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Contents
Playing images (JPEG), and
Connections and initial set up
sounds (mp3,WMA) files............................................16
Precautions and information before connecting ......2
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Setting up the remote control unit.............................2
Important information regarding the batteries..2
Connecting: DVD player +TV set +VCR ....................3
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA) ....................16
Simultaneous JPEG and mp3 play
(images and sound) ................................................16
Playing image files (JPEG) ......................................17
Displaying the image summary ............................17
Adjusting the speed of the image sequence ....17
Changing images......................................................17
Rotating an image....................................................17
Recommended Audio –Video connection..........3
Other Audio -Video connections ........................3
Sockets and cables ........................................................4
Audio sockets and cables (for sound)..................4
VIDEO sockets and cables (for image)................5
Front panel of the player..............................................6
Player display panel ......................................................6
Initial player set-up........................................................7
Using the remote control unit correctly ............7
Switch on your DVD player and your TV set ....7
Displays on your player (menus and banners) ..7
Remote control ............................................................8
Description of keys in DVD mode ......................8
Enlarging an image (zoom) and
Pan and Scan function............................................17
To stop the picture sequence and return to
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player menu..............................................................17
Menus
Menus on your DVD player
(basic principles for use) ............................................18
Player menu..............................................................18
Sub-menus ................................................................18
Functions within menus ........................................18
Play menu ....................................................................19
Start............................................................................19
Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA) ....................19
Using the remote control unit to control yourTV set
orVCR ............................................................................9
Programming playback (Program Play)
(DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA) ..............................19
Controlling a TV set ................................................9
Controlling aVCR ....................................................9
Automatic Playback (AutoPlay)............................19
Introscan (CDs) ......................................................19
Parental Control..........................................................20
Locking your player................................................20
Unlocking your player............................................20
Changing a password..............................................21
Ratings limits ............................................................21
Setting a ratings limit..............................................21
Discs without ratings limits ......................................21
Display menu ..............................................................22
TV Image menu ......................................................22
Front Display menu ................................................23
PAL or NTSC TV sets............................................23
Progressive Scan......................................................23
Sound menu ................................................................24
Sound Logic..............................................................24
Virtual Surround......................................................24
Digital output ..........................................................25
Language menus..........................................................26
Playing a disc
Discs you can play........................................................10
Region code numbers of DVD discs..........................10
Loading and playing a disc..........................................10
Search Options............................................................11
Quick search of an image or a track..................11
Still picture and frame advance............................11
Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)......11
Skipping a chapter or a track ..............................11
Playback options..........................................................11
Enlarging an image (zoom)....................................11
Scene Again™..........................................................11
Using the information banner ..................................12
Information banner with a DVD disc ................12
Information banner with an Audio CD disc ....12
Information banner with aVCD disc (Video CD),
Further information
SVCD disc (SuperVideo CD)..............................12
Troubleshooting guide ................................................27
Timer............................................................................13
Title orTrack ..............................................................13
Chapter (DVDs) ..........................................................13
Screen fit (DVDs) ........................................................13
Play modes ..................................................................14
Recommendations and information concerning
discs ..............................................................................29
CD-R and CD-RW discs ......................................29
CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format
“Sound” files ............................................................29
CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format
“image” files..............................................................30
Video CD (VCD) discs..........................................30
Repeat playback of a scene between two
points A and B (DVD -VCD - SVCD) ..............14
Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD) ..15
Sequence marking (DVDs)....................................15
PBC - Playback control menu (Video CDs) ....15
Camera angles (DVDs)..........................................15
SuperVideo CD (SVCD) discs ............................30
DVD discs recorded in NTSC ............................30
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs ................................30
Caution ........................................................................31
Technical data..............................................................31
DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be triggered
on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor
picture quality, or even impossible.“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”
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The rear panel of your television set and your video player may be different from the ones illustrated here.
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Connecting: DVD player +TV set +VCR
If you are only connecting your player to your television set, only carry out the connections shown in stages 1
and 5. If no Scart-Peritel socket is available on the TV set consult your retailer. If you already have a VCR the
connections shown in stages 3 and 4 should, in most cases, already be in place.
Recommended Audio –Video connection
1. Plug the Scart-Peritel cable provided into the TV AUDIOVIDEO out socket at the back of
your DVD player and into the AV1 in socket (sometimes also called AUX 1 or EXT 1) on
your TV set
2. Plug yourVCR Scart-Peritel cable into the VCR/SAT/AUX socket on your DVD player and
into the TV socket on yourVCR.
Other Audio -Video connections
If no Scart-Peritel socket is available on the TV set, check whether the set has anotherVideo
socket (Components, S-Video or Composite) that you can use to connect to your player using
the corresponding socket. In this case do not forget to also connect the Audio out socket
(AUDIO OUT) to the Audio in socket (AUDIO IN) on your TV set.
Note: if your TV set is equipped with Component sockets and you opt for this connection, you must set the
RGB/YPRPB selector on YPRPB (see page 5). For more information about signals, cables and
Audio/Video sockets refer to pages 4 and 5.
3. Plug the outside aerial or the network into the aerial in socket (IN
) on theVCR.
) and the aerial in
4. Use a coaxial cable to connect the aerial out socket on theVCR (OUT
socket ( ) on your TV set.
5. Plug the mains plug of your player into a mains socket.
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The back of your DVD player
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Sockets and cables
There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video
system.The simplest of these is described on page 3.This uses Scart-Peritel cables that combine
Audio analogue connections for sound, andVideo for the RGB image.This connection ensures the
optimum image quality (likeY, Pr, Pb). If you cannot use Scart-Peritel sockets, the explanations on
this and the following page should enable to you to choose the method of connection best suited
to the sockets and appliances you have. Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the
types of connections used.
Audio sockets and cables (for sound)
1 - Audio Out L / R
Analogue sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the two L
and R sockets on your player. If you do not use the recommended Scart-
Peritel connection to the TV set (paragraph 1 on page 3), you must, in
addition to one of the video connections (CVBS ; S-VIDEO ;Y, Pr, Pb)
described on page 5, connect the Audio Out L / R sockets on your DVD
player of your TV set (or amplifier) to the Audio In L / R sockets.
