THOMSON  Scenium DTH4500 User Manual
THOMSON  Scenium DTH4500 User Manual

THOMSON Scenium DTH4500 User Manual

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DTH4500-GB
7/09/00 13:33
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recautions
1 - Setting up
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). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do
not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other
equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty.
This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does
not disconnect the electricity supply. In order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has
to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
2 - 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.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other
business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT UNDER
CONDITIONS OTHER THAN AS HEREABOVE SPECIFIED ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
Condensation
If your player or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere, as for example during transportation
in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature.

3 - For your safety

Never open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or for certain fragile
components. You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam.
Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the
player.
4 - Discs
Always handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole.
Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-sided disc).
Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area.
Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border.
Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position.
Never try to play a Photo CD.
Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the disc
surface is dirty. Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a circular
motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.
5 - Batteries
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or
accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take
them back.
THOMSON multimedia shall not be responsible if the player is not used according to this manual.
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  • Page 1: For Your Safety

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 recautions 1 - Setting up 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 2: Discs You Can Play

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 bout discs Discs you can play 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. Regional code number Your DVD player responds to the region management information recorded on a DVD disc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 ontents Before you start ...4-5 Package content - Fit the batteries Basic connections - Initial set-up DVD remote control Menus ...8 Info displays ...9 Front and display ...10-11 Video and Audio connections Video connections ...13 Audio connections ...14-16 Basic set-up for the initial...
  • Page 4: Package Content

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 efore you start Package content • Remove all packing and check for the items below. • In the unlikely event that something is missing in the package, please contact your dealer. Remote control Fit the batteries Remove the battery cover. Do not mix different types of batteries (alkaline, rechargeable ...) or new and used ones.
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 efore you start Basic connections Connect all devices before plugging any power cords in the wall outlet. Always turn off the DVD player, TV and other devices before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure that colors of connectors and plugs match for the audio connection.
  • Page 6: Dvd Remote Control

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 remote control Comfort functions To open or close the disc tray (page 22). To enjoy virtual surround sound, if you only use a stereo TV or 2 speakers (page 26).* To memorize scenes for replay (page 25). For random play and programme play (pages 30-31).* To repeat titles, chapters, tracks,...
  • Page 7: Menu Operation

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 remote control Read pages 42-43 on the UNIVERSAL remote control to operate your video-recorder, TV set, satellite receiver or amplifier. Page 7 Selections via menu Displays (on and off) the dialogue language name abbreviation and the audio format on- screen (page 26).* Displays (on and off) the subtitle language name abbreviation on-screen (page 27).*...
  • Page 8: Disc Menu

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 enus Player Menu MAIN MENU 1 Audio English 2 Subtitles Automatic 3 Player Menu English 4 Disc Menu English 5 Rating Limit Unlocked 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options RETURN To use player or disc Menus Move to the items using the arrow (18, 16), keys Press...
  • Page 9: Info Displays

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 nfo displays Press PLAY (27), to play a disc. Press: info • 1x yellow info • 2x yellow info key pressed once / Interactive screen With DVD disc Title Chapter Time Audio:ENG Subtitle info key pressed twice / Interactive screen With DVD disc Angle Repeat...
  • Page 10: Front And Display

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 ront… STANDBY/ON: Use to turn the power on and off. DISC TRAY OPEN/CLOSE: Press to open and close the disc tray. INFO: Displays the information banner for the disc that is currently playing (p. 9). TITLE: Use to access the disc guide (if available). Introscan for CD Audio/CD video (p. 7). MENU: Use to access the disc menu (if the disc is playing) or the player menu (if disc is stopped) (p.
  • Page 11 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 …and display 11 12 Indicates that the Angle feature is available (you can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras). Indicates a video CD (VCD), audio CD (CD) or DVD (DVD) disc is loaded in the player.
  • Page 12: Video And Audio Connections

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 ideo and Audio connections Connections to an Audio system or / and a TV Audio System Digital Audio Input Optical Coaxial Cable Cable DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / BITSTREAM OPTICAL COAXIAL : Cable not provided. When using the S-Video or video (cinch) connection, (Not required when using the SCART connection).
  • Page 13: Video Connections

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 ideo connections Possible connections to other Video devices In order to ensure high picture quality, first connect your DVD player directly to your TV set, then perform connections to your other audio / video equipment. Also consult the user's manual of additional devices for further information.
  • Page 14: Audio Connections

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 udio connections Possible connections to other Audio devices Connecting a mini HiFi system, a stereo amplifier or a Dolby Pro Logic Amplifier / Dolby Decoder Analog connection: • The SCART connector delivers same content as the 2 cinch audio out jacks.
  • Page 15: Dolby Digital

