THOMSON DVD Player +TV Set User Manual

THOMSON DVD Player +TV Set User Manual

Thomson dvd player +tv set data sheet

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Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls ......................................................3
Front panel display ........................................................3
Basic connections (DVD player + TV)..........................4
Other connection options ............................................5
Video sockets and cables ........................................5
Audio sockets and cables ........................................5
The remote control ......................................................6
Navigating through menus ......................................6
Functions in DVD mode ..........................................6
Functions in TV mode ..............................................7
Functions in VCR mode............................................7
Operating the DVD player............................................8
Description of the various menus................................8
Compatible discs ..........................................................8
Compatible formats ......................................................8
Regional coding..............................................................8
Playback..........................................................................8
Accelerated play ............................................................9
Still image ......................................................................9
Frame advance ..............................................................9
Variable slow motion ....................................................9
Changing chapter ..........................................................9
Zoom ..............................................................................9
Scene replay ..................................................................9
Using the Info menu....................................................10
Direct access ................................................................11
Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................11
Screen fit ......................................................................11
Subtitles........................................................................11
Audio ............................................................................12
Play mode ....................................................................12
Bookmark ....................................................................13
Camera angle ..............................................................13
PBC (PlayBack Control) ............................................13
DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on
and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant 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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or WMA files ................................................................14
at the same time ........................................................15
Using player menus ....................................................16
The Play Mode menu ..................................................17
Start............................................................................17
Random play ............................................................17
Program play ............................................................17
AutoPlay ....................................................................17
IntroScan ..................................................................17
The Parental Control menu ......................................18
Lock............................................................................18
Password ..................................................................18
Ratings limits ............................................................18
Unrated titles ..........................................................18
The Display menu........................................................19
TV image ..................................................................19
Front Display ............................................................19
PAL/NTSC ................................................................19
The Sound menu ........................................................20
Sound Logic ..............................................................20
Digital Output..........................................................20
Virtual Surround......................................................20
The Languages menu ..................................................21
Player Menus ............................................................21
Disc Menus ..............................................................21
Audio..........................................................................21
Subtitles ....................................................................21
Troubleshooting ..........................................................22
Precautions ..................................................................23
Use..............................................................................23
Cleaning ....................................................................23
Handling and caring for discs................................23
Guarantee ....................................................................24
Technical data ..............................................................24
Discs you can play........................................................25
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Summary of Contents for THOMSON DVD Player +TV Set

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connections and Setup Some points to check before you connect...2 Accessories provided ...2 Inserting batteries in the remote control...2 Front panel controls ...3 Front panel display ...3 Basic connections (DVD player + TV)...4 Basic connections (DVD player + TV + video recorder) 4 Other connection options ...5 Video sockets and cables ...5 Audio sockets and cables ...5...
  • Page 2: Connections And Setup

    Some points to check before you connect • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance. • Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35°...
  • Page 3: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls (buttons appear left to right below) STANDBY/ON SVCD MP3 WMA - Switch the appliance on STANDBY/ON and off. - Open and close the OPEN/CLOSE DVD player's disc tray. - Stop disc playback. STOP Front panel display SVCD SVCD Indicates the type of disc loaded: CD (audio CD),VCD (Video CD), SVCD (Super Video CD).
  • Page 4: Basic Connections (Dvd Player + Tv)

    Connections and Setup Scart leads not provided DVD player Basic connections (DVD player + TV) Connect the DVD player’s Scart socket (TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT) to the television set’s Scart socket (AV1, EXT1, AUX1, according to the make) using a Scart lead (not provided). Connect the DVD player to the mains socket using the mains lead.
  • Page 5: Other Connection Options

    Other connection options The basic connections (described on page 4) are for standard-quality sound and high-quality picture reproduction. There are other connection options available, which can produce pictures and sound of better or poorer quality: Video cable (yellow) VIDEO OUT socket Audio cables (red AUDIO R and L and white)
  • Page 6: The Remote Control

    Connections and setup The remote control Navigating through menus Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the on the remote control to confirm any selection you make. Functions in DVD mode Switch the appliance on and off. Select the DVD player.
  • Page 7: Functions In Tv Mode

    This remote control can be used with some recent models of televisions and video recorders of the following brands:Thomson, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson,Telefunken and Nordmende. Note:The buttons described below operate as specified, provided that the relevant function is available on the television or video recorder.
  • Page 8: Basic Playback Operations

