THOMSON DPL943 User manual

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Table of Contents
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Connections and Setup
Some points to check before you connect yourTV set ..2
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls......................................................3
Front panel display ........................................................3
The remote control ......................................................4
Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................6
Connecting the aerial....................................................7
Connecting the speakers ..............................................7
Positioning speakers ......................................................9
Basic Playback Operations
Operating the DVD player..........................................11
Description of the various menus..............................11
Compatible discs ........................................................11
Compatible formats ....................................................11
Regional coding............................................................11
Playback........................................................................12
Accelerated play ..........................................................12
Still image ....................................................................12
Frame advance ............................................................12
Variable slow motion ..................................................12
Changing chapter / track ............................................12
Zoom ............................................................................12
Info Menu
Using the Info menu....................................................13
Time display ................................................................14
Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................14
Subtitles........................................................................14
Audio ............................................................................15
Play mode ....................................................................15
Bookmark ....................................................................16
Camera angle ..............................................................16
PBC (PlayBack Control) ............................................16
Sleep ............................................................................16
mp3, JPEG and DivX files
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files ................17
Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time ..18
Playing DivX files ........................................................18
Radio
Manual tuning ..............................................................20
Storing radio stations..................................................20
RDS for FM only ..........................................................20
Player Menus
Using the player’s menus ............................................21
Play Mode selection ....................................................21
Parental Control settings ..........................................22
Display settings ............................................................23
Sound settings..............................................................24
Language settings ........................................................25
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................26
Precautions ..................................................................27
Guarantee ....................................................................27
Technical data ..............................................................28
Discs and formats you can play ..................................28
Sound Enhancement Systems....................................29
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.
You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312
(for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)
www.thomson-europe.com
HELPLINE
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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Connections and Setup
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Some points to check before you connect your TV set
•Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification
sticker located on the back of your appliance.
•Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
generating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to
heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.
•Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either side
and above it, as well as 5 cm at the back are ideal.
•The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%. If you have to use the appliance outdoors,
do not expose it to rain or splashing water.The appliance should not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on top of it.
•Moving it from a cold environment to a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some
components inside the appliance. Let the condensation disappear of its own accord before
turning the appliance on again.
•Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.
Other important information about using and cleaning your appliance is available at the end of the booklet.
Accessories provided
Caution!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.This appliance must only be opened by a
qualified engineer to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on
and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture
quality, or even impossible. “This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”
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+
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Remote control
and 2 non-rechargeable
batteries, type AAA
1 x Pig-tail aerial wire
6 x Stripped wires
for speakers
STANDBY
Left and right front
speakers
Centre speaker
Left and right rear
speakers
Subwoofer
SIGNAL
INDICATOR
POWER
INDICATOR
Wireless signal receiver
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Front panel controls (buttons appearing left to right below)
Front panel display
VOLUME
SOURCE SUBWOOFER
+
-
ON/ECO
DVD Home Cinema System DPL943W
ON/ECO - To switch the appliance on and off.
-To open and close the DVD player's disc tray.
- To stop disc playback.
- To skip to the previous chapter or track
during playback.To move back to the previous
preset memory location in Tuner mode.
- To skip to the next chapter or track
during playback.To move to the next preset
memory location in Tuner mode.
- To start playing a disc or pause.
SOURCE - To select the input source.
SUBWOOFER - To toggle between different
subwoofer modes.
VOLUME +/- - To adjust the sound volume.
Speaker icons.
DVD / (CD) AUDIO / DivX
/ VCD / MP3
Ty pe of disc loaded.
STEREO
Tuner stereo signal detected.
P-SCAN
Progressive Scan activated.
DIGITAL
Audio output in Dolby Digital
mode.
PLII
Audio output in Dolby PL II
Movie, Dolby PL II Music or
Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.
Audio output in DTS mode.
Disc in playback or in pause.
TITLE
Title number (DVD).
TRK
Track number.
CHP
Chapter number (DVD).
PRESET
Preset station number.
PROG
Programme mode activated.