Note: audio sockets and cables are usually identified by a colour code (red for the left
channel and white for the right channel).
RCA sockets and
cables for analogue
L and R audio
signal.
2 - Optical and coaxial Out sockets
The digital sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the optical
and coaxial sockets of your player. Use one of these sockets by connecting it
to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. Some of these appliances
are equipped with a coaxial In socket (COAXIAL) or an optical In socket
(OPTICAL), while others are equipped with both sockets. Choose one of the
two connections.
Optical socket and
cable for digital
audio signal.
Note: In most cases these two types of connection give similar results; the only
difference lies in the type of cable used and the cost of these cables, the coaxial
cable being the least expensive one to buy. However it sometimes happens that
some coaxial cables are parasitised by high frequency interference caused by
household electrical appliances, high voltage electric cables or radio transmitters.
Coaxial socket and
cable for digital
audio signal.
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VIDEO sockets and cables (for image)
3 - Component output (Y, PR, PB
)
YPB sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the
PR
video signal into three separate components (comparable with RGB
separation in a Scart-Peritel cable).
In order to obtain the best possible image quality, always use very high quality
cables for the connections.Your dealer can provideY, Pr, Pb cables that are
sold together and come in the standard colour codes (red, green and blue)
used for these types of sockets and cables.
Note: Do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables
only transmit images, and not sound.
RCA sockets and
cables for
Y, Pr, PbVideo
signals, also called
Component.
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4 -Video out selector (RGB/YPRPB
)
RGB for Scart Peritel our socket
YPrPb for Progressive Scan out socket
If you connect your player to a monitor (or other equipments) set equipped
with a Progressive Scan function (using out sockets Y, Pr, Pb) you must set
the COMPONENTVIDEO OUT selector on these sockets (slide it to the
right) and validate the function in the Display menu (see page 23). If the TV
set is connected to you player using the TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT socket
leave the selector on the corresponding position (slide it to the left), and
check that the Progressive Scan function is turned off in the Display
menu.
Video out selector
Note: Setting the selector on TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT enables a Composite
(CVBS) and RGB signal to be delivered to the corresponding Scart-Peritel socket. If
you set the selector on COMPONENTVIDEO OUT only the Composite (CVBS)
signal will be available on the TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT socket; if, moreover, the
Progressive Scan function is activated in the Display menu, no video signal will
come through the TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT socket. In that case only the
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT socket swill deliver video signals.To return the video
signal to the TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT socket you must slide the selector to the
TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT position.
5 - S-Video out socket (Y/C)
The S-Video socket delivers a lower quality video signal than component
sockets.An S-Video signal however provides a better quality image than a
composite video socket, because colour (C) is separate from black and white
(Y) in the video signal.
Note: Do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because the S-Video cable
transmits images and not sound.
Hoshiden socket and
cable forY/CVideo
signal, also called
S-Video.
6 - CompositeVideo Out socket (CVBS
)
The yellow video socket is also called composite video, or CVBS.The image
quality delivered by the video socket is the least good of all video
connections. Only use this socket if all other sockets are already in use.
RCA socket and
cable for CVBS
Video signal, also
called Composite.
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Front panel of the player
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5
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1
4
STANDBY/ON - Turns the player on or
off.The light is off when the player is
running and lit up when the player is
switched off (in stand-by mode).
PREV - Skips back to the beginning of the
chapter (DVD) or of the track (CD)
during playback, or to the beginning of the
previous chapter or track.
5 NEXT - Plays the next chapter (DVD) or
2
3
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and shuts the disc
track (CD).
tray.
6 PLAY - Plays a disc, and shuts the tray if it
STOP - Stops playing a disc.
is open.
Player display panel
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8
9
10
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PBC
SVCD
MP3
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is lit up if a DVD is loaded in the
MP3: disc with mp3 files.
player.
Time elapsed (minutes, seconds) and
chapter (DVD) for a few seconds during
change of chapter.
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PBC: PBC function activated.
To play:
Audio CD (CD),
Video CD (VCD),
SuperVideo CD (SVCD).
OPEN, CLOSE, LOAd: Information relating to
loading a disc.
NO DISC: No disc in tray.
STOP: Disc in tray but play stopped.
Forward play ( ),
or pause on still frame ( ).
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Track (CD) or Title (DVD) in play during a
change of DVD chapter.
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or
show if the disc being played
has a DTS or Dolby digital sound system.
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Initial player set-up
Using the remote control unit correctly
When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD player,
TV set or video recorder). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and
the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be
blocked.To control your DVD player, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by
pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys.
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Switch on your DVD player and yourTV set
1. Turn on your TV set.
2. Set your DVD player remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key.
3. Switch on you player by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel of the player.
4. The first time you turn on your player, it will ask you to
select a preferred language for the various displays via
the menu which appears on your TV screen. If this
menu is not displayed, on your TV screen select the AV
socket to which you connected your player.The player
menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the
DVDs will always be presented in the language you’ve
chosen if it is available on the discs played.
5. Choose a language using the
,
keys on the remote control unit, then confirm by
pressing OK.
Displays on your player (menus and banners)
•
Disc menus – Each DVD disc offers a menu, the layout and order of which depend on the
editor of the disc.The main menu of the disc is displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is
loaded and play begins.You can also display or remove the main menu of the disc at any time
by pressing the MENU key.
•
•
Player banners – while a disc is playing back you can display or remove banners using the
INFO key on the remote control unit.The banners appear in the form of a succession of
icons at the top of the screen.The number of icons varies according to context.
Player menus – your player has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible
using the remote control unit keys.The player menu is displayed when the player is not
playing a disc (in STOP mode).
Note: settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor. For instance, if
you select the subtitle icon in the banner, subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc. Check
the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided. If a menu or icon appears in “grey” it means that the function
is not available.
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Remote control
The remote control unit supplied with your DVD player can also be used to control most recent
TV sets and video players made by THOMSON, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson and Telefunken.You thus
have three remote control units in one using to the three modes – DVD,TV andVCR – accessible
by pressing the three corresponding keys.This page describes the keys that enable you to control
your DVD player (in DVD mode).
