Technicolor Thomson Stereo System DPL590 User Manual

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THOMSON  
46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo  
92648 Boulogne  
Cedex FRANCE  
55987200  
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Safety Information  
Rating Information: At bottom / back of the unit  
this unit comply with the existing requirements  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
In accordance with the rating plate of the  
unit, this unit complies with current  
standards concerning electrical safety and  
electromagnetic compatibility.  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
A
SIGN  
TRIANGLE IS  
A
WARNING  
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO Q U A L I F I E D S E RV I C E  
PERSONNEL.  
WA R N I N G S I G N  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
ALERTING YOU OF  
I M P O R T A N T  
I N S T R U C T I O N S  
A C C O M PA N Y I N G  
T H E P R O D U C T.  
Please respect the environment Before  
throwing any batteries away, consult your  
distributor who may be able to take them  
back for specific recycling.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down the volume on  
the unit before you put on headphones.  
Increase the volume to the desired level  
only after headphone are in place.  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE  
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
For UK Only  
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER  
SOCKET  
POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to D.C.  
mains.  
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured  
black.  
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured  
red.  
Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a molded  
plug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for  
any reason the plug is removed please follow the  
directions below. The molded plug cannot be rewired  
and if removed must be disposed of safely.  
DO NOT make any connection to the  
terminal in the plug which is marked by  
1
the letter E or by the earth symbol or  
coloured green or green and yellow.  
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug  
into any mains socket as this could result in electric  
shock.  
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A  
fuse approved by ASTA or BS1362 and  
fuse covers must be always be securely  
Important: If the plug is removed, rewire the new plug  
as follow:  
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance  
to the following code:  
1
replaced. If you set does not work, the  
fuse may be blown.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide  
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English  
version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
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Table of Content  
Safety Information  
Advanced Sound Control  
EN  
Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .19  
Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .21  
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .22  
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Getting Started  
Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3  
Set Up and Maintenance of the  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Protect your Components from  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .24  
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .24  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Connecting to Audio Components . . . . .4  
Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Preferred Surround Placement . . . . . . . .8  
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9  
Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Care and Maintenance  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Important battery information . . . . . . .25  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Don’t infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Operating your Receiver  
Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Selection of Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Using the Remote to Control Additional  
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15  
Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking the Receiver  
You should receive the following items:  
+
-
ON/ECO  
+
-
One pair of “AAA”  
batteries  
One receiver unit  
One pig-tail  
antenna wire  
One external AM loop  
antenna  
• one instruction book;  
Thomson  
• Thomson Warranty Card;  
• one Quick Connection Guide  
Warranty  
Card  
One Remote Control  
• 6 speaker wires including:  
Unpacking The Speakers  
• one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right  
front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set  
of left and right rear speakers.  
1 X red/grey striped wire  
for front right speaker  
1 X green/grey striped  
wire for center speaker  
Front Speakers  
Center Speaker  
1 X purple/grey striped  
wire for subwoofer  
1 X white/grey striped  
wire for front left  
speaker  
Subwoofer  
Rear Speakers  
(Surround Sound)  
1 X blue/grey striped  
wire for rear left speaker  
1 X gray/grey striped  
wire for rear right  
speaker  
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Getting Started  
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all  
connections are completed.  
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control  
Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to the + and  
- signs in the battery compartment. To use the remote  
control, point it directly at your receiver.  
EN  
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring it  
from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of  
condensation.  
Install batteries as follows:  
1. Remove battery compartment door by applying  
thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the  
door out and off the cabinet.  
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively high  
temperatures.  
2. Insert 2 AAA batteries in the compartment and  
replace the compartment door.  
• After having disconnected your set, clean the case  
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather  
chamois. Never use strong solvents.  
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver  
Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:  
Protect your Components from  
Overheating  
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.  
Arrange the components so that air can circulate  
freely.  
10 cm/4"  
10 cm/  
4"  
10 cm/  
4"  
Front View  
• 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.  
10 cm/4"  
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your  
components in a stand.  
