THOMSON DTH615 User manual

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Table of Contents
EN
Connections and Setup
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Powering the player ......................................................3
By using the battery..................................................3
By using the adapter ................................................3
Controls and sockets on the player ............................4
Connections ..................................................................5
The remote control ......................................................6
Basic playback operations
Compatible discs ..........................................................7
Compatible formats ......................................................7
Regional coding..............................................................7
Operating the DVD player............................................7
Using the menus............................................................7
Playback..........................................................................7
Accelerated play ............................................................8
Still image ......................................................................8
Frame advance ..............................................................8
Variable slow motion ....................................................8
Changing chapter/track ................................................8
Zoom ..............................................................................8
Status menu ..................................................................8
PBC - PlayBack Control................................................8
Advanced functions
Playback options ............................................................9
Direct access (DVD) ................................................9
Direct access (VCD and DivX)..............................9
Audio............................................................................9
Subtitles ......................................................................9
Camera angle..............................................................9
IntroScan ....................................................................9
3D ................................................................................9
Play modes ..................................................................10
Repeat playback ......................................................10
Random playback ....................................................10
Programme playback ..............................................10
Bookmarks ..................................................................11
Digest............................................................................11
mp3,WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Playing mp3 and WMA files........................................12
Displaying JPEG files....................................................13
Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files
at the same time ........................................................13
Playing DivX files ........................................................14
Player menus
Using the player’s menus ............................................15
General Setup Menu ..................................................15
Video Quality Setup....................................................16
Dolby Digital Setup ....................................................16
Preferences Setup ......................................................17
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................18
Precautions ..................................................................18
Guarantee ....................................................................19
Technical data ..............................................................20
Discs and formats you can play ..................................20
In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features.
The information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.
This THOMSON product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-of-
life, should be disposed of separately
from your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
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Inserting batteries in the remote control
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities
indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only
with the type of batteries specified above. Do not dispose of
them in a fire or recharge them.
• If you are not using the remote control for a long period of
time, remove the batteries.
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or
accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will
accept them for disposal.
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Connections and Setup
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Accessories provided
Battery Adapter and charger
+
Lithium Cell
CR2025
3V
Remote control and 1 battery CR2025
A-B
REPEAT
KEY
LOCK
AUDIO
MODE
SUBTITLE
SETUPRETURNPBCSEARCH
PAUSE/
STEP
STOP
PLAY
SLOW/F
PROGRAM
RANDOM
DISPLAY
SCREEN
ON/OFF
STANDBY
ON/OFF
SLOW/R
CLEAR
TITLE
MENU
AUDIO
MENU
DVD
MENU
DIGESTBOOKMARK
ZOOM
ANGLE
3D
MUTE
ENTER
Cigar-lighter adapter
Audio cables Video cable
Transport bag
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Connections and Setup
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Powering the player
by using the battery
Installing the battery
The battery has three plugs that must be engaged in the three holes situated under the DVD player.
1. Lay the battery flat as indicated in the drawing
opposite.
2. Install the player over the battery while taking care
that the plugs on the battery engage into the holes
situated under the player.
3. Slide the player backwards until you hear it click into
place.
Removing the battery
To detach the player from the battery, press on the
arrowed button situated behind the battery, and then slide
the player forwards.
by using the adapter
Charging the battery
Switch off the DVD player.
Plug the appropriate plug of the
adapter into the DC IN socket of the
battery.The light CHARGE comes
on.The light FULL comes on when
the battery is charged.
1. Plug the appropriate plug of the
adapter into the DC IN socket of
the DVD player.
2. Plug the adapter into a mains
socket.
Clic!
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Connections and Setup
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Controls and sockets on the player
1Closure latch
2Light FULL
3Light CHARGE
4Light STANDBY
5Remote control sensor
6POWER ON/OFF
To switch on and off the player.
7Volume
Setting the volume.
8PHONES
Headphones socket
9AUDIO socket
10 VIDEO socket
11 S-VIDEO socket
12 Mains DC IN socket
Connect the mains adapter to
this socket.
13 LCD screen
14 Loudspeakers
15 Disc compartment
16 DOOR OPEN
To open the disc compartment.
17 SETUP button
To access the player’s menus.
18 DISPLAY button
To display the
Status menu.
19 DVD MENU button
To access the disc menu during
playback.
20 TITLE MENU button
To access the disc contents.
To access the USB card: press
and hold for more than 2
seconds.
