THOMSON Dpl909vd User Manual

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							Safety Information
Thomson Information
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open.  Avoid exposure to beam.
Class 1 laser product.  This system must be opened only by
qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser
beam.
LASER λ = 780nm, P max=5 mW
Rating Information : At the bottom of the unit.
This unit complies with the existing requirements.
In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit com-
plies with current standards concerning electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
Please respect the environment!
Before throwing any batteries away, con-
sult your distributor who may be able to
take them back for specific recycling.In accordance with the rating plate of
the unit, this unit complies with current
standards concerning electrical safety
and electromagnetic compatibility.
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.
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER  UDE AF  FUNKTION.
 UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CAUTION –  INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED.  AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION –
  
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS DOUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
FOR UNITED KINGDOM VERSION ONLY
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER
SOCKET
POWER SUPPLY 230V ~ 50 Hz. It must not be connected to
D.C. mains.
Note: The mains lead of the sets is fitted with a moulded plug.
If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason
the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The
moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be dis-
posed of safely.
Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into
any mains socket as this could result in electric shock.
Important: If the plug is removed rewire the new plug as
follows:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.
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.
Do NOT make any connection to the
terminal  in the plug which is marked
by the letter E or by the earth symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.
A fused plug must be fitted with
a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362 and fuse covers
must be always be securely re-
placed. If your set does not
work, the fuse may be blown.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL 
A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPP ARAT
VARNING–
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ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
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							Table of Contents
General Information
Features ........................................................... 2
DVD region codes ........................................... 2
Disc can be playbacked ................................... 2
Glossary of disc term ....................................... 2
Conventions about this manual ..................... 2
Notes on disc ................................................... 3
Accessory ......................................................... 3
Inserting batteries into the remote control .. 3
Function Overview
Front panel ...................................................... 4
Back panel ....................................................... 4
Display ............................................................. 5
Remote control ............................................... 6
Connections
Connecting to speakers .................................. 7
Connecting to AM / FM antenna ................... 7
Connecting to TV and additional components
......................................................................... 8
Basic Setup
Setting up the Digital Home Theater system
......................................................................... 9
General setup ................................................ 10
Audio setup ................................................... 11
Setting the language .................................... 12
Setting the parental ...................................... 12
Setting the password .................................... 12
Set as defaults ............................................... 12
Playing Discs
General operation ......................................... 13
Basic playback ............................................... 13
Using the menu for DVD .............................. 13
Playing mp3 music files and displaying JPEG
files ................................................................. 15
Using the menu for  VCD .............................. 16
Using the menu for CD ................................. 17
Playing video CDs with PBC .......................... 17
Table of Content
 Other Function
Tuning to radio stations ............................... 18
Preseting radio stations ................................ 18
Listening to preset radio stations ................ 18
Listening to an external source .................... 18
Sleep timer setting ........................................ 18
Troubleshooting ........................................ 19
Specifications ............................................ 20
Cares and Maintenance ............................ 21
Language codes ........................................ 22
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Features
•DVD player built-in Dolby Digital*2 / DTS*1 decoder.
•Digital amplifier.
•Tuner (AM/FM) receiver.
•Conforming DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1, VCD2.0, MP3, CDR,
CDRW and CD-DA discs.
•DVD navigation and SVCD, VCD 2.0 PBC controlling
functions.
•VFD front panel display and OSD menu display.
•Full function remote control.
*1Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,
5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. DTS and DTS Digital Sur-
round are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*2Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpub-
lished Works.
DVD region code
DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers
which dictate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the
region number of the DVD does not match with the region
number of the DVD player, you will not be able to play the
disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message “WRONG
REGION” will appear on OSD.
The region number for this DVD player is  2.
About CDR, CDRW, Audio mp3, Com-
pact Disk Audio (CDA), DVD Video
This model is compatible to play CDR, CDRW, DVD+/- R, DVD
+/- RW, mp3 audio, Compact Disk Audio (CDDA), Video
Compact Disk (VCD), Dolby digital track, JPEG pictures.
While your disc player is compatible with the largest number
of discs possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be
able to play discs which might not be compatible with audio
CD, VCD and SVCD standards.
ATTENTION
This unit is incompatible with the following disc formats:
DVD-ROM, DVD RAM, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolu-
tion tracks).  Data part of CD Extra, disc with non standard
shape (e.g. heart), disc with region code different from the
one specified on the back of the unit.
Glossary of disc terms
•Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video soft-
ware; or an album, etc., for a music piece on and audio
software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling
you to locate the title you want.
•Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to
locate  the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
•Track (Video or audio CD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or a CD.
Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
Conventions about this manual
•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
system. You can also use the controls on the remote
control if they have the same or similar names as those
on the system.
•The types of functions and operations that can be used
for a particular disc vary depending on the features of
that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations
may differ from the descriptions given in this Operations
Manual. In that case, follow the instructions given on the
screen. This Operations Manual only covers basic disc
operations.
•For some operations, a icon may appear on the the
screen. This indicates that the operation described in this
Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
•The drawings about the TV screen and front panel
display used in this Operations Manual are purely for the
purposes of explanation. The actual displays may differ
slightly from what are shown here.
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General Information
Notes on disc
Disc handling precautions
•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove
the glue completely before using the disc.
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
•After playing, store the disc in its case.
•Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or
other writing utensils.
•Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
Disc cleaning precautions
•Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commerically avaiable cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for viny1 LPs.
Disc installing precautions
•Do not install more than 1 disc on disc tray.
•Do not place the disc on the tray up-side down.
•Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not
installed properly.
Accessary
Check that you have the following items:
•Main unit (1)
•Subwoofer (1)
•Speakers (5)
•Remote control (1)
•AAA batteries (2)
•Video cable (1)
•Speaker cords (6)
•AM loop antenna (1)
•FM pigtail antenna (1)
•Operations Manual (1)
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Control
You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Insert two batteries by matching the + and - on the
batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the front panel of this system.
Note
•Do not leave the remote in an extermely hot or humid
place.
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing.
particularly when replacing the batteries.
•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunc-
tion.
•If you will not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible dam-
age from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Function Overview
Front panel
1.  STANDBY/ON
Switch the main power on /off.
2. OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open /close disc tray.
3. SOURCE
Press to select source:  DVD/CD, FM, AM, AUX1,
AUX2.
4. SELECT
Press to toggle between BASS, TREBLE and Speaker’s
level setting, and use PREVIOUS or NEXT to change
setting.
5. PLAY/PAUSE
Press to start or stop playback temporarily.6. STOP
Press to stop playback
7. PREVIOUS (TUNING -)
In Disc mode, press to skip to the previous track.
In tuner mode, press to tune down the radio fre-
quency.
8. NEXT (TUNING +)
In Disc mode, press to skip to the next track .
In tuner mode, press to tune up the radio frequency.
9. VOL
Increase or decrease the master volume level.
10. PHONE
Connect the headphone.
5. VIDEO OUT
Connect to the TV video input.
6. AUDIO OUT
Connect to the audio input of an external recording
device or amplifier.
7. AUDIO IN (AUX 1 / AUX 2)
Connect to audio output of TV, VCR or any audio
device.
8. S-VIDEO / SCART OUTPUT SELECTOR
Select either S-video or SCART video output.
Back panel
1. AM / FM ANTENNA
Connect to AM loop antenna or FM antenna.
2. S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to TV with S-video input.
3. SPEAKER
Connect to the supplied speakers.
4. SCART OUT
Connect to TV with SCART input.
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Function Overview
1. Speaker Icons - Indicates which of the six speakers is
operating.
2. Status Bar - Shows the operating information.
3. Frequency Unit Indicator - In AM mode, “KHz” lights up.
In FM mode, “MHz” lights up.
4. VCD indicator - Shows when VCD is playing.
5. Dolby Pro Logic - Shows when the playing disc is recorded
in Dolby Pro Logic format.
6. Dolby Digital indicator - Shows when the playing disc is
recorded in Dolby Digital format.
7. DVD indicator - Shows when a DVD is playing.
8. PAUSE indicator - Shows when playback is paused.
9. PLAY indicator - Arrow icon is lit during playback.
10. Title indicator - Shows the title number.
Display
11. Track Indicator - Shows the track number on CD.
12. Preset indicator - Shows the preset station.
13. Chapter indicator - Shows the chapter number.
14. Program indicator - Shows when programming is in
progress.
15. Sleep indicator - Shows when the sleep timer is acti-
vated.
16. Repeat indicator - Shows when the repeat function is
activated.
17. A-B indicator - Shows when the repeat AB function is
activated.
18. DTS indicator - Shows when the playing disc is recorded
in DTS format.
19. STEREO indicator - Shows when the playing disc is
recorded in STEREO format.
20. CD indicator - Shows when playing CD.
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Function Overview
Remote Control
Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the
remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test
it by pressing any button.
1. ON-OFF
• To turn on or turn off the receiver and other auxiliary components.
