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DPL5000 Audio Video Receiver User’s Guide
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
• Do not place the unit near other components that
generate heat such as heating vents.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
You should receive the following items:
Install batteries as follows:
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1. Remove the battery compartment door by applying
thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the
door out and off the cabinet.
2. Insert 2 “AAA” (R03) batteries into the battery
compartment according to the + and - signs in the
compartment and replace the compartment door.
3. To use the remote control, point it directly at your
receiver.
+
-
TUNER
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
SURROUND
PRESET
ON/ECO
DVD 6CH
VOLUME
+
-
PHONES
PR
One pair of “AAA”
batteries
ST MONO
One receiver unit
PTY
RDS
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not affect other
components. If you have a satellite receiver, you
should place it on the top shelf.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:
NIGHT
SURROUND
LEVEL
EQUALIZER
SUBWOOFER
one audio cable (two
wires) with red and
white RCA connectors;
10 cm/4"
Using Headphones
GUIDE
SET UP
TUNER
One pig-tail
antenna wire
One external AM loop
antenna
TUNER
+
-
SAVE
To listen privately through your audio
system, use the PHONES jack on the
receiver. However, make sure you
turn down the volume before you
put on the headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level after
headphones are in place.
10 cm/
4"
10 cm/
4"
Front View
TAPE CD
AUX
(VCR)
1
AUX
2
(SAT CABLE)
• one instruction book;
• Thomson Warranty Card;
• one Quick Connection Guide
Thomson
Warranty
Card
10 cm/4"
Once headphones are connected, “HEADPHONE DOWN
MIX 2 CHANNEL” will scroll on display. This feature
automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to
2 channel stereo for your listening pleasure.
One Remote Control
one Video cable
5 cm/
2"
Side View
Hearing Comfort & Well-Being
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts advise against continuous extended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
• 6 speaker wires including:
Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers include 1 set of left and right
front speakers, 1 center speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set
of left and right rear speakers.
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all
connections are completed.
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring it
from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of
condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively high
temperatures.
• After having disconnected your set, clean the case
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
1 X silver wire with
red/black band for front
right speaker
1 X silver wire with
green/black band for
center speaker
1 X silver wire with
purple/black band for
subwoofer
1 X silver wire with
white/black band for
front left speaker
1 X silver wire with
blue/black band for rear
left speaker
1 X silver wire with
grey/black band for rear
right speaker
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Digital Connections
Connecting the Antennas
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM
terminals on the system’s back panel.
EN
Read instructions carefully when connecting
components to the receiver.
S-VIDEO
If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks,
use of optical cable is preferred. What you need is just
one more digital optical cable (not supplied). Plug it in
the digital input jack of the receiver and select
OPTICAL 1 or 2 on the receiver setting (see details on
pg 20 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy
better sound quality brought to you by the optical
cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are
still needed for recording to tape / VCR output.
They must be hooked up in order to receive clear
reception.
If your video component has a S-Video jack included, you
can make use of it to enjoy enhanced video quality by
connecting it to the relevant S-Video jack at the rear side
of the receiver. One S-video cable is needed for each
component. When S-Video cable is used, composite
video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be
connected for VCR recording.
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or S-Video
cable, make sure to match the shape of the plug and jack,
otherwise, you will not be able to plug in completely.
Digital Input Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or
PCM signals when compatible components are
connected.
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable
Connect to optical digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible
devices.
CD Player
TV
SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV
FM
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
GND
VCR
CD
TV
DVD
CD
SAT
1
2
DVD
SAT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible
devices.
6 CH. INPUT
Connect
components
capable of
DVD / CD / SAT
VIDEO
CD
IN
VIDEO
OUT
4‰
SUB
8‰
4‰
TO TV
CEN
SR
SL
FR
FL
FM
ANTENNA
AM
IN
L
outputing 6
channal signals
(e.g. DVD).
LOOP
GND
AC
~
120V 60Hz
S-VIDEO
TAPE
OUT
AUDIO
R
CD
DVD
SAT
TV
CD
DVD
SAT
1
2
OUT TO TV
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
DVD IN
SAT IN
SAT IN
DVD IN
IN VCR OUT
TV IN
R
AUDIO
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
AM Loop Antenna
to VIDEO IN (TV)
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end of
the AM antenna.
to AUDIO OUT (TV)
VIDEO
OUT
TO TV
CD
IN
VIDEO
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal.
