Technicolor Thomson DVD Player DPL953REC User Manual

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Table of Contents  
Connections and Setup  
Recording  
Some points to check before you connect yourTV set ..2  
Accessories provided ....................................................2  
Front panel controls and sockets ................................3  
Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................4  
Connecting the FM aerial ............................................5  
Connecting the speakers ..............................................6  
Positioning speakers......................................................6  
The remote control ......................................................8  
Tuning inTV channels ..................................................9  
Recording options........................................................14  
Instant recording ........................................................14  
InstantTimer Recording ............................................15  
Recording from an AV socket ....................................15  
Programming a recording ..........................................15  
Managing the disc contents........................................17  
EN  
mp3,WMA, JPEG and DivX files  
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 orWMA files ..18  
Playing DivX files ........................................................19  
Basic Playback Operations  
Compatible discs ........................................................11  
Compatible formats....................................................11  
Regional coding............................................................11  
Operating the DVD player..........................................11  
Playback........................................................................11  
Accelerated play..........................................................11  
Still image ....................................................................11  
Frame advance ............................................................11  
Variable slow motion ..................................................11  
Changing chapter / track ............................................11  
Zoom ............................................................................11  
CM Skip function ........................................................11  
Status menu ................................................................12  
PBC - PlayBack Control..............................................12  
Play modes ..................................................................12  
Programme playback..................................................12  
Playback options..........................................................13  
Radio  
Manual tuning ..............................................................20  
Storing radio stations..................................................20  
Player Menus  
Recorder menu............................................................21  
System menu ..............................................................21  
Language menu............................................................23  
Video menu..................................................................24  
Speaker menu..............................................................25  
Audio menu..................................................................26  
TVTuner menu............................................................26  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting ..........................................................27  
Precautions ..................................................................28  
Guarantee ....................................................................28  
Technical data ..............................................................29  
Discs and formats you can play..................................29  
Sound Enhancement Systems....................................30  
ThisTHOMSON 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.  
HELPLINE  
You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312  
(for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)  
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!  
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.  
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Connections and Setup  
Front panel controls and sockets  
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DVD RECORDER HOME CINEMA SYSTEM DPL953REC  
EN  
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11 12  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
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1. ON/STANDBY  
To switch the appliance on and off.  
7. PLAY/PAUSE  
To start playing a disc or pause.  
2. OPEN/CLOSE  
To open and close the disc tray.  
8. STOP  
To stop disc playback.  
3. RECORD  
To start recording.  
9. SOURCE  
To select the input source.  
4. REC MODE  
To select a recording mode.  
10.VOLUME  
To adjust the sound volume.  
5. SKIP/TUNING  
11.AUDIO IN R and L  
To skip to the previous chapter or track  
during playback.To tune down the radio  
frequency inTuner mode.  
Audio input sockets.  
12.VIDEO IN  
Video input socket.  
6. SKIP/TUNING  
13. S-VIDEO IN  
To skip to the next chapter or track during  
playback.To tune up the radio frequency in  
Tuner mode.  
S-video input socket.  
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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Connections and Setup  
Connecting to audio-visual equipment  
Connection to a television set  
Cables are not provided  
TV  
EN  
Pr  
Pb  
Y
SCART OUT  
Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of  
equipment.  
SCARTVIDEO OUT  
The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there is  
no Scart socket is available on yourTV set, check whether yourTV has  
anotherVideo socket (Composite, Component or S-Video) that you can use  
to connect your player.  
Scart cable  
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.  
Video cable (yellow)  
S-VIDEO OUT socket  
The S-VIDEO OUT socket provides better picture quality than composite  
video (theVIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the  
black and white part of the video signal. If yourTV has an S-Video socket,  
connect the appliance to theTV with an S-Video cable (not supplied).  
S-Video cable  
Component video out  
TheY, 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 theY, Pb, Pr sockets (green, blue  
and red).  
Note: If yourTV set supports Progressive Scan, 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 Video menu.  
Component cables  
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Connections and Setup  
Connection to another appliance  
VCR  
Cables are not provided  
SAT  
EN  
IN  
SCART IN  
SCARTVIDEO IN  
If there is no Scart socket is available on your appliance, check whether it has  
a composite video socket that you can use to connect your player.  
Scart cable  
Video cable  
VIDEO IN socket / AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO IN R (right) sockets  
These are analogue video and audio input sockets.The AUDIO L socket and  
cable are white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red. In order to see  
images coming from another appliance, connect the other appliance to the  
DVD recorder using audio/video cables (not provided).  
Audio cables  
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 theTV aerial  
1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to  
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the ANTENNA IN socket (1) of the DVD recorder.  
2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the ANTENNATV socket (2) of  
the DVD recorder to the aerial socket of the television set.  
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Connecting the FM 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.  
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Connections and Setup  
Connecting the speakers  
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.  
EN  
Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the colour-  
coded terminals.  
FR FL  
C
SR SL SW  
Connect the speaker wire to the corresponding colour  
terminal at the back of the appliance. Press down the tab  
to open the terminal and insert the wire (1). Release the  
tab to lock the wire in the terminal (2). Do the same for  
the centre speaker, rear speakers and the subwoofer.  
8
ohm  
4
ohm  
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)  
Positioning speakers  
1 Centre  
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.  
2 Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
They mainly transmit music and sound effects.  
3 Surround (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.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
4 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 theTV set must be magnetically shielded in order to  
prevent picture distortion. Front and centre speakers supplied with this set are magnetically  
shielded to protect yourTV set.  
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near theTV set.  
