THOMSON DTH233 - annexe 1 User manual

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Contents
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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 connection..........3
Other Audio - Video connections ........................3
Sockets and cables ........................................................4
Audio sockets and cables (for sound)..................4
VIDEO sockets and cables (for image)................5
Front panel of the player ..............................................6
Player display panel ......................................................6
Initial player set-up........................................................7
Using the remote control unit correctly ............7
Switch on your DVD player and your TV set ....7
Displays on your player (menus and banners) ..7
Remote control ............................................................8
Description of keys in DVD mode ......................8
Using the remote control unit to control
your TV set or VCR ......................................................9
Controlling a VCR ....................................................9
Controlling a TV set ................................................9
Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen
Menus..............................................................................9
Playing a disc
Discs you can play........................................................10
Region code numbers of DVD discs ..........................10
Loading and playing a disc..........................................11
Search Options ............................................................12
Quick search of an image or a track.................. 12
Still picture and frame advance............................ 12
Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image) ...... 12
Skipping a chapter or a track .............................. 12
Playback options..........................................................12
Enlarging an image (zoom) .................................... 12
Scene Again™ .......................................................... 12
Using the information banner ..................................13
Information banner with a DVD disc ................13
Information banner with a VCD, SVCD, DivX
discs............................................................................13
Information banner with an Audio CD disc ....13
Timer............................................................................14
Title (DVD) or Track (CD,VCD)................................14
Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................14
Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................14
Play modes ..................................................................15
Repeat playback of a scene between two
points A and B (DVD - VCD - SVCD) ..............15
Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD) ..16
Sequence marking (DVDs)....................................16
PBC - Playback control menu (Video CDs) ....16
Camera angles (DVDs)..........................................16
Playing images (JPEG), and sounds
(mp3,WMA) files ........................................................17
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA) ....................17
Lecture simultanée JPEG et mp3 ou WMA
(images et musique)................................................17
Playing image files (JPEG) ......................................18
Adjusting the speed of the image sequence ....18
Changing images......................................................18
Rotating an image....................................................18
Enlarging an image (zoom) and Pan and Scan
function......................................................................18
To stop the picture sequence and return to
player menu..............................................................18
To play DivX files ........................................................19
Concerning DivX files............................................19
What codecs can your player read? ..................19
Menus
Menus on your DVD player
(basic principles for use) ............................................20
Player menu .............................................................. 20
Sub-menus ................................................................ 20
Functions within menus ........................................ 20
Play menu ....................................................................21
Start ............................................................................
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Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) .................... 21
Programming playback (Program Play)
(DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA) ..............................
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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
Scart output.............................................................. 25
Front Display menu ................................................ 25
Progressive Scan ...................................................... 25
Sound menu ................................................................26
Sound Logic..............................................................26
Virtual Surround......................................................26
Voice + ......................................................................26
Language menus..........................................................27
Further information
Troubleshooting guide ................................................28
Recommendations and information concerning discs ....31
CD-R and CD-RW discs ...................................... 31
CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format
“Sound” files ............................................................
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CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format
“image” files..............................................................
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Video CD (VCD) discs.......................................... 32
Super Video CD (SVCD) discs ............................ 32
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................ 32
DivX discs
..................................................................32
Caution ........................................................................33
Technical data ..............................................................33
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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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) • Ensure that the ventilation slots,
and the player itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. o Do not
stack any other equipment on top of your DVD player. o Do not place the player on top of an
amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat • The appliance should not be in contact with
liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any object
containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance • The player must not be near
or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the player • Protect the
player from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or
electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Before moving the player, make sure it does not contain a disc.
Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply. In
order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging
the mains plug.When connecting, ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely
into their corresponding sockets.Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic
purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music
files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law.
Important notice: Please read the recommendations given on page 33.
Setting up the remote control unit
Important information regarding the batteries
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable
batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the
battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw
them into fire, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if
you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any leaking batteries.Take
care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury.
• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of
batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he
accepts to take them back.
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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. If no Scart-Peritel socket is available on the TV set consult your retailer. If you already have a VCR the
connections shown in stages 3 and 4 should, in most cases, already be in place.
Recommended Audio – Video connection
1. 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).
2. Plug yourVCR Scart-Peritel cable into the VCR/SAT/AUX/AUDIO/VIDEO IN socket on
your DVD player and into the TV socket on your VCR.
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 page 5). In this case do not forget to also connect the Audio out
socket (AUDIO OUT) to the Audio in socket (AUDIO IN) on your TV set.
Note: if your TV is fitted with Components type connectors and if you opt for this type of connection, you
must switch the output of the Scart-Peritel connector from RGB to YUV and change the TV mode from
Interlace to Progressive Scan (see page 25). For more information about signals, cables and
Audio/Video sockets refer to pages 4 and 5.
3. Plug the outside aerial or the network into the aerial in socket (IN ) on the VCR.
4. Use a coaxial cable to connect the aerial out socket on the VCR (OUT ) and the aerial in
socket ( ) on your TV set.
5. Plug the mains plug of your player into a mains socket.
Note: for UK, please see safety information regarding the mains plug at the end of this user manual, in the
cover page.
Continue on page 6
The rear panel of your television set and your video player may be different from the ones illustrated here.
Television set
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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). If you cannot use Scart-Peritel sockets, the explanations on
this and the following page should enable to you to choose the method of connection best suited
to the sockets and appliances you have. Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the
types of connections used.
Audio sockets and cables (for sound)
1 - 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 ; S-VIDEO ;Y, Pr, Pb)
described on page 5, connect the Audio Out L / R sockets on your DVD
player of your TV set (or amplifier) to the Audio In L / R sockets.
Note: audio sockets and cables are usually identified by a colour code (white for the
left channel and red for the right channel).
2 - Optical and coaxial Out sockets
The digital sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the optical
and coaxial sockets of your player. Use one of these sockets by connecting it
to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. Some of these appliances
are equipped with a coaxial In socket (COAXIAL) or an optical In socket
(OPTICAL), while others are equipped with both sockets. Choose one of the
two connections.
Note: In most cases these two types of connection give similar results; the only
difference lies in the type of cable used and the cost of these cables, the coaxial
cable being the least expensive one to buy. However it sometimes happens that
some coaxial cables are parasitised by high frequency interference caused by
household electrical appliances, high voltage electric cables or radio transmitters.
RCA sockets and
cables for analogue
L and R audio
signal.
Optical socket and
cable for digital
audio signal.
Coaxial socket and
cable for digital
audio signal.
The back of your DVD player
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VIDEO sockets and cables (for image)
3 - Composite Video Out socket (CVBS)
The yellow video socket is also called composite video, or CVBS.The image
quality delivered by the video socket is the least good of all video
connections. Only use this socket if all other sockets are already in use.
4 -
Component output (Y, Pr, Pb)
YPrPb
sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the
video signal into three separate components (comparable with RGB
separation in a Scart-Peritel cable).
Note: the video signal available from these 3 sockets depends on the choice made in
the Display menu (page 25) or that carried out using the PREV/video key on
the front of your player (page 6).The available signal may be,YUV for an interlaced
progressive signal,or Y, Pr, Pb for a truly progressive signal (no frame interlacing).
In order to obtain the best possible image quality, always use very high quality
cables for the connections.Your dealer can provide Y, Pr, Pb cables that are
sold together and come in the standard colour codes (red, green and blue)
used for these types of sockets and cables.
Note: do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables only
transmit images, and not sound.
5 - S-Video out socket (Y/C)
The S-Video socket delivers a lower quality video signal than component
sockets.An S-Video signal however provides a better quality image than a
composite video socket, because colour (C) is separate from black and white
(Y) in the video signal.
Note: do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because the S-Video cable
transmits images and not sound.