For a description of theTV andVCR functions, see the following page.
Description of keys in DVD mode
Switches the DVD player on or off.
DVD
PR
Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by
pressing once), enabling you to control your DVD
player.
Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or
track (CD).
RETURN
MENU
Returns to the previous menu.
Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being
played.
CLEAR
Removes the menu or banner showing on the TV
screen.
Audio - Displays or hides the dialogue language
and sound format.
Subtitles - Displays or hides the subtitle language.
INFO
Displays the player information banner on the TV
screen while a disc is being played.
TITLE
(DVD) Displays a sub-menu on the disc (where
available on the disc).
JPEG - Displays summary of a disc in images.
Angles (DVD) – to access a choice of angles of an
image if available on the disc.
JPEG - To rotate an image through 90°.
0 to 9
Keys used to enter information such as a chapter
or track number, or to make choices from menus.
PLAY MODE Direct access to play mode icon.
REV
REVERSE - Fast backward while a disc is being
played.
PLAY
FWD
Plays a disc.
FORWARD - Fast forward while a disc is being
played.
STOP
Pause during playback to display player menu.
PAUSE
Pause during playback (CD) or pause on an image
(DVD).
AGAIN
ZOOM
Skips backward – each press sends play backward
last seconds during DVD playback.
Enlarges the picture during playback, slow motion
or pause mode.
OPEN.CLOSE Opens or closes player disc tray.
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Using the remote control unit to control yourTV set orVCR
The remote control unit supplied with your DVD player can also be used to control most recent
TV sets and video players made by THOMSON (Saba, Brandt, Ferguson and Telefunken).This page
describes the keys that enable you to control your TV set orVCR providing they are equipped
with the same functions.
Controlling aTV set
TV
Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing once) and enables you then to control
your TV set.
Switches the TV set on or off.
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Volume control.
Switches sound off or on again.
PR
Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
Selects an AV socket.
AV
0 to 9
ZOOM
MENU
RETURN
CLEAR
GUIDE
INFO
Keys enter digital values or change channel.
Enlarges (zooms in on) the picture on some TV sets.
Displays main TV set menu.
Returns to the previous menu.
Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.
Displays TV programme guide.
Displays information about the channel.
Note: colour keys enable one to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets. .
Controlling aVCR
VCR
Sets the remote control unit inVCR mode (by pressing once) and then enables you to control
yourVCR.
Switches theVCR on or off.
PR
Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
Selects an AV socket.
AV
0 to 9
Keys enter digital values or change channel.
OPEN.CLOSE Ejects a cassette.
MENU
RETURN
CLEAR
GUIDE
INFO
Displays the mainVCR menu.
Returns to the previous menu.
Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.
Displays the Naviclick page (if available).
Displays information about the channel or running theVCR.
Note: colour keys LOCK, TIMER, INFO make it possible to use the programming functions on your VCR.
The cassette running control keys - PLAY, FWD, REV, PAUSE STOP and the RECORD key have the
same functions as the buttons on your VCR.
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Playing a disc
Discs you can play
• video DVDs, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
• Audio CDs (Compact Disc), CD-R, CD-RW,
•Video CDs (VCD), SuperVideo CDs (SVCD),
• discs containing:
DVD+Rewritable
• image files in JPEG format,
• sound files in mp3 format,
• sound files in WMA format.
Note: Before loading a disc in the player, check that it is compatible.Also, refer to
pages 29 and 30 for our recommendations concerning discs and formats.
Region code numbers of DVD discs
Discs that can be played on your player are ones marked with area code 2
(Europe, Middle East, Republic of South Africa and Japan). Ensure that any
DVD disc you want to load bears area code 2.The ALL logo printed on
some discs means that the disc can be played on any DVD player.
Note: for your information: the other areas are: - 1: USA, Canada - 3: Southeast Asia,
Taiwan - 4: Central America, South America,Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5:
Russian federation,Africa (except Egypt and Rep. of South Africa), India, Pakistan - 6:
China.
Loading and playing a disc
Switch on your TV set and DVD player. It may be best to
turn off other appliances.
1. If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen,
select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you
connected your player (see page 3).
2. Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. Place the disc on the tray.The disc label must
face upwards (double sided discs have a small label on both sides around the centre).
3. Close the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY.According to the type of disc
one of three things may now happen:
• disc playback starts,
• the disc menu appears, asking you, for instance, to choose the language of dialogues,
subtitles, etc., or to start playing the disc. Make your choice using the four navigation keys
,
,
,
and validate by pressing OK.
,
• The main player menu appears. Using the navigation keys
,
, select PLAY and press
OK. Playback then starts.
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Search Options
Quick search of an image or a track
In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the FWD (forward) or
REV (reverse) keys. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume normal playback
press PLAY.
Still picture and frame advance
During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press PAUSE again to go into “frame”
mode (the PAUSE icon is then replaced by the FRAME icon on the TV screen). Press FWD or
REV to view images one after the other forward or backward.To resume normal playback press
PLAY.
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Note: If the player is left in pause mode for a long period with a DVD or a VCD, the home screen comes on. Press
any key on the remote control unit to resume display of the image transmitted from the disc.
Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)
During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press FWD or REV to view images in
slow motion forward or backward. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume
normal playback press PLAY.
Skipping a chapter or a track
During playback you can access the following or previous chapter (or track) by pressing PR
and/or PR
on the remote control unit.
Note: Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the PREV and NEXT keys on the player.
Playback options
Enlarging an image (zoom)
During playback press the ZOOM. key once or repeatedly. Move the zoomed image around using
,
,
,
to view a particular spot. If this does not work, try again after pressing PAUSE.To
resume normal playback press the key several times to return to the original format.
Scene Again™
During playback press AGAIN on the remote control unit. Each touch of the key steps back ten
seconds (approximately) of play.
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Playing a disc
Using the information banner
The information banner appears at the top of the screen when you press INFO on the remote
control unit while a disc is being played. Use the
and
keys to select the various icons.
When an icon is activated (highlighted), follow the instructions on the screen and use the
keys to browse for options.
or
You can only access information banners when a disc is being played.The options on an information
banner are only available if the disc has been designed to incorporate those options. If an icon is
inactive (does not light up) it means that the function is not available for the disc being played.