TV Connections
TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not
included) for inputting audio / video signals.
IN
L
3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal and release
the tabs to secure the wires in place.
S-VIDEO
TAPE
OUT
AUDIO
R
CD
TV
DVD
CD
SAT
1
2
DVD
SAT
OUT TO TV
DVD IN
SAT IN
DVD IN
6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUT
SAT IN
IN VCR OUT
TV IN
R
L
AUDIO
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
FM Antenna
to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)
TV
Insert the FM pig-tail antenna into the FM Antenna
jack on the back of the unit.
DIGITAL INPUTS
Connect components
capable of outputing
Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD
or SAT) or standard
PCM (CD) format digital
signals. Read section
on "Input Signal
Setting" under
"Advanced Sound
Control" (refer to pg 20)
carefully to adjust the
matching input settings.
RF cable
HINT
RF in
RF out
SAT
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full
length.
RF modulator
• For AM reception, rotate the antenna
horizontally to get better reception.
AV in
DVD
Tape Deck
DIGITAL CONNECTION
AV cable
AV out
If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable
(not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound
quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When optical or coaxial
cable is used, the analog audio cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver
provides 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Connect your components (e.g.
DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and refer to the "Input Signal Setting" section on page 20 to select the
corresponding digital input source.
Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video connection must also be established for
a SAT receiver and DVD player. S-video provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal. Composite video
(yellow RCA connector) can also be used. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is
connected from the Home Theatre to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home Theatre.
The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF
modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Speaker wires
One for each speaker, is needed for connection. Press
down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the
wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.
Alignment
Connecting the Speakers
Positioning your speaker
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of
them.
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1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
FRONT SPEAKERS
REAR SPEAKERS
2 Center
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of
the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
set between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as
possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital
to establish an evenly distributed sound field.
SUBWOOFER
Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
ends of the Antenna and
points.
is completely removed from the
speaker wires at all connection
4 Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.)
which dramatically heightens involvement with the
action on the screen.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Speaker Polarity
SILVER WIRE WITH
PURPLE/GREY BAND
Advanced Setting
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
of speaker wires and terminals are matched (“+”
speaker wire to “+” on the receiver). If the wires are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass
(“out of phase” effect).
SILVER WIRE WITH
GREEN/GREY BAND
Magnetic shielding
Angle
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
CENTRE SPEAKER
be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture
distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this
unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate
the soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Connecting the Subwoofer
Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire provided.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and
subwoofer near the TV set.
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1
center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be
connected to the receiver.
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At least two front speakers (left and right) are required.
For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers
and Subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center
and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding
a Subwoofer will increase bass response.
2
If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the
subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass
signal.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Height
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3
The three speakers should be as close as possible to the
same height. This often requires placing the center
speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Front Speaker Placement
A
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup
exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that
follow will help you get good results.
B
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Preferred surround placement
Advanced Setting
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even
towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement
until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than
coming from behind you.
Test Tone / Channel balance
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Copyright
1992-1997 Dolby
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Location
Channel balance
If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the
listening area, not behind it.
Your receiver 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 loudness level.
Laboratories, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,
5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround"
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Height
Factory Setting
The unit is preset to the following settings when you
first power the receiver up right out of the box:
Function = TUNER
Volume setting = 25
Bass & treble = 0 dB
EQ = FLAT
Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES
Subwoofer = STRONG
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
If space permits, install surrounds 60cm-90cm (2-3 feet)
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
effects.
To activate and adjust test tone, refer to “Testing
Speaker Loudness” under the “Advanced Sound
Control” section (Pg 20).
No adjacent walls
Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to
approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to
the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed 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).
Level adjustment & surround channel
level expectation
DRC = OFF
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as
loud as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on
actual program material the surround channel is usually
much lower than the front. Don't be tempted to
readjust the surround level; program producers use
surround mostly for subtle atmospheric and ambience,
and only rarely for special effects. A good surround mix
doesn't call attention to itself; if it did, it would soon
become distracting.
NOTE
STRONG SUBWOOFER setting makes the
output level of subwoofer speaker to be
stronger than normal Dolby setting. Adjust
the SUBWOOFER setting by pressing the
SUBWOOFER key to achieve the best bass
performance.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Aiming
Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at
viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround
sound field.