RCA sockets and
cables for
Y, Pr, Pb Video
signals, also called
Component.
Hoshiden socket and
cable forY/C Video
signal, also called
S-Video.
RCA socket and
cable for CVBS
Video signal, also
called Composite.
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Front panel of the player
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STANDBY/ON - 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.
STOP - Stops playing a disc.
NEXT - Plays the next chapter (DVD) or
track (CD).
PLAY/PAUSE - Plays a disc.
PREV/video - Skips back to the beginning
of the chapter (DVD) or of the track
(CD) during playback, or to the beginning
of the previous chapter or track.
Note: this key also allows the video output signal
to be adjusted (RGB,YUV,YPrPb)
depending on the television set or monitor that is
connected to your player with 3 Component
sockets or the Scart AV 1 socket. Hold down the
key for 3 seconds and then select the signal by
successively pressing the key to make a selection.
The active signal is displayed in the menu of the
player alongside the Display function.The
S-video signals (Y/C) and composite video (CVBS)
remain available on sockets 3 and 5 (see
page 5) whatever selection is made
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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).
Replay between 2 points A and B (DVD,
VCD).
Play MP3 or WMA files.
Forward play ( ),
or pause on still frame ( ).
Elapsed time (hours, minutes, seconds) and
chapter (DVD).
EJECT,LoaD: Information relating to
loading a disc.
STOP: Disc in the player but play halted.
Current Title (DVD) during the changing
of a chapter or DVD.
DVD, CD, SVCD: the INFO key on the remote
control allows the elapsed time to be displayed
as well as the chapter number or current track
number.
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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.
Switch on your DVD player and your TV set
1. Turn on your TV set.
2. Set your DVD player remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key.
3. Switch on your player by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel of the player.
4. The first time you turn on your player, it will ask you
to select a preferred language for the various displays
via the menu which appears on your TV screen. If this
menu is not displayed, on your TV screen select the
AV socket to which you connected your player.The
player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of
the DVDs will always be presented in the language
you’ve chosen if it is available on the discs played.
5. Choose a language using the , keys on the
remote control unit, then confirm by pressing OK.
The player menu is displayed, your player is ready to
play your discs. See page 11 or read the 2 following
pages before beginning to use your player.
Displays on your player (menus and banners)
• Disc menus – Each DVD disc offers a menu, the layout and order of which depend on the
editor of the disc.The main menu of the disc is displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is
loaded and play begins.You can also display or remove the main menu of the disc at any time
by pressing the MENU key.
• Player banners – while a disc is playing back you can display or remove banners using the
INFO key on the remote control unit.The banners appear in the form of a succession of
icons at the top of the screen.The number of icons varies according to context.
• Player menus – your player has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible
using the remote control unit keys.The player menu is displayed when the player is not
playing a disc (in STOP mode).
Note: settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor. For instance, if
you select the subtitle icon in the banner, subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc. Check
the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided. If a menu or icon appears in “grey” it means that the function
is not available.
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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 – DVD,TV andVCR – accessible
by pressing the three corresponding keys.This page describes the keys that enable you to control
your DVD player (in DVD mode).
Note: the functions described below depend on the discs and/or the files read.
For a description of the TV and VCR functions, see the following page.
Description of keys in DVD mode
Switches the DVD player on or off.
DVD Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by
pressing once), enabling you to control your DVD
player.
PR Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or
track (CD).
RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
MENU Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being
played.
CLEAR Removes the menu or banner showing on the TV
screen.
Audio - Displays or hides the dialogue language and
sound format.
Subtitles - Displays or hides the subtitle language.
INFO Displays the player information banner on the TV
screen while a disc is being played.
TITLE (DVD) Displays a sub-menu on the disc (where
available on the disc).
(JPEG) Displays summary of a disc in images.
Angles (DVD) – to access a choice of angles of an
image if available on the disc.
(JPEG) To rotate an image through 90°.
0 to 9 Keys used to enter information such as a chapter or
track number, or to make choices from menus.