This symbol appears on the screen when a command is incorrect (prohibited, function
not available).To remove the information banner, press the INFO key on the remote
control unit.
Information banner with a DVD disc
To reframe the DVD image according to the
screen format of yourTV (page 13).
To choose the
To memorise and use the
markers (page 15).
subtitle language
(where available on
the disc) (page 15).
To change the
viewing angle
(page 15).
Chapter 2 currently being
played (page 13).
Title 1 currently being
played (page 13).
To choose the dialogue
Play modes: to select a play mode
(Standard) (page 14), and to repeat
play of a title, a chapter, a scene
(page 14).
language and audio
format (where available
on the disc) (page 15).
Information banner with an Audio CD disc
Track 1 currently being
played (page 13).
To memorise and use the markers (page 15).
Play modes: to select a play mode (Standard, Random)
(page 14), to operate repeat play of a disc or a music
track (page 14) and Introscan to play the first seconds
of each track (page 14).
Information banner with aVCD disc (Video CD), SVCD disc (SuperVideo CD)
Title currently being played
(page 13).
To select the PBC function (where
available on the disc) (page 15).
To select the audio channel
Stereo, Left, Right.
Play modes: to select a play mode (Standard)
(page 14), to repeat the playback of a disc or
a track (page 14).
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Playing a disc
Arrow
up
To access the information banner, press INFO on your remote
OK
control unit during playback. Use arrow keys
and
on the
remote control unit to select the various icons.When an icon is
selected it is highlighted.The line under the banner is an
information and instruction line.When small arrows appear
above and below the selected icon these point to other
Arrow
left
Arrow
right
Arrow
down
possible options. Now use the
through the various options.
and
keys to scroll
INFO
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Timer
This icon shows the time elapsed since the start of playback.The time
displayed is that of the title of a DVD disc (or of the track on a CD disc)
during playback.The timer provides direct access to a scene or a musical
passage by keying in the starting time.
Select the time elapsed icon and use the numbered keys on the remote
control unit to access the place from which you want to play back. Use
two digits for each field. For instance, if you enter 01:35:12, you will
access the sequence beginning 1 hour, 35 minutes and 12 seconds after
the start of the title.
Note: For audio CDs and VCDs, the timer refers to the track currently being played.
Title orTrack
Most DVD discs only contain one title. However some discs may contain
several titles each of which is itself divided into several chapters.
To choose a title, select icon T, then use the
or
keys to scroll the
titles or tracks. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to
access a particular title or track.
Chapter (DVDs)
Most DVD discs contain several chapters (similar to the tracks of audio
CDs).
To choose a chapter, select icon C, then use the
or
keys to scroll
chapters. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access a
particular chapter.
Note: follow your progress below the banner.
Screen fit (DVDs)
You can change the size of the image on the TV screen during playback of a
DVD disc.
To change the size, select the Image Format icon, then use the
keys.
or
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Playing a disc
Play modes
Your player has several play modes according to the type of disc played:
Standard play which follows the order of the tracks, titles and chapters on the
discs; Random play which plays the sequences or music tracks in a random
order; Programmed play which allows you to choose the sequences or music
tracks and the order in which they are to be played;Automatic play which
starts playback as soon as the disc tray is closed.The play mode icon can be
accessed from the information banner when a CD orVCD disc is in play.
Standard play
Random play
IntroScan
The IntroScan function enables you to listen to the first few seconds of each
track of an audio CD.
Note: when the first few seconds of all tracks have been played the player goes into
Stop.To stop IntroScan press PLAY to continue play and listen to the whole track, or
press STOP.
While a disc is being played, press PLAY MODE (the information banner is
displayed), the play mode icon is already selected. Press PLAY MODE again
to select play mode or use the
mode selected, as does the text area in the information banner:
/
keys.The icon changes according to the
DVD discs: Standard play – Repeat play between two points A and B –
Chapter repeat – Title repeat (if available on disc being played).
Audio CD discs: Standard play – Random play – Disc repeat – Track repeat
- IntroScan.
VCD discs: Standard play.
Discs containing mp3/WMA music files: Standard play – Disc repeat –
Chapter repeat – Track repeat – Random play. See page 16.
JPEG discs: See page 17.
mp3 – JPEG discs: See page 16.
Note: the standard mode is reactivated for any new disc loaded in the player.The
programme mode only works if you have keyed in a programme (see page 19).
Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B
(DVD -VCD - SVCD)
A-B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to
repeat.
Repeat playback
functions
1. Select the repeat playback function using the
or
keys.
A-B Repeat appears under the banner.
2. Press OK to memorise the beginning of the scene you want to repeat
(point A).
3. Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the
scene to be repeated (point B). A-B Repeat appears to tell you that the
repeat playback of the sequence is starting.To stop repeat, select another
mode using the
or
keys, or by pressing PLAY MODE or STOP.
Note: Repeat functions remain active until you turn them off, open the disc tray or
turn off the power. Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on
the display.This may not work correctly with certain discs (Video CDs in PBC mode).
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Playing a disc
Languages of sub-titles and dialogues (DVD)
1. While a disc is in play press the green key for sub-titles or red key
for dialogues (the information banner is displayed), the corresponding
icon is already selected.
Selecting the
language of
subtitles
2. If available on the disc, select the language of sub-titles or dialogues using
the same red or green keys.The name of the selected language appears
under the banner.
Note: selecting the language of subtitles only involves the disc being played. If you
remove the disc or if you switch off the player your selection will be cancelled. In this
case the default language, chosen when your player was first installed, will be
reactivated. If the preferred language is not available on the DVD disc the preferred
language of the disc (default language) will be selected automatically.With some
discs you can only access the dialogue or sub-title languages through the menu
provided on the disc.
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Selecting the
language of
dialogues
Sequence marking (DVDs)
This function enables you to mark sequences on a disc so that you can access
them easily even if you switch you player off and on again (without having
ejected the disc).
Sequence marking
You can mark up to 12 scenes per disc.
1. While a disc is being played, press INFO to display the information
banner.