2. Source Buttons
• To turn on and select various audio / video sources.
3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)
• To select programmed stations  in TUNER mode.
• To skip to the next / previous chapter,  track or image in DVD, CD , mp3
and JPEG mode.
4. VOL+, VOL- (Volume Buttons)
• To adjust the volume level.
5. MUTE
• To mute / un-mute all audio outputs.
6. INPUT
• Press to select VCR or TV input.7. Adjustment Buttons
• When the display shows the general setup page, press the arrow buttons
to select the option you want to change, and press the up and down
buttons to make changes, then press OK to finalize your choice.
8.  Number Buttons
• In Tuner mode, press to select a preset station.
• In DVD/CD mode, enable pull down menu by INFO•RDS key (Button 15),
then press the OK key to select field to be adjusted. Press the Number
Buttons to direct input the settings (e.g. CD track)
9.  MENU
• In Tuner mode:
- Press TUNER to select band.
- Press to store desired frequency in memory. The flashing word PROG will
appear on display. Input your desired channel number while the word is still
flashing and the frequency will be stored.
• In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title.
10. Operation Buttons
• Press TUNER on the remote to enter tuner mode. In TUNER mode, you can
press TUNER to select band, and press TUNER + or TUNER - buttons to tune
down or up the radio frequency.
• In CD/DVD mode
- press the PLAY button to start playback.
- press the STOP button to stop playback.
- press the PAUSE button to pause playback.
- press the REVERSE/FORWARD buttons to search backward/foward through
the disc.
•
 In DVD mode- press the PAUSE button to pause playback and then press REV or FWD
buttons to make a backward and forward slow motion playback. A number
of speeds can be selected by toggling REVERSE or FORWARD buttons.
Reverse slow motion will be available at the same step as Forward play for
DVD only. Only 3 different speeds are available in VCD/SVCD forward play.
11. RETURN
• Press to go back to previous menu or exit setup menu completely
12. AUDIO
• Press to select the audio channel you like. 
(e.g. Stereo / Mono Left /
Mono Right)
•  In SVCD mode, press to toggle 4 different audio channels (if
available).
•  In Tuner mode, press this button to switch from ST to MONO mode and
vice-versa.
•  In DVD mode, press to select different audio channel (if available).
13. ANGLE (DVD only)
• Press to select different screen display angles.
14.  ZOOM 
(VCD/SVCD/DVD/JPEG file)• During VCD/SVCD/DVD/JPEG files playback, press ZOOM key and then
press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to pan the image.
15. INFO-RDS
• In DVD/CD mode, press to display playback information.
• In TUNER mode, press to display RDS information.
16.TITLE-GUIDE
• Press to go to the title menu at DVD mode.
17. DSP
• Press to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle
among Dolby Digital, DTS and Stereo.
18. PLAYMODE
• Press to enter repeat mode selection.
19. EQUALIZER
• Press to toggle between BASS, TREBLE and speaker’s level setting, then
press LEFT/RIGHT to change the setting.
20. BASS
• To adjust BASS / TREBLE, press this button once to choose either bass or
treble, then press LEFT/RIGHT to adjust level. (Bass/ treble adjustment is not
allowed for DTS source)
21. CLEAR / SLEEP
• Press once to enter or quit SLEEP mode.
22. TV
• Press to enable the remote to control a RCA TV.
• Press DVD, TUNER, AUX1 or AUX2 buttons to return to the appropiate
mode.
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Connections
Connecting to AM / FM antenna
•Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack.
Position the loop antenna to receive the clearest sound.
•Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Move
the antenna in various direction until the clearest signal
is received.
Note
•Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the TV,
VCR or any radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.
If you have poor FM reception
For better FM reception, use a 75 ohm coaxial cable (not
supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna
as shown.
Connecting to Speakers
Connect the supplied speakers ,using the supplied speaker
wires to match the colors of the jacks and speaker wires.
•Connect the supplied speaker wire its corresponding
terminal jacks.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
•Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following precau-
tions when connecting the speakers.
•Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end
of another speaker cord.
Note
•Be sure to match the speaker cord correctly.
•For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.
•Do not connect speakers with an impendence lower than
the speakers supplied.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
•Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker
terminal.
•Stripped cords are touching each other due to exces-
sive removal of insulation.
FM 75Ω
AM 
CENTER+-
RIGHT+-LEFT+-
+-
REAR+-REAR+-
Green
Purple
Black
GreyBlackBlack
Black Black
Red
FL FR
CSRSL SW
6 ohm
8 ohm
+
-
BlackWhite
Blue