PLAY MODE Direct access to play mode icon.
REV REVERSE - Fast backward while a disc is being
played.
PLAY Plays a disc.
FWD FORWARD - Fast forward while a disc is being
played.
STOP Pause during playback to display player menu.
PAUSE Pause during playback (CD) or pause on an image
(DVD).
AGAIN Skips backward – each press sends play backward
last seconds during DVD playback.
ZOOM Enlarges the picture during playback, slow motion
or pause mode.
OPEN.CLOSE Ejects a disc from the player.
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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.
Controlling a VCR
VCR Sets the remote control unit in VCR mode (by pressing once) and then enables you to control
your VCR.
Note: colour keys LOCK,TIMER,INFO make it possible to use the programming functions on your VCR.
The cassette running control keys - PLAY,FWD,REV,PAUSE STOP and the RECORD key have the
same functions as the buttons on your VCR.
Controlling a TV set
TV Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing once) and enables you then to control
your TV set.
Switches the TV set or the VCR on or off.
Volume control.
Switches sound off or on again.
PR Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
AV Selects an AV socket.
0 to 9 Keys enter digital values or change channel.
ZOOM Enlarges (zooms in on) the picture on some TV sets.
MENU Displays the main menu of the TV set or VCR.
RETURN Returns to the previous menu.
CLEAR Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.
GUIDE Displays TV programme guide - Displays the Naviclick page (if available) (VCR).
INFO Displays information about the channel or running the VCR.
OPEN.CLOSE To eject a disk.
Note: colour keys enable one to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets.
Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus
No matter what on-screen display you’re using (the DVD player’s menu, the Info Display that
appears during playback, or a disc’s menu), you’ll use the same buttons on the remote control to
navigate through the on-screen display: the four arrow buttons and the OK button.
Use the the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-screen menus in the direction of
the arrow button (to move right, press the right arrow button; to move left, press the left arrow
button, etc.).The arrow buttons are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted, press the OK
button to select the option that is highlighted.
To move:
up, down, right, left.
OK key to validate.
Note : Use the arrow buttons to highlight on-screen options. Use the OK button to select an option that is
highlighted.
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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.
• DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW - Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only),
and DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Recordings on DVD-R and
DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings on
DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the
4.7 Gb capacity DVD+RW disc format. Compatibility is dependent on which
DVD writer, writer software and discs are used.
• Audio CDs - 12 cm audio CDs.
• CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable). Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer
software and discs are used.
•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.
• SuperVideo CD (S VCD) - Most S-VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107
standard.They can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and
video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio. S-VCD disc
compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design
software and disc writer software are used, and the discs themselves.
Note: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many different
discs as possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD,Video CD and Super Video CD
(S-VCD) disc standards cannot be guaranteed).
• JPEG files - Discs containing images in JPEG format. Compatibility is
dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes, stated in
millions of pixels. Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be
read by this equipment.
• MP3 files - Discs containing sound files in MP3 format.
• WMA files - Discs containing sound files in WMA format.
• DivX files - Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX
format.
Note: Before loading a disc in the player, check that it is compatible. Also, refer to
pages 31 and 32 for our recommendations concerning discs and formats.
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). Ensure that any
DVD disc you want to load bears area code 2.The ALL logo printed on
some discs means that the disc can be played on any DVD player.
Note: for your information: the other areas are: - 1: USA, Canada - 3: Southeast Asia,
Taiwan - 4: Central America, South America, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5:
Russian federation, Africa (except Egypt and Rep. of South Africa), India, Pakistan - 6:
China.
DVD+Rewritable
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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.
1. 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).
Note: this menu is the main menu of your player. It is displayed
on your television screen as soon as the player is turned on if
the player is connected to the television set via the AV1
connector. After several minutes this menu is replaced by a
moving DVD logo (screen saver).To redisplay the main menu of
your player press a key .The functions of this menu are
detailed on page 20.
