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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
Before You Begin ... 3 A Short Glossary of DVD Terminology ... 4 A Quick Tour of the Remote ... 5 Types of Disc That the Player Can Play ... 8 Connections ... 9 Connecting Your DVD Player ... 10 Jacks and Cables ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Audio CD Playback Features ... 32 Skipping Tracks ... 32 Repeating Play ... 33 Selecting a Specific Track ... 33 Program Playback ... 34 Deleting Programmed Tracks ... 34 Playing Video CDs ... 35 Loading and Playing a Video CD ... 36 To Load and Play a Video CD ...
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Page 5: Before You Begin
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: 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 7: A Quick Tour Of The Remote
Use to turn on the DVD player and set the remote to control the DVD player. Use to turn on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver. Use with POWER button to turn on some satellite receivers. Use to turn on a compatible VCR and set the remote to control the VCR. - Page 8 A Quick Tour of the Remote DVD Function Buttons (Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order) ANGLE Use this button to access various camera angles on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple camera angles). AUDIO Use this button to access various audio streams on a disc (if the disc contains multiple audio streams).
- Page 9 PLAY MODE Allows you to program the order in which tracks are played during audio or video CD playback. POWER Turns on power when the player is in standby mode; or puts the player in standby mode when power is on. REPEAT Allows you to repeat the play of a title, chapter, track, or Disc.
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Page 10: Types Of Disc That The Player Can Play
A Quick Tour of the Remote Installing Batteries in the Remote 1. Open the battery door on the back of the remote. 2. Insert four, fresh, AAA-size batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and –) are aligned correctly. 3. Replace the battery door. Important Battery Information •... -
Page 11: Connections
A Few Things You should Know Before you connect your DVD player, there are a few things that you need to know. Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. •... -
Page 12: Connecting Your Dvd Player
Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. 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 13 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, Audio/Video Receiver, or Dolby Digital Receiver owner’s manual for more information on hooking up your specific components.
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Page 14: 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) PLAYER AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND MIXED VIDEO CENTER REAR FRONT FRONT DIGITAL AC-3 SUB- REAR FRONT FRONT WOOFER To Connect the DVD Player If you do not have audio/video input jacks on your television, you need to use an RF output adaptor. -
Page 15: 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 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND MIXED VIDEO REAR CENTER FRONT FRONT DIGITAL AC-3 SUB- REAR FRONT FRONT WOOFER To Connect the DVD Player 1. Use audio/video cables to connect the AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L and R jacks to the TV. -
Page 16: Dvd Player + Tv + Audio/Video Receiver
DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver DVD Player + TV + Audio/Video Receiver (Best Picture and Sound Quality) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND MIXED VIDEO CENTER REAR FRONT FRONT DIGITAL PLAYER AC-3 SUB- REAR FRONT FRONT WOOFER DVD5.1 DVD/ DVD/ CENTER... -
Page 17: Dvd Player + Tv + Dolby Digital Receiver
DVD Player + TV + Dolby Digital Receiver (Best Picture and Sound Quality) AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO PLAYER SURROUND MIXED VIDEO REAR CENTER FRONT FRONT DIGITAL AC-3 S VIDEO SUB- REAR FRONT FRONT WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL RECEIVER RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL To Connect the DVD Player 1. -
Page 18: Dvd Player + Tv + Vcr
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 AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND MIXED VIDEO CENTER REAR FRONT FRONT DIGITAL... -
Page 19: Connect The Ac Power Cord
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). Setting Up the Menu Language By default, the menu language is set to English. -
Page 21: Playing Dvds
A New Way of Looking At Things In this section you learn how to use your DVD player to play Digital Video 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 22: 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 23: Dvd Playback Features
DVD Playback Features Several options are available during DVD playback. Chapter Scan Because the DVD is divided into Chapters, you can skip through a disc’s contents one chapter at a time. • Press and release CH– on the remote (SKIP REV on the player) to go to the beginning of the Chapter that is playing. -
Page 24: Repeating Play
Repeating Play Repeating Play You can use this feature to repeat a chapter or title. 1. Press REPEAT once to repeat the chapter currently playing. 2. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the title currently playing. 3. Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the repeat feature. Notes: •... -
Page 25: Selecting A Chapter Number
Selecting a Chapter Number 1. Press the INFO button during disc playback. TITLE CHAPTER TIME 38:20 Enter the number of the chapter and press PLAY. 2. Use the right MOVE arrow on the remote to highlight the current chapter number. 3. -
Page 26: Selecting A Title Using The Guide Button
Selecting a Title Using the GUIDE Button 3. Use the digits on the remote to enter the elapsed playing time from which you want to start. 4. Press PLAY to begin playback starting at the elapsed time indicated. Note: • Some DVDs cannot be searched using this feature. - Page 27 1. Press MENU to bring up the DVD’s Author menu. 2. Use the MOVE up or down arrows to highlight the setting you want to change, and then press SELECT. AUTHOR MENU 1. SUBTITLE 2. AUDIO 3. ANGLE The Subtitle setting is selected here. 3.
