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THOMSON DTH223 User Manual

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23/03/04
Setting up the remote control unit ............................2
Connecting: DVD player + TV set ................................3
Other Audio - Video connections ........................3
Sockets and cables ........................................................4
Front panel of the player ..............................................5
Player display panel ......................................................6
Initial player set-up........................................................7
Remote control ............................................................8
Description of keys in DVD mode ......................8
your TV set or VCR ......................................................9
Controlling a VCR ....................................................9
Controlling a TV set ................................................9
Menus..............................................................................9
Discs you can play........................................................10
Region code numbers of DVD discs ..........................10
Loading and playing a disc..........................................11
Search Options ............................................................12
Still picture and frame advance ............................12
Skipping a chapter or a track ..............................12
Playback options..........................................................12
Enlarging an image (zoom) ....................................12
Scene Again™ ..........................................................12
Using the information banner ..................................13
discs............................................................................13
Timer ............................................................................14
Title (DVD) or Track (CD,VCD) ................................14
Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................14
Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................14
Play modes ..................................................................15
Sequence marking (DVDs)....................................16
Camera angles (DVDs) ..........................................16
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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(mp3,WMA) files ........................................................17
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA) ....................17
(images et musique)................................................17
Playing image files (JPEG) ......................................18
Changing images ......................................................18
Rotating an image....................................................18
function......................................................................18
player menu ..............................................................18
To play DivX files ........................................................19
To play DivX files ....................................................19
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Concerning DivX files............................................19
(basic principles for use) ............................................20
Player menu ..............................................................20
Sub-menus ................................................................20
Functions within menus ........................................20
Play menu ....................................................................21
Start ............................................................................21
Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) ....................21
(DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA) ..............................21
Automatic playback (AutoPlay) ............................21
Introscan (CDs) ......................................................21
Lock menu ..................................................................22
Locking your player ................................................22
Unlocking you player ..............................................22
Changing a code ......................................................23
Rating limits ..............................................................23
Setting a rating limits..............................................23
Discs without rating limits ........................................23
Display menu ..............................................................24
TV Image menu........................................................24
PAL or NTSC TV sets ............................................25
Front Display menu ................................................25
Sound menu ................................................................26
Night Mode ..............................................................26
Virtual Surround......................................................26
Voice + ......................................................................26
Language menus..........................................................27
Troubleshooting guide ................................................28
CD-R and CD-RW discs ......................................31
"Sound" files ............................................................31
"image" files..............................................................32
Video CD (VCD) discs..........................................32
Super Video CD (SVCD) discs ............................32
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................32
DivX discs ..................................................................32
What codecs can your player read? ........................32
Caution ........................................................................33
Technical data ..............................................................33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting ...2 Setting up the remote control unit ...2 Important information regarding the batteries..2 Connecting: DVD player + TV set ...3 Other Audio - Video connections ...3 Sockets and cables ...4 Audio sockets and cables (for sound)...4 VIDEO socket and cable (for image)...4 Front panel of the player ...5...

  • Page 2: Connections And Initial Set Up

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 The rear panel of your television set and your video player may be different from the ones illustrated here. Television set DTH 223 Connecting: DVD player + TV set Recommended Audio – Video connection Connect a Scart-Peritel cable (not supplied) to the TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT (RGB) output socket at the rear of your DVD player and to the AV1 input socket of your television set (sometimes called AUX 1 or EXT 1).

  • Page 4: Sockets And Cables

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables There are several ways you can integrate your DVD player into its Audio-Video environment.The simplest is found on page 3. It uses the Scart-Peritel cable that groups together an Audio analogue connection for sound and Video for RVB images.This type of connection ensures optimum image quality.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Of The Player

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Front panel of the player ON/STANDBY - Turns the player on or off.The indicator is green when the player is operating and red when the player is turned off (stand by mode). EJECT - To remove a disc. - Stops playing a disc.

  • Page 6: Player Display Panel

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Connections and initial set up Player display panel DVD is lit up if a DVD is loaded in the player. Playing a disc:Video CD (VCD), Audio CD (CD). Playing Audio CD or MPEG files. Replay the title (DVD) or track (CD,VCD) while playing. Replay the entire disc (DVD, CD,VCD).

  • Page 7: Initial Player Set-Up

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Playing a disc Discs you can play • Digital video discs - 12 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. •...

  • Page 11: Loading And Playing A Disc

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Loading and playing a disc Switch on your TV set and DVD player. Note: if other devices are connected to your television set and/or DVD player, it is generally preferable to turn off the devices that are not in use. If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you connected your player (see page 3).

  • Page 12: Search Options

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Playing a disc Search Options Note: the functions described below depend on the discs and/or the files read. Quick search of an image or a track In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the (reverse) keys.

  • Page 13: Using The Information Banner

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 14: Timer

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Playing a disc 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 15: Play Modes

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 16: Languages Of Sub-Titles And Dialogues (Dvd)

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Playing a disc 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 17: Playing Images (Jpeg), And Sounds (Mp3,Wma) Files

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 18: Playing Image Files (Jpeg)

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Playing a disc 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 19: To Rent (Purchase) Divx ® Vod Files

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 To play DivX files Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that Plays DivX DivX ® VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements. The correct playing of DivX in your player, depends on the preparation and production of the audio and video files, the codecs used, the type of recording equipment employed and the parameters of your computer.

  • Page 20: Menus

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 21: Play Menu

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Play menu 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.

  • Page 22: Lock Menu

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Menus Lock menu Your 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 23: Changing A Code

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Changing a code If a disc is being played, press Press to highlight Parental Control and press code; the Parental Control menu appears). Ratings limits Your player provides ratings limits on a scale of 1 to 8.The Ratings limit function does not work if the disc being played does not have a rating limit.

  • Page 24: Display Menu

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 25: Pal Or Ntsc Tv Sets

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 PAL or NTSC TV sets If the picture on the DVD being played appear in black and white on your TV screen, the standard of the video signals transmitted to your TV is incorrect. Change the video signal from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

  • Page 26: Sound Menu

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Menus Sound menu The Sound menu provides you with settings so you can adapt your player to the devices connected. It also enables you to access specific functions. Night Mode 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.

  • Page 27: Language Menus

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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. In the menu, choose your preferred language for dialogues and subtitles. If it is available on the DVD you will be playing, it will be selected automatically.The default language is the one which is selected in the main menu.

  • Page 28: Further Information

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Further information 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: 0871 712 1312 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged 0,10£...
  • Page 29 2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 There is no picture • Select the correct In socket on your TV set. • Important - If you don’t have a Progressive Scan TV or you don’t have the DVD player connected to the correct Input Jacks, and you activate player you won’t see a picture! Don’t panic—try the following: first, press the DVD player (it will go to the next video output option, which is an interlace output so a...
  • Page 30 2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 Further information If you forget your code • Ensure that there is no disc in the player. Display the player menu on the television screen. Now press the button on your player and hold the STOP control unit down for two seconds.The code that you selected is cancelled.To recreate a code, see page 22.

  • Page 31: Recommendations And Information Concerning Discs

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 32: Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs With Jpeg Format "Image" Files

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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 33: Caution

    2_DTH223_en 23/03/04 18:15 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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