CD with PBC Playback Control turn off the PBC option to be able to launch a repeat playback A B repeat To repeat a sequence between two points A and B press the A B button at the beginning of the sequence you want to repeat Then press the A B button again at the end of the sequence Then the sequence is played repeatedly until you press A B to resume normal playback Note A B repeat can only be used within the same chapter or track DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 10 db aF Basi
7. menu Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn Chapter elapsed time Chapter remaining time Display Off Subtitles DivX file with embedded subtitles Press the SUBTITLE button a number of times to select one of the available subtitle language DivX file with external subtitles Select the subtitle language in the DivX menu with the A and Y buttons and then press SUBTITLE to confirm Then select the corresponding DivX file with the A and W buttons and press ENTER to start playback Renting purchasing DivX VOD files DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs The difference lies in the access to the media DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites the purchase form on the site Follow the instructions below to find the registration number of your player Bs Bese ele een Hea 2 Select the DivX R VOD option from the Setup eat Se a E The registration number is displayed DIVX R VOD 3 Write down this VOD 8 character registration number so that you can fill in the form on the website you purchase your DivX VOD files from Note If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD R disc after downloading it the rental period allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired It is also possible that the recorded file is not compatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters The para
8. radio frequencies EQ To select a sound setting SELECT To toggle between BASS TRE and channel VIDEO settings THOMSON SLEEP To set the sleep timer LANGUAGE To change the dialogue language ANGLE To access the Camera angle function SUBTITLE To select a subtitle language TITLE To access the title menu if there is one SURROUND To change the Surround sound setting AUDIO To change the audio format SEARCH To directly access a title chapter track or location on the disc RETURN To access the menu VCD 7 DPL906VD_EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 8 di aF Basic Playback Operations Compatible discs DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD e CD R CD RW Compatible formats e DVD VCD Video Compact Disc SVCD Super Video Compact Disc JPEG CD Kodak Picture e CD mp3 DivX mpeg4 More information about discs and compatible formats is available at the end of the booklet Regional coding Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information that is stored on DVD discs DVD discs that have different regional codes to that of your player cannot be played The regional code for your player is 2 Europe the Middle East South Africa Japan ALL means all regions When you buy a disc check that it bears the correct logo Operating the DVD player l Switch on your TV set 2 Press the STANDBY ON button on the remote control Playback l Press the OPEN CLOSE button on th
9. rates below 28 kB sec will not play properly Do not try recording copyright protected mp3 files Securized files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying You must not copy such files Important The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player i e degraded sound quality and even in some cases inability of the player to read the file arisie JPEG files CD R and CD RW with JPEG files Certain JPEG files including progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this player The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 650 Make sure that files have the jpg extension Files without the jpg extension cannot be read by the player even though the files are shown as JPEG images on your computer Kodak Kodak Picture CDs COMPATIBLE Sound Enhancement Systems This player is equipped with several built in sound enhancement systems Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround This unit is equipped with a Dolby Digital 5 1 channel so that you can
10. ASS SUB TXT IDX and PSB formats can be played The following subtitle languages can be displayed LATIN LATIN 2 and LATIN CYRILLIC Correct playback of all languages may not be possible as some characters may be missing 7 gt mp3 files CD R and CD RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format With regard to CD R mp3 discs please follow all the recommendations for CD R above along with the comments below e Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft DOS and Windows as well as with Apple Mac These two formats are the most widely used mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end with the mp3 extension General name format Title mp3 When composing your title ensure that you use 10 characters or less have no spaces in the name and avoid the use of special characters including The total number of files on a disc should be less than 400 Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 28 kB sec kilobytes second when recording mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you choose Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analogue digital sampling rate that is conversion to mp3 format of at least 28 kB sec and up to 60 kB sec Choosing higher rates such as 192 kB sec or more only rarely produces even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling
11. E Audio CDs amp 8 IDIGITAL AUDIO Audio CDs 8 and cm trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc a CD R CD RW Does sarrat Dolby and the double D symbol OO HSE Most CD R one recording only and CD RW discs are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories rewritable Manufactured under license from Dolby This player can play most CD R discs CD Rs written during a multisession recording can also be played provided that the session has ended before the disc is played depending on the write software However depending on the condition of the CD writer computer and the disc used you may find that not all discs will play successfully When playing a CD R disc it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognise the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognised after a period of 20 seconds remove the disc and then insert it again e Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD R do not use its full capacity e CD Rs should be preferably used instead of CD RWs rewritable CDs as in certain cases CD RW playback may be faulty Use reliable good quality CD write software Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD R disc recording Laboratories 21 DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 22 db aF Additional Information E Bx DivX files DivX is the name of a Serie new video codec your player or agi depends on t
12. LAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Changing chapter track While the disc is playing press the PREVIOUS PRESET or NEXT PRESET button to go immediately to the previous or next chapter or track Zoom I While a disc is playing press the ZOOM button until you reach the zoom size you require 2 Move from one area to another using the lt gt A and Y buttons DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 9 aes KEZ Basic Playback Operations Status menu Programme playback VCD Press the DISPLAY button a number of times and audio CD during Playpack To Show im turn With this option you choose and programme DVD Title elapsed time Title remaining the playback order up to 99 tracks time Chapter elapsed time Chapter remaining time Display Off VCD SVCD PBC off and Audio CD Single elapsed time Single remaining time Total elapsed time Total remaining time Display Off 3 Enter the track number using the numeric buttons The first number corresponds to the programme number and the second number corresponds to the track number Then press ENTER Press STOP to stop playback 2 Press the PROGRAM button to enter the Programme playback mode P00 00 appears on the front display VCD and SVCD PEC on Single elapsed time Single remaining time Display Off PBC PlayBack Control VCD Repeat this step to add other tracks to the The PlayBack Control function offers scenes playback
13. R DELAY TEST TONE MAIN PAGE Menu Language l Press gt to access the sub menu 2 To change the language of the player menus choose the language using the A and W buttons and press ENTER to confirm Screen Saver This option enables you to activate or deactivate the screen saver l Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Press A and Y to select ON or OFF and press ENTER I Select the Speaker Setup option using the A and p V buttons and press ENTER 2 Select one of the options using the A and Y buttons and press gt to access the various options Center Delay Rear Delay To make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in the room where you are listening you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speakers l Select Center Delay or Rear Delay using the A and W buttons and press gt to access the sub menu 2 Adjust the distance using the A and W buttons and press ENTER Test Tone This function is used to test the speaker setting and change the speaker level l Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Select ON using the A and W buttons to start the speaker test A short noise comes successively from each speaker 3 Press lt to stop the test I5 S DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 16 Player menus db si Audio Setup AUDIO SETUP MAIN PAGE DivX R VOD l TI Cc l Select the Audio Set
14. able yellow obtained using a Scart connection AUDIO IN L left and AUDIO IN R right sockets These are analogue audio input sockets The AUDIO L socket and cable are white while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red Audio cables Note If one of the devices is not working check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the sockets which they should be connected to Connecting the FM aerial FM 75Q The FM aerial provided should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the O back of the appliance SF ANTENNA Note For FM reception extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can obtain the best possible reception DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 5 db aE Connections and Setup Connecting the speakers REAR SPEAKERS SURROUND SOUND f f RIGHT LERT CENTER SPEAKER GREY GREY STRIPED PURPLE GREY STRIPED 2 w ped 5 E 8 Eb Egi c f RIGHT f LEFT SUB WOOFER FD 1 2 Positioning speakers a e p sa 8 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Magnetic shielding Six speakers are provided with the appliance 2 front centre 2 rear subwoofer In order to enjoy good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the player Speaker wires are colour coded to match the colour EN coded terminals
15. arantee Cleaning certificate supplied with your appliance e Use a soft dry clean cloth Regularly dust Keep this certificate as well as the invoice the vents at the back or sides These documents are required in the e Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based event of claiming your guarantee rights products risks damaging the appliance e All repairs during the guarantee period e If an object or liquid enters inside the must be carried out by an authorised appliance unplug it immediately and have it engineer for our brand If this condition is checked by an authorised engineer not met your rights will no longer be valid 20 DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 21 db aE Additional Information e Never open the appliance yourself since Discs and formats you can play this may put you at risk or damage the In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of equipment THOMSON does not accept all disc types it is not possible to guarantee playback quip P yp p g p ay of discs which do not comply with DVD CD VCD or SVCD standards This unit may not play some way other than in accordance with this recordings or files on CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW manual DVD R DVD RW due to differences in recording any liability if the appliance is used in any MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY Digital video discs 12 cm and 8 cm single or APPLICABLE LAW DECLARATIONS AND double sided single or dual layer DVDs ar