21/22 and buttons
For direct access to the
previous or to the next chapter
(DVD) or track (CD).
23 button
To stop playing.
24 button
Pause.
25 button
Play.
26
To browse through the menus.
27 OK (=ENTER)
To validate a choice.
28 USB socket
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Connections and Setup
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Connections
Connection to a television set or to a television set and an amplifier
To watch your DVDs on your television set, connect the player to the television set or to the
television set and amplifier using the audio/video cables provided.
Note: In order to see the images on your television set, do not forget to select the appropriate AV input on the
television set.
Connecting headphones
In order to connect headphones, use the PHONES socket situated on the side of the player.
USB card
1. Switch off the player.
2. Connect the USB card reader to the USB socket located on the left side of the DVD player.
3. Switch on the player. Make sure that the disc compartment is closed.
Note: If there is a disc in the compartment, press twice the STOP button to stop playback.
4. Press and hold the TITLE MENU button on the player for more than 2 seconds to allow the
DVD player to read the USB card.A message appears showing the memory card status.
5. If the card reader includes more than one memory card, repeat the step 4.
6. Once all cards in the card reader have been read, the player returns to disc loading mode.
7. Switch off the player and remove the USB plug from the USB socket.
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIOVIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT
S-
VID
EO
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIOVIDEO
S-VIDEO OUT
S-
VID
EO
OR OR
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Connections and Setup
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The remote control
Navigating through menus
Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the ENTER
button on the remote control to confirm any selection you make.
STANDBY
ON/OFF To switch the appliance on and off.
SCREEN To switch off the screen during the playback of
ON/OFF an audio or mp3 CD in order to save power.
DISPLAY To access the Status menu.
RANDOM To activate or deactivate random playback.
PROGRAM To access program playback.
REPEAT To access the Repeat playback function.
A-B To define the sequence to be repeated in A-B
repeat mode.
0-9 Number input.
CLEAR To exit a menu.
SLOW/R To start reverse slow motion during playback.
SLOW/F To start forward slow motion during playback.
To start backward or forward accelerated
playback.
PLAY To start playback.
STOP To stop playback.
PAUSE/STEP To make a pause or start playback image by image.
To directly access the next or previous chapter
(DVD) or track (CD).
SETUP To access the player's menus.
RETURN To stop playback and return to the PBC menu
(VCD).
PBC To activate the PBC menu of aVCD.
SEARCH To directly access a title, a chapter, a track or a
definite location on a disc.
SUBTITLE To access the subtitle function.
TITLE MENU To access the disc menu (if there is one).
AUDIO MENU To access the Audio function.
DVD MENU To access the disc menu.
AUDIO MODETo change the dialogue language or the audio
format.
3D To simulate multichannel sound.
ANGLE To access the Camera angle function.
ZOOM To access the Zoom function.
MUTE To mute and restore the sound.
KEY LOCK To lock player’s buttons.
DIGEST To access the Digest or IntroScan function.
BOOKMARK To access the Bookmark function.
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/
A-B
REPEAT
KEY
LOCK
AUDIO
MODE
SUBTITLE
SETUP RETURN PBC SEARCH
PAUSE/
STEP
STOP
PLAY
SLOW/F
PROGRAM
RANDOMDISPLAY
SCREEN
ON/OFF
STANDBY
ON/OFF
SLOW/RCLEAR
TITLE
MENU
AUDIO
MENU
DVD
MENU
DIGEST BOOKMARK
ZOOMANGLE3D
MUTE
ENTER
ENTER
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Basic playback operations
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Compatible discs
•DVD
•DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
•CD
•CD-R, CD-RW
Note: Do not try to play irregularly-shaped CDs
(e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal).
Compatible formats
•DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD
(Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG.
•CD, mp3,WMA, DivX.
More information about discs and compatible
formats is available at the end of the booklet.
Regional coding
Your DVD player has been designed to process
regional management information that is
stored on DVD discs. DVD discs that have
different regional codes to that of your player
cannot be played.The regional code for your
player is 2 (Europe, the Middle East, South
Africa, Japan).ALL means all regions.When you
buy a disc check that it bears the correct logo.
Operating the DVD player
1. Place the player on a table or on a stable
surface.
2. Unlock the screen by pushing the switch
to the right, and raise the screen.
3. Push the POWER button to the left
(ON).
Using the menus
•Disc menu – The appearance and contents
of this menu vary according to the type of
disc you have inserted and are independent
of the player’s menus.When the disc is
playing, press the DVD MENU button to
display and hide this menu.