2. Gently insert a disc in your player’s slot, ensuring that it is completely horizontal. It is normal
for you to feel slight resistance.When approximately half of the disc is inserted, the disc is
drawn automatically inside the player.The disc label must face upwards (double sided discs
have a small label on both sides around the centre).
Note : if you experience any problems when inserting a disc, switch off your player and then switch it on
again; then reinsert the disc.
3. According to the type of disc one of three things may now happen:
• disc playback starts,
• the disc menu appears, asking you, for instance, to choose the language of dialogues,
subtitles, etc., or to start playing the disc. Make your choice using the four navigation keys
, , , ,and validate by pressing OK.
• The main player menu appears. Using the navigation keys , , select Play and press OK.
Playback then starts.
Note: if you have selected a restriction level and/or if you have selected Password Required for the
Unrated Titles function, your player will then ask you to enter your password.To de-activate these
functions see page 23.
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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 FWD (forward) or
REV (reverse) keys. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume normal playback
press PLAY.
Still picture and frame advance
During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press PAUSE again to go into “frame”
mode (the PAUSE icon is then replaced by the FRAME icon on the TV screen). Press FWD or
REV to view images one after the other forward or backward.To resume normal playback press
PLAY.
Note: If the player is left in pause mode for a long period with a DVD or a VCD, the home screen comes on. Press
any key on the remote control unit to resume display of the image transmitted from the disc.
Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)
During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press FWD or REV to view images in
slow motion forward or backward. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume
normal playback press PLAY.
Skipping a chapter or a track
During playback you can access the following or previous chapter (or track) by pressing PR
and/or PR on the remote control unit.
Note: Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the PREV and NEXT keys on the player.
Playback options
Enlarging an image (zoom)
During playback press the ZOOM. key once or repeatedly. Move the zoomed image around using
, , , to view a particular spot. If this does not work, try again after pressing PAUSE.To
resume normal playback press the key several times to return to the original format.
Scene Again™
During playback press AGAIN on the remote control unit. Each touch of the key steps back few
seconds of play.
Note: the play functions depend on the type of disc being played.With certain discs some functions are not
available.
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Using the information banner
The information banner appears at the top of the screen when you press INFO on the remote
control unit while a disc is being played. Use the and keys to select the various icons.
When an icon is activated (highlighted), follow the instructions on the screen and use the or
keys to browse for options.
You can only access information banners when a disc is being played.The options on an information
banner are only available if the disc has been designed to incorporate those options. If an icon is
inactive (does not light up) it means that the function is not available for the disc being played.
This symbol appears on the screen when a command is incorrect (prohibited, function
not available).To remove the information banner, press the INFO key on the remote
control unit.
Information banner with a DVD disc
Information banner with aVCD, SVCD, DivX discs
Information banner with an Audio CD disc
To choose the
subtitle language
(whether available
on the disc)
(page 16).
To reframe the DVD image according to the
screen format of yourTV (page 14).
To choose the dialogue
language and audio format
(whether available on the
disc) (page 16).
To change the
viewing angle
(page 16).
To memorise and use the
markers (page 16).
Play modes: to select a play mode
(Standard, Program) (page 15), and
to repeat play of a title, a chapter,
a scene (page 15).
To memorise and use the markers (page 16).
Play modes: to select a play mode (Standard, Random) (page 15),
to operate repeat play of a disc or a music track (page 15) and
Introscan to play the first 10 seconds of each track (page 15).
Chapter 2 currently being
played (page 14).
Title 1 currently being
played (page 14).
Track 1 currently being
played (page 14).
Title currently being
played (page 14).
To select the PBC function (whether
available on the disc) (page 16).
Play modes: to select a play mode
(Standard) (page 15), to repeat the
playback of a disc or a track (page 15).
To select the audio channel
Stereo, Left, Right.
To choose the subtitle
language (whether
available on the disc)
(page 16).
DIVX: depending
on the disc
To choose the dialogue language
and audio format (whether
available on the disc) (page 16).