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Connections and Setup  
Alternative Surround Placement  
Front Speaker Position  
Rear wall  
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  
EN  
Align the centre speaker evenly with or slightly  
behind the left and right speakers, but not in  
front of them.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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.  
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.  
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 or beneath theTV set.  
No adjacent walls  
Preferred surround position  
Location  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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).  
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.  
Test tone / Channel balance  
Direction  
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 25).  
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; a good  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Directing surround speakers straight across the  
room, rather than down at viewers, helps  
create a more open, spacious surround sound  
field.  
surround mix does not attract attention to  
itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.  
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Connections and Setup  
The remote control  
OPEN/CLOSE  
To open and close the disc tray.  
To access the player’s menu.  
SETUP  
MUTE  
To mute and restore the sound.  
To switch the appliance on and off.  
To access the Repeat playback function.  
To access the A-B repeat playback function.  
To access the Shuffle playback function.  
To set the timer.  
STANDBY/ON  
REPEAT  
A-B  
EN  
SHUFFLE  
SLEEP  
DISPLAY  
To display the Status menu.  
TOP MENU/RETURN To access the title menu (if there is one) or  
the PBC menu (VCD).  
MENU/PBC  
To access the disc menu (DVD).To turn the  
PBC function on and off (VCD).  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
To select a subtitle language.  
To change the dialogue language or audio format.  
To navigate through menus.  
ENTER  
To confirm any selection you make.  
To access the Zoom function.  
ZOOM  
ANGLE  
To access the Camera angle function.  
SLOW/PROG  
To start reverse or forward slow motion  
during playback.  
To access program playback in Stop mode.  
To start playing a disc. Pause.  
To stop playback.  
PRESET  
To directly access the next or previous  
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).  
In tuner mode, to select programmed stations.  
TUNING  
To start reverse or forward accelerated play.  
In tuner mode, to tune down and up the  
radio frequencies.  
TIMER  
To access theTimer recording function.  
To select the source.  
To skip forward approximately 30 seconds  
(DVD).  
SOURCE  
CM SKIP  
STEP  
To start playback image by image.  
Number input.  
0-9  
SEARCH  
To directly access a title, chapter, track or  
location on the disc.  
SURROUND  
CLEAR  
To change the Surround sound setting.  
To clear entered items in a menu.  
To edit a recording.  
EDIT  
SELECT  
To toggle between BASS/TRE and channel  
settings.  
EQ  
To select a sound setting (Pop, Jazz, Flat or  
Rock).  
RECORD  
REC MODE  
CHANNEL +/-  
VOLUME +/-  
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To start recording.  
To select a recording mode.  
To change channel.  
To adjust the sound volume.  
 
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Connections and Setup  
Tuning inTV channels  
1. Switch the television set on. Select the AV channel on  
the television set.  
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote  
control to turn the appliance on.  
EN  
3. Press ENTER. Choose a language using the  
button on the remote control, then confirm by  
pressing ENTER.  
or  
Easy Setup  
Welcome  
Please select favored language for  
Menu Language.  
Language  
EU Tuner  
Set Clock  
Auto Scan  
Finished  
4. The EU Tuner option is selected. Select your country  
using the or button on the remote control: UK,  
English  
French  
Eastern Europe,Western Europe or France.  
German  
Italian  
5. The Set Clock option is selected. Select a field using  
the  
and  
buttons and set the time and then the  
date using the  
and  
buttons or the number  
buttons. Press the  
button to select Done, and  
then press ENTER.  
6. The automatic channel search starts.  
Note: Select Cancel and press ENTER to interrupt the  
automatic channel search process.  
7. When the automatic channel search is completed,  
press ENTER to leave the automatic tuning process.  
The automatic channel set-up assigns the numbers to  
the channels in a predefined order.These numbers  
may therefore not match the actual channel numbers.  
Should this be the case, change these numbers by  
carrying out the instructions below (see "Sorting the  
channels").  
Sorting the channels  
1. Press the SETUP button. Select the TV Tuner  
option using the  
and  
buttons and press  
or  
ENTER.  
Channel List  
2. Select the Channel List option using the  
and  
Position  
Channel  
Enable/Disable  
buttons and press or ENTER to reveal the  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
television channel name list.  
Edit Name  
Move to  
3. Select a channel name using the  
and  
buttons  
Enable / Disable  
EXIT  
and press ENTER.  
Enabled  
4. Select the Edit Name option and press ENTER.  
Select From List and press ENTER to choose a  
Press ENTER to disable.  
channel name from a channel list using  
Select Keyboard to enter a channel name: use the  
and buttons to select a letter or a number  
and  
.
,
,
and press ENTER.When you are finished, select  
Done and press ENTER.  
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Connections and Setup  
5. To move a channel, use the  
and  
buttons to  
select the channel you wish to move.Then select the  
Move to option and press ENTER.Then use the  
and  
buttons to reach the position you wish to  
store the channel in and press ENTER.The channel  
will move to the new position.  
6. Use the Enable/Disable option to include the  
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selected channel in the channel loop.To do so, select  
the channel using the  
and  
buttons, select  
Enable/Disable and press ENTER.  
7. Press SETUP to leave the menu.  
Manual installation  
1. Press the SETUP button. Select the TV Tuner  
option using the  
and  
buttons and press  
or  
ENTER.  
2. Select the Modify Channel option using the  
buttons and press or ENTER.  
and  
Modify Channel  
3. Select the channel to modify using the  
and  
Add Channel  
Fine Tune  
buttons and press to access the sub-menu.  
Delete Channel  
Decoder In : OFF  
4. To add a channel, select Add Channel and press  
ENTER.  