•Player’s menu – Press the SETUP button
to display this menu and hide this menu.
This symbol indicates that the function
selected or the button used is not
available at this stage.
Playback
Switch the DVD player on.
1. Press the DOOR OPEN button to open
the disc compartment.
2. Put the disc in with the printed side
upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).
3. Close the compartment.
•Play starts automatically, or
• the Disc menu appears. One of its options
can be selected to start playing the disc.
Select it and press ENTER,or else
•press the PLAY button.
4. Press STOP to stop playback.
Note:The player stores the point where playback
was interrupted. If you press PLAY again,
playback resumes from this point.To stop
playback completely or to start again from the
beginning, press STOP twice.
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Basic playback operations
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Accelerated play
1. While the disc is playing, press the or
button one or more times to vary the
speed and direction of the accelerated play.
2. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Still image
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE/STEP
once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to
resume normal playback.
Note: After 5 minutes in PAUSE with no user
interaction, the player goes into screen saver
mode. If the player is left in STOP mode for more
than 5 minutes without any user interaction, the
player switches off automatically.
Frame advance
1. While the disc is playing, press a number of
times the PAUSE/STEP button to
advance forward image by image.
2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Variable slow motion (except
audio CD)
1. While the disc is playing, press a number of
times the SLOW/R or SLOW/F button to
vary the speed and direction of the slow
motion.
Note: Reverse slow motion is not possible with a
VCD or a DivX disc.
2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Changing chapter / track
While the disc is playing, press the or
button to go immediately to the previous
or next chapter, or to the previous or next
track.
Zoom
1. While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM
button until you reach the zoom size you
require.
2. Move from one area to another using the
,, and buttons.
3. To resume normal playback press ZOOM
repeatedly.
Note:The Zoom function may not work on some
discs.
Status menu
Press the DISPLAY button a number of times
during playback to show in turn:
DVD:Title Elapsed,Title Remain, Chapter
Elapsed, Chapter Remain, Display Off;
VCD,SVCD and audio CD:Single Elapsed,
Single Remain,Total Elapsed,Total Remain,
Display Off.
PBC - PlayBack Control
(VCD)
The PlayBack Control function offers scenes
and information which can be selected
interactively via a menu. It can also be used to
display high-resolution pictures, if the disc
contains any.
Press the PBC button to activate and
deactivate the PBC function.
Note:This option may not be available on all
VCDs.
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Advanced functions
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Playback options
Direct access (DVD)
To directly access a title or a chapter:
1. In Stop mode, press the SEARCH button,
select Title using the and buttons
and enter a title number with the numeric
buttons.
2. Select Chapter using the and
buttons and enter a chapter number with
the numeric buttons.
Note: Many discs only have one title.
To directly access a location on the disc which
does not correspond to the start of a title or a
chapter:
1. In Stop mode, press twice the SEARCH
button, select Title using the and
buttons and enter a title number with the
numeric buttons.
2. Select Time with the and buttons
and enter a time with the numeric buttons
(format h:mm:ss).
Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR
button to clear your entry and then enter the
correct numbers.
Direct access (VCD and DivX)
To directly access a track:
1. In Stop mode, press the SEARCH button
three times.
2. Enter a track number with the numeric
buttons.
To directly access a location on the disc which
does not correspond to the start of a track:
1. In Stop mode, press once or twice the
SEARCH button to select either Disc Go
To or Track Go To.
2. Enter a time with the numeric buttons.
Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR
button to clear your entry and then enter the
correct numbers.
Audio (DVD,VCD and audio CD)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for
different languages or audio formats.
To change the language (DVD) during playback,
press the AUDIO MENU button several times
to select one of the available languages.
To change the audio format (VCD and audio
CD) during playback, press the AUDIO
MODE button several times to select one of
the available audio formats.
Note:This option is only available if the disc offers
a number of dialogue languages or audio formats.
Subtitles (DVD)
Press several times the SUBTITLE button to
select one of the available subtitles languages.
Camera angle (DVD)
Some discs offer different camera angles for
specific scenes.To change the camera angle
during playback, press several times the
ANGLE button to select one of the available
camera angles.
Note: If the disc was recorded using a single
camera angle, this function is not available.There
are very few discs offering more than one angle.
IntroScan (audio CD)
This option plays the first six seconds of each
track.