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 udio connections Connecting an “advanced”* 5.1 channel Amplifier / Dolby Digital Decoder without a multichannel MPEG-2 decoder and with DTS decoder Dual connection: digital and analog. • Select the type of digital audio output in the set-up menu (see page 16) to deliver: •...
  • Page 16: Audio Connections

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 udio connections Digital audio output According to the audio devices connected to the digital output of this player (coaxial or optical), select one of these options. • See also the Audio connection pages 12-15. If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU”...
  • Page 17: Preferred Languages

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 referred languages Set-up menus If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU” with the menu key (19). Make your selection with the arrows (14, 16, 17, 18). (15) to confirm a selection (or use number keys (24) to select and confirm at once).
  • Page 18: Your Preferred Languages On Discs

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 referred languages Your preferred languages on discs Your preferred languages for dialogues, subtitles and menus are those that the player selects for you automatically for all discs (if available). Of course you can change them for each disc (page 26-27). There is no need to make the following settings, as language selection during basic set-up (page 5) has automatically performed these settings:...
  • Page 19: Picture Setting

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 icture setting "4 x 3" / "16 x 9" TV screen Select picture format according to your TV screen, Wide-screen (16 x 9) or conventional size (4 x 3) (see p.50). If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU”...
  • Page 20: Picture Output

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:33 icture output Select what kind of signal the player will supply to the SCART input of your TV set. Refer to your TV's user manual to see what kind of high quality picture format that your TV can receive via the SCART socket.
  • Page 21: Picture Output S-Video

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 icture output S-Video S-Video link between the DVD player and an amplifier In order to link your DVD player up to an S-Video compatible Home Cinema system, you will need to enable S-Video output through the Scart and S-Video (Hosiden) sockets, and change the factory settings of the Scart output of your DVD player from RGB to S-Video, by following steps 1 to 7 below in the Display Options menu.
  • Page 22: Basic Play

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 asic play Playback Switch on your DVD player and TV set. Select the correct AV input on your TV, if necessary. You may also turn on your hifi system and select AUX,CD or DVD (properly connected to the player). Please see pages 24-33 for audio CD / video CD specials.
  • Page 23 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 asic play Stills and frame advance (DVDs and Video CDs) PLAY Press (27) to start playing the disc. make still, (the button lights up). To see the pictures PAUSE Press (30) on the remote control repeatedly, to see the pictures one after another.
  • Page 24: Scene Access

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 cene Access Fast motion Playback / Picture and track scan Press PLAY (27) to start playing a disc. Start Reverse or Forward fast motion playback: On the Remote Control: • Using key (26) or • Press repeatedly for higher speeds (DVD: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 - CD: x4, x8).
  • Page 25: Titles, Chapters, Tracks, Or Elapsed Time

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 cene Access Titles, chapters, tracks, or elapsed time A DVD may contain several titles, which could be different movies or video programmes. These titles may be divided into chapters each of which is numbered, to provide quick access to specific parts of the DVD.
  • Page 26: Languages

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 Surround / Dialogue languages Virtual 3-D Surround Sound (for DVDs, Video CDs, Audio CDs) If you use a stereo TV or a two-channel stereo system, be sure that in the audio options of the setup menu, “Dolby Digital Out” and “MPEG-2 Digital Out” are set to “PCM” (see page 16). PLAY Press (27) to start playback.
  • Page 27: Subtitle Languages

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ubtitle languages • With some discs, it is possible to change the language of a film and its subtitles. Two coloured keys ) on your remote control offer easy access to this function while viewing. • Some DVDs provide a disc menu. Temporary change of languages (audio, subtitles) may also be possible by pressing the menu •...
  • Page 28: Angle / Zoom

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ngle / Zoom Camera angle For DVDs On a DVD, particular scenes of the movie may be recorded by the studio from various points of views (up to 9 camera angles), which you can select. If this option is available on the disc appears on the TV screen and on the player’s front display with “On Screen Messages”...
  • Page 29: Repeat Play

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 epeat Play Repeat play (for DVDs and Audio CDs) Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B) or the whole disc. Start playback with the Press repeat (7) on the remote control. The “Repeat” screen displays the current status. The Front Panel Display also indicates the status.
  • Page 30: Programme Play

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 rogramme Play Programme play (for DVDs and Audio CDs) If a disc is playing, press • Program playback lets you set up a specific order for DVD / Audio CD / Video CD playback up to 20 chapters / tracks.
  • Page 31: Random Play

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 andom Play Random play (for DVDs and Audio CDs) Your player can play the tracks on the disc in random order. If a disc is playing, press press prog / random the “PROGRAM / RANDOM” menu appears. (18, 16) arrows to select “Random On”.
  • Page 32: Playing Mp3 Cds

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 laying MP3 CDs What’s MP3? MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. MP3 is used mostly for music distribution on the internet. If you have downloaded MP3 files from the internet onto a CD-R, you can play that CD-R on your DVD player.
  • Page 33: Video Cd Special