16. available subtitles languages and press ENTER Note This option is only available if the disc offers a number of subtitle languages Camera angle DVD Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes I Turn the Angle function on by pressing the ANGLE button once 2 When multiple angles are available the angle icon is displayed on the TV screen 3 To change the camera angle press several times the ANGLE button to select one of the available camera angles Note If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle this function is not available There are very few discs offering more than one angle Programming the sleep timer Set an automatic shut off time 15 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes by pressing several times the SLEEP button Press SLEEP repeatedly to select Off to disable this function Volume control You can vary the level of each speaker and the treble or bass levels I Press the SELECT button to select a channel BASS Bass TREB Treble FL Front Left speaker CNT Center speaker FR Front right speaker SL Surround left speaker SR Surround right speaker and SUB Subwoofer The level of the channel appears on the display and TV screen 2 Press the VOL button to adjust the selected channel s level Sound selection Press the SURROUND button repeatedly to select a type of Surround sound Press the EQ button repeatedly to select an equalizer mode Pop R
17. c playback operations Playback options Direct access DVD To directly access a title or a chapter l Press the SEARCH button 2 Select TITLE or CHAPTER using the lt and gt buttons enter a title or chapter number with the numeric buttons and press ENTER Note Many discs only have one title To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or a chapter l Press twice the SEARCH button 2 Select TIME with the lt and gt buttons enter a time with the numeric buttons and press ENTER Direct access VCD audio CD and DivX To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a track I Press the SEARCH button 2 Enter a time with the numeric buttons and press ENTER Note On a Video CD with PBC Playback Control turn off the PBC option to be able to use this function Audio DVD and VCD Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or audio formats To change the language DVD during playback press the LANGUAGE button several times to select one of the available languages To change the audio format DVD and VCD during playback press the AUDIO button several times to select one of the available audio formats Note This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or audio formats Subtitles DVD Press several times the SUBTITLE button to select one of the
18. cidents caused by the laser beam DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality or even impossible This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 3 C aE Connections and Setup Front panel controls 5 PLAY PAUSE ON STANDBY 6 SELECT To switch the appliance on and off To toggle between BASS TRE and channel OPEN CLOSE settings To open and close the disc tray 7 SOURCE To select the input source DVD FM or SENSOR AUX Remote sensor Point the remote control here 8 lt lt PREVIOUS gt i NEXT To skip to the previous or next chapter or track during playback In Tuner mode to move to the previous or STOP next preset memory location To stop disc playback 9 VOLUME To adjust the sound volume To start playing a disc or pause Inserting batteries in the remote control e D
19. e front of the appliance or on the remote control to open the disc tray 2 Put the disc in with the printed side upwards in the case of a single sided disc 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE button again to close the disc tray e Play starts automatically or e the Disc menu appears One of its options can be selected to start playing the disc Select it and press ENTER or e press PLAY PAUSE on the remote control 4 Press STOP to stop playback Note The player stores the point where playback was interrupted If you press PLAY PAUSE again playback resumes from this point lo stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning press STOP twice If the player is left in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user interaction the player switches off automatically Accelerated play While the disc is playing press the BACKWARD or FORWARD button one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play Press PLAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Still image While the disc is playing press PLAY PAUSE once for freeze frame Press PLAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Frame advance While the disc is playing press the STEP button a number of times to advance forward image by image Press PLAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Variable slow motion While the disc is playing press the SLOW MEMORY button a number of times to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion Press P