The channel can be fine tuned to improve picture  
Done  
quality. Select FineTune and use the  
and  
buttons to adjust the picture. Select Done and press  
ENTER when you are finished.  
To delete a channel, select Delete Channel and  
press ENTER.  
If the channel is encoded (and a decoder is connected  
to the DVD recorder), select the Decoder In option  
and press ENTER to activate or deactivate the  
option.  
5. Once all settings are completed, select Done and  
press ENTER.  
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Basic Playback Operations  
4. Press to stop playback.  
Note:The player stores the point where playback  
was interrupted. If you press  
playback resumes from this point.To stop  
Compatible discs  
DVD  
again,  
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
playback completely or to start again from the  
CD  
beginning, press  
twice.  
CD-R, CD-RW.  
EN  
Accelerated play  
While the disc is playing, press the  
button one or more times to vary the speed  
and direction of the accelerated play.  
Compatible formats  
or  
DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD  
(SuperVideo Compact Disc), JPEG,  
Press  
to resume normal playback.  
CD, mp3,WMA, DivX, CD Kodak Picture.  
More information about discs and compatible  
formats is available at the end of the booklet.  
Still image  
While the disc is playing, press  
freeze frame.  
once for  
Regional coding  
Press  
to resume normal playback.  
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.  
Frame advance  
While the disc is playing, press the STEP  
button a number of times to advance forward  
image by image.  
Press  
to resume normal playback.  
Variable slow motion  
While the disc is playing, press the  
SLOW/PROG button a number of times to  
vary the speed and direction of the slow motion.  
Operating the DVD player  
1. Switch on yourTV set.  
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the  
Press  
to resume normal playback.  
remote control or on the front panel.  
3. Press the SOURCE button to select the  
Changing chapter / track  
input source.  
While the disc is playing, press the  
or  
button to go immediately to the previous or  
next chapter or track.  
Playback  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the  
front of the appliance or on the remote  
control to open the disc tray.  
Zoom  
1. While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM  
button until you reach the zoom size you  
require.  
2. Put the disc in with the printed side  
upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).  
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to  
2. Move from one area to another using the  
close the disc tray.  
,
,
and  
buttons.  
Play starts automatically, or  
CM SKIP function  
While the disc is playing, press the CM SKIP  
button to skip ahead by approximately 30  
seconds.  
the Disc menu appears. One of its options  
can be selected to start playing the disc.  
Select it and press ENTER, or  
press  
on the remote control.  
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Basic Playback Operations  
Shuffle playback (VCD, SVCD and  
audio CD)  
Status menu  
Press the DISPLAY button a number of times  
during playback to show in turn:  
You can play all the tracks on the disc in a  
shuffle order (chosen by the player).  
DVD:Title elapsed time,Title remaining  
time, Chapter elapsed time, Chapter  
remaining time, Display Off;  
1. Press to stop playback.  
2. Press the SHUFFLE button to activate  
EN  
VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Single  
elapsed time, Single remaining time,Total  
elapsed time,Total remaining time, Display  
Off.  
Note: On a Video CD with PBC (Playback  
Control), turn off the PBC option to display the  
Status menu.  
the shuffle playback function.  
3. Press  
to start the shuffle playback.  
4. To stop shuffle playback, press  
twice and  
then press SHUFFLE again to deactivate  
the shuffle playback function.  
Programme playback (VCD  
and audio CD)  
With this option, you choose and programme  
the playback order.  
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.  
1. Press to stop playback.  
2. Press the SLOW/PROG button to enter  
the Programme playback mode.  
PROGRAM P00:00 appears on theTV  
screen.  
Press the MENU/PBC button during playback  
to enable or disable this function.  
3. Enter the track number using the numeric  
buttons. The first number corresponds to  
the programme number and the second  
number corresponds to the track number.  
Then press ENTER.  
Play modes  
Repeat playback  
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT  
button several times to select a play mode:  
Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR  
button to erase numbers.  
DVD: Chapter repeat,Title repeat, Repeat  
Off,  
Repeat this step to add other tracks to the  
playback list.  
VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Repeat one,  
Repeat all, Repeat Off.  
4. Press  
to start playback.  
A-B repeat  
Tracks are played in the order of the  
playback list. Playback stops once all tracks  
have been played.  
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.  
Note:The playback list is erased when you press  
the  
button twice.  
5. To exit the Programme playback function,  
Then the sequence is played repeatedly until  
you press A-B to resume normal playback.  
press the SLOW/PROG button again.  
Note:A-B repeat can only be used within the  
same chapter or track.  
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Basic Playback Operations  
Camera angle (DVD)  
Playback options  
Some discs offer different camera angles for  
specific scenes.  
Direct access (DVD)  
To directly access a title or a chapter:  
1. Press the SEARCH button.  
2. Select TITLE or CHAPTER using the  
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.  
EN  
and  
buttons, enter a title or chapter  
number with the numeric buttons and  
press ENTER.  
Note: Many discs only have one title.  
Volume control  
To directly access a location on the disc which  
does not correspond to the start of a title or a  
chapter:  
You can vary the level of each speaker and the  
treble or bass levels.  
1. Press the SELECT button to select a  
channel: Front Left, Center, Front Right,  
Rear Right, Rear Left, Subwoofer,Treble  
and Bass.The level of the channel appears  
on the display andTV screen.  
1. Press twice the SEARCH button.  
2. Select TITLE using the  
and  
buttons  
and enter a title number with the numeric  
buttons.  
2. Press the VOL+/- button to adjust the  
3. Select TIME with the  
and  
buttons,  
selected channel’s level.  
enter a time with the numeric buttons and  
press ENTER.  
