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Page 2: Product Registration
“dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setup and Connections ...3 Unpack the Box ... 4 Types of Discs That the Player Can Play ...5 Prepare to Connect the DVD Player ... 5 Types of Jacks and Cables ...6 Choosing a Connection ... 7 DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks ... 8 DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks ...9 DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Playing Audio CDs ... 39 Loading and Playing an Audio CD ... 40 CD Information Display ... 40 Audio CD Playback Features ... 41 Skipping Tracks ... 41 Scanning Tracks ... 41 Selecting a Specific Track ... 41 Program Playback ...
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
There’s Always a Catch Because DVD is a new technology, we recommend that you take some time right now to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with the player. I Know, You Really Want to Get Going I know that you’d rather use your DVD player than read about it, so I’ve divided this manual up into sections that address how to use each type of disc that you can play on your player: DVDs, Audio CDs, and Video CDs. -
Page 6: Unpack The Box
Unpacking the Box Unpack the Box Carefully unpack the items in the box: • DVD player • Remote control and batteries • Audio/Video cables • S-Video cable • Power cord Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote. 2. -
Page 7: Types Of Discs That The Player Can Play
Types of Discs That the Player Can Play This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs, having the corresponding logos: • DVDs • Audio CDs • Video CDs DIGITAL VIDEO Prepare to Connect the DVD Player Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few things that you need to know. -
Page 8: Types Of Jacks And Cables
S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, and not the sound, you’ll also need to connect the left and right audio cables. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack. -
Page 9: Choosing A Connection
Choosing a Connection The following pages show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Refer to your TV, VCR, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on hooking up your specific components. -
Page 10: Dvd Player + Tv Without A/V Input Jacks
DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks DVD Player + TV without A/V Input Jacks (Good Picture and Mono Sound Quality) Video MODULATOR RF Out (not included) Audio (L) Ant In "Y" ADAPTER (not included) PLAYER COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO... -
Page 11: Dvd Player + Tv With A/V Input Jacks
DVD Player + TV with A/V Input Jacks (Better Picture and Sound Quality) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PLAYER COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO To Connect the DVD Player 1. Using A/V cables, connect the AUDIO OUT L & R jacks to the corresponding audio inputs on the TV. -
Page 12: Dvd Player + Tv + Dolby Digital Receiver
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver (Best Picture and Sound Quality) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PLAYER COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER DIGITAL AUDIO IN To Connect the DVD Player 1. -
Page 13: Dvd Player + Tv + Vcr
DVD Player + TV + VCR The following is one possible connection if you want to include a VCR in your connection scheme. AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO PLAYER COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO To Connect the DVD Player 1. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Menu Language
Setting Up the Menu Languages Connect the AC Power Cord After you have connected the components, you need to connect the AC power cord. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the DVD player and to an AC power outlet (AC120 V, 50-60 Hz). -
Page 15: Playing Dvds
A New Way of Looking At Things In this section you learn how to use your DVD player to play DVD discs (DVDs for short). As a little up-front information, you should know that although some of the remote buttons look the same as those you would use with a VCR or CD player, the functions work somewhat differently. -
Page 16: Loading And Playing A Dvd
Loading and Playing a DVD Loading and Playing a DVD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM •... -
Page 17: Using A Dvd's Disc Menu
Using a DVD’s Disc Menu A DVD is capable of having a disc menu—its own on-screen menu system separate from the player’s displays. This menu may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings. Although disc menus’ content and operation differ from DVD to DVD, the following example should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. -
Page 18: Dvd Playback Features
DVD Playback Features DVD Playback Features Several options are available during DVD playback. Chapter Skip Because program content on a DVD can be divided into Chapters, you can skip through a disc’s contents one chapter at a time. • Press and release SKIP– on the remote (SKIP REV on the player) to go to the beginning of the Chapter that is playing. -
Page 19: Selecting Specific Scenes On A Dvd
• Press FORWARD on the remote for forward slow motion playback. Press the button again to increase the speed. • Press PLAY to resume normal playback. Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD Use the on-screen disc information display to access a specific scene on a DVD. -
Page 20: Using Elapsed Time
Selecting Specific Scenes on a DVD 3. Use the up and down MOVE arrows or number buttons to enter a different chapter number. 4. Press OK to begin playing the selected chapter. Notes for Title/Chapter Select: • These features do not function when using a DVD without title and chapter numbers. -
Page 21: Using The Subtitle Feature
Notes: • This feature may not work with all DVDs because not all DVDs contain multiple titles. • Depending on the type of DVD, another menu may be displayed. Using the Subtitle Feature When a DVD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles on-screen. -
Page 22: Changing The Audio Language
Changing the Audio Language Changing the Audio Language When a DVD is recorded with multiple language tracks, you can use the Audio Language feature to temporarily change the initialized audio language. 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote. Select an audio language and press OK. -
Page 23: Changing The Camera Angle
Changing the Camera Angle Some DVDs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote. Select a camera angle and press OK 2. Use the right MOVE arrow to highlight the angle number. 3. -
Page 24: Using The Marker Feature
Using the Marker Feature Using the Marker Feature Use the Marker feature to select (or mark) parts of a DVD so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Storing a Marker During DVD Playback 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote twice to bring up the player information display. - Page 25 Recalling a Marked Scene 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote twice to bring up the player information display. 2. Use the right MOVE arrow to highlight the marker. 3. Press OK to activate the marker. 4. Use the right and left MOVE arrows to select a marked scene.