NOTE
You may restore factory setting with the following
procedures:
1. Enter SAT mode.
2. Press PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN, SOURCE to
reset the unit.
The system is equipped with Dolby Digital,
and manufactured under License from Dolby
Laboratories.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and all
receiver settings restore to default settings as described
above.
WARNING
All preset radio stations and surround
sound settings will be lost after factory
setting is restored.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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Operating Your Receiver
Operating Your Receiver
5. MUTE
Remote Control
Receiver Controls
Mutes all audio output.
Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote
control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by
pressing any button.
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2
4
1
6. GO BACK / ST•MONO
5
•
Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in Tuner
mode.
7. Adjustment Buttons
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
PRESET
ON/ECO
•
Press the Left or Right buttons to select among setting
items in setup mode: SLEEP, DIMMER, SPEAKER DISTANCE,
SPEAKER SETUP, and audio input source (ANALOG,
OPTICAL / COAXIAL).
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1
VOLUME
PHONES
•
•
Press the Up or Down buttons to adjust the values when
the display shows the setup you want to change.
Left / RDS - In Tuner mode, press the Left arrow button to
show Radio Data System (RDS) information if available.
(Frequency station, Station name, program type, clock
and radio text)
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5
4
6
7
•
Right / PTY - In Tuner mode, press the Right arrow button
to activate search by program type (PTY).
8. SURROUND
1. ON/ECO
6. PRESET Buttons
Selects preset station in Tuner mode.
Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY PLII MOVIE,
DOLBY PLII MUSIC. DOLBY PL EMULATION, 3 STEREO, ARENA,
JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM, DISCO, STEREO.
Turns the unit on and off. When the system is turned
on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before
powered off.
7. VOLUME
Increases and decreases volume level
ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM and DISCO are not
available when Dolby Digital or DTS is displayed.
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2. Display
9. EQUALIZER
Displays current status of the receiver.
8. PHONES
Selects among preset equalizer modes in stereo mode. (FLAT,
CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ and POP); select TREBLE and BASS settings
and use UP or DOWN to change value.
Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your
private enjoyment. Speakers will be off when phones
are inserted.
3. SUBWOOFER
Selects among subwoofer sound level. (SOFT
SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG
SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER)
10. NIGHT
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Selects among Night mode options (DRC OFF, SOFT and ON)
which compresses the volume difference between normal voices
and sounds such as explosions. (Available only during Dolby
digital signal playback)
4. SOURCE
Selects sound source. (DVD, VCR, SAT, CD, TAPE, TV
and TUNER)
11. LEVEL
Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. Refer to “Advanced Sound
Control” on pg. 21 for details.
5. SURROUND Buttons
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12. SUBWOOFER
Selects digital sound processor. (DOLBY PLII MOVIE,
DOLBY PLII MUSIC. DOLBY PL EMULATION, 3 STEREO,
ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM, DISCO,
STEREO)
Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER,
BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL
SUBWOOFER).
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13. Number Buttons
Directly access a preset station in Tuner mode.
Changes Chapter or Title when the source is in DVD.
Changes Station or Channel when the source is in TV or
Satellite.
NOTE
DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB and
ARENA are not available when Dolby Digital or
DTS is displayed.
14. SETUP
Enters Setup mode. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select
among setup options, and use UP or DOWN to change value.
(SLEEP, DIMMER, FRONT SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK DISTANCE,
SURROUND SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK ON/OFF, SURROUND SPK
ON/OFF).
15. Operation Buttons
1. ON•OFF
In TUNER mode:
Turns the receiver and other Thomson auxiliary components on
and off. (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control Additional
Components”).
• Press the TUNER - and TUNER + buttons to tune down or up
the radio frequency.
• Press SAVE to activate the preset station saving and press to
confirm preset station settings.
• PLAY, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE buttons are only for easy
control of external devices that are connected to your receiver
such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. The remote control currently
operates most Thomson products.
2. Source Buttons
Selects various audio/ video sources.
3.
+ / - (Volume Buttons)
Adjusts the volume level.
4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons)
NOTE
Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode.
Changes chapter when the source is in DVD.
Changes Station or Channel when the source is in TV or
Satellite.