Sound selection  
Direct access (Audio CD)  
Press the SURROUND button repeatedly to  
select a type of Surround sound.  
To directly access a location on the disc which  
does not correspond to the start of a track:  
Press the EQ button repeatedly to select an  
equalizer mode: Pop, Jazz, Flat or Rock.  
1. Press the SEARCH button.  
2. Enter a time with the numeric buttons and  
press ENTER.  
Audio (DVD,VCD and audio CD)  
Some discs have several audio tracks used for  
different languages or audio formats.  
To change the language (DVD) or the audio  
format (VCD and audio CD) during playback,  
press the AUDIO button several times to  
select one of the available languages or 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  
and to turn on and off the subtitles.  
Note:This option is only available if the disc offers  
a number of subtitle languages.  
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Recording  
Recording options  
Instant Recording  
Recording options are available in the  
Recorder menu:  
1. Switch on yourTV set.  
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the  
remote control.  
Menu  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
Record Quality  
Chapter Length  
Disc  
3. Open the tray by pressing the  
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW  
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side  
facing up and close the tray.  
Note:When you insert a DVD+RW disc for the  
first time, the DVD recorder must first format the  
disc.This operation may take several minutes.  
EN  
Scart Input  
Front AV  
Speaker  
Audio  
TV Tuner  
Press SETUP to exit.  
4. Press the REC MODE button several  
1. Press the SETUP button.  
times to select a recording quality.  
2. Select the Recorder option using the  
5. Press the SOURCE button to select the  
and  
buttons.  
input source.  
6. Select a channel using the CHANNEL -/+  
Recording Quality  
buttons or the numeric buttons.  
1. Select the Record Quality option and  
7. Press the RECORD button to start  
recording.  
press  
or ENTER.  
2. Select one of the available recording  
RECORDING appears on the television  
screen and the REC indicator lights up.  
qualities using the  
press ENTER.  
Notes:  
and  
buttons and  
The DVD-recorder starts recording until it is  
manually stopped or the disc is full.  
Note:To view one channel whilst recording  
another, press the SOURCE button repeatedly  
to selectTV source.Then switch to the channel you  
want to watch using the television remote control.  
Recording times are only estimates and may differ  
from actual times.  
You can also select the recording quality pressing  
the REC MODE button repeatedly.  
Chapter Length  
8. Press the button to stop recording.  
Please wait until the recorder has  
completed the closing of the disc.  
During the recording, titles are automatically  
split into chapters.This option lets you choose  
the chapter length.  
Notes:  
You cannot change channel or recording mode  
during the recording.  
1. Select the Chapter Length option and  
press  
or ENTER.  
The recording time given depending on the  
recording quality is only an estimate.  
2. Select one of the available lengths (4, 10,  
20, 30 minutes or Off) using the  
and  
buttons and press ENTER.  
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Recording  
InstantTimer Recording  
Programming a recording  
1. To set the length of time you want to  
record for, press the RECORD button  
twice.The television screen shows the  
recording duration.  
Ensure the television channels have been tuned  
and stored correctly and that the clock is set  
to the correct time.You can programme up to  
12 recordings over one year.  
2. Press the RECORD button again to  
increase the recording time to a maximum  
of eight hours.  
1. Open the tray by pressing the  
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW  
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side  
facing up and close the tray.  
EN  
Recording from an AV socket  
2. Press the TIMER button.The “My Record  
List” menu appears.  
If you wish to record from the Scart socket,  
from the rear AV sockets or from the front AV  
sockets located on the front panel, you need to  
select the appropriate audio/video input.  
My Record List  
Title  
Date  
Start  
Source  
1. Select the Scart Input or Front AV  
option from the Recorder menu and  
press  
or ENTER.  
2. Select one option using the  
and  
New  
Press TIMER to exit.  
Edit  
Del.  
buttons.  
3. Press the SOURCE button several times  
to select either Front AV IN or Rear AV  
IN.  
3. Select New and press ENTER.The  
“Record Show” menu appears.  
4. Start playback on the other equipment.  
Press RECORD to start recording.  
Record Show  
Verify the settings. Press ENTER to edit.  
5. Press to stop recording.  
Start  
End  
Record Time  
Frequency  
Input Source  
Channel  
Once  
2005/01/01  
TV Tuner  
P01  
SP  
Quality  
Title  
Press TIMER to exit.  
Done  
Cancel  
4. Select RecordTime using the  
buttons and press ENTER.  
and  
Enter the start and end time of the  
programme you wish to record using  
and or the numeric buttons and  
and  
to move the cursor.  
When finished, select Done and press  
ENTER.  
5. Select Frequency using  
and  
and  
press ENTER.  
Select either Once or Repeat using  
and  
,select Continue and press ENTER.  
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Recording  
If you select Once, enter the date of the  
11. Put the DVD recorder in standby mode by  
pressing the STANDBY/ON button on  
the remote control. It is now ready to  
record at the time you have specified.  
recording using  
and  
or the numeric  
buttons, and  
and  
to move the cursor.  
If you select Repeat, select one or several  
days using and and pressing ENTER.  
When finished, select Done and press  
To check your programming  
ENTER.  
1. Press the TIMER button.The “My Record  
EN  
List” menu appears.  
6. Select Input Source using  
and  
and  
press ENTER.  
2. If the list is correct, press  
to return to  
the previous menu or TIMER to exit.  
Use  
and  
to select the recording  
source and press ENTER.  
3. If you want to change or delete a  
7. Select Channel using  
and  
and press  
recording, select it using  
and  
.
ENTER.  
