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

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.

www.thomson-europe.com

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

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Connections and Setup

Front panel controls and sockets

DVD RECORDER HOME CINEMA SYSTEM DPL953REC

5 6

11 12

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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

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

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

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.

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.

Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the colour-

coded terminals.

FR FL

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.

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

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

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

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.

To select a sound setting (Pop, Jazz, Flat or

Rock).

RECORD

REC MODE

CHANNEL +/-

VOLUME +/-

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.

3. Press ENTER. Choose a language using the

button on the remote control, then confirm by

pressing ENTER.

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

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

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

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

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

beginning, press

twice.

CD-R, CD-RW.

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

•

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

List” menu appears.

6. Select Input Source using

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 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

press ENTER.A confirmation screen

appears.

2. Select Yes using

and press ENTER to

start finalizing the disc.

2. Press the SETUP button.

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.

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

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

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

press ENTER.A confirmation screen

1. Select Format Disc using

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

specialist websites such as www.divx.com/vod.

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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.

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

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

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

Press SETUP to exit.

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.

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

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

1. Press

or ENTER to access the sub-menu.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

and buttons to activate

ENABLE PROGRESSIVE

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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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