20. e high density optical discs on which high quality images and WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT audio are recorded by means of digital signals OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS DVD R DVD RW DVD R RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE DVD RW PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN Most DVD R and DVD R one recording only formats software used and disc types EN DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES TO THE DVD Video EN ere Depending on the DVD writer and discs used DISCLAIMED Recordings using DVD R and DVD RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode Recordings using Technical data DVD RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD RW discs with a 4 7 GB Mains supply AC 230 V 50 Hz capacity Operating conditions 5 C to 35 C CD on which you can record up to 74 min of Surrounding humidity 10 to 75 no VHS quality video associated with still images audio condensation det tracks and interactive menus p SVCD Super Video Compact Disc Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG 2 Power consumption 50 W 1 5 W in standby Z VCD Video Compact Disc VIDEO CD DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems standards for video and MPEG standards for audio for digital multichannel audio signals DTS and DTD ital Surround are re aered MIS
21. emote control Subtitle an I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 To change the subtitle language choose the language using the A and W buttons and press ENTER to confirm Note If the language chosen is available it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles Otherwise the subtitle language indicated on the disc is selected instead 3 To change the language of the subtitles during playback press several times the SUBTITLE button on the remote control Disc Menu I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 To change the language of the disc menus choose the language using the A and W buttons and press ENTER to confirm Rating limits This setting prevents the playback of DVDs that may not be suitable for all audiences by using the rating level that may be encoded on the disc If the rating level on the disc is higher than the preset level the playback function will not be enabled unless the password is entered 17 S DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 18 a aE Player menus Note The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits In Europe very few discs have PREFERENCES PAGE coded scenes I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Select the rating level using the A and Y buttons RATING LIMITS then press ENTER to confirm PASSWORD DEFAULTS 6 PG R 3 Enter your 4 digit password using the numeric buttons and press ENTER 8 ADULT
22. enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound Differing from Dolby Pro Logic in that only four channels Front Left Front Right Centre and Rear are used the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers Rear Right Rear Left Adding the subwoofer channel for bass sounds counted as 0 1 channel to the 5 channels provides 5 1 channels or 6 Channels that bring you the most sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment Digital Theater Systems DTS DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six channels of master quality 20 bit audio It offers five full range channels plus a special low frequency effect LFE channel for subwoofer resulting in what is commonly known as 5 1 channels It can be applied with existing 5 1 speaker configurations DTS is available in DVD and CD mode 22
23. erences so try to position the aerial away from them Storing radio stations The player can store up to 40 radio stations in its memory You can enter every single radio station yourself or the player can store all available radio stations automatically in ascending order Automatic preset programming I Press the SOURCE button to enter the Tuner mode Press and hold PROGRAM down for 3 seconds to start automatic preset programming Note A weak signal can affect the Automatic preset programming function s efficiency Adjust the aerial for better reception and a more efficient search Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio stations stored automatically When all the available radio stations are stored or all 40 memory locations are full the auto preset programming function will stop Manual preset I Tune to a radio station see Manual tuning for details Press SLOW MEMORY on the remote control POO will appear on the display Input your desired preset number 1 40 using the numeric buttons then press SLOW MEMORY again to store it Retrieving preset stations I Press the SOURCE button to enter the Tuner mode Press PRESET i44 or PRESET gt gt I or the numeric buttons on the remote control to select a preset station DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 14 db aE Using the player s menus Press the SETUP button to display the player s main menu et ee Select a
24. he disc see page 20 There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality e Check the connections e Make sure the speakers are connected e Make sure the MUTE function is not on No surround sound e Check the speaker configuration in the Speaker setup menu The remote control does not work or works only intermittently e Check that batteries are inserted or change them e Aim the remote control at the appliance The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted The subtitles do not appear e Check that the DVD disc provides aes KEZ Additional Information subtitles e Refer to the section on how to display subtitles The disc menu language is not the correct one e The disc menu language has not been set up see page 17 e The language of your choice is not available on the disc see page 17 You have forgotten your password Parental control e Select the Password option in the Preferences Page menu and press ENTER When the Old Password box is displayed press the STOP button four times in order to reset the password to 0000 Your DivX files won t play e When you encounter problems make sure that the file that you are trying to play actually contains DivX video The files often use the term DivX in their filename even though they have in fact been coded in another format e Problems playing DivX version 5 1 and the version 2 5 player with some recent DivX version