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To access the information banner (only with DVD,VCD, SVCD
or CD Audio discs), press INFO on your remote control unit
during playback. Use arrow keys and on the remote
control unit to select the various icons.When an icon is
selected it is highlighted.The line under the banner is an
information and instruction line.When small arrows appear
above and below the selected icon these point to other
possible options. Now use the and keys to scroll
through the various options.
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.
Select the time elapsed icon and use the numbered keys on the remote
control unit to access the place from which you want to play back. Use
two digits for each field. For instance, if you enter 01:35:12, you will
access the sequence beginning 1 hour, 35 minutes and 12 seconds after
the start of the title.
Note: For audio CDs and VCDs, the timer refers to the track currently being played.
Title (DVD) orTrack (CD,VCD)
Most DVD discs only contain one title. However some discs may contain
several titles each of which is itself divided into several chapters.
To choose a title, select icon T, then use the or keys to scroll the
titles or tracks. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to
access a particular title or track.
Chapter (DVDs)
Most DVD discs contain several chapters (similar to the tracks of audio
CDs).
To choose a chapter, select icon C, then use the or keys to scroll
chapters. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access a
particular chapter.
Note: follow your progress below the banner.
Screen fit (DVDs)
You can change the size of the image on the TV screen during playback of a
DVD disc.
To change the size, select the Image Format icon, then use the or
keys.
INFO
Arrow
right
Arrow
up
Arrow
left
Arrow
down
OK
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Repeat playback
functions
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
order; Programmed play which allows you to choose the sequences or music
tracks and the order in which they are to be played;Automatic play enables a
disk to begin playing as soon as it is inserted in the player.The play mode icon
can be accessed from the information banner when a CD orVCD disc is in
play.
The IntroScan function enables you to listen to the first few seconds of each
track of an audio CD.
Note: when the first few seconds of all tracks have been played the player goes into
Stop.To stop IntroScan press PLAY to continue play and listen to the whole track, or
press STOP.
While a disc is being played, press PLAY MODE (the information banner is
displayed), the play mode icon is already selected. Press PLAY MODE again
to select play mode or use the / keys.The icon changes according to the
mode selected, as does the text area in the information banner:
DVD discs: Standard – A-B Repeat - Chapter Repeat – Title repeat (if
available on disc being played) - Program.
Audio CD discs: Standard - IntroScan - Track Repeat - Disc Repeat -
Random - Program.
VCD discs: Standard.
Discs containing mp3/WMA music files: Standard – Disc Repeat -
Group Repeat – Track Repeat – Random - Program. See page 17.
JPEG discs: See page 18.
mp3 – JPEG discs: See page 17.
Note: the standard mode is reactivated for any new disc loaded in the player.The
programme mode only works if you have keyed in a programme (see page 21).
Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B
(DVD - VCD - SVCD)
A-B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to
repeat.
1. Select the repeat playback function using the or keys.
A-B Repeat appears under the banner.
2. Press OK to memorise the beginning of the scene you want to repeat
(point A).
3. Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the
scene to be repeated (point B). A-B Repeat appears to tell you that the
repeat playback of the sequence is starting.To stop repeat, select another
mode using the or keys, or by pressing PLAY MODE or STOP.
Note: Repeat functions remain active until you turn them off, open the disc tray or
turn off the power. Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on
the display.This may not work correctly with certain discs (Video CDs in PBC mode).
Standard play
IntroScan
Random play
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Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD)
1. While a disc is in play press the green key for sub-titles or red key
for dialogues (the information banner is displayed), the corresponding
icon is already selected.
2. If available on the disc, select the language of sub-titles or dialogues using
the same red or green keys.The name of the selected language appears
under the banner.
Note: selecting the language of subtitles only involves the disc being played. If you
remove the disc or if you switch off the player your selection will be cancelled. In this
case the default language, chosen when your player was first installed, will be
reactivated. If the preferred language is not available on the DVD disc the preferred
language of the disc (default language) will be selected automatically.With some
discs you can only access the dialogue or sub-title languages through the menu
provided on the disc.