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Page 26: Other Features In The Player Information Display
Other Features in the Player Information Display Other Features in the Player Information Display Along with the marker, several other features are available in the player information display. To access any feature: 1. Press INFO on the remote twice to access the display. 2. -
Page 27: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Putting You In Control Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to set up a rating level, select various language preferences, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have (i.e. wide-screen). -
Page 28: Selecting Default Audio Languages
Selecting Default Audio Languages Selecting Default Audio Languages Use the Disc Languages menu to set default languages for a DVD’s disc menu, soundtrack, and subtitles. 1. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to navigate the menu. - Page 29 • Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded • Select “Other” if the language you want is not listed. Enter the appropriate code from the list at the end of this chapter and press OK.
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Page 30: Setting The Rating Limit
Setting the Rating Limit Selecting the Menu Preference Use the Menu Preference menu to select the language you want a DVD’s disc menu to be displayed in. 1. In the Disc Languages menu, use the up and down MOVE arrows on the remote to highlight “Menu” and press OK. 2. -
Page 31: Locking The Rating Limit
2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Rating Limit” and press OK. Set Rating Menu (if rating level is unlocked) 3. To set the rating, use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight your preferred level and press OK. Locking the Rating Limit After selecting a rating limit, you will need to lock it to prevent it from being changed. -
Page 32: Unlocking The Rating Limit
Unlocking the Rating Limit Unlocking the Rating Limit You can unlock the player completely, or temporarily. Temporarily unlocking the player unlocks the player for the current disc only. To completely unlock the player: 1. In the Setup menu, use the up and down MOVE arrows on the remote to highlight “Rating Limit”... -
Page 33: Changing The Password
3. In the Rating Limit menu, use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Unlock Temporarily” and press OK. 4. Press OK to continue. The player is unlocked for this disc only. Changing the Password You can change the password at your convenience. 1. -
Page 34: Changing The Menu Language
Changing the Menu Language Changing the Menu Language Use this feature to change the language for the player’s on-screen menu system. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Menu Language”... -
Page 35: Turning The On-Screen Display On/Off
Turning the On-Screen Display ON/OFF Use this feature to turn on or off the on-screen displays that appear in the upper right corner of the screen (Play, Pause, etc.). 1. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “On-Screen Display”... -
Page 36: Dimming The Front Panel Display
Dimming the Front Panel Display Dimming the Front Panel Display Use this feature to adjust the brightness of the player’s front panel display. 1. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Display Dimming”... -
Page 37: Selecting The Tv Screen Setting
Selecting the TV Screen Setting Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “TV Screen”... -
Page 38: Selecting Digital Output Type
Selecting Digital Output Type Selecting Digital Output Type If you have a receiver with a digital signal input, use this feature to select your player’s type of digital output. 1. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Digital Output”... -
Page 39: Advanced Options
Advanced Options The Advanced Options menu contains several additional features that you can control. 1. In stop mode, press MENU on the remote. 2. Use the up and down MOVE arrows to highlight “Advanced Options” and press OK. Advanced Options Menu 3. -
Page 40: Language Codes
Language Codes Don’t forget to press the OK button after you enter the code. Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali;... -
Page 41: Playing Audio Cds
Playing Just Like Your CD Player Audio CDs Your DVD player can play Audio Compact Discs, as well as DVDs. If you’ve used a CD player before, you will probably notice that your DVD player has a lot of the same features as a CD player. -
Page 42: Loading And Playing An Audio Cd
Loading and Playing an Audio CD Loading and Playing an Audio CD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM •... -
Page 43: Audio Cd Playback Features
Audio CD Playback Features When playing audio CDs, your DVD player has many of the same features that your CD player has, including track skip, repeat play, and programmed playback. Skipping Tracks • To skip forward to the beginning of the next track on a CD, press SKIP+ on the remote (SKIP FWD on the player). -
Page 44: Program Playback
Program Playback Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for Audio CD playback. 1. With the player in stop mode, press INFO on the remote twice to bring up the player information display. Player Information Display 2. -
Page 45: Deleting Programmed Tracks
Notes: • When the program is completed, the disc stops and the Program Playback menu is displayed again. • To resume normal playback, press GO BACK and then press PLAY. Deleting Programmed Tracks There are two ways to delete tracks from a program list: •... -
Page 46: Additional Features In The Player Information Display
Additional Features in the Player Information Display Additional Features in the Player Information Display When playing a CD, many features in the player information display work exactly the same as they do when playing DVDs. Differences are noted below. To access any feature: 1. -
Page 47: Playing Video Cds