25. he ies and production of the audio and video files the codecs and the type of recording equipment used as well as on your computer s parameters It is therefore possible that you cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is defective It also sometimes happens that you can play the images video but not the sound audio DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows The maximum resolution of the DivX file is below 720x576 W x H pixels e DivX filenames should not exceed 56 characters If the video and audio structure of the recorded file is not interleaved either video or audio Is outputted If the file is recorded with GMC the unit supports only point GMC GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation It is an encoding tool specified in the MPEG4 standard Some MPEG4 encoders like DivX or XviD have this option There are different levels of GMC encoding usually called point 2 point or 3 point GMC To guarantee playback of DivX files the audio must be mp3 format DivX Certified devices can play back any interleaved mp3 audio at any bitrate both CBR and VBR The audio must be sampled at standard frequencies such as 32 kHz 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz and must conform to the AVI file specification Apart from mp3 the audio formats recognised by your player are MPEG layer 2 AC3 DTS PCM Formats such as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player DivX files with subtitles in SRT SSA
26. horizontally away from any source of heat fireplace or appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields The components of this appliance are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35 Celsius e Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation 10 cm on either side and above it as well as 5 cm at the back are ideal e The humidity of the room should not exceed 75 If you have to use the appliance outdoors do not expose it to rain or splashing water The appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on top of it e Moving it from a cold environment to a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some components inside the appliance Let the condensation disappear of its own accord before turning the appliance on again e Before moving the player make sure the disc tray is empty Other important information about using and cleaning your appliance is available at the end of the booklet Accessories provided e Left and right front Centre speaker speakers Pig tail aerial wire Remote control and 2 non rechargeable o batteries type AAA Subwoofer Left and right rear speakers Caution Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to beam Class laser product This appliance must only be opened by a qualified engineer to prevent ac
27. menu option using the A and W buttons and press ENTER to access the submenu To return to a previous menu select the Main page option and press ENTER To exit from the player menus press the SETUP button again or select Exit setup and press ENTER General Setup GENERAL SETUP ANGLE MARK MENU LANGUAGE l Select the General Setup option using the A and V buttons and press ENTER 2 Select one of the options using the A and Y buttons and press gt to access the various options TV Display Depending on the format of the DVD disc you can choose the picture format best suited to the format of your TV screen lea I Press gt to access the sub menu Sp N 2 Select an option using the A and W buttons then j press ENTER to confirm 4 3 PS 4 3 LB 4 3 PS reproduces a 4 3 picture without distortion 4 3 LB gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format i e with horizontal bands at the top Da m D and bottom of the screen or in 16 9 16 9 reproduces l6 9 format films in full on a 16 9 16 9 screen Angle Mark This option enables you to activate or deactivate the FoR angle mark indicating that several angle marks are available on the disc being played I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Press A and Y to select ON or OFF and press ENTER 14 S DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 15 db aF Player menus Speaker Setup CENTER DELAY REA
28. meters used when copying to CD R may be another reason for this Since it is not possible here to supply all the information parameters and advice relating to the use of DivX VOD files we recommend that you visit specialist websites such as www divx com vod A note on copying Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files please be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or rented the contents Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions Private copies of your own material for your own use may be legal in some countries Make sure you are aware of any applicable laws 12 S DPL9O6VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 13 db siy The player has a built in tuner that allows for FM radio function Manual tuning l Connect the FM aerial in the correct manner 2 Press several times the SOURCE button on the remote control or on the front panel to select the Tuner mode Tune a station by pressing repeatedly BACKWARD or FORWARD on the remote control until the desired station is found Alternatively you can use the SCAN or SCAN button to activate the automatic search function In this mode the player will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station Repeat steps 3 to tune to another radio station Note If there is any interference change the aerial s position until the ideal sound reception is obtained TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interf