SLP
Sleep mode activated.
REP 1 / REP / A-B
Playback in repeat mode.
RDS
RDS data received.
kHz / MHz
Tuner frequency unit.
TUNED
Radio station tuned.
Notes:
DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital
multichannel audio signals.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks registered by Digital Theater Systems
Inc.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories.
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EN Functions in DVD.CD mode
To switch the appliance on and off.
DVD.CD To select the DVD player.
+/- To adjust the sound volume.
(mute) To mute and restore the sound.
RETURN To return to the previous menu.
To directly access the next or previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
CLEAR To hide the Info menu. Return to main menu.
MENU To access the Disc menu during play (if there
is one).
SURROUND (red) To change the Surround sound setting.
EQ. LEVEL (green) To toggle between equaliser, BASS/TRE and
channel settings.
Note:The EQ.LEVEL function is not available in AUX1, AUX2
and TV modes.
INFO (yellow) To access the Info menu.
TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To access the disc menu.
SUBWOOFER (purple) To select among subwoofer output levels.
0-9 Number input.
NIGHT DVD To toggle between the options of the Night
Mode function (page 24).
ANGLE To access the Camera angle function in the
Info menu.
AUDIO To access the Audio function in the Info
menu.
REV To start reverse accelerated play or reverse
slow motion.
PLAY To start playing a disc.
FWD To start forward accelerated play or forward
slow motion.
STOP To stop play and access the main menu.
PAUSE To activate freeze frame, frame advance or
slow motion.
ZOOM To access the Zoom function (page 12).
PLAY MODE To access the Play mode function in the
Info menu.
AUX1 / AUX2 To select various audio/video sources.
The remote control
Navigating through menus
Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button
on the remote control to confirm any selection you make.
Note: In AUX1,AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button twice within 2 seconds to turn off the
appliance.
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Functions in Tuner mode
TUNER To select the tuner.
+/- To adjust the sound volume.
(mute) To mute and restore the sound.
To select programmed stations.
MENU To store a station.
TUNER- / TUNER+ To tune down and up the radio
frequencies.
INFO.RDS To display RDS information.
AUDIO To switch from Stereo to Mono
mode and vice versa.
This remote control can be used with some
recent TV set models from the following
brands:Thomson, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson,
Telefunken and Nordmende.
Note:The buttons described below operate as
specified, provided that the relevant function is
available on the television.
Functions in TV mode
TV To select the television.
PR+/- To change channel.
GO BACK To return to the channel
watched before last.
CLEAR To exit a menu.
MENU To access the television's main
menu.
To use the Zoom function (with
a 16/9 television only).
INFO (yellow) To obtain information about the
channel.
TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To display the programme guide.
Note:The coloured buttons can also be used to access
the Teletext topics indicated in colour (if your television
has the Teletext function available).
0-9 To select a channel. For 2-digit
channels, first press 0.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
• 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 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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Connecting to audio-visual equipment
Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of equipment.
TV
SAT
AUDIO OUT (SAT)
AUDIO OUT (VCR)
VCR
COMPONENT VIDEO (TV)
SCART IN (TV)
1VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Pr
Pb
Y
VIDEOIN(TV)
S-VIDEO IN (TV)
Cables are not provided
Component cable
SCART VIDEO OUT
The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there is
no Scart socket is available on your TV set, check whether your TV has
another Video socket (Composite, Component or S-Video) that you can use
to connect your player.
VIDEO OUT socket
This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket.The picture
quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that
obtained using a Scart connection.
Component video out
The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal
is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three
video-grade cables for the connection.You can also buy bundled component
video cables that are colour-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr sockets (green, blue
and red).
Note: If you have a high-definition TV set you can use the DVD player’s progressive
scan output to obtain the highest possible video resolution. In that case, you need to
activate the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu (see page 23).
Video cable (yellow)
Scart cable
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Audio cables
(red and white)
Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the
sockets which they should be connected to.
Connecting the aerial
The FM aerial (provided) should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the
back of the appliance.