4. To change the selected recording, select  
Use  
and  
to select the channel you  
Edit using  
Use the  
and  
and  
and press ENTER.  
buttons to select the  
wish to record, select Done and press  
ENTER.  
section you wish to change and press  
ENTER to modify the settings.  
8. Select Quality using  
and  
and press  
ENTER.  
5. To delete the selected recording, select  
Use  
and  
to select the recording  
Delete using  
and  
and press  
quality, select Done and press ENTER.  
ENTER. Press ENTER again to confirm.  
9. Select Title using  
and  
and press  
6. Press TIMER to exit.  
ENTER.  
Record Show  
New Title :  
Delete  
Clear  
Space  
Cancel  
Done  
Press TIMER to exit.  
Press ENTER again. Use  
,
,
and  
to select a letter or a number and press  
ENTER.The title can include up to 10  
characters.  
Note: If you make a mistake, select Delete to  
cancel the last typed character and press  
ENTER, or select Clear to cancel the whole  
title and press ENTER.  
When finished, select Done and press  
ENTER.  
Select Done and press ENTER again.  
10. Once all settings are completed, select  
Done once again and press ENTER.  
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Recording  
Caution! Once a disc is finalized, you cannot edit it  
or record on it.  
Managing the disc contents  
1. Open the tray by pressing the  
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW  
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side  
facing up and close the tray.  
1. Select Finalize Disc using  
and  
and  
press ENTER.A confirmation screen  
appears.  
2. Select Yes using  
and press ENTER to  
start finalizing the disc.  
2. Press the SETUP button.  
EN  
3. Select Disc from the Recorder menu and  
Note: If you finally do not wish to finalize the disc,  
select No and press ENTER.  
press  
or ENTER to access the various  
options.  
Menu  
Rename disc  
Record Quality  
Chapter Length  
Disc  
Erase Disc  
Recorder  
This option allows you to rename the disc (up  
to 10 characters).  
Format Disc  
Finalize Disc  
Rename Disc  
Protect Disc  
System  
Language  
Video  
Scart Input  
Front AV  
1. Select Rename Disc using  
and  
and  
Speaker  
Audio  
press ENTER.The “New Disc Name”  
menu appears.  
TV Tuner  
Press SETUP to exit.  
2. Use  
,
,
and  
to select a letter or  
a number and press ENTER.The title can  
include up to 10 characters.  
Erase Disc (DVD+RW)  
Note: If you make a mistake, select Delete to  
cancel the last typed character and press  
ENTER, or select Clear to cancel the whole  
title and press ENTER.  
This option deletes all the titles on the disc,  
but the disc name and format remains  
unchanged.  
When finished, select Done and press  
ENTER.  
1. Select Erase Disc using  
and  
and  
press ENTER.A confirmation screen  
appears.  
Protect Disc  
2. Select Yes using  
and press ENTER to  
This option allows you to protect the disc  
against accidental recording.This choice is not  
definitive, you can choose to unprotect the disc  
later.  
start erasing the disc.  
Note: If you finally do not wish to erase the disc,  
select No and press ENTER.  
Format Disc (DVD+RW)  
1. Select Protect Disc using  
and  
and  
press ENTER.A confirmation screen  
1. Select Format Disc using  
and  
and  
appears.  
press ENTER.A confirmation screen  
appears.  
2. Select Yes using  
and press ENTER.  
Note: If you finally do not wish to protect the disc,  
select No and press ENTER.  
2. Select Yes using  
and press ENTER to  
start formatting the disc.  
Note: If you finally do not wish to format the disc,  
select No and press ENTER.  
3. To cancel the protection, use the  
Unprotect Disc option.  
Finalize Disc (DVD+R)  
When a disc is full or if you do not want to  
make further recordings on the disc, you need  
to finalize it so that it can be read by other  
players that are compatible with the disc  
format.  
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX 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.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format developed by Microsoft.  
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5,120 x 3,840 pixels.  
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.  
EN  
®
®
®
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.  
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 orWMA files  
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.  
1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and  
SmartNAVI  
close the tray.  
3. Select a folder using the  
and  
buttons on the  
remote control, then press ENTER to display the list  
of files.  
4. To start playback, select a file using the  
buttons and then press ENTER or  
and  
, or enter the  
file number using the numeric buttons.  
Note:While listening you can use the  
or  
button to go  
back to the previous file or go on to the next one.  
5. Press to stop playback.  
Display options (JPEG)  
During the slide show, you can use the  
button to pause the slide show.  
Press the ZOOM button and then a number of times the  
and  
buttons until you reach the  
zoom size you require. Press ZOOM again to exit the Zoom function.  
Press the  
Press the  
button for an horizontal flip and the  
and buttons to rotate pictures 90°.  
button for a vertical flip.  
Status menu (mp3)  
Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn: Chapter elapsed  
time, Chapter remaining time, Display Off.  
Repeat playback  
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode:  
Disc repeat (continuous playback of the whole disc), Folder (playback of the current folder),  
Repeat one (continuous playback of the current track), Folder repeat (continuous playback of the  
current folder), Disc (playback of the whole disc).  
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files  
Playing DivX files  
1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.  
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up.  
SmartNAVI  
3. The disc’s contents are displayed. Select the DivX file  
that you wish to play with the  
and  
buttons and  
DOCS  
press ENTER or to start playback.  
EN  
A01_DIVX51B  
A02_DIVX505  
4. To select another character set for DivX subtitles,  
press the SUBTITLE button when the SmartNAVI  
menu is displayed without preview.  
Note:To cancel the preview, press the STOP button once.  
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.  
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.  
