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- Page 1 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 2 Thomson multimedia 46/47 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE RCS nanterre B322 019 464 55199360 www.thomson-multimedia.com...
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Page 3: Safety Information
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 4 Safety Information For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to D.C. mains. Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a molded plug. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 5 Table of Content Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver ... . .2 Unpacking the Speakers ... . .3 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . -
Page 5: Getting Started
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: H O M E T H E A T E R A U D I O V I D E O R E C E I V E R D P L 5 6 0 H T ON/ECO SOURCE MUTE... -
Page 6: Unpacking The Speakers
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 7 Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers. • 6 speaker wires including: 1 X red/black wire for 1 X green/black wire for center speaker front right speaker 1 X purple/black wire... -
Page 7: Connecting To Audio-Visual Components
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components DIGITAL INPUT Connect components capable of outputing DTS / Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD or SAT) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Read section on "Input Signal Setting" under "Advanced Sound Control"... -
Page 8: Digital Connection
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 9 Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting compo- nents to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or PCM signals when compatible components are con- nected. COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Connect to coaxial digital output of DIGITAL INPUT DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible... -
Page 9: Connecting The Speakers
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers CENTER SPEAKER CENTER SUB WOOFER CENTER Purple Black SUB WOOFER SPEAKER Use this jack on the left back panel to connect another powered subwoofer other than the one supplied. REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,... -
Page 10: Positioning Your Speaker
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 11 Positioning your speaker 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers. -
Page 11: Surround Placement
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 12 Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down... -
Page 12: Test Tone / Channel Balance
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 13 Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, press LEVEL key to adjust corresponding channel and adjust by rotating the volume knob until all channels are at the same loud- ness level. -
Page 13: Operating Your Receiver
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver H O M E T H E A T E R A U D I O V I D E O R E C E I V E R D P L 5 6 0 H T ON/ECO MUTE D I G I T A L... -
Page 14: Your Remote Control
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 15 Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. Operating Your Receiver 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver and 2. -
Page 15: Display
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display • Audio output is in DTS mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby ProLogic mode. • Tuner stereo signal detected. TUNED • Tuner station detected. •... -
Page 16: Switching On/Off
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 17 Switching on/off • To switch on the receiver, press ON/ECO button once, or any source button on the remote control. ON/ECO SOURC MUTE SOURC D I G I T A L PHONES • Standby: when the receiver is on, press the ON/ECO button once to activate the standby mode. -
Page 17: Components
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SAT SAT IN (audio / video) - VCR VCR IN (audio / video) - VAUX... -
Page 18: Using The Receiver To Play A Source
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. - Page 19 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 20 Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2.
- Page 20 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 21 Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order. Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1.
- Page 21 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 22 Operating your Receiver RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are received. The following information may be available on certain stations: • Frequency station, • Station name, •...
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Page 22: Advanced Sound Control
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 23 Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic This surround system reproduces theater-like sur- round sound from Dolby-encoded software. The Pro Logic mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals and uses all five speakers' and an optional subwoofer to play decoded Dolby Pro Logic program source, such... -
Page 23: Fine Setting Of Components
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 24 Advanced Sound Control Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only. DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (STADIUM/CONCERT/THEATRE/ARENA/CHURCH/CLUB/) automatically converts analog audio signals to digital... -
Page 24: Fine Setting Of The Speakers
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 25 Fine Setting of the Speakers This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, you need to register the speaker selection settings of your audio system. If you buy this receiver with accompanied speaker package, then this step has been done for you. - Page 25 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 26 Advance Sound Control Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound. • Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select the sound preferred. • Speaker distance: For optimum surround experi- ence measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 27 Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press DIGITAL INPUT/ST/MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten- •... -
Page 27: Care And Maintenance
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 28 Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Important battery information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month.