Note: For FM reception, extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can
obtain the best possible reception.
Connecting the speakers
SPEAKERS 8 Ω
FR FLSR SLCENSUB
4Ω
SUBWOOFER
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTRE SPEAKER
PURPLE/ GREY
RED / GREY
WHITE / GREY
GREEN / GREY
RIGHT LEFT
WIRELESS
Six speakers are provided with the appliance (2 front, 1
centre, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to
the player.
One speaker wire is provided for each speaker
connection. Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the
colour-coded terminals.
Front and centre speakers and subwoofer
Connect the terminals of the centre and front speakers
and of the subwoofer to the corresponding colour
terminals at the back of the appliance using the speaker
wires.
To do so, press down the tab to open the terminal and
insert the wire (1). Release the tab to lock the wire in the
terminal (2).
Note:When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the player) of the speaker wires
and terminals match. If the wires are reversed, the sound will
be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not
ground the output line, as this will damage the speaker.
(1) (2)
S-VIDEO OUT socket
The S-VIDEO OUT socket provides better picture quality than composite
video (the VIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the
black and white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-Video socket,
connect the appliance to the TV with an S-Video cable (not supplied).
AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO IN R (right) sockets
(AUX 1 and AUX 2)
These are analogue audio output sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are
white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red.
S-Video cable
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Rear speakers, signal transmitter and receiver
The subwoofer is also a wireless signal transmitter. It
converts the audio signal from the DVD player into a
5.8 GHz radio frequency and transmits it to the receiver.
The wireless signal receiver picks up the radio frequency,
converts it back to an audio signal and transmits it to the
rear speakers.
1. Connect the subwoofer to the WIRELESS RJ45
socket of the DVD player.
2. Connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver
using the speaker wires.
3. Connect the wireless receiver to a mains socket.
4. Make sure the transmitter is in STANDBY mode
before pressing the POWER button to turn the
receiver on.The LED on the receiver blinks while the
receiver is searching for a signal; it then turns green
once the signal is found.
Changing the channel frequency
To minimize interference from other 5.8 GHz systems
(cell phones, wireless LAN), you may select a different
transmission channel if you should experience
interference.The channel selector is located on the front
panel of the subwoofer (transmitter).You may change the
transmission channel according to the table below:
Notes:
You need to restart the DVD player whenever a different
transmission signal is selected.
The maximum transmission range is 10 metres.Walls,
obstacles or people walking between the transmitter and the
receiver may affect the efficient transmission range.
Place the receiver as high as possible.
Aim the receiver front panel at the transmitter.
If the transmission is bad, try turning the receiver.
REAR SPEAKERS
(SURROUND SOUND)
GREY / GREY
BLUE / GREY
RIGHT LEFT
POWER
ON
OFF
SR SL
WIRELESS SIGNAL
RECEIVER
Channel Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
1Off On On
2On On Off
3Off On Off
4On Off On
5Off Off On
6On Off Off
POWER
ON
OFF
SR SL I
O
POWER button
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Positioning speakers
1
1
2
3
3
1Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They mainly transmit music and sound effects.
2Centre
In surround mode, the centre speaker transmits much of
the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
positioned between the left and right speakers.
3Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible
to the front speakers. Proper positioning is vital to
establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically increases the involvement with the action on
the screen.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must
be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture
distortion. Front and centre speakers supplied with this
set are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and
subwoofer near the TV set.
Front Speaker Position
Even if you cannot replicate this ideal home theatre set-
up exactly, the following suggestions for positioning the
speaker will help you achieve better results.
Alignment
Align the centre speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind
(B) the left and right speakers, but not in front of them.
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
angle with your favourite viewing position will replicate
the soundtrack mixer's arrangement.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front
speakers should be, as far as possible, at the same height.
This often requires the centre speaker to be placed
directly on top of (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Preferred surround position
Location
If possible, place surround speakers at either side of the
viewing area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above
viewers.This helps minimise localisation effects.