Playing What’s a Video CD? Video CDs The Video CD format is similar to DVD in that Video CDs can contain movies. The big difference is in the amount of information that can be stored on a single Video CD. This section gives you all the information you need to know to play Video CDs on your DVD player. -
Page 48: Loading And Playing A Video Cd
Loading and Playing a Video CD Loading and Playing a Video CD Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-ROM •... -
Page 49: If The Video Cd Has Playback Control
If the Video CD Has Playback Control If a disc is encoded with the playback control function, a menu screen appears after the disc is loaded into the player. An example of a playback control menu. 1. Use the number buttons on the remote to select a title. 2. -
Page 50: Video Cd Playback Features
Video CD Playback Features Video CD Playback Features The DVD player gives you several options when playing Video CDs, including skipping tracks, repeat play, and programmed playback. Skipping Tracks • To skip forward to the beginning of the next track on a Video CD, press SKIP+ on the remote (SKIP FWD on the player). -
Page 51: Changing The Audio Channel Output
Changing the Audio Channel Output If you are playing a stereo Video CD, you can change the channel output from the player. 1. During disc playback, press INFO on the remote. 2. Use the right MOVE arrow to highlight the audio channel output. -
Page 52: Deleting Programmed Tracks
Program Playback Program Playback Screen To Program Tracks: 1. Use the MOVE arrows or number buttons to highlight a track number and press OK to add it to the program list. 2. Repeat step 1 to add more tracks. Up to 24 tracks may be programmed at once. -
Page 53: Random Playback
Random Playback A Video CD’s tracks can be set to play back in random order. 1. With the player in stop mode, press INFO on the remote twice to bring up the player information display. 2. Use the right MOVE arrow to highlight Playback Mode. 3. - Page 54 Features in the Player Information Display (From the display’s left) A-B Repeat lets you mark a segment. Press OK at the beginning (A) and again at the end (B) of the segment you want to review. The segment will repeat until you press OK to clear the feature.
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Page 55: Reference
Tour of the Remote Control This section briefly describes each of the remote buttons’ functions. About the DVD Player This section includes extra information about the DVD player, including a description of the front panel and front panel display, the back panel, some basic use and care guidelines, and a glossary of DVD terms. -
Page 56: A Tour Of The Remote
A Tour of the Remote A Tour of the Remote (buttons listed in alphabetical order) FORWARD Allows you to search forward through a disc while it is in play mode (or slow speed search in pause mode). GO BACK While using the on-screen menu system, takes you to the preceding menu screen. -
Page 57: A Short Glossary Of Dvd Terminology
A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology Angles When making a DVD, the studio can incorporate various camera angles which you can select by using the ANGLE button on the remote. Note that not all DVDs contain multiple camera angles. -
Page 58: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls POWER STANDBY PHONES – VOLUME + 1. POWER Button and STANDBY Indicator Light The STANDBY indicator lights when the power is turned off and the player is connected to an AC power supply. 2. Disc Tray Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray. -
Page 59: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display 1. Indicates disc is loaded. Rotates when disc is playing or searching 2. Indicates still frame mode. 3. Indicates disc is playing. 4. Indicates repeat play mode. 5. Indicates disc is in pause mode. 6. Display. Some of the key messages displayed: NO DISC No disc in player. -
Page 60: Back Panel
Back Panel Back Panel COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Dolby Digital offers theater-quality sound. 2. AUDIO OUT R / L Jacks television, audio/video receiver, or VCR. -
Page 61: Handling Cautions
Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged. •... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Problem No Power Power turns itself off Play fails to start, even when PLAY is pressed Play commences but then stops immediately No picture Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan No sound or distorted sound No operations can be performed with remote icon appears on screen... - Page 63 Troubleshooting DVD Problem Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting No on-screen display The menu is displayed in a a foreign language Play doesn’t begin when a title is selected No forward or reverse scan Disc won’t play Desired angle cannot be changed Picture is not displayed...
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Page 64: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. •... - Page 65 • Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility. • A brief note describing your unit’s problem. • Your name, address and phone number. Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
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Page 66: Index
Index A-B repeat 44, 52 AC IN connector 12 AC power cord connecting 12 Advanced Options menu 37 4x3 Preference 37 Audio for 2x playback 37 Dynamic Range Compression 37 Pause Scanning 37 Angles, description of 55 Audio Audio language 20 Dolby Digital 10, 36, 55 Dynamic Range Compression 37 for 2x playback 37... - Page 67 Maintenance 59 Marker 22, 44, 52 clearing 23 recalling 23 Menu language 32 changing 32 setting up 12 Menu Preference menu 28 On-screen display 33 turning on/off 33 Password 29 PHONES headphone jack 56 Picture scan 16 Playback control 47 bypassing 47 Playback features audio CD 41...
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