2. Press
until the marking icon is highlighted.
3. Press OK to display the marking banner.
Reading or deleting
a marker
• To find a sequence, select the half disc and press OK. The half disc
symbol is replaced by an arrow and a dustbin.The timer shows the
place marked.
• To play a scene with a marker, select the arrow and press OK.
• To delete a marker, select the dustbin and press OK.
Inserting a marker
Note: the marking banner displays the first 6 markers.To view the other 6 markers
use the
or
keys on the remote control unit.
PBC - Playback control menu (Video CDs)
This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or
information through an on-screen menu. Moreover high resolution scenes can
be viewed if they are included on the disc. During playback press INFO (the
Selecting a play
mode
information banner appears). Press
or
to select the PBC icon. Uses the
or key to see other screens or deactivate the functions on offer.
Camera angles (DVDs)
A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a disc
being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will
show the number of the angle on the screen.With the disc in playback, press
on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the same key or
Changing camera
angles
the
or
keys .
Note: if the scene is only recorded in one angle the invalid command symbol
for a moment.
appears
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Playing a disc
Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3,WMA) files
Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However beyond
400,000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your
TV screen.
mp3 and WMA are compressed audio file formats that make it possible to store a large quantity
of sound tracks on a disc. Files can be grouped in folders (albums) in the same way as files and
folders in your computer.A folder can thus contain other folders.WMA (Windows Media Audio)
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was developed by Microsoft .
Playing sound files (mp3 or WMA)
1. Load a disc and begin play.The list of files is displayed.The reader reads the contents of the
disc, then displays a contents menu.
2. Select a folder using the
or
keys on the remote control unit and press OK.The list of
files contained in the folder is displayed.
3. Select a file using the and
,
,
keys on the remote control unit and press PLAY.
Note: when an mp3 or WMA audio file is selected for more than 2 seconds, playback of the first seconds of
the file begins.
Playback of files begins with the file selected and continues with the following files.Where
there are sub-folders in the folder, these are also played. Playback then moves to the next
folder located at the same level in the tree diagram as the folder containing the first file you
selected.
4. Stop playback using the STOP key.
Simultaneous JPEG and mp3 play (images and sound)
Your player enables you to play images and sounds on a same disc simultaneously.
1. When a disc is loaded and the disc menu is displayed
on the screen, use the
,
,
keys and OK
,
to select (and / or open a folder), and then to select
an mp3 sound file.The name of the selected piece
appears in the “Current Selection” area of the
screen ( ).
2. Press
3. Use the
.
(once or twice) to return to the disc menu
,
,
keys and OK to select (and
,
/or open a folder), and then to select a JPEG image
file.The name of the selected photograph appears
“Current Selection” area of the screen ( ).
4. To start play press PLAY.
Note: cancel a selection by pressing CLEAR. If playback of
an audio file ends before the end of the sequence of pictures,
it will resume at the start of the folder containing the chosen
audio file until the end of the sequence of pictures.
During simultaneous play, only the picture can be changed by
using the PR
or PR
keys.
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Playing a disc
Playing image files (JPEG)
1. Load a disc and begin play.The list of folders (and / or photographs) is displayed.
2. Select a folder using the or keys on the remote control unit and press OK.The list of
files contained in the folder is displayed.
3. Select a file using the and
,
,
keys on the remote control unit and press PLAY.
The picture sequence begins.The information banner showing both Sound (mp3) and image
(JPEG files appears.After a few seconds the first image selected is displayed and the banner
disappears.To recall the banner press INFO.
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Displaying the image summary
You can display the images in the form of an illustrated
partial summary by pressing TITLE once during the
picture sequence.The images are displayed in the form of
nine vignettes.The nine images may be displayed for quite
a long time.To view the following or preceding nine
images use the PR
or PR
keys on the remote
control unit.To view one of the nine images on the whole
screen select the image using the
,
,
and
keys
and press OK.
Adjusting the speed of the image sequence
Display the banner using the INFO key, then use
or
to select one of three
speeds.This adjustment does not alter the display time between images but only the
length of time each image is displayed.
Changing images
During the picture sequence change images using the PR
or PR
keys on the remote
control unit.According to the type of image (Ko or Mo) the change may take several seconds.
Rotating an image
If an image is displayed sideways, you can rotate it through 90° using the
control unit.
key on the remote
Enlarging an image (zoom) and Pan and Scan function
To view a detail press ZOOM once or several times and use the
,
,
and
. keys. Return
to normal size picture by pressing ZOOM several times or by pressing PLAY to resume the
picture sequence.
To stop the picture sequence and return to player menu
Press STOP or press MENU several times
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Menus
Menus on your DVD player (basic principles for use)
The functions of your DVD player are not all accessible directly through the remote control or
front panel keys.A certain number of functions are accessible through menus that you can display
or remove as you wish.These menus are used as follows.
Player menu
The player menu appears when no disc is being played.
When a disc is being played, press STOP to stop play.
The player menu then appears. Use navigation keys
on the remote control unit to highlight the
desired function.Then press OK to validate your
,
,
selection and start the function or access the next menu.
The player menu appears when the player
is in STOP mode.
Sub-menus
Sub-menus are indicated by an arrow on the right, telling
you that the line shown is not the name of a function but
that of another menu.To access it, highlight the name of
the sub-menu and press OK on the remote control unit.
The sub-menu appears to the right of the previous menu.
The Sound menu is an example of a sub-menu.When
the Sound line is highlighted, press OK (the functions of
the sound menu appear in another menu).
The Sound menu is an example of a
sub-menu.The arrows point to other
available functions
Functions within menus
Lines without arrows are functions that can be accessed
directly by validating with the OK key.These functions
can be used in two ways:
• The function starts working after validation with the
OK key.
The Resume Play function is an example.When Resume
play is highlighted, press OK (replay begins and the menu
disappears).
• After validation with OK the function offers two
choices, usually On and Off.
The Virtual Surround function is an example.When
Virtual Surround is highlighted press OK to change the
setting from Off to On and vice-versa.