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Page 28: Using The Subtitle Feature
Using the Subtitle Feature Using the Subtitle Feature When a DVD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles on-screen. The SUBTITLE ON/OFF button on the remote (located beside the SUBTITLE button), turns subtitling on or off. If the DVD has been recorded with subtitles, they will appear on-screen. -
Page 29: Changing The Camera Angle
Changing the Camera Angle Some DVDs are recorded using multiple camera angles. Use the ANGLE button on the remote to select a different angle. 1. Press ANGLE to select your desired camera angle number. 2. Use the MOVE up or down arrows on the remote to select an alternate angle. -
Page 30: Playing A Marked Part
Using the Marker Feature 2. Press the SELECT button to place a mark. You can place as many as three markers on a disc. MARKER PRESS SELECT TO MARK Marker 1 has been placed. Playing a Marked Part 1. Press the MARKER•ANT button. MARKER 1 2 3 SELECT TO PLAY MARK... -
Page 31: Playing Karaoke Discs
2. Use the MOVE arrows to highlight an existing marker. 3. Press CLEAR to delete the highlighted marker. Note: • Turning off the power or opening the disc tray will erase the marks. Playing Karaoke Discs Use the AUDIO button and the MOVE arrows to change both the audio language and the audio output of a karaoke disc. -
Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Repeating Play
Repeating Play • Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track. • Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks. • Press REPEAT again to resume normal playback. Selecting a Specific Track 1. Press the INFO button. TRACK TIME 11:26 Enter the track number you want to hear. -
Page 36: Program Playback
Audio CD Playback Features Program Playback Program playback lets you set up a specific order for Audio CD playback. 1. Press PLAY MODE (while in stop mode) to bring up the program playback menu. PROGRAM PLAYBACK SELECT TRACK PRESS PLAY TO START The Program Playback menu for an audio CD. -
Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Bypassing Playback Control
1. Use the digits on the remote to select a title. 2. Press SELECT to begin playback of the selected title. 3. Press CH+ or CH– on the remote (SKIP FWD or SKIP REV on the player) to scroll through the titles. 4. -
Page 40: Repeating Play
Video CD Playback Features Repeating Play • Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track. • Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks. • Press REPEAT a third time to resume normal playback. Notes: • The repeat feature does not work while a Video CD is played using the menu. -
Page 41: Changing The Audio Channel Output
Changing the Audio Channel Output You can change the channel output from the player by using the AUDIO button and the MOVE up arrow on the remote control. Note that you must be playing a stereo Video CD. 1. Press AUDIO. 2. - Page 42 Video CD Playback Features 3. Press SELECT to choose the number. PROGRAM PLAYBACK SELECT TRACK PRESS PLAY TO START Use the MOVE arrows to highlight, and the SELECT button to choose a track. 4. Press PLAY to begin programmed playback. Notes: •...
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Page 43: 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 44: Setting Up The Rating Level
Setting Up the Rating Level Setting Up the Rating Level The rating level feature works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating level, and helps you to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP RATING AUDIO... -
Page 45: Unlocking The Rating Level
4. To keep the rating level you set from being changed, you can “lock” the level by entering a four-digit password. Use the digits on the remote to enter the password, and press SELECT. RATING LEVEL IS SET AT 3. PASSWORD IS NEEDED TO CHANGE THE LEVEL. -
Page 46: Selecting The Initial Audio Language
Selecting the Initial Audio Language Selecting the Initial Audio Language A DVD may contain the audio portion of the disc in a variety of languages. Use the Audio menu to select an initial language in which you want to hear a DVD’s audio. 1. -
Page 47: Selecting The Initial Subtitle Language
Selecting the Initial Subtitle Language A DVD may contain subtitles in several languages. Use the Subtitle menu to select an initial language in which you want to view subtitles. 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP RATING AUDIO SUBTITLE TV SCREEN... -
Page 48: Selecting The Tv Screen Setting
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). 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP RATING AUDIO SUBTITLE TV SCREEN OSD DISPLAY... -
Page 49: Turning The On-Screen Messages On/Off
(Widescreen) 16 : 9 Select this for wide-screen televisions. If the DVD is recorded in 4:3, the left and right side of the screen will appear black. Turning the On-Screen Messages ON/OFF Use this feature to turn on or off the messages that appear on- screen when you use certain features. - Page 50 Changing the Menu Language 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP RATING AUDIO SUBTITLE TV SCREEN OSD DISPLAY MENU LANGUAGE SURROUND SOUND PRESS RETURN TO EXIT Select MENU LANGUAGE from the SETUP menu. 2. Use the MOVE arrows on the remote to highlight “MENU LANGUAGE”...