5 cm/  
2"  
Side View  
• 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.  
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Getting Started  
Connecting to Audio Components  
TV  
If your CD player is equipped with digital optical  
jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you  
need is just one more optical digital connecting  
cable (not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack  
of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver  
setting (see details under "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 output.  
CD Player  
DVD  
DIGITAL INPUT  
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" carefully  
to adjust the matching input  
settings.  
to AUDIO OUT  
(DVD)  
AUDIO INPUT  
L
R
IN  
COAXIAL OPTICAL  
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
CD  
VCR  
TAPE  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
to AUDIO OUT (SAT)  
Tape Deck  
SAT  
VCR  
DIGITAL CONNECTION  
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 one optical and  
one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the  
appropriate digital inputs and press DIGITAL INPUT 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.  
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Getting Started  
Digital Connections  
Connecting the Antennas  
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.  
They must be hooked up in order to receive clear  
reception.  
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM  
signals when compatible components are  
connected.  
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna  
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end of  
the AM antenna.  
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)  
Optical Fiber Cable  
Connect to optical digital output of  
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible  
devices.  
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal.  
3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal and release  
the tabs to secure the wires in place.  
SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV  
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)  
Connect to coaxial digital output of  
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible  
devices.  
DVD / CD / SAT  
COAXIAL OPTICAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
FM 75‰  
GND AM LOOP  
3‰  
SUB  
6‰  
CEN  
SR  
SL  
FR  
FL  
AUDIO INPUT  
L
R
IN  
COAXIAL OPTICAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
SUBWOOFER  
AUDIO OUT  
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
CD  
VCR  
TAPE  
TV Connections  
TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not  
included) for inputting audio signals.  
HINT  
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full  
length.  
TV  
• For AM reception, rotate the antenna  
horizontally to get better reception.  
RF cable  
RF in  
RF out  
RF modulator  
Audio in  
Audio cable  
Audio out  
The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF  
modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.  
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Getting Started  
Speaker wires  
Connecting the Speakers  
1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the  
stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).  
Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert  
the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the  
terminal.  
Antenna and Speaker  
Wire Connection  
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  
To ease speaker connections, the speaker wires and the  
terminals are color-coded.  
• White/Grey Striped (Front Left Speaker),  
• Red/Grey Striped (Front Right Speaker),  
• Green/Grey Striped (Center Speaker)  
• Blue/Grey Striped (Rear Left Speaker).  
• Grey/Grey Striped (Rear Right Speaker).  
• Purple/Grey Striped (Subwoofer)  
Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to  
the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for  
center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the  
subwoofer (with purple/black terminal).  
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.  
Speaker Polarity  
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.  
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities  
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker  
wires and terminals are matched. If the wires are  
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass  
(“out of phase” effect).  
If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the  
subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass  
signal.  
Connecting the Subwoofer  
Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/  
black) provided.  
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a  
large variety of speakers and subwoofer. For more  
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of the  
Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page 22.  
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Getting Started  
Alignment  
Positioning your speaker  
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly  
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of  
them.  
EN  
1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)  
They carry primarily music and sound effects  
2 Center  
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.  
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. It is therefore recommended to  
connect subwoofers when small speakers are used.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Advanced Setting  
Angle  
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree  
angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate  
the soundtrack mixer's perspective.  
Magnetic shielding  
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must  
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.  
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near  
the TV set.  
3
1
2
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Height  
1
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.  
4
3
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
A
Front Speaker Placement  
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  
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.  
Location  
If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the  
listening area, not behind it.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Height  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above  
viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.  
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).  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Aiming  
Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at  
viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround  
sound field.  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
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Getting Started  
Test Tone / Channel balance  
Using Headphones  
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.  
EN  
Channel balance  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Factory Setting  
The unit is preset to the following settings when you  
first power the receiver up right out of the box:  
Function = TUNER  
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories  
Volume setting = 25  
Bass & treble = 0 dB  
EQ = FLAT  
Level adjustment & surround channel  
level expectation  
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as  
loud as the others on the test signal, you'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.  
Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES  
Subwoofer = STRONG  
DRC = OFF  
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.  
NOTE  
The system is equipped with Dolby Digital,  
and manufactured under License from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Reset to Factory Settings  
Manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro  
Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
WARNING  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential  
Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,  
Inc. All rights reserved.  
All preset radio stations and surround  
sound setting will be lost after factory  
setting is restored.  
Manufactured under license from  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.  
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,  
You may restore factory setting with the following  
procedures:  
1. Enter SAT mode.  
2. Press PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN, SOURCE UP to  
reset the unit.  
All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and all  
receiver settings restore to default settings as described  
above.  
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.  
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Operating Your Receiver  
Receiver Controls  
8
3
6
2
4
1
7
5
ON/ECO  
1. ON/ECO  
6. PRESET Buttons  
Selects preset station in Tuner mode.  
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  
2. Display  
Displays current status of the receiver.  
8. PHONES  
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)  
4. SOURCE Buttons  
Selects sound source. (DVD, Tuner, Tape, VCR, CD, TV  
and SAT)  
5. SURROUND Buttons  
Selects digital sound processor. (DOLBY PL II MOVIE,  
STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB,  
ARENA, 3 STEREO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL  
II MUSIC)  
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Operating Your Receiver  
Remote Control  
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.  
6. GO BACK / ST•MONO  
• Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in Tuner  
mode.  
EN  
7. Adjustment Buttons  
• 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).  
• 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)  
2
1
3
5
4
6
7
Right / PTY - In Tuner mode, press the Right arrow button to  
activate search by program type (PTY).  
8. SURROUND  
Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY PL II  
EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO,  
DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO.  
9. EQUALIZER  
Selects among preset equalizer modes.  
(only available in stereo mode)  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
10. NIGHT  
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)  
13  
14  
11. LEVEL  
Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. Refer to “Advanced  
Sound Control” on pg. 22 for details.  
12. SUBWOOFER  
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.  
14. SETUP  
Enters Setup mode. Use the Left and Right adjustment buttons  
to select among setup options. (SLEEP, DIMMER,  
FRONT SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK DISTANCE, SURROUND SPK  
DISTANCE, CENTER SPK ON/OFF, SURROUND SPK ON/OFF,  
DIGITAL INPUT).  
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15. Operation Buttons  
In TUNER mode:  
• Press the TUNER - and TUNER + keys 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 keys 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, RCA and GE products, but it can be  
programmed to operate devices from other manufacturers (For  
details, refer to “Using the Remote to Control Additional  
Components” on page 14.  
1. ON•OFF  
Turns the receiver and other auxiliary components on and off.  
(see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control Additional  
Components”).  
2. Source Buttons  
Selects various audio sources.  
3.  
+ / - (Volume Buttons)  
NOTE  
Adjusts the volume level.  
The remote control button CLEAR, MENU and  
GUIDE do not function for this receiver but can  
be used to control other RCA and Thomson  
products.  
4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons)  
Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode.  
5. MUTE  
Mutes all audio output.  
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Operating Your Receiver  
Display  
C
R
S
RS  
DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV  
• An arrow points to the current source mode.  
TUNED  
• Tuner station detected.  
L
C
R
• Dolby Digital audio input for signal format.  
LS LFE RS  
• Speaker Icons.  
L - Front left speaker  
C - Center speaker  
R - Front right speaker  
LS - Left surround (rear) speaker  
• Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format.  
RS - Right surround (rear) speaker  
LFE - Subwoofer speaker  
SLEEP  
• Unit in Sleep mode.  
• DTS audio output format.  
MEMORY  
• Unit is in Tuner Preset Station mode.  
FM / AM  
• Radio band indicator in Tuner mode.  
RDS  
ST  
• Radio data system is activated.  
• Tuner stereo signal detected.  
KHz / MHz  
• Tuner frequency unit.  
OPT 1 2  
• Optical digital input detected.  
