Page 1 Cleaning Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based products risks damaging the appliance. If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorised engineer. Handling and caring for discs DivX files DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG - 4 compression standard for video. Whether DivX files play correctly on your player or not depends on the preparation 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 play er is limited as follows: The maximumresolution of the DivX file is below 720x576 (W x H) pixels. 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 1-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 1 - point, 2 - point, or 3 - point GMC. DivX files with subtitles in . SRT, . SUB and . SMI formats can be played. Correct playback of all languages may not be possible as some characters may be missing. 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: 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 8 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 999.The total number of folders should be less than 499. Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 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 128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. Do not try recording copyright-protected mp3 files. "Securized" files ar e encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal copying.You must not copy such files. WMA (Windows Media Audio) files CD-R with WMA files. WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters,and should end with the ".wma" extension. General name format:Title.wma.When composing your title ensure that you use 8 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 999. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 or WMA 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). In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. EN CAUTION - LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DVD DTH111E User Manual THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole. Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc). Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder. Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, always wiping from the centre to the edge. Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position. Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder. Do not play cracked, chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue. Do not write on a disc. Do not move the player when a disc is being played. Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or high temperatures. 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. Guarantee The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the guarantee certificate supplied with your appliance. Keep this certificate as well as the invoice.These documents are required in the event of claiming your guarantee rights. All repairs during the guarantee period must be carried out by an authorised engineer for our brand. If this condition is not met, your rights will no longer be valid. Never open the appliance yourself, since this may put you at risk or damage the equipment.THOMSON does not accept any liability if the appliance is used in any way other than in accordance with this manual. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DECLARATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT 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! HELPLINE You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312 (for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT) www.thomson-europe.com Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect your TV set Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance. Install your appliance 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. Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either side and at the back, as well as 7 cm above it are ideal. 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 not be placed on top of it. 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. Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty. Front panel controls STANDBY/ON - To switch the appliance on and off. OPEN/CLOSE - To open and close the disc tray. STOP - To stop disc playback. PLAY - To start playing a disc. / SKIP BACKWARD/FORWARD - To skip for a chapter or track. VOL1,2 (MIC LEVEL) - To adjust the mic sound. Discs you can play In spite of progress made to ensure playability of all discs types, it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD, CD,VCD or SVCD standards.This unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording formats, software used and disc types. The remote control 1. 2. ANGLE 3. 012...9 4. GOTO 5. 6. PAL/NTSC 7. SETUP 8. 9. 10. 11. REPEAT 12. PRO SCAN 13. 14. SUBTITLE 15. AUDIO 16. RETURN 17. CLEAR 18. SHUFFLE 19. PROG 20. ENTER 21. MENU 22. TITLE 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. ZOOM 31. OSD 32. A - B Disc tray Open / Close Select desired viewing angle of the Video (disc feature) Numeric entry Searching favourite scene Cursor (Up / Down / Left / Right) Switching between P AL & NTSC TV system Setup menu Stop: Press once - Stop (may resume with Play button) Press twice - Stop Volume adjust Slow forward/Slow Backward Repeat playback Progressive / Interlace video output select Power standby On / Off Select desired DVD subtitle Select desired audio track Return to the upper menu Clear the last entry Shuffle playback Program playback Enter Return to DVD disc Menu and turn the PBC function on and off Return to DVD disc Title and access the PBC menu at PBC on mode Play Pause / Step: Press once to Pause Press again to play frame by frame Disc skip forward Disc skip backward Disc search forward Disc search backward Mute Zoom in/out On Screen Display On/Off Repeat section A to B DVD-Video Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double 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 min. of VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus. 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 standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio. Audio CDs Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm). 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 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. 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. Basic connections (DVD player + TV + video recorder) 1. Connect the DVD player Scart socket (TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT) to the television set 's Scart socket (AV1, EXT1,AUX1) using a Scart lead (not provided). - OR - 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 method claims of certain ...