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ideo CD special Video CD: Using Playback Control (PBC) menu Some video CDs (version 2.0 with playback control, “PBC” written on the disc or its case) offer scenes or information to be selected interactively via menu screen. This menu appears after the disc PLAY is loaded (or after (27) or...
  • Page 34 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 isplay Options From the display options menu you will access to all the special settings. Follow these intructions: If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU” with the Select “Display Options” with key number Move to item with to confirm a selection or select with •...
  • Page 35: Display Options

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 isplay Options 3 - On-screen messages You can decide whether the on-screen messages and icons appear in the left corner of the TV screen (Play, Pause, Angle icon, search speed indicators). Select “3”: “On Screen Messages”. Make your selection, “On” or “Off” with (18, 16) arrows.
  • Page 36: Audio Options

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 udio Options If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU” with the Select “Audio Options” with key number Move to item with confirm a selection or select with number key (24). • 1 Digital Output: •...
  • Page 37: Speakers

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 peakers Speaker setting is required only if you use the 6 cinch jacks on the rear of the DVD player. In that case, the Dolby Digital / MPEG-2 decoder sends a decoded 5.1 signal to the amplifier (for further information, refer to figures 3 and 5 on pages 14-15).
  • Page 38: Speaker Setting Principle

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 peakers Speaker setting principle If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU” with the Select “Audio Options” with key number Select “Speakers” with key number Move to the items using the arrow keys 16), (14, 17) and press Select the value to be adjusted with the 17) arrows and press To save your settings when you have finished,...
  • Page 39 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 peakers Delay between speakers • Delay settings allow you to adjust the virtual space between front and rear speakers. This means you can reproduce the sound space of a movie in your home. • If the surround speakers or the central speaker cannot be installed at the same distance from the listening position as the front speakers, change the delay to obtain a better surround effect.
  • Page 40: Rating Limit

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ating limit Rating (for DVDs) Rating (for DVDs) This feature allows you to control the type of discs or programmes your family can watch. If some discs contain information, or scenes which exceed the rating limit you have set, they will not be played.
  • Page 41: Overriding The Rating Limit

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ating limit Player unlock and Rating Level cancellation If a disc is playing, press Call the “MAIN MENU”, with the Select “Rating Limit”; press key number The “PASSWORD CHECK” screen appears. Enter your 4-digit password. The “RATING LIMIT” screen appears. arrows (18, 16) and select “No”...
  • Page 42: Universal Remote Control

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 niversal remote control Universal remote control setting You have the option to set your remote control to control your video-recorder, TV set, satellite receiver or amplifier. This enables you to control your video devices with a single remote control. dvd •...
  • Page 43: To Control Other Devices

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 niversal remote control To control other devices This remote control allows you to control your video-recorder, TV set, satellite receiver or amplifier. Make sure you set the remote control for the device you want to control. To control TV Sound or Amplified Hifi Sound whatever the switch position (dvd, vcr/sat). •...
  • Page 44: Brand Codes Information

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 niversal remote control Brand codes information List of TV brands Code Akai ........008, 020 Akari .
  • Page 45: Universal Remote Control

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 niversal remote control Brand codes information List of satellite receiver brands Code Akai ........301 Alba .
  • Page 46: Appendix Troubleshooting

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ppendix: troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Symptom No power? Power is switched off automatically? “Will not read disc” or other error message. The keys do not activate the functions they control (player and / or remote control). Cannot copy DVD discs to video tape? There is no picture?
  • Page 47 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ppendix: troubleshooting Symptom The remote control does not work? “ ” icon appears on-screen? TV or video recorder cannot be operated with the remote control. Playback does not start when the PLAY key is pressed? Playback stops immediately after the PLAY key is pressed? A screen informs you that the disc cannot be played.
  • Page 48 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ppendix: troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Symptom There are no substitles? Subtitle (or language) setting cannot be changed? You have forgotten your password to change the rating level? The picture is not displayed in the correct format on the TV (4 x 3 or 16 x 9) The screen Ratio cannot be changed...
  • Page 49: Dvd Remote Control

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:34 ppendix: index Index 4 x 3 preference ......19 4 x 3 / 16 x 9 TV screen ..... .19 A-B Repeat .
  • Page 50 DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:35 ppendix Aspect ratios of the TV screen Images which appear on the TV screen differ depending on the type of software and the TV set connected. Type of software For wide-screen Right and left edges are cut off. 16:9 (foreseen in Pan &...
  • Page 51: Appendix

    DTH4500-GB 7/09/00 13:35 ppendix Technical data Power requirements: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Operating temperature range: Operating humidity range: Disc formats: TV set system: Audio signal output characteristics: Pickup: Nominal Specification. • THOMSON Multimedia reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. •...

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