The remote control button CLEAR, MENU and
GUIDE do not function for this receiver but can
be used to control other Thomson products.
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Operating Your Receiver
Display
Operating Your Receiver
Example 1:
Switching the unit on and off
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input
(audio & video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE
button on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is
selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to
receive the sounds and images transmitted by the
DVD.
• To switch on the receiver, press the ON/ECO button
EN
on the main unit once, or the
remote control.
button on the
C
R
S
RS
ON/ECO
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV
• An arrow points to the current source mode.
TUNED
• Tuner station detected.
• Standby: when the receiver is in tuner mode, press
the ON/ECO button once to enter standby
mode.
Example 2:
L
C
R
On the remote control, press the
button twice
Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR
is connected to the VCR input (audio & video) of the
receiver, press the SOURCE button on the main unit
repeatedly until VCR is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR)
on the remote control. The image and sound from the
VCR source will replace the DVD.
within 2 seconds if the receiver is not in Tuner source
mode to enter standby mode.
• Dolby Digital audio input for signal format.
• Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format.
• DTS audio output format.
LS LFE RS
• Speaker Icons.
To avoid entering standby mode when powering up
L - Front left speaker
C - Center speaker
R - Front right speaker
LS - Left surround (rear) speaker
RS - Right surround (rear) speaker
LFE - Subwoofer speaker
the unit, do not press the
seconds.
button twice within 2
• The receiver draws a small amount of electricity when
in standby mode. Unplugging the unit from the wall
socket will stop the draw.
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
P
SLEEP
• Unit in Sleep mode.
Selection of Audio/Video source
FM / AM
When one of the source buttons is pressed, the audio
and video input corresponding to the name will be
activated.
The receiver acts as a switching device between all the
sources that are plugged into it.
• Radio band indicator in Tuner mode.
MEMORY
• Unit is ready to store a station in selected preset.
ST
• Tuner stereo signal selected.
RDS
• Radio data system information is received.
SUBWOOFER
SOURCE
SURROUND
OPT 1 2
• Optical digital input selected.
KHz / MHz
• Tuner frequency unit.
COAX
• Coaxial digital input selected.
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Operating your Receiver
Operating your Receiver
You can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this
amplifier:
Volume Punchthrough
Using the Remote to Control Additional
Components
NOTE
EN
Source button
Corresponding connector
You can use your remote to control most of Thomson
branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs.
NOTE
(receiver front panel) (receiver back panel)
Some DVD players may require you to set the
digital output format to get Dolby Digital and
DTS signals through digital connection to the
receiver.
Press the corresponding source button on the remote
control to operate options on other components.
Volume punchthrough can be done in all
non-Tuner modes.
- DVD
- VCR
- SAT
- CD
- TAPE
- TV
DVD IN (audio / video)
VCR IN/OUT (audio / video)
SAT IN (audio / video)
CD IN (audio only)
TAPE IN/OUT (audio only)
TV IN (audio only)
2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or press
on the
By default, the VOL+/VOL- and MUTE buttons will only
control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR,
etc) the receiver is in.
By programming the volume punchthrough function,
you can also control the volume of the TV.
remote control to switch on the receiver.
- TUNER
built-in
3. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly on the main
unit or DVD•6 CH on the remote control to select the
DVD source.
An arrow points to the source name selected shown on
the display.
To activate the volume punchthrough function, follow
the procedures below:
1. Press and hold the VOL- button.
2. While holding down the VOL- button, press one of
the source buttons to select the source where you
want to control TV volume at. (DVD, TV, VCR or
SAT•CABLE)
3. Continue holding down the VOL- button and press
the TV button once.
4. Switch on the DVD player and start playback.
5. Switch on your TV.
Example :
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input
(audio & video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE
button on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is
selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to
receive the sounds and images transmitted by the
DVD.
6. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the TV (refer
to your TV manual for details) until the image from
the DVD player is displayed.
7. Set the Surround Mode if needed (see "Advanced
sound control" for details).
4. Release all buttons.
You should now be able to control TV volume and mute
NOTE
at the selected device.
NOTE
1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just
connect the appropriate antenna to the
back of the receiver and you will be able to
listen to radio stations. (See details in Tuner
section)
2. Other sources can be connected to the
above standard source. Example: you can
connect a LD into the DVD inputs.
3. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual
Components" section for details on
connection.