Sequence marking (DVDs)
This function enables you to mark sequences on a disc so that you can access
them easily even if you switch you player off and on again (without having
ejected the disc).
You can mark up to 6 scenes per disc.
1. While a disc is being played, press INFO to display the information
banner.
2. Press until the marking icon is highlighted.
3. Press OK to display the marking banner.
• To find a sequence, select the half disc and press OK. The half disc
symbol is replaced by an arrow and a dustbin.The timer shows the
place marked.
• To play a scene with a marker, select the arrow and press OK.
• To delete a marker, select the dustbin and press OK.
PBC - Playback control menu (Video CDs)
This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or
information through an on-screen menu. Moreover high resolution scenes can
be viewed if they are included on the disc. During playback press INFO (the
information banner appears). Press or to select the PBC icon. Uses the
or key to see other screens or deactivate the functions on offer.
Camera angles (DVDs)
A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a disc
being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will
show the number of the angle on the screen.With the disc in playback, press
on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the same key or
the or keys .
Note: if the scene is only recorded in one angle the invalid command symbol appears
for a moment.
Selecting the
language of
subtitles
Selecting the
language of
dialogues
Sequence marking
Reading or deleting
a marker
Inserting a marker
Selecting a play
mode
Changing camera
angles
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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.
mp3 and WMA are compressed audio file formats that make it possible to store a large quantity
of sound tracks on a disc. Files can be grouped in folders (albums) in the same way as files and
folders in your computer.A folder can thus contain other folders.WMA (Windows Media Audio)
was developed by MicrosoftTM.
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA)
1. Load a disc and begin play.The list of files is displayed.The reader reads the contents of the
disc, then displays a contents menu.
2. Select a folder using the or keys on the remote control unit and press OK.The list of
files contained in the folder is displayed.
3. Select a file using the , , and keys on the remote control unit and press PLAY.
Playback of files begins with the file selected and continues with the following files.Where
there are sub-folders in the folder, these are also played. Playback then moves to the next
folder located at the same level in the tree diagram as the folder containing the first file you
selected.
4. Stop playback using the STOP key.
Simultaneous JPEG and mp3 or WMA play (images and sound)
Your player enables you to play images and sounds on a same disc simultaneously.
1. When a disc is loaded and the disc menu is displayed
on the screen, use the , , ,keys and OK
to select (and / or open a folder), and then to select
an mp3 sound file.The name of the selected piece
appears in the “Current Selection” area of the
screen ( ).
2. Press (once or twice) to return to the disc menu.
3. Use the , , ,keys and OK to select (and
/or open a folder), and then to select a JPEG image
file.The name of the selected photograph appears
“Current Selection” area of the screen ( ).
4. To start play press PLAY.
Note: cancel a selection by pressing CLEAR. If playback of
an audio file ends before the end of the sequence of pictures,
it will resume at the start of the folder containing the chosen
audio file until the end of the sequence of pictures.
During simultaneous play, only the picture can be changed by
using the PR or PR keys .
You can adjust the speed of the slide show using the or
keys.
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Playing image files (JPEG)
1. Load a disc and begin play.The list of folders (and / or photographs) is displayed.
2. Select a folder using the or keys on the remote control unit and press OK.The list of
files contained in the folder is displayed.
3. Select a file using the , , and keys on the remote control unit and press PLAY.
The picture sequence begins.The information banner showing both Sound (mp3) and image
(JPEG files appears.After a few seconds the first image selected is displayed and the banner
disappears.To recall the banner press INFO.
Adjusting the speed of the image sequence
Display the banner using the INFO key, then use or to select one of three
speeds.This adjustment does not alter the display time between images but only the
length of time each image is displayed.
Changing images
During the picture sequence change images using the PR or PR keys on the remote
control unit.According to the type of image (Ko or Mo) the change may take several seconds.