Direction
Directing surround speakers straight across the room,
rather than down at viewers, helps create a more open,
spacious surround sound field.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only option, direct the
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even
towards the side walls (C, D). Experiment with their
position until the surround sound seems to envelope you,
rather than come from behind you.
No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can be placed on stands facing each
other to replicate the preferred side wall mounting (A), or
to the side or rear of the viewing area directed upwards. In
the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably,
a few feet off the floor, such as on end tables (B).
Test tone / Channel balance
Channel balance
Your player is equipped with a test signal generator for
balancing the channels.As the signal "travels" from channel
to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel
plays at the same volume level (see page 24).
Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as
the others on the test signal, you will find that, when watching
an actual programme, the surround channel is usually much
lower than the front. Don't be tempted to re-adjust the
surround level; programme producers use surround mostly
for subtle atmospheric effects and ambience, and only rarely
for special effects.A good surround mix does not attract
attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Basic Playback Operations
EN
Operating the DVD player
1. Switch on your TV set.
2. Press the DVD.CD button on the remote control. Press the button on the remote control
or the ON/ECO button located on the DVD player’s front panel.
3. When the player first comes on a menu appears asking you to select the player menu language.
Select the language you want using the or button, then press OK.
Description of the various 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 TITLE.GUIDE button to display and
hide this menu.
•Info menu – The player’s Info menu appears as a bar at
the top of the screen while the disc is playing. During this
time, press the INFO button on the remote control to
display and hide the Info menu.
•Player menu – If no disc has been inserted the player
menu appears automatically. If a disc is being played press
the STOP button to access this menu.
Note:A function is only available if it features on the disc you have
inserted. For instance, if you select the Subtitles function from the
Info menu subtitles will only appear if subtitles have actually
been provided on the disc. If a menu or icon appears greyed out
this means that this menu or the associated function is not
available.
Compatible discs
•DVD
•DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
•CD
•CD-R, CD-RW.
Compatible formats
•DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG
•CD, mp3, DivX, CD Kodak Picture.
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.
PLAYPLAY
T : 01
00:02:16 C : 02
1 o f 1
ZZZ
..
.
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Standard
Random
Program
IntroScan
DivX
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Playback
Switch the DVD player and TV set on.
1. Press the button on the front of the
appliance to open the disc tray.
2. Put the disc in with the printed side
upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).
3. Press again to close the disc tray.
•Play starts automatically, or
•the Disc menu appears. One of its options
can be selected to start playing the disc.
Select it and press OK,or else
•the player’s main menu appears. Select the
option Play and press OK.
4. Press STOP to stop playback.
Notes:
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.
If the player is left in STOP mode for more than
five minutes without any user interaction, a screen
saver is activated.Then, at the end of 30 minutes
without any user interaction, the player switches
off automatically.
Accelerated play
While the disc is playing, press the REV or
FWD button one or more times to vary the
speed and direction of the accelerated play.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Still image
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Frame advance
1. Press PAUSE twice.
FRAME is displayed.
2. Press the REV or FWD button a number
of times to advance backward or forward
image by image.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Variable slow motion
1. While the disc is playing, press the PAUSE
button once.
PAUSE is displayed.
2. Press the REV or FWD button a number
of times to vary the speed and direction of
the slow motion.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Note: Backward slow motion is not available on
VCDs.
Changing chapter / track
While the disc is playing, press the or
button to go immediately to the next or
previous chapter, or to the next or previous
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.
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Info Menu
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Using the Info Menu
You can display information about the disc during playback using the Info menu. It will also allow
you to access certain functions.To display the menu, press PLAY to start playback and then press
the INFO button on the remote control. Select the various options using the and buttons.
Then follow the instructions which appear on the screen and use the or buttons on the
remote control to scroll through the options.
Note:When one of the icons is greyed out, this means that the relevant function is not available on the disc
being played.
The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available
at this stage.