HINT
To receive VCR signal for recording, you must
connect analog outputs from DVD/CD/SAT/TV to
the analog inputs of the receiver.
To return to controlling receiver volume and
mute again, follow the steps above but press
TUNER instead of TV in step 3.
Example 1:
HINT
To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound
Press the SURROUND buttons until "Dolby PL II
MOVIE" appears on the Display and all of the
speaker'’ icons light up.
If batteries are removed from the battery
compartment of the remote control, the
volume and mute control in all source modes
will be the receiver volume and mute control
except in TV mode
Example 2:
LD: You may need to select a different Audio Channel
on your LD (refer to your LD player manual).
8. Adjust the volume knob accordingly.
Using the receiver to play a source
After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD,
VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them
through the receiver.
Playing a DVD with the receiver
1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connecting
your receiver for details).
NOTE
To play Dolby Digital sound, the source must be
connected to the receiver via the optical or
coaxial input terminal
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Operating your Receiver
Operating the Radio
The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM
radio function.
Operating your Receiver
3. Press the SAVE button on
the remote control.
Automatic Tuning
Storing radio stations
Press and hold TUNER - or
TUNER + for about one
second to activate the
automatic SEARCH function.
The receiver will
automatically tune
frequencies until it finds a
station.
The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in
memory. You can enter every single radio station
yourself or the receiver can store all available radio
stations automatically in an ascending order.
"MEMORY" will flash and
a preset number will be
shown on the display.
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Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see
"Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for
details)
Auto Preset Programming (APP) : (FM only)
1. In Tuner mode, select the
FM band by pressing
TUNER on the remote
control.
4. While MEMORY is still
flashing on the display,
2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or
on the remote
press PR
or PR
control to switch on the receiver.
on the remote control
to select the desired
preset memory location.
NOTE
ON/ECO
1. If there is interference, move the location of
the antenna until the optimal sound is heard.
TV and other electronic devices could be the
cause of interferences so try to position the
antenna away from them.
2. Press and hold the TUNER button on the remote
control for 3 seconds. “MEMORY” will be displayed
in red and will blink during the automatic storing
process.
5. Press the SAVE button on
the remote control to
store frequency in selected
preset location.
2. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search
function". Adjust the antenna for better
reception and for a more efficient search.
Radio frequencies will be scanned and radio stations will
be stored automatically. When all available radio
stations are stored or if all 40 memory locations are full,
the auto preset will stop.
3. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly on the main
unit until the tuner mode is selected or press TUNER
on the remote control.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to store other frequencies.
Select a sound effect if needed by pressing the
SURROUND button. (see "Advance sound section" for
details).
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
NOTE
Retrieving preset stations
1. Press TUNER on the remote control to select tuner
A Weak signal can affect the "Automatic Preset
Storing function" efficiency. Adjust the antenna
for the best reception, and a more efficient
search.
mode.
SURROUND
RCE
PRESET
VOLUME
2. Press the PRESET + or - buttons on the main unit or
the PR
or PR
buttons on the remote control
PHONES
to select the preset station.
4. To select between FM
and AM band, press the
TUNER button
Manual preset
repeatedly.
PRESET
1. Select FM or AM band by pressing TUNER repeatedly.
Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound
VOLUME
Press the ST•MONO button
on the remote control to
toggle between mono and
stereo sound in FM tuner
mode (when available).
2. Tune to the radio station to be stored. (see "Manual
tuning" on page 16 above for details)
PHONES
5. Tune to a station by
pressing TUNER - or
TUNER + repeatedly
until the desired station
is found.
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Operating your Receiver
Advanced Sound Control
RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only
Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Sound Enhancement Systems
NOTE
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound
enhancement systems.
EN
The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are
received. The following information may be available
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
commonly know 5.1 channels. It can be applied with
existing 5.1 speaker configurations.
NO PTY will be displayed if selected kind of
program is not broadcasted
on certain stations:
• Frequency station,
• Station name,
• Program type,
• Clock,
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 more powerful presence than
conventional Dolby Surround.
3. The search will stop when a station broadcasting the
program type you have selected is found.
• Radio text
DTS is available in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode.
(When digital cable is connected)
Press RDS on the remote control repeatedly to select the
type of information you want to display.
