THOMSON Dpl660ht User Manual

							Thomson multimedia
46/47 quai A. Le Gallo
92648 Boulogne Cedex
FRANCE
RCS nanterre
B322 019 464
55302970 Rev.1
www.thomson-multimedia.com
 
						

							MUTEON/ECO
BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER
PHONESTUNING MEMORY BANDSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONO
OK
SURR  MODE 
DSP MODE 
VIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - R
SOURCE
SOURCE
usermanual
DPL660HT
 
						

							Safety Information
Rating Information: At bottom of the unit
this unit comply with the existing requirements
In accordance with the rating plate of the
unit, this unit complies with current 
standards concerning electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Please respect the environment Before
throwing any batteries away, consult your
distributor who may be able to take them
back for specific recycling.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume on
the unit before you put on headphones.
Increase the volume to the desired level
only after headphone are in place.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICAL
 SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
 
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
            DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS  A
WARNING       SIGN
ALERTING YOU   OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT. THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
GEFAHR EINES 
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
 
						

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Table of Content
Safety Information                                 
Getting Started                                     
Unpacking the Receiver   . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control  .3
Set Up and Maintenance of the 
Receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Protect your Components from 
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to Audio-Visual 
Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Digital Connection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting Antennas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the Subwoofer  . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Surround Placement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advanced Surround Setting  . . . . . . . . . .8
Test Tone / Channel Balance  . . . . . . . . . .9
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating your Receiver                       
Receiver Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Your Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switching On/Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selection of Audio/Video Source  . . . . . .13
Using the receiver to play a Source  . . . .14
Operating the Radio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Advanced Sound Control                       
Sound Enhancement Systems  . . . . . . . .19
Fine Setting of Components  . . . . . . . . .20
Fine Setting of the Speakers  . . . . . . . . .21
Advanced Setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting Tips                            
Troubleshooting Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Receiver/Tuner Operation  . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Control Operation  . . . . . . . . .23
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the Exterior  . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equipment Specifications  . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Maintenance                   24
Universal Remote Control                       
TV Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
VCR/SAT Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
DVD/CD Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Language Codes                            27
EN
 
						

							Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver
You should receive the following items:
2
MUTE
BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER
PHONES
TUNING MEMORY BANDSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONOOKSURR. MODE 
DSP MODE  SOURCE
VIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - RSOURCE
ON/ECO
+         -
+         -
One receiver unitOne pair of “AA” 
batteries
One Pig-Tail 
Antenna WireOne external AM
loop antenna
one audio cable 
(two wires) with red and
white RCA connectors;
DISC
tape
RDS
pty
memo2
3
6 5 4
789 1PLAY
FWD
STOP REV
PAU S E
hifi
0
vcr/sat
tv
digital
cd
sat/cab dvd/theater
modes
delay
tunervcr/V. A U X
stereo
level up
pr
pr
down
REC vcr
dts
dvd /cd
rep.
mix
MULTI PRODUCT
rc 1000
6 channel
One Thomson
Universal Remote
Control
one video cable 
(single wire) with yellow
RCA connectors;
one SCART cable;
•  one instruction book;
•  one safety leaflet;
•  one Quick Connection
Guide
Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1
centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers.
• 6 speaker wires including:
1 X green/black wire
for center speaker1 X red/black wire for
front right speaker
1 X white/black wire for
front left speaker1 X purple/black wire
for subwoofer
1 X blue/black wire for
rear left speaker1 X gray/black wire for
rear right speaker
 
						

							Getting Started
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control 
1. Press the part indicated and
push in the direction of the
arrow to open the battery
compartment door.
2. Insert two AA(LR06) batter-
ies according to the + and -
signs on the battery compart-
ment. 
3.  Press to close the cover.
To use the remote control,
point it directly at your 
receiver.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
IMPORTANT NOTE
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated
below.  If the space is insufficient, the unit may over-
heat resulting in malfunction and shorter life time.• Do not connect to the AC power cords until  all
connections are completed. 
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring
it from a cold place to a warm place:  there is risk of
condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively
high temperatures.
•  After having disconnected your set, clean the case
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
•  Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
•  Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand
so heated air rising from it will not affect other com-
ponents. If you have a satellite receiver, you should
place it on the top shelf.
EN
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10 cm/4
5 cm/
  2
10 cm/4
10 cm/
   410 cm/
    4MUTEON/STANDBY
BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER
PHONESTUNING MEMORY FM/AMSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONOOKSURR  MODE 
DSP MODE  SOURCE
VIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - RSOURCE
 
						

							Getting Started
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
4
OPTICAL 1
TV
VCR CD Player
Tape Deck
SAT
  
to LINE OUT
(Tape Deck)
to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )
to AUDIO OUT  (CD)
to VIDEO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT (SAT)
to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)
to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD)
to AUDIO  OUT(DVD)
to VIDEO OUT (DVD)
to AUDIO OUT (TV)
to VIDEO IN (TV)
to S-VIDEO IN (TV)
to AUDIO OUT (VCR)to VIDEO OUT (VCR)
            to VIDEO IN (VCR)           to AUDIO IN (VCR)
DIGITAL CONNECTIONIf you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make 
use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to 
carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical 
or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When 
optical or coaxial cable is used, the analog audio cables are still needed if recording 
through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial 
digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components 
(e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and press DIGITAL INPUT to 
select the corresponding digital input source. 
Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video 
connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. S-video 
provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal. Composite video (yellow 
RCA connector) can also be used. It is
important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the 
Home Theater to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home 
Theater.
FRONT TERMINALRemark: If you have a video camera, 
video game machine, or an extra 
VCR, connect it to VAUX input at the 
front of the receiver
DIGITAL INPUTConnect components 
capable of outputing Dolby 
Digital (e.g. DVD or SAT) or 
standard PCM (CD) format 
digital signals. Read section 
on Input Signal Setting 
under Advanced Sound 
Control carefully to adjust 
the matching input settings. 
If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. 
What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cable  (not supplied). Plug it in 
the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see 
details on pg 20 chapter Input Signal Setting).  You can enjoy better sound quality 
brought to you by the optical cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are still 
needed for recording to tape output.   
S-VIDEOIf your video component has a S-Video jack 
included, you can make use of it to enjoy 
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the 
relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the 
receiver. One S-video cable is needed for each 
component. When S-Video cable is used, 
composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable 
must also be connected for VCR recording.
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or 
S-Video cable, make sure to match the shape of 
the plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to 
plug in completely.
DVD
6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUTSUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
OPTICAL 2
FR
SR
SUBFL
SL
CEN
TV
to SCART AUDIO / VIDEO IN (TV)
 
