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2_DTH231_EN
21/08/03
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Setting up the remote control unit.............................2
Other Audio - Video connections ........................3
Sockets and cables ........................................................4
Front panel of the player ..............................................6
Player display panel ......................................................6
Initial player set-up........................................................7
Remote control ............................................................8
Description of keys in DVD mode ......................8
or VCR ............................................................................9
Controlling a TV set ................................................9
Controlling a VCR ....................................................9
Discs you can play........................................................10
Region code numbers of DVD discs ..........................10
Loading and playing a disc..........................................10
Search Options ............................................................11
Still picture and frame advance............................11
Skipping a chapter or a track ..............................11
Playback options..........................................................11
Enlarging an image (zoom)....................................11
Scene Again™ ..........................................................11
Using the information banner ..................................12
SVCD disc (Super Video CD) ..............................12
Timer ............................................................................13
Title or Track ..............................................................13
Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................13
Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................13
Play modes ..................................................................14
Sequence marking (DVDs)....................................15
Camera angles (DVDs) ..........................................15
DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be triggered
on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the concerned 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 U.S. patents and other intellectual 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. "
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sounds (mp3,WMA) files............................................16
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA) ....................16
(images and sound) ................................................16
Playing image files (JPEG) ......................................17
Displaying the image summary ............................17
Changing images ......................................................17
Rotating an image....................................................17
Pan and Scan function ............................................17
player menu ..............................................................17
(basic principles for use) ............................................18
Player menu ..............................................................18
Sub-menus ................................................................18
Functions within menus ........................................18
Play menu ....................................................................19
Start............................................................................19
Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) ....................19
(DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA) ..............................19
Automatic Playback (AutoPlay)............................19
Introscan (CDs) ......................................................19
Parental Control..........................................................20
Locking your player ................................................20
Unlocking your player ............................................20
Changing a password..............................................21
Ratings limits ............................................................21
Setting a ratings limit..............................................21
Discs without ratings limits ......................................21
Display menu ..............................................................22
TV Image menu ......................................................22
Front Display menu ................................................23
PAL or NTSC TV sets............................................23
Progressive Scan......................................................23
Sound menu ................................................................24
Sound Logic ..............................................................24
Virtual Surround......................................................24
Digital output ..........................................................25
Language menus..........................................................26
Troubleshooting guide ................................................27
discs ..............................................................................29
CD-R and CD-RW discs ......................................29
"Sound" files ............................................................29
"image" files..............................................................30
Video CD (VCD) discs..........................................30
Super Video CD (SVCD) discs ............................30
DVD discs recorded in NTSC ............................30
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................30
Caution ........................................................................31
Technical data ..............................................................31
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting ...2 Accessories provided ...2 Setting up the remote control unit...2 Important information regarding the batteries..2 Connecting: DVD player + TV set + VCR ...3 Recommended Audio – Video connection...3 Other Audio - Video connections ...3 Sockets and cables ...4 Audio sockets and cables (for sound)...4...

  • Page 2: Connections And Initial Set Up

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) •...

  • Page 3: Connecting: Dvd Player + Tv Set + Vcr

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 The rear panel of your television set and your video player may be different from the ones illustrated here. Connecting: DVD player + TV set + VCR If you are only connecting your player to your television set, only carry out the connections shown in stages 1 and 5.

  • Page 4: Sockets And Cables

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video system.The simplest of these is described on page 3.This uses Scart-Peritel cables that combine Audio analogue connections for sound, and Video for the RGB image.This connection ensures the optimum image quality (like Y, Pr, Pb).

  • Page 5: Video Sockets And Cables (For Image)

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 VIDEO sockets and cables (for image) Component output (Y, P video signal into three separate components (comparable with RGB separation in a Scart-Peritel cable). In order to obtain the best possible image quality, always use very high quality cables for the connections.Your dealer can provide Y, Pr, Pb cables that are RCA sockets and cables for...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Of The Player

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Connections and initial set up Front panel of the player - Turns the player on or STANDBY/ON off.The light is off when the player is running and lit up when the player is switched off (in stand-by mode). OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and shuts the disc tray.

  • Page 7: Initial Player Set-Up

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Initial player set-up Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD player, TV set or video recorder). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked.To control your DVD player, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Connections and initial set up Remote control The remote control unit supplied with your DVD player can also be used to control most recent TV sets and video players made by THOMSON, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson and Telefunken.You thus have three remote control units in one using to the three modes –...

  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control Unit To Control Your Tv Set Or Vcr

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Using the remote control unit to control your TV set or VCR The remote control unit supplied with your DVD player can also be used to control most recent TV sets and video players made by THOMSON (Saba, Brandt, Ferguson and Telefunken).This page describes the keys that enable you to control your TV set or VCR providing they are equipped with the same functions.

  • Page 10: Playing A Disc

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Playing a disc Discs you can play • video DVDs, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, • Audio CDs (Compact Disc), CD-R, CD-RW, • Video CDs (VCD), Super Video CDs (SVCD), DVD+Rewritable • discs containing: • image files in JPEG format, •...