Info menu (DVD)
Time display Chapter Audio Bookmark Sleep
Title Subtitles Play mode Camera angle
Info menu (audio CD)
Time display Track Play Bookmark
mode Sleep
Info menu (VCD and SVCD)
Time display Track PlayBack Audio Play mode
Control Sleep
PLAY
PLAY
T : 01
00:01:10 ZZZ
..
.
PLAY
PLAY
T : 01
00:02:16
PBC
ZZZ
..
.
PLAY
PLAY
T : 01
00:02:16 C : 02
1 of 1
ZZZ
..
.
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Press the INFO button on the remote control while a
disc is playing to display the Info menu.
Use the and buttons on the remote control to
select the icon you want.Then use the and buttons
to select an option and press OK to confirm your
selection.
Time display
Press the INFO button, select the Time display icon with the and
buttons, then press the and buttons repeatedly to display in turn:
DVD: Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time,Title elapsed time and
Title remaining time;
VCD and audio CD:Track elapsed time and Track remaining time.
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the
start of a title or chapter, enter a time with the numeric buttons (format
hh:mm:ss).
Note:This function may not be available on all discs.
Title/Chapter (DVD) / Track (audio CD and VCD)
To directly access a title or a chapter (DVD), or a track (audio CD and VCD),
press the INFO button, then select one of these icons with the and
buttons, and choose a number using the and buttons or enter a number
directly with the numeric buttons.
Note: Many discs only have one title.
Subtitles (DVD and DivX)
Subtitles are disabled by default.You enable the subtitle function as follows:
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button, then select the Subtitles
icon using the and buttons.
2. Select a language using the and buttons.
3. To disable the subtitle function, select the Off option.
Notes:
When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu your choice of
language only applies for the disc currently being played.When you eject the disc and
switch off the player, the subtitles will be displayed again in the subtitle language you
selected in the Languages menu (see page 25).
This function may not be available on all discs.
PLAY
01:49:37
T : 1 C: 12
Right
Up
Left
Down
OK
Time display icon
Title/Track and
Chapter icons
Subtitles icon
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Audio (DVD,VCD and DivX)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different
audio formats.
To change the language or audio format during play:
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Audio icon with the and
buttons, or press the AUDIO button on the remote control.
2. Choose a language or an audio format with the and buttons.
Notes:
This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or audio
formats.
When you change the dialogue language using the Info menu, your choice of
language is only applicable to the disc being played.When you eject the disc or switch
off the player, the dialogue language will revert to the one you selected in the
Languages menu (see page 25).
Play mode (all discs except DivX)
Note: For mp3 play modes, please refer to page 17.
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button, then select the Play
mode icon using the and buttons or press the PLAY MODE
button on the remote control.
2. Choose an option using the and buttons, then press OK:
• DVD play modes: standard, programme, title repeat, chapter repeat,A-B
repeat.
Notes:
Repeat mode is only available with discs which display elapsed and remaining time.
To repeat a sequence between two points A and B, choose the A-B repeat option, and
then follow the instructions for entering the two points. If, during a fast forward or
reverse, point B is reached, the player continues playback at normal speed from point
A. If, during a fast search, point A is reached, the player starts playback from point A at
normal speed.
• VCD and SVCD play modes: standard, disc repeat, track repeat,A-B
repeat.
• audio CD play modes: standard, programme, random, disc repeat, track
repeat,A-B repeat, IntroScan.
Note: IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track.When all the tracks have
been scanned IntroScan stops. If you want to continue playing the track being
scanned, press the PLAY button. Press the STOP button to stop IntroScan.
3. To stop the repeat playback, you have a choice between:
- selecting the Play mode icon and choosing the Standard option, and
- pressing the STOP button twice.
Audio icon
Play mode icon
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Info Menu
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EN
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD)
The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the
player and the unit remains switched on.
Note:This function is only available with discs whose elapsed or remaining time
appears in the Info menu.
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Bookmark icon with the and
buttons, and press OK to confirm.Another menu is displayed describing six
bookmarks.To display the other bookmarks, press the button.
2. To create a bookmark, select a position shown as “unmarked” using the
,, and buttons, and then press OK.