Rotating an image
If an image is displayed sideways, you can rotate it through 90° using the key on the remote
control unit.
Enlarging an image (zoom) and Pan and Scan function
To view a detail press ZOOM once or several times and use the , , and . keys. Return
to normal size picture by pressing ZOOM several times or by pressing PLAY to resume the
picture sequence.
To stop the picture sequence and return to player menu
Press STOP or press MENU several times
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To play DivX files
Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that Plays DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3, and
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. It is therefore possible that you cannot play a DivX file or that part
or all of it is defective. It is also sometimes happens that you can play the images (video) but not
the sound (audio).To guarantee playback of DivX files the audio must be mp3 format. DivX
Certified devices can play back any interleaved mp3 audio at any bitrate, both CBR andVBR.The
audio must be sampled at standard frequencies, such as 32 khz, 44.1khz, and 48khz, and must
conform to the AVI file specification.Apart from mp3, the audio formats recognised by your player
are MPEG layer 1/2,AC3, DTS, PCM. Formats such as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by
this player.
1. Put in a disc and start the player.The player analyses
the contents of the disk and then displays a context
menu.
2. Select the DivX file that you wish to play with the
or keys on the remote control and press OK
to select it.
Note: to de-select the choice press the CLEAR key on the remote control or select another title and confirm it
using the OK key.
3. Press PLAY to begin playing it.
Concerning DivX files
You can find DivX files for download as well as generating them your self from your own content.
In the same way as mp3 files are used for audio, DivX and mpeg4 can be used for video. Files can
be recorded from your computer on to a CD-R or RW disc, which, owing to the much higher
compression than that used for DVDs can contain a complete movie.
The DivX, XviD and RV9 formats are all file formats using the same type of compression known
as MPEG-4.Though these formats all utilise a different codec.
A note on copying: before making use of DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of their origin and that you
have legally purchased or rented the content. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private
copies of your own material for your own use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of
applicable laws.
What codecs can your player read?
• Playback of DivX 3.11 content.
• Playback of DivX 4 Content (Based on MPEG-4 Simple Profile)
• Playback of DivX 5 Content (MPEG-4 simple profile plus additional features such as bi-
directional frames. Qpel and GMC are not supported).
• Resolutions up to 720 x 480 at 30fps and 720 x 576 at 25fps are supported.
• Macroblocks per second 40500.
• Maximum average bitrate 4000 kbps
• Maximum peak bitrate during any 3 seconds of video 10000 kbps
• Minimum VBV buffer size (kbytes) 384k bytes
Note: for DivX 3.11 content at Home Theater Profile, the required average bitrate is 1000 kbps, and the
required maximum peak bitrate is 4000 kbps. Mpeg4 and Xvid content may or may not play back
depending on the exact recording method and codec used.
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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.
Player menu
The player menu appears when no disc is being played.
When a disc is being played, press STOP to stop play.
The player menu then appears. Use navigation keys ,
, on the remote control unit to highlight the
desired function.Then press OK to validate your
selection and start the function or access the next menu.
Sub-menus
Sub-menus are indicated by an arrow on the right, telling
you that the line shown is not the name of a function but
that of another menu.To access it, highlight the name of
the sub-menu and press OK on the remote control unit.
The sub-menu appears to the right of the previous menu.
The Sound menu is an example of a sub-menu.When
the Sound line is highlighted, press OK (the functions of
the sound menu appear in another menu).
Functions within menus
Lines without arrows are functions that can be accessed
directly by validating with the OK key.These functions
can be used in two ways:
• The function starts working after validation with the
OK key.
The Resume Play function is an example.When Resume
play is highlighted, press OK (replay begins and the menu
disappears).
• After validation with OK the function offers two
choices, usually On and Off.
The Virtual Surround function is an example.When
Virtual Surround is highlighted press OK to change the
setting from Off to On and vice-versa.
The player menu appears when the player
is in STOP mode.
The Sound menu is an example of a
sub-menu.The arrows point to other
available functions
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