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Play mode
Your player has several Play modes: Standard play which
follows the order of the tracks, titles and chapters on the
discs; Random play which plays the sequences or music
tracks in a random order; Programmed play which allows
you to choose the sequences or music tracks and the
order in which they are to be played;Automatic play
which starts playback as soon as the disc tray is closed.
The available function differ according to the disc loaded
in the player.
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Start
The default play mode of your DVD player is the standard play, which follows the order of tracks,
titles and chapters on the disc, as they were installed at the time of manufacture, beginning with
track or chapter no. 1.
Random play (CDs - mp3 - WMA)
Random play mode plays the sequences or music tracks in a random order.
1. If a disc is playing, press STOP to stop play.
2. Press
to highlight Play Mode, and press OK. Press
press OK.
to highlight Random play, then
3. To stop random play, press STOP twice.To Resume Play press PLAY.
Programming playback (Program Play) (DVDs - CDs - mp3 - WMA)
To program the playing of a disc, you must create your playback list.The player menu must be
displayed. If it is not displayed press STOP. Select Play Mode and validate by pressing OK. Select
Program Play and validate with OK. Choose the tacks you want to play usint the
and
keys, then validate with OK.To cancel a programme press CLEAR.You can start your playback
programme by highlighting Play and pressing OK on the remote control unit.You can start your
programmed play by highlighting Done with
and pressing OK then PLAY on the remote
control unit.
Automatic playback (AutoPlay)
You can set you player to begin playback as soon as you close the disc tray.The player menu must
be displayed. If it is not displayed press STOP. Select Play Mode and validate with OK. Highlight
AutoPlay using the
key and validate with OK (On appears beside the AutoPlay menu).To
go from automatic play to stop, press OK again when AutoPlay is highlighted.
Note:Automatic play cannot be used with mp3 discs.
Introscan (CDs)
Select Introscan and press OK to listen to the first seconds of each music track on an Audio
CD.
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Parental Control
You player makes it possible to set ratings limits to playing discs and to lock playback for discs
that contain information or scenes that exceed the ratings limit you have set.This function allows
you, for instance, to control the type of matter a child can watch.A padlock in the Parental
Control menu shows whether the player is locked or unlocked.
Locked:You must enter a password in order to play discs that exceed the ratings limit you
have set.When the player is locked nobody can access the lock menu without entering the
password.
Unlocked: No password is needed to play discs. Even if you have set a ratings limit discs
will not be blocked while the player is unlocked.
Locking your player
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP (the player menu
appears).
2. Press
to highlight Parental Control and press OK.
3. Lock is highlighted, press OK on the remote control
unit (a screen for entering the password appears).
4. Using the numbered keys on the remote control unit enter the password (4 digit number)
and press OK.Another screen appears asking you to confirm the password. Key in the same
password number and press OK (if necessary, press
to return to the previous menu).
Note: Once the player is locked you will have to key in the password each time you want to access the
Parental Control menu.
Unlocking you player
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP (the player menu appears).
2. Press
to highlight Parental Control and press OK.
3. Using the numbered keys on the remote control unit, key in the 4 digit number of your
password and press OK.
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Changing a password
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP (the player menu appears).
2. Press
to highlight Parental Control and press
OK (if requested to do so key in your password; the
Parental Control menu appears).
3. Press the
key to highlight Password and press
OK (a screen for entering the new password
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appears).
4. Using the numbered keys on the remote control unit, key in the 4 digit number you have
chosen as your new password and press OK.You will then be asked to confirm the new
password. Key in the same password number and press OK (if necessary, press
to return
to the previous menu).
Note: if you forget your code (password) see page 28 of this instruction manual.
Ratings limits
Your player provides ratings limits on a scale of 1 to 8.The ratings limit function does not work if
the disc being played does not have a rating limit. In Europe ratings limits are as yet uncommon
on DVD discs on sale.
The player is supplied without any ratings limit setting. If you want to prohibit playback of certain discs you
will have to set a ratings limit (see following page for instructions).
Setting a ratings limit
This function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming a
restriction on your player.This function can only be used with DVD discs provided with the
function.
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP (the player menu appears).
2. Press
to highlight Parental Control and press OK (if requested to do so key in your
password; the Parental Control menu appears).
3. Press
to highlight Ratings limits and press OK.
4. Use
or
to move the setting bar to the desired
level.
5. Press OK.
6. To return to the player menu, press
until the
menu is displayed on the screen.
Discs without ratings limits
We often feel that some DVD discs ought to have a ratings limit. Unfortunately few discs in
Europe have one.You can however restrict viewing of such discs by means of the UnratedTitles
function by ticking the Password Required, option and then locking the player as described on
page 20.When this is done the password will be requested before playing any DVD disc, including
those that would not normally need a restriction.
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Display menu
The Display menu provides you with settings to adapt the picture format and TV standard
(PAL/NTSC) to that of your TV set.You can also adjust the brightness of the player’s display panel
and activate the Progressive Scan function.
TV Image menu
The TV Image menu allows you to set the image format (4x3, 16x9, etc.) of films according to
the format of your TV screen.
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP ( the player menu appears).
2. Press
options).
to highlight Display and press OK (The Display menu appears giving a choice of
3. TV Image is already highlighted; press OK (the
settings of the image format are shown).
4. Use the
or
key to highlight one of the three
formats described below, then press OK.
4 x 3 Letterbox – Select this setting if you want to
watch films in their original format (height/width ratio).
You will then view the whole image, but it may fill a
smaller area of your screen.The film might appear
between black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
4 x 3 Letterbox
4 x 3 Standard – Select this setting if you want to the
film to fill the whole of the screen. In this case the left
and right edges of the image will not be visible.
4 x 3 Standard
16 x 9 widescreen – Select this setting if your DVD
player is connected to a 16x9 TV set. If you select this
setting for a TV set with a different screen size, the
images may appear deformed due to vertical compression
of the image.When a DVD disc with a 4x3 image format
is played vertical black bands appear to the left and right
of the image.
16 x 9 widescreen
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Front Display menu
Depending on the brightness of the room where you’ve installed your player, select one of the 4
settings to adapt the brightness of the display panel to suit its environment.