  • Page 11: Search Options

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Search Options Quick search of an image or a track In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the (reverse) keys. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume normal playback press PLAY Still picture and frame advance During playback press...

  • Page 12: Using The Information Banner

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Playing a disc Using the information banner The information banner appears at the top of the screen when you press control unit while a disc is being played. Use the When an icon is activated (highlighted), follow the instructions on the screen and use the keys to browse for options.

  • Page 13: Timer

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Arrow Arrow left Arrow down Timer This icon shows the time elapsed since the start of playback.The time displayed is that of the title of a DVD disc (or of the track on a CD disc) during playback.The timer provides direct access to a scene or a musical passage by keying in the starting time.

  • Page 14: Play Modes

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Playing a disc Play modes Your player has several play modes according to the type of disc played: Standard play which follows the order of the tracks, titles and chapters on the discs; Random play which plays the sequences or music tracks in a random Standard play order;...

  • Page 15: Languages Of Sub-Titles And Dialogues (Dvd)

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:50 Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD) While a disc is in play press the green key for dialogues (the information banner is displayed), the corresponding icon is already selected. Selecting the If available on the disc, select the language of sub-titles or dialogues using language of subtitles the same red or green keys.The name of the selected language appears...

  • Page 16: Playing Images (Jpeg), And Sounds (Mp3,Wma) Files

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Playing a disc Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3,WMA) files Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However beyond 400,000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen.

  • Page 17: Playing Image Files (Jpeg)

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Playing image files (JPEG) Load a disc and begin play.The list of folders (and / or photographs) is displayed. Select a folder using the files contained in the folder is displayed. Select a file using the The picture sequence begins.The information banner showing both Sound (mp3) and image (JPEG files appears.

  • Page 18: Player Menu

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Menus Menus on your DVD player (basic principles for use) The functions of your DVD player are not all accessible directly through the remote control or front panel keys. A certain number of functions are accessible through menus that you can display or remove as you wish.These menus are used as follows.

  • Page 19: Play Menu

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Start The default play mode of your DVD player is the standard play, which follows the order of tracks, titles and chapters on the disc, as they were installed at the time of manufacture, beginning with track or chapter no. 1. Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) Random play mode plays the sequences or music tracks in a random order.

  • Page 20: Parental Control

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Menus Parental Control You player makes it possible to set ratings limits to playing discs and to lock playback for discs that contain information or scenes that exceed the ratings limit you have set.This function allows you, for instance, to control the type of matter a child can watch. A padlock in the Parental Control menu shows whether the player is locked or unlocked.

  • Page 21: Changing A Password

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Changing a password If a disc is being played, press Using the numbered keys on the remote control unit, key in the 4 digit number you have chosen as your new password and press password. Key in the same password number and press to the previous menu).

  • Page 22: Display Menu

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Menus Display menu The Display menu provides you with settings to adapt the picture format and TV standard (PAL/NTSC) to that of your TV set.You can also adjust the brightness of the player’s display panel and activate the Progressive Scan function. TV Image menu The TV Image menu allows you to set the image format (4x3, 16x9, etc.) of films according to the format of your TV screen.

  • Page 23: Front Display Menu

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Display menu Front Depending on the brightness of the room where you’ve installed your player, select one of the 4 settings to adapt the brightness of the display panel to suit its environment. If a disc is being played, press Press to highlight Display and press options).

  • Page 24: Sound Menu

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Menus Sound Logic This function is designed for night-time listening to avoid disturbing your neighbours.The player then adjusts the differences in sound levels through dynamic compression. It then becomes easier to hear the soft sounds while the louder sounds are dampened. In the player menu (with the player running, but no disc in play), highlight the Sound function and press on the remote control unit (the Sound menu appears).

  • Page 25: Digital Output

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Digital output According to the amplifier or the TV set (with or without inbuilt DTS or Dolby decoder) to which you connect your DVD player, you will have to define the COAXIAL OUT and OPTICAL OUT digital signal out sockets so that they can deliver DTS or Dolby Digital digital signals that may be on a disc that you want to play.

  • Page 26: Language Menus

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Menus Language menus Your player gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the language of the player menus, the language of the disc menus, the language of the dialogues and that of the subtitles.

  • Page 27: Further Information

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Troubleshooting guide You will be able to solve most problems involving your player by referring to the troubleshooting guide below. Note: if you encounter difficulties, you can contact our Help-line by dialling the following number: You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0845 601 3093 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged at local rate) The player does not work at all •...
  • Page 28 2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Further information There is no sound, or it can hardly be heard • Ensure that the plugs of the various cables are securely fitted into the sockets. • If you connect an appliance (such as an amplifier) that includes a DTS or Dolby Digital decoder, check that the input parameters of the appliance are correctly defined.

  • Page 29: Recommendations And Information Concerning Discs

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Recommendations and information concerning discs CD-R and CD-RW discs This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, it may be that some discs cannot be played, or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play.

  • Page 30: Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs With Jpeg Format "Image" Files

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Further information CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots), for television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics.

  • Page 31: Caution

    2_DTH231_EN 21/08/03 15:51 Caution • Protect the player from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the player malfunctions.Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only.

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