Press PLAY to start playback, then the
DISPLAY button to display the Single elapsed
time and then the DIGEST button to start the
IntroScan.
Press PLAY or DIGEST to continue
playing the current track.
3D
To create a 3D surround effect that simulates
multi-channel audio from two stereo speakers:
Press several times the 3D button to select a
Surround effect: Rock, Pop, Live, Dance,Techno,
Classic or Soft.
To deactivate the function, select Off.
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Advanced functions
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Play modes
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button several times to select a play mode:
DVD:Chapter repeat,Title repeat, Off,
VCD,SVCD and audio CD:Track repeat,All, Off.
A-B repeat (DVD,VCD, SVCD and audio CD)
To repeat a sequence between two points A and B, press the A-B button at the beginning of the
sequence you want to repeat.Then press the A-B button again at the end of the sequence.Then
the sequence is played repeatedly until you press A-B to resume normal playback.
Random playback (VCD, SVCD and audio CD)
You can play all the tracks on the disc in a random order (chosen by the player).
Press the RANDOM button to start random playback.
Press the RANDOM button again to resume normal playback.
Programme playback (except mp3)
With this option, you choose and programme the playback order.
1. Insert a disc.
2. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the
Programme playback mode.
3. Enter the title and then chapter number (DVD) or
the track number (audio CD andVCD) using the
numeric buttons. Repeat this step to add other tracks
to the playback list.
4. To remove a track from the playback list, select the
track using the , and buttons and press the
CLEAR button.
5. Select Start using the , , and buttons and
press ENTER to start playback.
Tracks are played in the order of the playback list.
Playback stops once all tracks have been played.
Note:The playback list is erased when the disc is removed
from the player or when you press the STOP button twice.
6. To exit the Programme playback menu, press the
PROGRAM button again.
Program:TT (02)/CH (--)
01 TT: 01 CH: 15 06 TT: CH:
02 TT: CH: 07 TT: CH:
03 TT: CH: 08 TT: CH:
04 TT: CH: 09 TT: CH:
05 TT: CH: 10 TT: CH:
Exit Start NEXT
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Advanced functions
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Bookmarks
The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit
remains switched on.
1. Press the BOOKMARK button during playback.A
menu appears.
2. To create a bookmark, select an unused bookmark
using the , , and buttons, and then press
the ENTER or PLAY button. Repeat this step as
often as necessary.
3. To start playback from a bookmark, press the
BOOKMARK button, select the bookmark using the
,, and buttons and then press ENTER or
PLAY .
4. To delete a bookmark, press the BOOKMARK
button, select the bookmark using the , , and
buttons and then press the CLEAR button.
To exit the Bookmark function, press the BOOKMARK
button again.
Bookmark
TT: 01 CH: 08 Time: 0:37:53
01
Digest (DVD and VCD)
1. Press the DIGEST button during playback to display
the Digest menu. It includes various options
depending on the type of disc:
DVD:Title Digest, Chapter Digest,Title Interval,
Chapter Interval and Bookmark Digest;
VCD:Track Digest, Disc Interval,Track Interval and
Bookmark Digest.
2. Select one of the digest types:
Title Digest/Chapter Digest/Track Digest: shows a
digest of all titles/chapters/tracks available on the disc.
Title/Chapter/Disc/Track Interval: shows a digest of
the current title/chapter/disc/track in 10 minutes
interval.
Bookmark Digest: shows a digest of all bookmarks
created on the disc.
3. To display the next page, press the button or select NEXT in the menu and press
ENTER.
To start playback from a particular title, chapter, track, interval or bookmark, select it using the
,, and buttons and press ENTER,or input the corresponding number in the
Select box and press ENTER.
To return to the digest menu, select Menu,and press ENTER.
To leave the digest menu, select Exit and press ENTER or press the DIGEST button again.
Select Digest Type:
Title Digest
Chapter Digest
Title Interval
Chapter Interval
Bookmark Digest
01
04
02
05
03
06
Type: Chapter (Title 01)
Select (01-30): - -
Exit Menu NEXT
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
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Playing mp3 or WMA files
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer
Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson.The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means
CD-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.
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.
1. Open the compartment by pressing the DOOR OPEN
button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and
close the compartment.
3. The disc’s contents appear.The folder list appears on
the left. Select a folder using the and buttons
on the remote control, and then press ENTER to see
the folder’s contents.
4. Select a file using the and buttons on the
remote control, then press PLAY or ENTER to
start playback.
Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list
and press ENTER or press .
5. Press STOP to stop playback.
Note:While the disc is playing, press the or
button to go immediately to the previous or next track.
Status menu
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button a number of times to display successively:
Single elapsed, Single remain.
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode:
Repeat one, Repeat folder, Folder (=off).
\mp3\
03:40 04:30 128
001/008
...
Ben Harper
Genesis
R.Williams
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1. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the
player.
2. Select an mp3 or WMA file using the and
buttons, and press PLAY or ENTER to start
playback.
3. Select a JPEG file using the and buttons and
then press PLAY or ENTER to launch the slide
show.
4. Press STOP to stop the slide show. Press STOP
a second time to stop the music playback.
Note: Playback options are the same as for the display of
JPEG files.
\photos\
00:00 00:00
001/008
...
Holidays 2004
Birthday
Christmas
Display options
During the slide show, you can use the PAUSE/STEP button to pause the slide show, the
or buttons to go back to the previous picture or go on to the next one.
Press the ZOOM button and then a number of times the and buttons until you reach
the zoom size you require.
Press the button for an horizontal flip and the button for a vertical flip.
Press the and buttons to rotate pictures 90°.
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode:
Repeat one, Repeat all, Repeat off.
Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files at the same time
You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 or WMA music files recorded on the same disc.
\photos\
...
Holidays 2004
Birthday
Christmas
03:40 04:30 128
001/008
1. Open the disc compartment by pressing the DOOR
OPEN button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and
close the compartment.
3. A menu appears on the TV screen.The folder list is
displayed on the left. Select a folder using the and
buttons, then press ENTER to see the folder’s
contents.
4. Select a file with the and buttons.A preview of
the picture is displayed on the right.
5. Press PLAY or ENTER to launch the slide show
from the chosen file.
Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list and
press ENTER or press .
Displaying JPEG files
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.
Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG
files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too large. In
this case, reduce the files’ resolution to less than 5 megapixels and write another disc.
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
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Playing 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.
Note: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 and VBR.The audio must be sampled at standard
frequencies, such as 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz, 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. Open the compartment by pressing the DOOR
OPEN button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and
close the compartment.
3. A menu appears on the TV screen. Select a folder
using the and buttons on the remote control,
then press ENTER to see the folder’s contents.
4. Select a file using the and buttons on the
remote control.
Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list and
press ENTER or press .
5. Press PLAY or ENTER to start playback.
6. Press STOP to stop playback.
\DivX\
00:00 00:00
001/008
...
Jurassic Park
Nemo
Status menu
While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button a number of times to display successively:
Single elapsed, Single remain.
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode:
Repeat one, Repeat all, Repeat off.
To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files
DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites. Prior to
downloading aVOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on the
purchase form on the site.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration number of your player: insert a disc and
press the SETUP button. Select the VOD option in the General Setup Menu.Select DivX
VOD and press ENTER.Write down this VOD 8-character registration number so that you can
fill in the form on the website you purchase your DivXVOD files from.
Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading it, the rental period
allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired. It is also possible that the recorded file is not
compatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters.The parameters
used when copying to CD-R may be another reason for this. Since it is not possible here to supply all the
information, parameters and advice relating to the use of DivX VOD files, we recommend that you visit
specialist websites such as www.divx.com/vod.
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Player menus
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Using the player’s menus
Press the SETUP button to display the player’s main menu.
Select an icon using the and buttons. Select one of the available options using the and
buttons. Press the button or ENTER to access the submenu and select an option using the
and buttons. Press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
Return to a previous menu using the button.
To exit from the player menus, press the SETUP button again.
General Setup Menu
1. Select the option using the and buttons.
2. Select one of the options using the and
buttons, and press the button or ENTER to access
the various options.
TV Display
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you
can choose the picture format best suited to
the format of your screen.
Select a format using the and buttons
and press ENTER to confirm:
Normal/PS:reproduces a 4:3 picture
without distortion,
Normal/LB:gives best reproduction of
pictures recorded in this format (i.e. with
horizontal bands at the top and bottom of
the screen) or in 16:9,
Wide Screen:reproduces 16:9 format
films in full on a 16:9 screen.
TV Type
In addition to PAL DVDs and VCDs, you can
enjoy NTSC films as well (a 50Hz or 60Hz PAL
compatible TV set is required). If the pictures
from the DVD being played appear in black and
white on your screen, try changing the colour
standard.