    Operating the DVD player Switch on your television set. Press the button on the remote control. Press the STANDBY/ON When the player first comes on a menu appears asking you to select the player menu language. Select the language you want using the Description of the various menus •...
  • Page 9: Accelerated Play

    OPEN . CLOSE Press again to close the disc tray. • Play starts automatically, or • The disc menu appears. One of its options can be selected to start playing the disc. Select it and press , or else • The player’s main menu appears.
  • Page 10: Info Menu

    Using the Info Menu You can display information about the disc during playback using the Info menu. It will also allow you to access certain functions.To display the menu, press button on the remote control. Select the various options using the INFO Then follow the instructions which appear on the screen and use the remote control to scroll through the options.
  • Page 11: Direct Access

    Left Down Direct access (DVD) 0 1 : 49 : 37 To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the PLAY Time indication start of a title or chapter, press the icon indication icon with the numeric buttons (format hh:mm:ss).
  • Page 12: Audio

    Info Menu Audio (DVD and VCD) Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different audio formats. To change the language or audio format during play: Audio icon Notes: This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or of audio formats.
  • Page 13: Bookmark

    Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit remains switched on. Note: This function is only available with discs whose elapsed time appears in the Info menu. Bookmark icon Press the buttons, and press...
  • Page 14: Playback Of Mp3,Wma And Jpeg Files

    Playback of mp3, WMA and JPEG files is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration with quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly compressed files. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format developed by Microsoft. JPEG files are image files.
  • Page 15: Playing Jpeg And Mp3 Music Files At The Same Time

    Playback of mp3, WMA and JPEG files Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc. It is not possible to play JPEG and WMA music files at the same time. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the player.
  • Page 16: Player Menus

    Using the player menus The player’s main menu is displayed when there is no disc in the player or when the disc has been interrupted during playback by pressing the buttons. Press button. A menu option can provide access to a submenu, enable or disable an option or trigger an action. Play Play Mode Lock...
  • Page 17: The Play Mode Menu

    The Play Mode menu Play Start Play Mode Parental Control Random Play Display Program Play Sound AutoPlay Languages IntroScan Start (all discs) Press or the button to begin the disc’s standard playback. PLAY Random Play (Audio CD, mp3 and WMA only) You can listen to all the tracks on the disc in a random order (chosen by the player) by choosing the Random Play option.
  • Page 18: The Parental Control Menu

    Player Menus The Parental Control menu Play Play Mode Parental Control Lock Display Password Sound Ratings Limits Languages Unrated Titles Lock To activate locking ( buttons and press You are asked for a new password. Enter four digits using the number buttons and press to confirm.
  • Page 19: The Display Menu

    The Display menu Play Play Mode Parental Control TV Image Always Dim Display Front display Sound PAL/NTSC Languages TV Image Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can choose the picture format best suited to the format of your TV screen. Select a format using the 4x3 Letterbox: gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format (i.e.
  • Page 20: The Sound Menu

    Player Menus The Sound menu Play Play Mode Parental Control Display Sound Sound Logic Languages Digital Output Virtual Surround Sound Logic You can use this function to control the different sound levels via dynamic compression. It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume and quietens the loudest sounds. Select an option using the Note:This function is available only on DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital.
  • Page 21: The Languages Menu

    The Languages menu Play Play Mode Parental Control Player Menus Display Disc Menus Sound Audio Languages Subtitles Select the Languages option in the main menu using the confirm. Select one of the options using the Player Menus To change the language of the player menus, choose the language using the press to confirm.
  • Page 22: Additional Information

    Troubleshooting The appliance does not switch on. • Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket. • Press the button on the remote control or the STANDBY/ON the front of the appliance. The device switches off spontaneously. • The device switches off automatically when it is in STOP mode for more than 30 minutes without any user intervention.
  • Page 23: Precautions

    Precautions • If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it. • The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.
  • Page 24: Guarantee

    Additional Information Guarantee • The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the guarantee certificate delivered with your appliance. Keep this certificate as well as the invoice. These documents are required in the event of claiming your guarantee rights. •...
  • Page 25: Discs You Can Play

    Discs you can play In spite of progress made to ensure playability of all discs types , it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards.This unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording formats, software used &...

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