COAX 1 2  
• Coaxial digital input detected.  
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Operating Your Receiver  
Example 1:  
Switching the unit on and off  
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input  
on the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons 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  
• Standby: when the receiver is in tuner mode, press  
the ON/ECO button once to enter standby  
mode.  
Example 2:  
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 of the receiver, press  
the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly  
until VCR is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the  
remote control. The 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.  
To avoid entering standby mode when powering up  
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.  
Selection of source  
When one of the source button is pressed, the input  
corresponding to the name will be activated.  
The receiver acts as a switching device between all the  
sources that are plugged into it.  
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Operating your Receiver  
You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this amplifier:  
NOTE  
Source button  
(receiver front panel) (receiver back panel)  
Corresponding connector  
The remote control can only operate Thomson  
brand products.  
- DVD  
- SAT  
- TV  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
TV IN  
- VCR  
- CD  
VCR IN  
CD IN  
Volume Punchthrough  
- TAPE  
- FM/AM  
TAPE IN  
built-in  
NOTE  
An arrow points to the source name selected shown on  
the display.  
Volume punchthrough can be done in all  
non-Tuner modes.  
Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the source to the  
amplifier.  
By default, the  
+ / - 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.  
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.  
NOTE  
Controlling the TV volume can only be done  
in non-Tuner modes.  
To activate the volume punchthrough function, follow  
the procedures below:  
1. Press and hold the  
- button.  
- button, press one of  
2. While holding down the  
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  
the TV button once.  
4. Release all buttons.  
You should now be able to control TV volume and mute  
at the selected device.  
- button and press  
Using the Remote to Control Additional  
Components  
You can use your remote to control most of Thomson  
branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs.  
Press the corresponding source button on the remote  
control to operate options on other components.  
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Operating your Receiver  
2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or press  
on the  
remote control to switch on the receiver.  
HINT  
EN  
3. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit or  
DVD•6 CH on the remote control to select the DVD  
source.  
To return to controlling receiver volume and  
mute again, follow the steps above but press  
TUNER instead of TV in step 3.  
4. Switch ON the DVD player and start playback.  
5. Switch ON your TV.  
HINT  
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.  
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 conrol  
except in TV mode.  
7. Set the sound Mode if needed (see "Advanced sound  
control" for details).  
Example 1:  
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.  
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.  
Example 2:  
LD: You may need to select a different Audio Channel  
on your LD (refer to your LD player manual).  
Playing a DVD with the receiver  
8. Adjust the volume knob accordingly.  
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 terminal  
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Operating your Receiver  
Operating the Radio  
Automatic Tuning  
The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM  
radio function.  
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.  
Manual tuning  
1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see  
"Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for  
details)  
2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or  
on  
the remote control to switch on the receiver.  
NOTE  
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. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search  
function". Adjust the antenna for better  
reception and for a more efficient search.  
3. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit until the  
tuner mode is selected or press TUNER on the remote  
control.  
Select a sound effect if needed by pressing the  
SURROUND button. (see "Advance sound section" for  
details).  
4. To select between FM  
and AM band, press the  
TUNER button  
repeatedly.  
Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound  
Press the ST•MONO button  
on the remote control to  
toggle between mono and  
stereo sound in FM tuner  
mode (when available).  
5. Tune to a station by  
pressing TUNER - or  
TUNER + repeatedly  
until the desired station  
is found.  
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Operating your Receiver  
3. Press the SAVE button on  
the remote control.  
Storing radio stations  
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.  
EN  
Automatic preset storing : (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,  
press PR  
or PR  
on the remote control  
to select the desired  
preset memory location.  
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.  
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to store other frequencies.  
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, Retrieving preset stations  
the auto preset will stop.  
1. Press TUNER on the remote control to select tuner  
mode.  
2. Press the PRESET buttons on the main unit or the PR  
NOTE  
or PR  
buttons on the remote control to  
select the preset station.  
A Weak signal can affect the "Automatic Preset  
Storing function" efficiency. Adjust the antenna  
for the best reception, and a more efficient  
search.  