®
Renting (purchasing) DivX VOD files  
DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs.The difference lies in the access to the  
media. DivXVOD 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  
Menu  
number of your player:  
Set Clock  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
Angle Mark  
1. Press the SETUP button.  
Screen Saver  
Parental Control  
Factory Defaults  
DivX(R) Registration  
2. Select the DivX(R) Registration option from the  
System menu and press ENTER.  
Speaker  
Audio  
The registration number is displayed.  
TV Tuner  
3. Write down thisVOD 8-character registration  
number so that you can fill in the form on the  
website you purchase your DivXVOD files from.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
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  
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Radio  
The player has a built-in tuner that allows for  
FM radio function.  
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.  
Manual tuning  
1. Connect the FM aerial in the correct  
manner.  
EN  
2. Press the SOURCE button on the remote  
control or on the front panel several times  
to select theTuner mode.  
Manual preset  
1. Tune to a radio station (see "Manual  
tuning" for details).  
3. Tune a station by pressing repeatedly  
2. Press SLOW/PROG on the remote  
PRESET  
or PRESET  
on the  
control. P00 will appear on the display.  
remote control until the desired station is  
found.  
Alternatively, you can use the TUNING  
3. Input your desired preset number (1-40)  
using the numeric buttons, then press  
SLOW/PROG again to store it.  
or TUNING  
button to activate  
the automatic search function. In this mode  
the player will automatically tune  
frequencies until it finds a station.  
Retrieving preset stations  
1. Press the SOURCE button to enter the  
4. Repeat steps 3 to tune to another radio  
Tuner mode.  
station.  
2. Press PRESET  
or PRESET  
on  
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 interferences, so try to position the  
aerial away from them.  
the remote control to search up or down  
for the preset stations.  
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Player Menus  
Menu  
Recorder menu  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
Record Quality  
Chapter Length  
Disc  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
2. Select Recorder using the and buttons.  
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Scart Input  
Front AV  
Speaker  
Audio  
Please refer to chapter Recording (page 14).  
TV Tuner  
EN  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Menu  
Recorder  
System  
System menu  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
Manual  
Set Clock  
Auto Update  
Angle Mark  
Language  
Video  
Screen Saver  
Parental Control  
Factory Defaults  
DivX(R) Registration  
2. Select System using the  
and  
buttons.  
3. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Speaker  
Audio  
TV Tuner  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Current selection  
Set clock  
The video recorder uses a 24 hour clock.  
1. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Set Clock  
Select a field and then use  
Hour Minute  
to edit.  
2. To set the clock manually, select Manual and press  
Year  
Month  
Day  
ENTER.  
3. Select a field using the  
and  
buttons and set the  
and buttons  
time and then the date using the  
or the number buttons.  
Done  
Cancel  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Press the  
button to select Done, and then press  
ENTER.  
Angle Mark  
This option enables you to activate or deactivate the  
angle mark indicating that several angle marks are  
available on the disc being played.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
and to select ON or OFF and press  
2. Press  
ENTER.  
Screen Saver  
This option enables you to activate or deactivate the  
screen saver.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
and to select ON or OFF and press  
2. Press  
ENTER.  
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Player Menus  
Parental control  
This setting prevents the playback of DVDs that may not  
be suitable for all audiences, by using the rating level that  
may be encoded on the disc. If the rating level on the disc  
is higher than the preset level the playback function will  
not be enabled unless the password is entered.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
EN  
2. Enter your password using the numeric buttons and  
press ENTER to select OK.  
Note: If you have not chosen a password yet, the factory  
preset password is 3308.  
3. Press ENTER again.The Parental menu appears.  
Choose Rating  
Menu  
Note:The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes  
according to the rating limits. In Europe, very few discs have  
coded scenes.  
Parental  
Choose Rating  
Set Password  
3
4
5
6
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
7
8 least  
2. Select Choose Rating and press  
or ENTER.  
and buttons,  
No Parental  
3. Select the rating level using the  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Current selection  
then press ENTER to confirm.  
Set Password  
This option allows you to change the password.  
1. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Menu  
Parental  
Choose Rating  
Set Password  
New Password:  
Confirm:  
2. Select Set Password and press  
or ENTER.The  
“New Password” menu appears.  
3. Enter the new password (maximum 4 digits) and  
press ENTER.You are prompted to enter it again to  
confirm. Press ENTER to select OK and press  
ENTER again.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Factory Defaults  
This option restores the factory-set settings.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Select Defaults and press ENTER.  
DivX(R) Registration  
Please refer to page 19.  
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Player Menus  
Menu  
Language menu  
With this menu, you can set the language for player  
menus, dialogue, subtitles and the disc menus.  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
OSD Menu  
Disc Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
Speaker  
Audio  
2. Select Language using the  
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
OSD Menu (Player Menu)  
and  
buttons.  
TV Tuner  
EN  
Press SETUP to exit.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. To change the language of the player menus, choose  
the language using the  
and  
buttons and press  
ENTER to confirm.  
Disc Menu  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. To change the language of the disc menus, choose the  
language using the  
and  
buttons and press  
ENTER to confirm.  
Audio  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. To change the dialogue language, choose the language  
using the  
confirm.  
and  
buttons and press ENTER to  
Note: If the selected language is not available on a disc, the  
disc’s default language will be used instead.  
3. To change the language during play, press the AUDIO  
button on the remote control several times.  
Subtitle  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. To change the subtitle language, choose the language  
using the  
confirm.  
and  
buttons and press ENTER to  
Note: If the language chosen is available, it is automatically  
selected when you display the subtitles. Otherwise, the subtitle  
language indicated on the disc is selected instead.  
3. To change the language of the subtitles during  
playback, press the SUBTITLE button on the remote  
control.  