						

							Getting Started
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5
Digital Connections
Read instructions carefully when connecting compo-
nents to the receiver.
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS
or PCM signals when compatible components are 
connected.
Connecting the Antennas
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM
terminals on the system’s back panel. 
They must be hooked up in order to receive clear
reception.
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end
of the AM antenna and snap into place as shown
below in AM Loop Antenna.
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the termi-
nal
AM Loop Antenna
OPTICAL 1
OPTICAL 2
6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUTSUBWOOFER
PRE OUTFR
SR
SUBFL
SL
CEN
TVME67
POWER SOURCE: 230V     50Hz
RATED INPUT POWER: 250W
SECTEUR 230V     50Hz
CONSOMMATION NOMINALE: 250VAShock hazard - do not open! Keep dry!
Before opening disconnect power plug!
Risque de choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir!
Vor ffnen Netzstecker ziehen!
Vor Feuchtigkeit schtzen!
Przed otwarciem obudowy wyjąć wtyczkę z
gniazda sieciowego Attention:
Attention:
Achtung:
UWAGA:
Manufactured    under   licence   from   Dolby
Laboratories.   Dolby,  Pro  Logic II     and
the   double-D   symbol   are   trademarks  of
Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished
Works.     1992-1997   Dolby   Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
OPTICAL 1
OPTICAL 2SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable 
Connect to optical digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.DVD / CD / SAT
S
HINT
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full
length and arrange the Antenna as a T Shape
• For AM reception, rotate the antenna hori-
zontally to get better reception.OPTICAL 1
OPTICAL 2
6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUTSUBWOOFER
PRE OUTFR
SR
SUBFL
SL
CEN
TVME67
POWER SOURCE: 230V     50Hz
RATED INPUT POWER: 250W
SECTEUR 230V     50Hz
CONSOMMATION NOMINALE: 250VAShock hazard - do not open! Keep dry!
Before opening disconnect power plug!
Risque de choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir!
Vor ffnen Netzstecker ziehen!
Vor Feuchtigkeit schtzen!
Przed otwarciem obudowy wyjąć wtyczkę z
gniazda sieciowego Attention:
Attention:
Achtung:
UWAGA:
Manufactured    under   licence   from   Dolby
Laboratories.   Dolby,  Pro  Logic II     and
the   double-D   symbol   are   trademarks  of
Dolby Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished
Works.     1992-1997   Dolby   Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
S
 
						

							Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers 
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,
1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer).  In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be 
connected to the receiver.
At least two front speakers (left and right) are
required. For better sound quality, Center speaker,
rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be 
connected. Adding center and rear speakers will
enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will
increase bass response.
If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with
small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer with
the  speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.
Speaker wires
1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist
the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15
mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal
and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the 
terminal. 
To ease speaker connections, the speaker wires and
the terminals are color-coded.
•  White/Black (Front Left Speaker),
•  Red/Black (Front Right Speaker),
•  Green/Black (Center Speaker)
•  Blue/Black (Rear Left Speaker).
•  Grey/Black (Rear Right Speaker).
•  Purple/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers
to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the
same for center (with green/black terminal), rear
speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/black termi-
nal).
Speaker Polarity 
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polari-
ties (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of
speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the wires
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass (“out of phase” effect). 
Connecting the Subwoofer 
Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (pur-
ple/ black) provided.
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a
large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of
the Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page
21.
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SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER
LEFT+-RIGHT+-
SUB WOOFER
+-
FRONTUse this jack on 
the left back panel 
to connect another 
active subwoofer 
other than the one  
supplied.
REAR
+-
REAR
+-
CENTER+-
CENTER
REAR SPEAKERS 
(SURROUND SOUND)FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER 
SPEAKERS
GREEN / BLACK
PURPLE / BLACKRED / BLACKWHITE / BLACK
GREY / BLACK BLUE / BLACK
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna andspeaker wires at all connectionpoints.
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.
 
						

							Getting Started
Positioning your speaker
1   Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
2   Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of
the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
set between the  left and right speakers. 
3   Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as pos-
sible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital
to establish an evenly distributed sound field. 
Subwoofer 
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement with
the action on the screen.  It is therefore recommend-
ed to connect subwoofers when small speakers are
used.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set
must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent
picture distortion. Front and center speakers provid-
ed with DPL660HT are magnetically shielded to pro-
tect your TV set.  
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers
near the TV set.
Front Speaker Placement 
Even if you cant duplicate this ideal home theater
setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement
that follow will help you get good results. 
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead
of them. 
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-
degree angle with your favorite viewing position will
duplicate the soundtrack mixers perspective. 
Height
The three speakers should be as close as possible to
the same height. This often requires placing the cen-
ter speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV
set.
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2
3
3
A
B
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