Manual preset  
1. Select FM or AM band by pressing TUNER repeatedly.  
2. Tune to the radio station to be stored. (see "Manual  
tuning" on page 16 above for details)  
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Operating your Receiver  
RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only  
NOTE  
The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are  
received. The following information may be available  
NO PTY will be displayed if selected kind of  
program is not broadcasted  
on certain stations:  
• Frequency station,  
• Station name,  
• Program type,  
• Clock,  
• Radio text  
3. The search will stop when a station broadcasting the  
program type you have selected is found.  
Press RDS on the remote control repeatedly to select the  
type of information you want to display.  
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  
CULTURE = religion or national culture  
SCIENCE = science and technology  
VARIED = 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  
the desired program type.  
CLASSICS = serious classical  
OTHER M = not classed  
WEATHER = weather, medical  
FINANCE = stock market reports  
CHILDREN = children’s programs  
SOCIAL AFFAIR = sociology, history, geography,  
psychology, society  
RELIGION = any aspect of beliefs, faith & God or Gods  
PHONE IN = public forum by phone  
TRAVEL = feature and programs concerning travelling  
HOBBY = recreational activities & leisure  
JAZZ = jazz music  
2. Press TUNER - or TUNER + on the remote control to  
begin search.  
COUNTRY = country music  
NATIONAL = national music  
OLDIES = oldies music  
FOLK = folk music  
DOCUMENTARY = documentaries  
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Advanced Sound Control  
Digital Theater Systems (DTS)  
Sound Enhancement Systems  
This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound  
enhancement systems.  
EN  
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.  
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.  
DTS is available in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode.  
(When digital cable is connected)  
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, Centre  
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.  
Front Left Speaker  
Front Right Speaker  
Center Speaker  
Subwoofer  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
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  
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.  
Front Left Speaker  
Front Right Speaker  
Center Speaker  
Subwoofer  
Listening  
Zone  
Rear Right Speaker  
Rear Left Speaker  
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Advanced Sound Control  
Dolby 3 Stereo  
Night Mode  
The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to the  
front left and right speakers when only the front and  
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.  
center speakers are used.  
Front Left Speaker  
Center Speaker  
Front Right Speaker  
NOTE  
Listening  
Zone  
Night mode is available only with Dolby Digital  
playback.  
Stereo  
Dynamic Bass Amplified System (dBas)  
The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs  
from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have  
connected the front speakers only.  
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.  
Press the SUBWOOFER button to toggle the subwoofer  
(dBas) effects level according to your needs.  
DSP (Digital Sound Processor)  
These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real  
environment such as (DISCO / STADIUM / THEATER / JAZZ  
CLUB / ARENA). 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.  
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Advanced Sound Control  
Digital Input  
Fine Setting of the Components  
Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD,  
LD player, SAT or TV.  
The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the  
DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV / CD•TAPE / 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.  
EN  
SOURCE  
SAT  
DEFAULT INPUT (as seen on display)  
Analog (SAT/ ANL)  
DVD  
CD  
Analog (DVD/ ANL)  
Analog (CD/ ANL)  
VCR  
Analog (VCR/ ANL)  
Built-in Tuner  
Analog (TAPE/ ANL)  
Analog (TV / ANL)  
FM/AM  
TAPE  
TV  
DOLBY PL II MUSIC => DOLBY PL EMULATION => 3  
STEREO => ARENA => JAZZ CLUB => THEATER =>  
STADIUM => DISCO => STEREO => DOLBY PL II MOVIE  
Source/  
Input  
If Digital Input (optical  
or coaxial) is selected  
If Analog Input  
is selected  
NOTE  
Digital input is only available for DVD, SAT, CD  
and TV  
DVD  
SAT  
VCR  
TV  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
N/A  
Dolby Digital  
STEREO  
N/A  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
N/A  
Analog Input  
Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette  
deck, VCR or turntable.  
The receiver will keep the last selection in memory.  