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Player Menus  
Menu  
Video menu  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
TV Type  
TV Display  
2. Select Video using the  
and  
buttons.  
Video Output  
Progressive Scan  
3. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Spaeker  
Audio  
TV Type  
EN  
TV Tuner  
In addition to PAL DVDs andVCDs, you can enjoy NTSC  
films as well. If the pictures from the DVD being played  
appear in black and white on your screen, try changing  
the colour standard.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Select an option using the  
and buttons, then press  
ENTER to confirm: NTSC, PAL or Multi (if your  
television set is compatible both with NTSC and PAL).  
TV Display  
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can  
choose the picture format best suited to the format of  
yourTV screen:  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Select an option using the  
and  
buttons, then  
press ENTER to confirm:  
Normal/PS: reproduces a 4x3 picture without  
distortion,  
Normal/PS  
Normal/LB  
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 16x9,  
WideTV: reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a  
16x9 screen.  
WideTV  
Video Output  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Select an option corresponding to theTV connection  
type using the  
to confirm:  
and  
buttons, then press ENTER  
S-Video: if yourTV is connected to the S-Video  
socket of the DVD recorder,  
YPbPr: if yourTV is connected to the Component  
Video Out socket of the DVD recorder,  
RGB: if yourTV is connected to the Scart socket of  
the DVD recorder.  
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Player Menus  
Progressive Scan  
Progressive Scan provides high-quality pictures with less  
flicker.Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the  
ComponentVideo sockets of the player to connect aTV  
or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal.  
Menu  
1. Press  
2. Select ON using the  
Progressive Scan.A confirmation screen appears.  
3. Select OK using and press ENTER.  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Recorder  
TV Type  
OFF  
EN  
and buttons to activate  
ENABLE PROGRESSIVE  
S
L
V
S
A
1. Ensure your TV has progressive scan  
2. Ensure connect Y Pb Pr cable to TV.  
3. If TV display is abnormal,  
wait 8 seconds for recover.  
Note: If you finally do not wish to activate Progressive Scan,  
select Cancel and press ENTER.  
Cancel  
TV Tuner  
Caution! Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image  
will only be visible on a progressive scanTV or monitor.  
If you activate Progressive Scan by mistake, you should take  
the following steps to reset the unit: open the disc tray, press  
and hold the MENU/PBC button and the number button 7.  
The video output will be restored to the standard setting and  
a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analogue  
TV or monitor.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Current selection  
Menu  
Recoder  
System  
Language  
Video  
Speaker menu  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
Front Distance  
L/R CEN] DIST  
[
]-[  
Rear Distance  
Speaker Test  
2. Select Speaker using the  
and  
buttons.  
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Speaker  
Audio  
Front / [L/R]-[CEN] / Rear Distance  
TV Tuner  
Press SETUP to exit.  
To make the surround sound more effective and suit the  
acoustic conditions in the room where you are listening,  
you may need to delay the signal coming from some of  
the speakers.  
1. Select Front Distance or [L/R]-[CEN] Dist. or  
Rear Distance using the  
and  
buttons and  
press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Adjust the distance using the and buttons and  
press  
SpeakerTest  
.
Speaker Setup  
Speaker Test  
ON  
This function is used to test the speaker setting and  
change the speaker level.  
OFF  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Press  
or ENTER again and select ON using the  
buttons to start the speaker test.A short  
and  
noise comes successively from each speaker.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
Current selection  
3. Press to stop the test.  
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Player Menus  
Menu  
Audio menu  
Recorder  
Dyn Compression  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
2. Select Audio using and  
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
System  
Language  
Video  
Full  
.
Speaker  
Audio  
OFF  
Dynamic Compression  
EN  
TV Tuner  
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.  
Press SETUP to exit.  
1. Press  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
2. Select the level using  
and , then press  
.
Menu  
TV Tuner menu  
Auto CH Scan  
Channel List  
Modify Channel  
EU Tuner  
Recorder  
System  
Language  
Video  
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.  
2. Select TVTuner using and  
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
Auto CH Scan  
.
Speaker  
Audio  
TV Tuner  
Press SETUP to exit.  
1. Press  
or ENTER.A confirmation screen appears.  
2. Select Yes and press ENTER.  
Note: If you finally do not wish to launch the automatic  
channel search, select No and press ENTER.  
The automatic channel search starts.  
Note: Select Cancel and press ENTER to interrupt the  
automatic channel search process.  
3. When the automatic channel search is completed,  
select Yes and press ENTER if you want to display  
the channel list. If not, select No and press ENTER.  
Channel List  
Please refer to page 9.  
Modify Channel  
Please refer to page 10.  
EU Tuner  
1. Press  
2. Select the option corresponding to your standard  
using and and press ENTER.  
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.  
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Additional Information  
The subtitles do not appear.  
• Check that the DVD disc provides  
subtitles.  
• Refer to the section on how to display  
subtitles.  
Troubleshooting  
The appliance does not switch on.  
• Make sure it is plugged into a mains  
socket.  
• Press the STANDBY/ON button on the  
remote control or the POWER button on  
the front of the appliance.  
The disc menu language is not the  
correct one.  
EN  
• The disc menu language has not been set  
It is impossible to read the disc.  
• Insert the disc with the printed side facing  
up.  
up (see page 23).  
• The language of your choice is not  
available on the disc (see page 23).  
• Check that the disc can actually be played  
by this device (see page 29).  
• If you are trying to play a disc containing  
JPEG files, check that the files have a  
resolution of less 5,120 x 3,840 pixels.  
• Check that the disc’s regional code  
matches the player’s regional code.This  
player’s regional code is 2.  