This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel
so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround
sound. Being different from Dolby Pro Logic in which
only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Center
and Rear ) are used, the new system provides stereo
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left
). These 5 channels, together with the subwoofer
channel for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel ),
constitute as 5.1-Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for
Dolby Digital that brings you the most sophisticated
sound enjoyment.
You can search for stations using one of the following
program types:
NEWS = news
AFFAIRS = current affairs
INFO = information
SPORT = Sport
EDUCAT = education
DRAMA = series and plays
Front Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Center Speaker
CULTURE = religion or national culture
SCIENCE = science and technology
VARIED M= miscellaneous
Search Station by Program Type
POP M = pop music
ROCK M = rock music
MOR M = middle-of-the-road music, easy listening music
LIGHT M = classical music
1. Press PTY on the remote control repeatedly to display
Subwoofer
the desired program type.
Dolby Pro Logic II
CLASSICS = serious classical
OTHER M = not classed
The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to steer
the Left, Center, Right and Surround left and right
channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play
both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic program source, such
as TV and VCR. Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro
Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro
Logic Emulation.
Listening
Zone
WEATHER = weather, medical
FINANCE = stock market reports
CHILD = children’s programs
SOCIAL = sociology, history, geography,
psychology, society
RELIGION = any aspect of beliefs, faith & God or Gods
PHONE = public forum by phone
TRAVEL = feature and programs concerning travelling
HOBBY = recreational activities & leisure
JAZZ = jazz music
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
You can use this mode with any stereo program source
(such as VCR/SAT) to enjoy multi-channel sound
experience.
2. Press TUNER - or TUNER + on the remote control to
begin search.
COUNTRY = country music
NATION = national music
OLDIES = oldies music
FOLK = folk music
DOCUMENT = documentaries
Front Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Center Speaker
Subwoofer
Listening
Zone
Rear Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
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Advanced Sound Control
Digital Input
Advanced Sound Control
Dolby 3 Stereo
Fine Setting of the Components
The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the
DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV / TAPE•CD / VCR / TUNER
buttons on the remote control, which also selects the
best surround sound mode. The default surround modes
for different components are listed in the table below.
If you decide to change the surround mode, you can
press the SURROUND button repeatedly to toggle
among the different surround mode choices and select
the one you want.
The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to the
front left and right speakers when only the front and
center speakers are used..
Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD,
LD player, SAT or TV.
NOTE
EN
Night mode is available only with Dolby Digital
SOURCE
DVD
VCR
DEFAULT INPUT (as seen on display)
Analog (DVD/ ANL)
Analog (VCR/ ANL)
Analog (SAT/ ANL)
playback.
SAT
Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas)
CD
Analog (CD/ ANL)
With “Dynamic Bass Amplified System” (dBas), the
discrete amplifier is located in the receiver so the
subwoofer keeps the power needed to reproduce
powerful effects.
4 settings are available: SOFT, BALANCED, STRONG and
POWERFUL.
TAPE
TV
Analog (TAPE/ ANL)
Analog (TV / ANL)
Front Left Speaker
Center Speaker
Front Right Speaker
DOLBY PLII MOVIE => DOLBY PLII MUSIC => DOLBY PL
EMULATION => 3 STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB =>
THEATER => STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO
FM/AM
Built-in Tuner
The receiver will keep the last selection in memory.
Press the SUBWOOFER button to toggle the subwoofer
(dBas) effects level according to your needs.
NOTE
Source/
Input
If Digital Input (optical
or coaxial) is selected
If Analog Input
is selected
Listening
Zone
Digital input is only available for DVD, SAT, CD
and TV
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
DVD
VCR
SAT
CD
TAPE
TV
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital
STEREO
N/A
DOLBY PLII MOVIE
DOLBY PLII MOVIE
DOLBY PLII MOVIE
STEREO
STEREO
DOLBY PLII MOVIE
STEREO
Analog Input
Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette
deck, VCR or turntable.
Stereo
The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs
from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have
connected the front speakers only.
Dolby Digital
N/A
TUNER
NOTE
SOURCE
DVD
VCR
SAT
CD
AVAILABLE INPUT
Analog / Optical 1 / Optical 2 / Coaxial
Analog / - / -
Analog / Optical 1 / Optical 2 / Coaxial
Analog / Optical 1 / Optical 2 / Coaxial
Analog / - / -
This function will not be available in 6 channel
input mode
DSP (Digital Sound Processor)
NOTE
These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real
environment such as (ARENA/ JAZZ CLUB / THEATER /
STADIUM / DISCO). DSP automatically converts analog
audio signals to digital ones which enables you to adjust
the sound without degrading the sound quality.