29. niinninnanminir aaa oRIO ANS 8 Status MENU ssssssssssssssssesssesssssssoesesisssoesssovesessssssesesssisosse 9 PlayBack Control sssisscscssssssossscasnseseasssnacdasiosasscensetosocinss 9 Play modes esssssessoesossessossoesoesossoesossossoesossossossoososssssooso 9 Programme playback cccccscccossssssscsssssecsseessesees 9 Playback options os sis aces ssssssssnssesacsnassacndspnevactaspnnseascpeasone 10 This THOMSON product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from your household waste Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection recycling centre In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product Please help us to conserve the environment we live in mp3 JPEG and DivX files Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files 000 lI Playing DivX files ssscusvcicertssvscensssvsasneastssassorasect sasssesss 12 Radio Manual tuning ssssessesoessesossossoesossoessesoosoessesoososssossososesse 13 Storing radio stationS eessessessessesoesoessosoesssssosoosssesos 13 Player Menus Using the player s menus ssessssssssesosssessosoososssosoososssse 14 General Setup eeesesseseeseseesesoesesseseesesocsesoesessesecsesoesesoese 14 Speaker SetUp
30. o not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries e In order to avoid any risk of explosion observe the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment Replace only with the type of batteries specified above Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them e If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries P e Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 4 db aF Connections and Setup Connecting to audio visual equipment Cables are not provided gt g O a 3 2 fe a AL NI LHYOS Lvs LNO Olanv SCART OUT Note Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of equipment SCART VIDEO OUT aR The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal If there is no Scart socket is available on your TV set check whether your TV has P Scart cable another Video socket Composite that you can use to connect your player VIDEO OUT socket mi This socket yellow is also known as a composite video socket The picture quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that Video c
31. ock Jazz or Classic DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 11 db aE mp3 JPEG and DivX files mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music lt was developed in collaboration with THOMSON The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed files JPEG files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 120 x 3 840 pixels Note The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files actually on the disc If nothing is displayed after a few minutes it is likely that certain files are too large In this case reduce the files resolution and write another disc EN OPa is an Official DivX Certified product that plays Divx 5 DivXx 4 Divx 3 and EN DivX VOD video content in compliance with DivX Certified technical requirements Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files Before inserting a disc check that it is compatible with the player l Open the tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE button 2 Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the tray DATA CD MENU 3 Select a folder using the A and Y buttons then mB Root jm roto press ENTER to display the list of files Srmenamer 1 4 To start playback select a file using the A and WY mmename2 2 buttons and then press ENTER or PLAY PAUSE o
32. otect your TV set Note It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set 5 S DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 6 aes KEZ Connections and Setup Front Speaker Position Even if you cannot replicate this ideal home theatre set up exactly the following suggestions for positioning the speaker will help you achieve better results Alignment Align the centre speaker evenly with or slightly behind the left and right speakers but not in front of them Angle Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45 degree angle with your favourite viewing position will replicate the soundtrack mixer s arrangement Height The mid and high frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as far as possible at the same height This often requires the centre speaker to be placed directly on top of or beneath the TV set Preferred surround position Location If possible place surround speakers at either side of the viewing area not behind it Height If space permits install surround speakers 2 3 feet above viewers This helps minimise localisation effects Direction Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Directing surround speakers straight across the room rather than down at viewers helps create a more open spacious surround sound field Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall Li hi bai La i Courtesy Dolby Laboratories If rear wall moun
33. r S L BL EE enter the file number using the numeric buttons ee o Note During playback use the PREVIOUS PRESET or a Pes R NEXT PRESET button to go back to the previous file or go on to the next one 5 Press STOP to stop playback Status menu mp3 Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn Chapter elapsed time Chapter remaining time Display Off Display options JPEG During the slide show you can use the PLAY PAUSE button to pause the slide show Press the ZOOM button and then a number of times the BACKWARD and FORWARD buttons until you reach the zoom size you require Press ZOOM again to exit the Zoom function Press the A or W button for an horizontal or vertical flip Press the lt and gt buttons to rotate pictures 90 Repeat playback While the disc is playing press the REPEAT I ALL button a number of times to select a playback mode Repeat One Repeat Album Repeat Disc Off S lt Prior to downloading a VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on p DPL906VD_EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 12 db aF mp3 JPEG and DivX files Playing DivX files l Open the tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE button 2 Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the tray The disc s contents are displayed 3 Select the DivX file that you wish to play with the A and W buttons and press ENTER to start playback Status
