DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE www.thomson.net 55943670 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 3 user manual DPL907VD It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 4 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 = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPP ARAT 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 D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. VARNING­ OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE. LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO AC MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to D.C. mains. Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a molded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed 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 follow: The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance to the following code: BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE If 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. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol or 13A coloured green or green and yellow. A fused plug must be fitted with a 13A fuse approved by ASTA or BS1362 and fuse covers must be always be securely replaced. If you set does not work, the fuse may be blown. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other international property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERS E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INSTRUCTIONS A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. CAUTION SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 5 Table of Content Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the DVD 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 Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6 Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Preferred Surround Placement . . . . . . . .8 Advanced Surround Setting . . . . . . . . . .8 Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9 Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 CD / mp3 Player mp3 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Loading and Playing an Audio CD . . . .30 On-Screen Banner Display for CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 On-Screen Display for mp3 playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36 EN JPEG CD On-Screen Display for JPEG CD . . . . . . .37 Radio Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .40-41 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .42 Operating your Receiver Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selection of Audio/Video Source . . Connection of Audio/Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .11 .12 .13 .13 .14 .15 .16 .17 .17 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Fine Setting of Components . Fine Setting of the Speakers . Speaker icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD Player Basic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . Quick Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freeze Frame and Frame Advance Slow Motion Playback (DVD only) . Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-Screen Banner Display . . . . . . . Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . .19 . . .19 . . .19 . . .20 . . .20 . . .20 . . .25 1 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver You should receive the following items: + + - PR One pair of "AAA" batteries One DVD receiver unit SURROUND SUBWOOFER EQ. LEVEL AV One Pig-Tail antenna wire one video cable (single wire) with yellow connectors REC · one instruction book; · one safety leaflet; · one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control (RCT311AC1) Unpacking The Speakers · one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set of left and right rear speakers. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER 1 X green/grey stripped wire for center speaker 1 X red/grey stripped wire for front right speaker 1 X white/grey stripped wire for front left speaker 1 X purple/grey stripped wire for subwoofer 1 X blue/grey stripped wire for rear left speaker 1 X grey/grey stripped wire for rear right speaker SUBWOOFER REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND) 2 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two "AAA" batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. 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 the receiver near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components. EN 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 overheat resulting in malfunction and shorter life time. 10cm/4" Disc you can play While advances have been made to ensure that your 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. In the case of writable and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the DVD writer, the write sofeware and the disc used. DVD video - Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or doubled sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW - Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R and DVD+RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity. VCD, Video Compact Disc - CD on which you can record up to 74 minutes of VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menu. SVCD, Super Video Compact Disc - Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standards. SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2 standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio. Audio CDs - Audio CDs (8 and 12cm) CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can also be played, provided that the session had 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 30 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 30 seconds, remove the disc and then insert it again. · Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use its full capacity. · 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. 10cm/4" SUBWOOFER 10cm/4" 10cm/4" Rear 5cm/2" Front · 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. Disc handling precaution: · Do not touch the recorded surface. · Do not use record cleaning sprays, solvent or anti-static liquid. · If the disc is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth and wipe from the center out. Wipe in straight line and not in circular motion. · Do not attach stickers, label on the disc. · Store the disc in its case after playing. Regional coding Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information that is stored on DVD. DVD 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. Disc you cannot play DVD-ROM, DVD RAM, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolution 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. 3 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components It is recommened that you should only use one kind of connection method listed below. (SCART recommended) VCR TV TO AUDIO ...