Different modes will give you different feels of size and
types of listening environment.
TAPE
TV
If linear PCM source (CD), format will be Dolby
Prologic even with Digital Input.
Analog / Optical 1 / Optical 2 / -
6 Channel external input
An external decoder (Dts, Dolby
Digital, etc…) or a device with built-in
multi-channel decoder and 6 channel
output connector (DVD player, TV…)
can be connected to the 6CH input. It
is therefore possible to play any future
6 Channels coding (SACD, DVD Audio)
thanks to this connection. The external
decoder device will send the separated audio
information to the receiver that will then amplify the
signal and send to appropriate speakers.
Input Signal Setting
The receiver defaults to the most convenient settings for
your easiest use (see table).
NOTE
If your connection is different from the default setting,
1. Select the source
2. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.
3. Press the Left or Right adjustment buttons until
ANALOG is displayed.
4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select among
analog / optical 1 / optical 2 / coaxial to match your
connection.
6 CH. EXTERNAL INPUT
This function will not be available in 6 channel
input mode
Night Mode
By using Dynamic Range Control technology, you can
enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound quality at night
without interrupting your roommates or neighbors.
Night Mode will compress the difference between
normal voices and sounds such as explosions, while still
enjoying a Dolby Digital enable component (DVD, SAT).
Night Mode can be activated by pressing the NIGHT
button on the remote control. DRC OFF (Default)
appears on the display. While DRC OFF (Default) is still
on the display, continue to press the NIGHT button to
toggle and select the desired night mode. There are
three modes (DRC OFF, SOFT, ON) for you to choose the
extents of compression.
To activate 6 Channel external input, press SOURCE
on the receiver until 6 CH is selected or press dvd/6
channel twice on the remote control.
Your selection will be stored automatically.
The selected source and input source will be displayed
on the display as long as they are active, except for
some temporary change of display (e.g. adjusting
volume).
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER SOURCE
PRESET
PHONES
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Advance Sound Control
Advance Sound Control
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker
Fine Setting of the Speakers
Advanced Setting
Adjust Individual Speaker Volume
1. To adjust individual speaker volume level, press the
All the basic settings have already been preset for the
speakers included in the box.
5. When set up is done, wait for 5 seconds to
automatically save your settings or press any key to
save your selection and set up mode.
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Factory defaulted Advance setting
indication from VFD
The receiver has defaulted the following distances:
LEVEL button on the remote control.
Also, to make the surround sound more effective and
suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you
may need to delay the signal coming from some of the
speakers. Channel delay compensates for center or
surround speakers that are closer to the listening
position than the front speakers. You can make use of
the SETUP button to adjust the speakers’ relative
loudness.
2. Continue to press the LEVEL button on the remote
control to select the channel to be adjusted, then
press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the level.
Center Speaker selection (CTR)
YES / NO
Front
Left
Front
Right
Center
Surround Speaker selection (SURR) YES / NO
Front Speaker distance (FRNT)
Center Speaker distance (CNTR)
Rear Speaker distance (SURR)
0.9m - 9m
0m - 9m
0m - 9m
You can adjust the master volume level by turning the
VOLUME knob or press the VOL + or VOL - buttons on
the remote control.
Cch
Lch
Rch
Testing Speaker Loudness
You can listen to the loudness of the individual speakers
by doing the following:
NOTE
NOTE
R/S
L/S
This function will not be available in 6 channel
input mode
This function will not be available in 6 channel
input mode
Rear
Left
Rear
Right
1. Press and hold LEVEL on
the remote control.
A short noise will be
heard in the speakers one
by one. The speaker
having the noise at that
moment will be shown in
the display.
Front speakers (FRNT) 4.5 m
Center speaker (CNTR) 4.5 m
NOTE
Rear speaker (SURR)
3 m
By default, the Center and Surround Speakers
are set to YES. If you decide not to use them, set
the ones you do not intend to use to NO so the
sound performance is not affected.