1. If a disc is being played, press STOP (the player menu appears).
2. Press
options).
to highlight Display and press OK (The Display menu appears giving a choice of
3. Press
to highlight Front Display and press OK (The Front Display menu appears giving
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a choice of options).
4. Use keys or to highlight one of the four available options and press OK to validate
your choice.
•
•
•
•
Dim for Movies (dimmed lighting during replay of a disc),
Off for Movies (no display during replay of a disc),
Always Bright,
Always Dim.
5. To return to the player menu, press
until the menu is displayed on the screen.
PAL or NTSCTV sets
If the picture on the DVD being played appear in black and white on your TV screen, the standard
of the video signals transmitted to your TV is incorrect. Change the video signal from PAL to
NTSC or vice versa. NTSC must be selected if the TV is connected to the player through the Y,
PR and PB connections.
Select PAL/NTSC then with the OK key choose PAL or NTSC.
PAL is the name of the colour coding system used in most European countries.
NTSC is the name of the colour coding system used in the United States and some other countries.
Progressive Scan
To display images on a TV set or a monitor (plasma, LCD, etc.), equipped with the Progressive
Scan function, you must activate this function on your player by setting the Progressive Scan
line to On (only available when NTSC is selected - see above - and the selector (4) on page 5 at
the rear of the player is positioned on COMPONENTVIDEO OUT).
NB: if you activate this function when the TV set is connected to TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT socket at
the back of the player the picture will disappear.To cancel the function set the selector (4) on the TV
AUDIO VIDEO OUT.
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Sound menu
The Sound menu provides you with settings so you can
adapt your player to the devices connected. It also
enables you to access specific functions.
Sound Logic
This function is designed for night-time listening to avoid disturbing your neighbours.The player
then adjusts the differences in sound levels through dynamic compression. It then becomes easier
to hear the soft sounds while the louder sounds are dampened.
1. In the player menu (with the player running, but no disc in play), highlight the Sound function
and press OK on the remote control unit (the Sound menu appears).
2. Sound Logic is already highlighted, OK on the remote control unit. Select On or Off using
the
or
keys and press OK.
Note: the performance of this function depends on the appliances connected to your player and on the
sound format of the disc being played.
Virtual Surround
This function enables you to simulate, on the L and R audio channels of your TV set (or stereo
amplifier), the multi-channel sound effects of a Dolby or DTS film.
1. In the player menu (with the player running, but no disc in play), highlight the Sound function
and press OK on the remote control unit (the Sound menu appears).
2. Press
to highlight Virtual Surround and press OK on the remote control unit. Select On
or Off using the
or
keys and press OK.
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Digital output
According to the amplifier or the TV set (with or without inbuilt DTS or Dolby decoder) to
which you connect your DVD player, you will have to define the COAXIAL OUT and
OPTICAL OUT digital signal out sockets so that they can deliver DTS or Dolby Digital digital
signals that may be on a disc that you want to play.
1. In the player menu (with the player running, but no disc in play), highlight the Sound function
and press OK on the remote control unit (the Sound menu appears).
2. Press
to highlight Digital Output and press OK (the settings screen appears).
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3. Select Dolby Digital or DTS using the
or
key and press OK on the remote control
unit to validate your choice.
4. To return to the player menu, press
until the menu is displayed on the screen.
Note: By ticking DTS and Dolby Digital you will not have to change this setting again.Your player will
automatically recognise the sound format of a DVD disc in playback and will send the appropriate signal to
the appliance connected to the coaxial and optical out sockets.
If you do not tick either of these two settings the digital sound present on the coaxial and optical out
sockets will be a PCM digital sound for all discs played (in the case of DTS discs no sound will be heard).
If you set the digital outputs on DTS, you must connect it to an amplifier with a DTS decoder, and the DVD
disc that you play must include a DTS sound, otherwise no sound will be heard.
PCM - If the appliance connected to the coaxial and optical sockets does not accept the Dolby or DTS
signals, your player can supply it with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals. In that case, neither Dolby
Digital, nor DTS must be ticked.The linear PCM is a signal recording format used for CDs.
DTS - is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital audio
multichannel signals.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems inc.
Dolby Digital is a sound compression technique developed by Dolby for multi-channel digital audio signals.
The Dolby Digital system enables any audio channel configuration, from a stereo sound (2 channels) up to
the digital “surround” sound 5.1.
«Dolby Digital» and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories Inc.All rights reserved.
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Language menus
Your player gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the language of the
player menus, the language of the disc menus, the language of the dialogues and that of the
subtitles. In the menu, choose your preferred language for dialogues and subtitles. If it is available
on the DVD you will be playing, it will be selected automatically.The default language is the one
which is selected in the main menu. During playback, you can display or remove the subtitles and
change the language of the subtitles using the banners.
The Languages menu enables you to set preferred language options for:
•
•
•
•
player Menus,
disc Menus,
Audio dialogues,
Subtitles.
The method of selecting a language is the same for all Language sub-menus.
1. In the player menu (with the player running, but no
disc in play), highlight the Languages function and
press OK on the remote control unit (the
Languages menu appears).
2. Press
or
to highlight the desired setting, and
press OK on the remote control unit (a screen giving
the list of available languages appears).
3. Press
or
to select a language, and press OK
on the remote control unit to validate.
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Further information
Troubleshooting guide
You will be able to solve most problems involving your player by referring to the troubleshooting
guide below.
Note: if you encounter difficulties, you can contact our Help-line by dialling the following number:
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You can contactTHOMSON by dialling: 0845 601 3093
(For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged at local rate)
The player does not work at all
• Switch the player off and remove the plug from the mains socket.Wait for two minutes,
then plug it in again.
The player does not switch on
• Check the connections to the mains supply. Is the mains socket live? Check this by
plugging in a table lamp. If necessary, check the plug fuse and the fuse-box.
The player switches itself off automatically
• The DVD player switches off automatically after 30 minutes if it is not running.To switch it
on again, press the standby/on button on the front panel of the player.
The disc does not run
• In the case of single-sided discs, the disc label must face upwards.
• Check the type of disc you want to play. Check that it is one in the list given on page 10,
or that the format is one that is accepted by the player.