3. To start playback from a bookmark, select the button, then press OK
to confirm.
4. To delete a bookmark, select the button, and then press OK to
confirm.
Camera angle (DVD)
Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes.
1. To change the camera angle, press the INFO button, then select the
Camera angle icon with the and buttons, or press the ANGLE
button on the remote control.
2. Choose the angle with the and buttons.
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.
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 INFO button, then select the PlayBack Control icon. Press the
and buttons to enable or disable this function.
Sleep
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Sleep icon with the and
buttons.
2. Select one of the available options using the and buttons: Off,30,
60,90 or 120 minutes.
00:06:18 T1
Unmarked 4
00:28:04 T1
02:12:56 T2
03:24:09 T1
Unmarked 6
Play button "Unmarked" icon
1 o f 3
PBC
Bookmark icon
Camera angle icon
PlayBack Control
icon
ZZZ
..
.
Sleep icon
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mp3, JPEG and DivX files
EN
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration
with .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.
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 3 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 and write another disc.
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.
PLAY
PLAY
Angels None
MP3
mp3 Play Mode : Standard
00:02:45
ZZZ
..
.
PLAY
PLAY
None Holidays 03
Slideshow speed: Fast
JPEG
ZZZ
..
.
1. Open the tray by pressing the button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up.
3. Select a folder using the and buttons on the
remote control, then press OK to display the list of
files or press PLAY to start playing all the files
contained in the folder.
4. Select a file using the , , and buttons, then
press OK and then PLAY to start playback.
• mp3 file: the player begins by playing the selected
file, then all the files and subfolders contained in the
same folder.The player then plays the contents of
the folders at the same level as the folder containing
the file selected at the start.
Note:While listening you can use the or button to go
back to the previous track or go on to the next one.
• JPEG file: the player starts the slide show with the
JPEG file you have selected and proceeds to display
all the JPEG files in the same folder, then all the JPEG
files in the subfolders located in the same folder.
Notes: During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button
to rotate the picture 90°, the ZOOM button to magnify the
picture, the or button to go back to the previous picture
or go on to the next one, the button for an horizontal flip
and the button for a vertical flip and the STOP button to
interrupt the slide show and display the disc’s contents.
The Zoom function may not be available with some large JPEG files.
5. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu
during playback.
mp3 file: press the or button several times to
select a playback mode (Standard, Random,Track repeat,
Folder repeat, Disc repeat, Program), and then press OK.
JPEG file: press the or button to select a
projection speed.
6. When the player has played all the files the music or slide
show stops and the disc’s contents are displayed again.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
PLAY
Current Selection
Robbie Williams
mp3 Angel
Not selected
2000
I will survive
Robbie Williams
To r n
Beautiful
Te stify


PLAY
Current Selection
Not selected
/2000/
Mum and dad
2000
Eiffel Tower
Trocadero
Louvre1
Louvre2
Concorde


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PLAYPLAY
00:02:16 ZZZ
..
.
Time display Audio Subtitles Sleep
Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time
You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc.
PLAY
Current Selection
Robbie Williams
mp3 Angel
2000
Mum and dad
2000
I will survive
Robbie Williams
To r n
Killian
Testify


PLAY
PLAY
Angels Holidays 03
MP3
Slideshow speed: Fast
00:02:45
JPEG
ZZZ
..
.
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.
1. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the
player.
2. Select an image file using the , , and
buttons, then press OK to confirm your selection.
The name of the folder where the file is located and
the name of the file appear on the right in the
"Current selection" section.
3. Then select an mp3 music file using the , ,
and buttons, then press
OK to confirm your
selection.The name of the folder where the file is
located and the name of the file appear on the right
in the "Current selection" section.
Note:To delete your selection, press the CLEAR button.
4. Press INFO to access the Info menu during
simultaneous playback.You can change the slide
show’s projection speed using the or button.
5. During simultaneous playback you can use the
and buttons to go back to the previous picture or
go on to the next one.