You have forgotten your password  
(Parental control).  
• Enter 3308.  
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.  
• Clean the disc (see page 28).  
There is no picture.  
• Check you have switched on theTV set.  
• 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  
• Check the connections.  
• Select the AV input assigned to the player  
on theTV.  
The picture is of poor quality (with  
snow or lines).  
• Check the connections.  
• Clean the disc (see page 28).  
synchronisation between sound and  
picture.  
There is no sound or the sound is of  
poor quality.  
• Check the connections.  
• Make sure the speakers are connected.  
• Make sure the MUTE function is not on.  
No surround sound.  
• Check the speaker configuration in the  
Speaker menu.  
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.  
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Additional Information  
Handling and caring for discs  
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.  
• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc  
with your fingers at the edges or through  
the hole.  
EN  
• The openings located on the top and  
bottom are for ventilation and must not  
be obstructed.  
• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for  
a single-sided disc).  
• During thunderstorms, we recommend  
that you isolate the appliance from the  
electrical supply so that it is not damaged  
by electrical or electromagnetic surges.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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Additional Information  
• 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.  
Discs and formats you can play  
In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of  
all disc 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.  
EN  
DISCLAIMER OFWARRANTIES:TOTHE  
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY  
APPLICABLE LAW, DECLARATIONS AND  
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT  
OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER  
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS  
RESULTING FROMTHE USE OFTHE  
PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHERTHAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY  
DISCLAIMED.  
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).  
DVD+Rewritable  
Depending on the DVD writer and discs used.  
Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be  
made inVideo 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.  
Technical data  
Mains supply:AC~230V - 50 Hz  
Power consumption: 120W (<3W in standby)  
Operating conditions: +5°C to +35°C  
Surrounding humidity: 10% to 75 % (no  
condensation)  
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.  
Net weight: 10.48 kg  
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.  
DTS is a digital sound compression  
technique developed by DigitalTheater Sound  
Systems for digital multichannel audio signals.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
registered trademarks of DigitalTheater  
Systems Inc.  
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.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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Additional Information  
• WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters, and  
should end with the “.wma” extension.  
General name format:Title.wma.When composing your  
title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have no  
spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special  
characters including (., /, \, =, +).The total number of  
files on a disc should be less than 999.  
DivX files  
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec  
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression  
standard for video. Whether DivX files play correctly on  
your player or not depends on the preparation and  
production of the audio and video files, the codecs and  
the type of recording equipment used, as well as on your  
computer’s parameters. It is therefore possible that you  
cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is  
JPEG files  
EN  
CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG files,  
including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read by this  
player.  
defective. It also sometimes happens that you can play  
the images (video) but not the sound (audio).  
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as  
follows: The maximum resolution of the DivX file is  
below 720x576 (W x H) pixels. • DivX filenames should  
not exceed 56 characters. • If the video and audio  
structure of the recorded file is not interleaved, either  
video or audio is outputted. • If the file is recorded with  
GMC, the unit supports only 1-point GMC. GMC is the  
acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an  
encoding tool specified in the MPEG4 standard. Some  
MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or XviD, have this option.  
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually  
called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.  
The total number of files and folders on the disc should  
be less than 650. Make sure that files have the “.jpg”  
extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension cannot be  
read by the player, even though the files are shown as  
JPEG images on your computer.  
Kodak Picture CDs  
Sound Enhancement Systems  
This player is equipped with several built-in sound  
enhancement systems.  
mp3 files  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
D I G I T A L The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to  
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3  
format.With regard to CD-R mp3 discs, please follow all  
the recommendations for CD-R above, along with the  
comments below:  
steer the Left, Centre, Right and Surround left and  
right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers  
to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic programme  
source, such asTV andVCR. Dolby Pro Logic II  
includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II  
Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation.  
Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.  
ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with  
Microsoft DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.  
These two formats are the most widely used. • mp3  
filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end  
with the “.mp3” extension. General name format:  
Title.mp3.When composing your title ensure that you use  
10 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and  
avoid the use of special characters including (. , / , \ , =  
,+).The total number of files on a disc should be less  
than 400.• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least  
128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files.  
Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate  
of compression/decompression you choose. Obtaining  
audio CD quality sound requires an analogue/digital  
sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least  
128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates,  
such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even  
better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates  
below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. • Do not try  
recording copyright-protected mp3 files.“Securized” files  
are encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal  
copying.You must not copy such files.  
You can use this mode to suit any stereo programme  
source to enjoy multi-channel sound experience.  
Dolby Digital  
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital  
surround from software processed in the Dolby  
Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound  
quality and a more powerful presence than  
conventional Dolby Surround.  
This unit is equipped with a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel  
so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround  
sound. Differing from Dolby Pro Logic in that only  
four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and  
Rear) are used, the new system provides stereo  
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-  
Left).Adding the subwoofer channel for bass sounds  
(counted as 0.1 channel) to the 5 channels provides  
5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that bring you the most  
sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.  
Important:The above recommendations cannot be  
taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play  
mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.  
You should note that certain technologies and  
methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent  
optimal playback of these files on your DVD player  
(i.e. degraded sound quality and even, in some  
cases, inability of the player to read the file).  
DigitalTheater Systems (DTS)  
DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six  
channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio. It offers five  
full-range channels plus a special low frequency effect  
(LFE) channel for subwoofer, resulting in what is  
commonly known as 5.1 channels. It can be applied  
with existing 5.1 speaker configurations. DTS is  
available in DVD and CD mode.  
WMA (Windows MediaAudio) files  
CD-R with WMA files.  
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