• The DVD player and discs are area coded. If the area code is different, the disc will not be
recognised by the player.The code number for your area is 2.
Play starts, then stops immediately
• Is the disc clean or damaged (is it scratched or marked)?
• If the disc (or the player) has been stored in a cold atmosphere before being installed in a
warmer room, condensation may have formed on the colder parts and interfered with the
running. Immediately unplug the player and wait for the condensation to evaporate
naturally.
The disc does not begin to play
• The level of the ratings limit on the disc may be in excess of the limit you set in the
Rating Limits menu. Unlock the player and / or change the ratings limit setting in the menus.
There is no picture
• Select the correct In socket on your TV set.
• The TV AUDIOVIDEO OUT/COMPONENTVIDEO OUT selector is not in the right
position. It should be on TV AUDIO OUT if the player is connected to the TV set through
the Scart-Peritel socket, and on YPRPB if the player is connected to the TV set through
these sockets.
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There is no sound, or it can hardly be heard
• Ensure that the plugs of the various cables are securely fitted into the sockets.
• If you connect an appliance (such as an amplifier) that includes a DTS or Dolby Digital
decoder, check that the input parameters of the appliance are correctly defined.
• According to the type of connection, select the appropriate setting in the sound menu of
your player and tick the DTS or Dolby Digital options.
The remote control unit does not work
• Did you press the key corresponding to the appliance to be controlled (DVD,VCR,TV)? Is
the appliance to be controlled manufactured by a brand other than one in the Thomson
group (Thomson, Brandt, Ferguson, Saba,Telefunken)?
• Point the remote control unit toward the front of the player.The maximum distance from
which it can be used is 8 metres. Ensure that there is no obstacle (object, animal) between
the remote control unit and the player.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more keys for several minutes to drain the
microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try remote again.
• The batteries are fully discharged and must be replaced.When you insert the replacement
batteries, ensure you align their positive and negative polarities correctly (page 2).
The invalid icon appears on the screen
• Some functions are not accessible because they depend on the disc playing.
The language of subtitles or dialogues is not the one you selected at the time
of the initial setup
• When the language of subtitles or dialogues is not available on the disc, a default language
is selected automatically.You can select the subtitles or dialogue language through the
information banner (INFO key) or the language selection menu on the player.
The menu language is not the one you wanted
• In STOP mode select the Languages menu on the DVD player, then the Player Menu
function. Select a language from among those available, OK.
If you forget your password
• Open the player’s disc tray and ensure that there is no disc on it. Close the tray.The
player menu is now displayed on the TV screen. Now press the STOP button on your
player and hold the STOP key on the remote control unit down for two seconds.The
code you choose is deleted. Please refer to page 20 to create a new code.
Reconfiguring your player’s initial set-up
• Open the player’s disc tray and ensure that there is no disc on it. Close the tray.The
player menu is now displayed on the TV screen. Now press the NEXT button on your
player and hold the STOP key on the remote control unit down for two seconds.All
settings you made since the initial set up will be cancelled.The player is reconfigured to
the state it was in upon delivery (manufacturer’s settings).
If you switch your player off and then on again, the original choice of languages appears.
Refer to page 7 of this booklet to set up the player again.
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Further information
Recommendations and information concerning discs
CD-R and CD-RW discs
This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of your
personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, it may be that some discs cannot
be played, or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing
a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc
before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc,
and then insert it again. If after several trials, this disc cannot be recognized, make sure you have
followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.
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Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.
Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may
sometimes not work properly.
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Use a reliable and good quality recording software.
Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to
optimise the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc.
CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files
In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R
and CD-RW discs, but also the following specific recommendations:
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The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET.These files are compatible with
DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS.
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Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”.
They must be recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use
special characters such as ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name.
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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. Getting 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. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even
better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played
properly.
Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.
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 (that is degraded
sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).
Information updated in January 2003
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CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files
To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a
resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots),
for television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics. In this case
ensure that you reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not
to impede the proper running of your player.This is because excessively loaded pictures would
slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your
player. Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on
the size of files expressed in pixels. Some JPEG files, including Progressive JPEG files (display in
stages) cannot be played on this appliance.
Video CD (VCD) discs
VCD (Video Compact Disc) discs enable up to 74 minutes ofVHS quality video associated with
still pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD.
SuperVideo CD (SVCD) discs
SVCD (SuperVideo Compact Disc) discs comply with standard IEC62107, making it possible to
record up to 70 minutes of digital images and sound at standard MPEG-2 for video and MPEG-1
for audio. Compatibility of SVCD discs depends on the MPEG coding software, the disc design
software, as well as the recording software used and the discs themselves.
DVD discs recorded in NTSC
If you have a PAL 60 Hz TV set, you can view discs recorded according to NTSC colour standard
(see page 23).
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
Your player can play DVD-R and DVD+R (single recording) and DVD-RW and DVD+RW
(re-recordable) discs. Recordings on DVD-RW discs must be made in DVDVideo mode.
Recordings on DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the 4.7 Gb
capacity DVD+RW disc format. Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software
and disks are used.
Important: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many different discs as
possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD,Video CD and Super Video CD (S-VCD) disc standards
cannot be guaranteed.
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Caution
• Protect the player from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong
magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Disconnect the power cable from the mains
electricity supply if the player malfunctions.Your player is not intended for industrial use but
for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or
downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright
law.
• Disclaimer of warranty: to the extent allowed by applicable law. Representations and warranties
of non-infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of
the product under conditions other than as hereabove specified are hereby excluded.
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Condensation
• If your player or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere, as for example during
transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room
temperature.
Discs
• Always handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole.Always place
disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-sided disc).Always place the disc properly
into the tray using the proper guide area.Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, wipe
from the centre to the border.Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a
vertical position. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other
solvent, if the disc surface is dirty.Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe
the disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise
during playback.
For your safety
• Never open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or for certain
fragile components.You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place
your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player.
Technical data
Power requirements 230V - 50 hertz
Power consumption 15 W (approx. 3,5 W when power is OFF)
Operating temperature range + 5 to + 35° C
Operating humidity range 10 to 75% (no condensation)
Nominal Specification - THOMSON reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
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