Set the function to PAL or NTSC and press
ENTER to confirm.
Menu Language
To change the language of the player menus,
choose the language using the and
buttons and press ENTER to confirm.
VOD
Please refer to page 14.
Dolby
General Setup Menu
TV Display PS
TV Type PAL
Menu Language ENG
VOD
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Dolby Digital Setup
1. Select the option using the and buttons.
2. Select the option using the and buttons, and
press button or
ENTER to access the various
options.
Dolby
Dynamic (DVD and DivX)
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 and buttons,
and press ENTER to confirm.
Note:This function is available only on DVD discs
recorded in Dolby Digital.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Dolby Digital is a sound compression
technique developed by Dolby Laboratories for
digital audio multichannel signals.The Dolby
Digital system supports any audio channel
configuration, from stereo sound (2 channels) up
to the digital “surround” sound 5.1.
Dolby
- - Dolby Digital Setup - -
Dynamic
Video Quality Setup
1. Select the option using the and buttons.
2. Select one of the options using the and
buttons, and press button or ENTER to access the
various options.
Dolby
Brightness
Adjust the brightness setting using the and
buttons (from -20 to +20) and press
ENTER.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast setting using the and
buttons (from -20 to +20) and press ENTER.
Color
Adjust the colour setting using the and
buttons (from -20 to +20) and press ENTER.
Video Quality Setup
Brightness 00
Contrast 00
Color 00
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Audio
To change the dialogue language, choose the
language using the and buttons and
press ENTER to confirm.
Note:To change the language during play, press a
number of times the AUDIO MENU button on
the remote control.
Subtitle
To change the subtitle language, choose the
language using the and buttons and press
ENTER to confirm.
Note:To change the language of the subtitles
during playback, press a number of times the
SUBTITLE button on the remote control.
Disc Menu
To change the language of the disc menus,
choose the language using the and
buttons and press ENTER to confirm.
Ratings
You can control access to the player and the
type of discs your family can watch with the
rating function.There are eight levels of
parental control.
Note:The disc publisher is responsible for coding
scenes according to the rating limits. In Europe,
very few discs have coded scenes.
1. Select the rating level using the and
buttons.
2. Press ENTER to enter the Password
Setup menu.
Note:To access the Ratings submenu, you must
input a four-digit password. If you have not chosen
one yet, you are prompted to do so when you try
to access it (see option Password).
3. Enter your four-digit password and press
ENTER.
Password
This option allows you to set or change the
password.
1. Press ENTER to enter the Change
Password menu.
2. To change the password, enter the current
four-digit password in the “Old Password”
box.
Then enter the new password in the “New
Password” box.
You are then prompted to enter it again in
the “Confirm Password” box to confirm
and press ENTER.
Preferences Setup
1. Select the option using the and buttons.
2. Select one of the options using the and
buttons, and press the button or ENTER to access
the various options.
Note:The Preferences Setup menu is not available when there is
a disc in the player.
Dolby
- - Preferences Setup - -
Audio ENG
Subtitle ENG
Disc Menu ENG
Ratings
Password
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Troubleshooting
The appliance does not switch on.
•Check that the battery is charged.
•If the player is plugged into the mains,
check that the adapter plug is plugged
properly into the mains socket.
•Set the POWER button on the front of
the appliance to ON.
The remote control does not work or
works only intermittently.
•Check that batteries are inserted or
change them.
•Aim the remote control at the appliance.
The infrared beam must not be blocked or
interrupted.
•Unplug the adapter plug from the DC IN
socket for a few seconds and plug it again.
There is no picture.
•Check the connections.
•If the player is connected to a TV set,
select the AV input assigned to the player
on the TV.
It is impossible to read the disc.
•Insert the disc with the printed side facing up.
•Check that the disc can actually be played
by this device.
•If you are trying to play a disc containing
JPEG files, check that the files have a
resolution of less than programme 5
megapixels.
•Check that the disc’s regional code
matches the player’s regional code.This
player’s regional code is 2.
•Clean the disc.
•The DVD player is locked (parental control).
Unlock the player or change the rating level.
The picture is of poor quality (with
snow or lines).
•Check the connections
There is no sound or the sound is of
poor quality.
•Check the connections.
•Set the volume on the side of the player.
The subtitles do not appear.
•Check that the DVD disc provides
subtitles.
• Refer to the section on how to display
subtitles (see page 17).
The disc menu language is not the
correct one.