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Page 51: Setting Up Surround Sound Speakers
Setting Up Surround Sound Speakers The DVD player has several AUDIO SURROUND jacks on the back. You can tell the player what speakers you have connected so you can get the best possible sound from your player. 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. SETUP RATING AUDIO... -
Page 52: Language Code Chart
Language Codes Don’t forget to press the SELECT 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 53: Reference
Programming the Remote Control This section tells you how to program your remote to control other components, such as a TV, VCR, or Satellite Receiver. 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, and some basic use and care guidelines. -
Page 54: Programming The Remote Control
Controlling a TV The DVD’s remote is programmed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other brands. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand. - Page 55 Portland ... 011,019,027,037 ProScan ... 000 Proton ... 011,027,037,072 Quasar ... 012,038,092,111 Radio Shack ... 000,021,025,036,037, ... 059,064,078 Brand Code RCA ... 000,006,011,019,027,034, ... 038,044,046,088,100,101,109 Realistic ... 021 Sampo ... 011,027 Samsung ... 006,011,014,015,019 ... 027,036,037,077,110 Sanyo ... 017,021,039,056,057,058 Scott ... 028,037,064 Sears ...
- Page 56 Programming the Remote Control TV Function Buttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV. (Buttons Listed in Alphabetical Order) CH+ or – Use to select the next higher or lower channel in the TV’s memory.
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Page 57: Controlling A Laserdisc Player, Tv, Or Vcr
Reprogram the Remote to Operate a LaserDisc Player or VCR Set to Respond to VCR2 If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate an RCA, ProScan, or GE laserdisc player or VCR set to VCR2, use the codes below. -
Page 58: Controlling A Vcr
Controlling a VCR The DVD’s remote is programmed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR. The remote can also be set up to control other brands. To program the remote, use the code that correspond to your brand. - Page 59 Pioneer ... 005,016, ... 033 (laserdisc),050 Portland ... 044,045,052 ProScan ... 000 Quartz ... 002 Quasar ... 008,053 Brand Code RCA ... 000,005,007,008, ... 028,035,037,054,069 Radio Shack/Realistic ... 002,006, ... 008,009,012,015, ... 019,027,043,053 Samsung ... 007,013,022,032,042 Sansui ... 016,071 Sanyo ... 002,012 Scott ...
- Page 60 Programming the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons Program your remote control to control your VCR as described on the next page. Then test the VCR buttons to see which ones operate your VCR. Press the VCR button to set remote to control a compatible VCR. Some buttons may not work with every VCR.
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Page 61: Controlling A Satellite Receiver
Press the SAT button to set the remote to control a compatible satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with every receiver. If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver, test the buttons to see which other buttons operate the receiver. -
Page 62: 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 63: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display CHAPTER ALL PBC TITLE VIDEO CD 1. Displayed when the Video CD is played using the menu (for example, with playback control). 2. Indicates the Play modes or the title number of a DVD. 3. Indicates the chapter number for a DVD. Indicates the track number for an Audio or Video CD. -
Page 64: Back Panel
Back Panel Back Panel AUDIO OUT SURROUND MIXED DIGITAL REAR CENTER FRONT FRONT AC-3 SUB- REAR FRONT FRONT WOOFER 1. DIGITAL (AC-3 or PCM) Connector receiver or decoder having a compatible AC-3 or PCM jack for best sound quality. 2. AUDIO OUT SURROUND Jacks to an audio/video receiver that has matching Audio input jacks for best sound quality. -
Page 65: Care And Maintenance
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 66: 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 Solution... - Page 67 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 68: 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 69 • 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 70: Index
Index AC IN connector 17, 62 AC power cord connecting 17 ANGLE button 6, 27 Angles, description of 4 AUDIO button 6, 26, 29, 39 Audio CD loading a disc 32 playback features 32 Audio channel output, changing 39 Audio language feature 44 AUDIO OUT MIXED FRONT L/R jacks 13, 14, 16, 62 AUDIO OUT SURROUND jacks... - Page 71 PLAY MODE button 7, 34, 39 Playback control 36 bypassing 37 Playback features audio CD 32 DVD 21 video CD 37 POWER button 7, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60 Programmed playback audio CD 34 video CD 39 Programming the remote 52 Rating level 42 unlocking 43 REAR L/R SURROUND jacks 14, 62...
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