Current Selection
Not selected
Not selected
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Title 4
Title 5
Title 6


1. Open the tray by pressing the button, insert the
disc and then press the button again to close the
tray.
2. The disc’s contents are displayed. Select the DivX file
that you wish to play with the and buttons and
press OK to select it.
Note:To delete your selection, press the CLEAR button.
3. Press PLAY to start playback.
A note on copying: Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please
be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or
rented the contents. 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
any applicable laws.
4. Press INFO to access the Info menu during playback.
Use the and buttons to select an icon and the
and buttons to choose an option (see page 14).
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Renting (purchasing) DivX®VOD files
DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs.The difference lies in the access to the
media. 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.
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.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration
number of your player:
1. Insert a disc and select the Play Mode option from
the player menu.
2. In the Play Mode menu, select DivX.The
registration number is displayed on the TV set’s
screen.
3. Write down thisVOD 8-character registration
number so that you can fill in the form on the
website you purchase your DivX VOD 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.
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Standard
Random
Program
DivX
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Radio
EN
The player has a built-in tuner that allows for
FM radio function.
Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM aerial in the correct manner.
2. Press the TUNER button on the remote
control.
3. When the FM station broadcasts Stereo
sound, ST is displayed.
4. Tune a station by pressing repeatedly
TUNER + or TUNER - on the remote
control until the desired station is found.
Alternatively, you can press and hold the
same button down for about one second
to activate the automatic search function.
In this mode the player will automatically
tune frequencies until it finds a station.
5. Repeat steps 4 to tune to another radio
station.
Note: If there is any interference, change the
aerial’s position until the ideal sound reception is
obtained.TV and other electronic devices could be
the cause of interference, so try to position the
aerial away from them.
Storing radio stations
The player can store up to 40 radio stations in
its memory.You can enter every single radio
station yourself or the player can store all
available radio stations automatically in
ascending order.
Automatic preset programming
1. Press the TUNER button on the remote
control to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press and hold TUNER down for 3
seconds to start automatic preset
programming.
Note: A weak signal can affect the "Automatic
preset programming” function’s efficiency. Adjust
the aerial for better reception and a more
efficient search.
3. Radio frequencies will be browsed and
radio stations stored automatically.When
all the available radio stations are stored or
all 40 memory locations are full, the auto
preset programming function will stop.
Manual preset
1. Tune to a radio station (see "Manual
tuning" for details).
2. Press MENU on the remote control.
PRESET will appear on the display.
3. While the word P-- is still flashing, input
your desired preset number (1-40) using
the numeric buttons, then press MENU to
store it.
Retrieving preset stations
1. Press the TUNER button on the remote
control to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press or on the unit or PR+ or
PR- on the remote control to search up or
down for the preset stations.
RDS for FM Only
The RDS icon is displayed when RDS (Radio
Data System) data is received.The following
information may be available for certain
stations: Station frequency, Station name,
Programme type.
Press the INFO•RDS button repeatedly on the
remote control to select the type of
information you want to display.
You can search for stations using one of the
following programme types:
NEWS = news
AFFAIRS = current affairs
INFO = information
SPORT = sport
EDUCAT = education
DRAMA = series and plays
CULTURE = religion or
national culture
SCIENCE = science and
technology
VARIED = miscellaneous
POP M = pop music
ROCK M = rock music
MOR M = middle-of-the-road
music, easy-listening music
LIGHT M = classical music
CLASSICS = serious classical
OTHER M = unclassified
WEATHER = weather, medical
FINANCE = stock market reports
CHILDREN = children’s
programmes
SOCIAL AFFAIR = sociology,
history, geography, psychology,
society
RELIGION = any aspect of
beliefs, faith & God or Gods
PHONE IN = public phone-in
discussion
TRAVEL = travelling
HOBBY = recreational
activities & leisure
JAZZ = jazz music
COUNTRY = country music
NATIONAL = national music
OLDIES = oldies music
FOLK = folk music
DOCUMENTARY =
documentaries
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