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THOMSON DTH720 Owner's Manual

THOMSON DTH720 Owner's Manual

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Setting up the remote control unit ............................2
Other Audio - Video connections ........................4
Other connections....................................................5
Sockets and cables ........................................................6
Front panel of the player ..............................................8
Player display panel ......................................................8
Initial player set-up........................................................9
Description of keys in DVD mode ....................10
Controlling a TV set ..............................................11
Programming the remote control ............................12
Automatic code search..........................................12
Manual programming..............................................12
Discs you can play........................................................13
Other readable discs ..................................................14
Loading and playing a disc (12 cm) ..........................15
Search Options ............................................................16
Still picture and frame advance ............................16
Skipping a chapter or a track ..............................16
Playback options..........................................................16
Enlarging an image (zoom) ....................................16
Scene Again™ ..........................................................16
Using the information banner ..................................17
discs............................................................................17
Timer ............................................................................18
or Track (CD,VCD)......................................................18
Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................18
Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................18
Play modes ..................................................................19
Sequence marking (DVDs)....................................20
or Browse (Audio DVDs) ....................................20
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 ........................................................21
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA) ....................21
(images and sound) ................................................21
Playing image files (JPEG) ......................................22
Changing images ......................................................22
Rotating an image....................................................22
function......................................................................22
player menu ..............................................................22
To play DivX files ........................................................23
To play DivX files ....................................................23
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Concerning DivX files............................................23
(basic principles for use) ............................................24
Player menu ..............................................................24
Sub-menus ................................................................24
Functions within menus ........................................24
Play menu ....................................................................25
Start ............................................................................25
Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) ....................25
(DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA) ..............................25
Automatic playback (AutoPlay) ............................25
Introscan (CDs) ......................................................25
Lock menu ..................................................................26
Locking your player ................................................26
Unlocking you player ..............................................26
Changing a code ......................................................27
Rating limits ..............................................................27
Setting a rating limits..............................................27
Discs without rating limits ........................................27
Display menu ..............................................................28
TV Image menu........................................................28
PAL or NTSC TV sets ............................................29
Scart output..............................................................29
Front Display menu ................................................29
Progressive Scan ......................................................29
Sound menu ................................................................30
Night Mode ..............................................................30
Virtual Surround......................................................30
Voice + ......................................................................30
Speakers ....................................................................31
Distance ....................................................................31
Test ............................................................................31
Language menus..........................................................32
Troubleshooting guide ................................................33
(12 cm) ..........................................................................36
CD-R and CD-RW discs ......................................36
"Sound" files ............................................................36
"image" files..............................................................36
Video CD (VCD) discs..........................................36
Super Video CD (SVCD) discs ............................37
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................37
DivX discs ................................................................37
What codecs can your player read? ..................37
Audio DVD discs ....................................................37
Caution ........................................................................38
Technical data ..............................................................38
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 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 + VCR ...3 Recommended Audio – Video connections ...3 Other Audio - Video connections ...4 Other connections...5 Sockets and cables ...6...

  • Page 2: Connections And Initial Set Up

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 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_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 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: Other Audio - Video Connections

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Connections and initial set up Other Audio - Video connections If there is no Scart-Peritel connector available on the television set, check if there is another Video connector (Components, S-Video or Composite) to connect your player to using the corresponding connectors (see below).

  • Page 5: Other Connections

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Other connections Video recorder Television set Video recorder Television set Page 5 Connections and initial set up SAT/Cable receiver DTH 720 SAT/Cable receiver DTH 720...

  • Page 6: Sockets And Cables

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 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 7: Audio Sockets And Cables (For Sound)

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 AUDIO sockets and cables (for sound) Audio Out L / R Analogue sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the two L and R sockets on your player. If you do not use the recommended Scart- Peritel connection to the TV set (paragraph 1 on page 3), you must, in addition to one of the video connections (CVBS ;...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Of The Player

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Connections and initial set up 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). - To remove a disc.

  • Page 9: Initial Player Set-Up

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 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 satellite receiver). 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 10: Remote Control

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Remote control The remote control handset supplied with your DTH 720 is a 3 in 1 type remote control. It allows 3 devices to be controlled: your DTH 720, a television set and a satellite or cable receiver. Thus you have remote control of all these devices by using the 3 modes: DVD,TV or SAT.CABLE that are accessed by 3 corresponding keys.This page describes the keys that control your DTH 720 (in DVD mode).

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control Handset To Control Your Television And Satellite Or Cable Receiver

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Using the remote control handset to control your television and satellite or cable receiver The DTH 720 remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices: your DTH 720, a television set, or satellite receiver.This page describes the keys that control your television set and your satellite or cable receiver if they have the same functions.

  • Page 12: Programming The Remote Control

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:25 Remote control Programming the remote control If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your television set you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed: automatic code search or manual programming.

  • Page 13: Playing A Disc

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 DVD 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. Region code numbers of DVD discs Discs that can be played on your player are ones marked with area code 2 (Europe, Middle East, Republic of South Africa and Japan).

  • Page 14: Other Readable Discs

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Playing a disc Other readable discs • Audio CDs - 12 cm audio CDs. • Video CD (VCD) - CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of VHS- quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus. •...

  • Page 15: Loading And Playing A Disc (12 Cm)

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Loading and playing a disc (12 cm) 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 16: Search Options

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 17: Using The Information Banner

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 18: Timer

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 19: Play Modes

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 20: Languages Of Sub-Titles And Dialogues (Dvd)

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Playing a disc Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD) While a disc is being played, press banner. Press Selecting the language of If they are available on the disc, choose the language of the sub-titles or subtitles the dialogue using the appears under the banner.

  • Page 21: Playing Images (Jpeg), And Sounds (Mp3,Wma) Files

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 22: Playing Image Files (Jpeg)

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 23: To Play Divx Files

    2_DTH720_en 24/06/04 17:22 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 24: Menus

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 25: Play Menu

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 26: Lock Menu

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 27: Changing A Code

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 28: Display Menu

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 29: Pal Or Ntsc Tv Sets

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 30: Sound Menu

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 31: Speakers

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Speakers This function is provided for adjusting the bandwidth of the six 5.1 outputs according to the loudspeakers actually connected to the amplifier. Distance This function is used to specify the distance between the various loudspeakers and the listener. Test This function is used to adjust the volume level of the various loudspeakers in order to compensate for their differences in acoustic efficiency.

  • Page 32: Language Menus

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 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 33: Further Information

    2_DTH720_en 26/06/04 15:17 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 34 2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Further information There is no picture • Select the correct In socket on your TV set. • The mode is not in the correct position. It must be set to is connected to the TV through the Scart-Peritel connector, or to connected to the TV by the 3 •...
  • Page 35 2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 If you forget your code (unlocking of the player) • 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 26.

  • Page 36: Recommendations And Information Concerning Discs (12 Cm)

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Further information Recommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm) 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 37: Super Video Cd (Svcd) Discs

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Super Video CD (SVCD) discs SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc) discs comply with standard IEC62107, making it possible to record up to 70 minutes of digital images and sound at standard MPEG-2 for video and MPEG-1 for audio. Compatibility of SVCD discs depends on the MPEG coding software, the disc design software, as well as the recording software used and the discs themselves.

  • Page 38: Caution

    2_DTH720_en 22/06/04 11:26 Further information 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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