34. s coding problems may arise that are directly linked to the ability of your computer to provide the total capacity of its microprocessor during the coding procedure During playback this leads to picture problems or a lack of synchronisation between sound and picture e Do not write on a disc lt avoid any risk of electrocution ao DPL906VD_EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 20 db aF Additional Information Precautions Handling and caring for discs Use e If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time during a journey for example wait for about 2 e Handle your discs with care Hold the disc hours before using it with your fingers at the edges or through e The openings located on the top and the hole bottom are for ventilation and must not e Insert the disc with the label facing up for be obstructed a single sided disc e During thunderstorms we recommend e Place the disc properly into the tray in the that you isolate the appliance from the allotted holder electrical supply so that it is not damaged e Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary by electrical or electromagnetic surges always wiping from the centre to the edge e This appliance is designed for continuous e Always put discs back in their cases after use Putting the DVD player into standby use and store in a vertical position mode does not disconnect it from the i VT E eal h Do not close the tray with
35. ting is the only option direct the speakers at each other A towards the front B or even towards the side walls C D Experiment with their position until the surround sound seems to envelope you rather than come from behind you No adjacent walls Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 4 Surround speakers can be placed on stands facing each other to replicate the preferred side wall mounting A or to the side or rear of the viewing area directed upwards In the latter case they can go right on the floor or preferably a few feet off the floor such as on end tables B Test tone Channel balance Your player is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels As the signal travels from channel to channel adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same volume level see page 5 Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal you will find that when watching an actual programme the surround channel is usually much lower than the front Don t be tempted to re adjust the surround level a good surround mix does not attract attention to itself if it did it would soon become distracting S DPL9O06VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 7 Connections and Setup The remote control S STANDBY ON To switch the appliance on and off MUTE To mute and restore the sound
36. two discs in it o O aoe AT or with a disc not sitting correctly in the equipment remove the plug from the holder mains socket as some components remain connected to the electrical supply e If you notice any burning or smoke disconnect the appliance immediately to e Do not play cracked chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue e Do not move the player when a disc is being played e Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures e Do not use aerosol cleaners benzene anti static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs When cleaning wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth from the centre to the edge avoiding circular motions which could cause scratches and interference during playback e Do not attempt to look inside the appliance through the disk tray opening or any other opening You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation e This appliance is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes e Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation without the explicit permission of the holder of the rights contravenes current legislation Copying or downloading music files for sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation Guarantee of copyright law e The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the gu
37. up option using the A and Y buttons and press ENTER 2 Select the option using the A and W buttons and press gt to access the various options D R C Dynamic Compression You can use this function to control the different sound levels via dynamic compression It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume and quietens the loudest sounds I Press gt to access the sub menu 2 Select the level using A and Y then press ENTER I Select the DivX R VOD option using the A and P v buttons 2 Press ENTER The registration number is displayed Please refer to page 12 DPL906VD EN 12 08 05 9 54 Page 17 db aF Player menus Preferences PREFERENCES PAGE AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU RATING LIMITS PASSWORD DEFAULTS MAIN PAGE gt ENGINE I Select the Preferences option using the A and Y buttons and press ENTER buttons and press gt to access the various options EN 2 Select one of the options using the A and VW Note The Preferences menu is not available when there is a disc in the player Audio l Press gt to access the sub menu 2 To change the dialogue language choose the language using the A and W buttons and press ENTER to confirm Note If the selected language is not available on a disc the disc s default language will be used instead 3 To change the language during play press several times the LANGUAGE button on the r
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