•The disc menu language has not been set
up (see page 17).
•The language of your choice is not
available on the disc (see page 17).
You have forgotten your password
(Parental control).
•Enter 1369 as old password, and enter a
new password in the password change
menu.
Your DivX files won’t play.
•When you encounter problems make sure
that the file that you are trying to play
actually contains DivX video.The files
often use the term “DivX” in their
filename even though they have in fact
been coded in another format.
•Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and the
version 2.5 player: with some recent DivX
versions coding problems may arise that are
directly linked to the ability of your
computer to provide the total capacity of its
microprocessor during the coding
procedure. During playback, this leads to
picture problems or a lack of
synchronisation between sound and picture.
Precautions
Use
•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.
•During thunderstorms, we recommend
that you isolate the appliance from the
electrical supply so that it is not damaged
by electrical or electromagnetic surges.
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•This appliance is designed for continuous
use. Putting the DVD player into standby
mode does not disconnect it from the
mains supply.To completely isolate the
equipment, remove the plug from the
mains socket as some components remain
connected to the electrical supply.
•If you notice any burning or smoke,
disconnect the appliance immediately to
avoid any risk of electrocution.
•Do not attempt to look inside the
appliance through the disk tray opening or
any other opening.You may be
electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation.
•This appliance is for domestic use only and
must not be used for industrial purposes.
•Total or partial copying of recordings
protected by copyright legislation, without
the explicit permission of the holder of
the rights, contravenes current legislation.
Copying or downloading music files for
sale or any other business purpose
constitutes or could constitute a violation
of copyright law.
Cleaning
•Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust
the vents at the back or sides.
•Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based
products risks damaging the appliance.
•If an object or liquid enters inside the
appliance, unplug it immediately and have it
checked by an authorised engineer.
Handling and caring for discs
•Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc
with your fingers at the edges or through
the hole.
•Insert the disc with the label facing up (for
a single-sided disc).
•Place the disc properly into the tray in the
allotted holder.
•Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary,
always wiping from the centre to the edge.
•Always put discs back in their cases after
use and store in a vertical position.
•Do not close the tray with two discs in it
or with a disc not sitting correctly in the
holder.
•Do not play cracked, chipped or warped
discs nor try to repair them with adhesive
tape or glue.
•Do not write on a disc.
•Do not move the player when a disc is
being played.
•Do not scratch discs or store them in
places exposed to direct sunlight, high
humidity or high temperatures.
•Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene,
anti-static liquids or any other solvent for
cleaning discs.When cleaning, wipe gently
with a soft damp (water only) cloth from
the centre to the edge, avoiding circular
motions, which could cause scratches and
interference during playback.
Guarantee
•The type and production number of your
appliance are printed on the guarantee
certificate supplied with your appliance.
Keep this certificate as well as the invoice.
These documents are required in the
event of claiming your guarantee rights.
•All repairs during the guarantee period
must be carried out by an authorised
engineer for our brand. If this condition is
not met, your rights will no longer be valid.
•Never open the appliance yourself, since this
may put you at risk or damage the
equipment.THOMSON does not accept any
liability if the appliance is used in any way
other than in accordance with this manual.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, DECLARATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE
PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
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Technical data
Power requirements:AC 220V, 50Hz
Power consumption: 11W
Operating temperature: +5˚C to +35˚C
Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 %.
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.”
Note on DivX files
Before making use of DivX files, please make sure 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.
Discs and formats you can play
In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of all
discs types , it is not possible to guarantee playback of
discs which do not comply 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 and disc types.
DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single- or double-
sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical
discs on which high-quality images and audio are
recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-
RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on
the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R
and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode.
Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in
accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs
with a 4.7 GB capacity.
VCD - Video Compact Disc
CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of VHS-
quality video associated with still images, audio tracks
and interactive menus.
SVCD - SuperVideo Compact
Disc
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard.
SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of
digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2
standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable).
This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written
during a multisession recording can also be played,
provided that the session has ended before the disc is
played (depending on the write software). However,
depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer
and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play
successfully.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely
normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to
recognise the disc before starting to play. If the disc is
not recognised after a period of 20 seconds, remove the
disc, and then insert it again.
• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the
CD-R, do not use its full capacity. • CD-Rs should be
preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as,
in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. • Use
reliable, good-quality CD write software. • Close all
other applications on the computer to ensure reliable
CD-R disc recording.
DVD+Rewritable
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