Speaker Configurations
2. To adjust the volume level of the test tone, turn the
VOLUME knob or press the VOL + or VOL -
buttons on the remote control to adjust the master
volume (if necessary).
You can also change the setup of the speakers.
Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.
• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience
measure the distance between the speaker and your
favorite listening position.
Displaying Program Formats
When a digital source starts playing, the
receiver automatically switches to the
proper surround mode and provides
setting information via the speaker
icons located on the right-hand side of
the display.
L
C
R
PRESET
1. Press the SETUP button to
LS LFE RS
VOLUME
show setup options.
PHONES
It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby
Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of
five channels plus LFE*. Speaker icons show how many
and which speaker you have enabled (See “Fine Setting
of the Speakers”) and the letters inside the speaker
icons show which channel is present in the source
information. For example, the diagram shown means
you have all five speakers and subwoofer enabled and
the digital sources you played have five channels plus
LFE complemented.
Press the UP or DOWN
buttons to adjust the
individual channel noise
level while it is shown in
the display.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT
adjustment buttons until
the speaker you want to
change is displayed.
* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication
“LFE” appears if the digital source contains LFE
information. In this case, the bass signal will be
delivered to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep
bass sound effects. If the letter is flashing, the signal is
either too weak or just gone.
NOTE
3. Press the UP or DOWN
arrow buttons to change
the speaker settings.
Your selection will be
stored automatically.
This function will not be available in 6 channel
input mode
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Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Maintenance
Equipment Specifications:
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before
performing any maintenance.
General
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No audio.
Receiver/Tuner Operation
AMPLIFIER SECTION:
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Rear Channels: 60 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 8 Ohm)
Front Channels: 120 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Center Channel: 120 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 120 Watts (100Hz, 4 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 600 W
Cleaning
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Check the input connections.
• Check the power cord connections.
• Make sure the MUTE signal on the front panel is off.
• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or
analog) is correct.
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.
ST indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure you
are not outputting in mono.
Important battery information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control for more than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other personal
injuries.
• Check that the headphone is not inserted.
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 1% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Front Channels (L and R ): 48 Watts per Channel
(1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Rear Channels (L and R): 24 Watts per Channel
(1KHz, 8 Ohm)
Center Channel: 48 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 48 Watts (80Hz, 4 Ohm)
Total DIN Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 550 Watts
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• Adjust Antenna
• Reposition Antenna away from any electronics.
No audio from one channel.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
to provincial and local regulations.
• Check the speaker level setting.
• Check the speaker wire or external source cable
connections.
• Check whether the center or surround speaker
settings are set to YES.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if
disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge
a battery not intended to be recharged.
There is interference to FM reception.
• Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD player)
near the receiver.
• Reposition the Antenna.
Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Safety precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made
only by a trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
technician for inspection.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and
splashing.
Remote Control Operation
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db, 80Hz ref.
DIN 1kHz FL / FR STEREO mode : 45W x2 @ 6ohm <10%
THD
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode)
Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB
Specific instruments sound displaced.
• Check the connections between the receiver and the
speakers if the sound does not match the video.
• Check if the video and audio cable are correctly
inserted.
The remote control does not operate the unit.
• Another source mode is selected on the remote. Press
the correct Source Button.
• No batteries installed. (included with your system)
Install the batteries before attempting to operate the
remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each
battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery
compartment.
• The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote control
sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle
between the remote and the main unit.
• The remote control is too far from the main unit,
move closer.
TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR
mode.
VIDEO SECTION:
Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm
Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3dB
• Check to make sure analog input signal is connected
from the signal source to the analog input jacks.
• In VCR mode, VCR OUT will be muted.
Headset safety
• In TAPE mode, TAPE OUT will be muted.
AM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.
Usable Sensitivity: 3000uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts warn against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
Cleaning the Exterior
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning
the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, or
with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong
solvents.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to
let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume
so high that you are unable to hear what is around
you.
Remote loses Programmed codes.
IF Rejection: 35dB
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
FM TUNER SECTION:
Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
IF Rejection: 50dB
Remote forgets what source was selected.
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.
Don’t infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no
copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for which it
is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson.
Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :
Unit - 60 x 425 x 365
Front and Surround Tower Speakers - 1480 x 220 x 220
Center Speaker - 90 x 140 x 80
Subwoofer - 375 x 140 x 435
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