SOURCE  
SAT  
DVD  
CD  
VCR  
TAPE  
TV  
AVAILABLE INPUT  
Analog / Optical / Coaxial  
Analog / Optical / Coaxial  
Analog / Optical / Coaxial  
Analog / - / -  
NOTE  
Analog / - / -  
Analog / Optical / -  
If linear PCM source (CD), format will be Dolby  
Prologic even with Digital Input.  
Input Signal Setting  
The receiver defaults to the most convenient settings for  
your easiest use (see table).  
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  
optical/ coaxial/ analog to match your connection.  
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).  
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Advanced Sound Control  
Fine Setting of the Speakers  
All the basic settings have already been pre-set for the  
speakers included in the box.  
Adjust Individual Speaker Volume  
1. To adjust individual speaker volume level, press the  
LEVEL key 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.  
You can adjust the master volume level by turning the  
VOLUME knob or press the  
+ or - buttons on the  
remote control.  
Testing Speaker Loudness  
You can listen to the loudness of the individual  
speakers.  
Advanced Setting  
Factory defaulted Advance setting  
indication from VFD  
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.  
The receiver has defaulted the following distances:  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Center  
Cch  
2. To adjust the volume level of the test tone, turn the  
Lch  
Rch  
VOLUME knob or press the  
+ or -  
buttons on the remote control to adjust the master  
volume (if necessary).  
R/S  
L/S  
Rear  
Left  
Rear  
Right  
Front speakers (FRNT) 5m  
Center speaker (CNTR) 5m  
Rear speaker (SURR)  
3m  
Press LEVEL again and  
press the Up or Down  
buttons to adjust the  
individual channel noise  
level.  
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Advance Sound Control  
Speaker Configurations  
NOTE  
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.  
EN  
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.  
1. Press the SETUP button to  
show setup options.  
Displaying Program Formats  
When a digital source starts playing, the  
receiver automatically switches to the  
L
C
R
proper surround mode and provides  
setting information via the speaker icons  
located on the right-hand side of the  
display.  
LS LFE RS  
2. Press the Left or Right  
adjustment buttons until  
the speaker you want to  
change is displayed.  
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.  
3. Press the Up or Down  
arrow buttons to change  
the speaker settings.  
Your selection will be  
stored automatically.  
* 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  
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker  
Center Speaker selection (CTR)  
Surround Speaker selection (SURR)  
Front Speaker distance (FRNT)  
Centre Speaker distance (CNTR)  
Rear Speaker distance (SURR)  
YES / NO  
YES / NO  
1 -10 m  
0 -10 m  
0 -10 m  
either too weak or just gone.  
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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Troubleshooting Tips  
General  
Troubleshooting Tips  
No audio.  
Receiver/Tuner Operation  
• Make sure the speakers are connected.  
• Check the input connections.  
ST indicator is off.  
• 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.  
• Adjust the antenna.  
• Press GO BACK/ST.MONO button to insure you  
are not outputting in mono.  
• Check that the headphone is not inserted.  
The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.  
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.  
• Adjust Antenna  
• Reposition Antenna away from any electronics.  
No audio from one channel.  
• Check the speaker level setting.  
• Check the speaker wire or external source cable  
connections.  
There is interference to FM reception.  
• Turn off other electrical units (e.g. DVD, CD player)  
near the receiver.  
Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.  
• The TV is too close to the audio system.  
Specific instruments sound displaced.  
Remote Control Operation  
• 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.  
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.  
Remote loses Programmed codes.  
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.  
Remote forgets what source was selected.  
• Weak batteries, replace batteries.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Equipment Specifications:  
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before  
performing any maintenance.  
EN  
AMPLIFIER SECTION:  
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total  
Harmonic Distortion  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.  
Rear Channels: 55 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 6 Ohm)  
Front and Center Channel: 98 Watts (1KHz, 3 Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 98 Watts (100Hz, 3 Ohm)  
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 500 W  
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.  
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total  
Harmonic Distortion  
Front Channels (L and R ): 50 Watts per Channel (1KHz,  
3 Ohm)  
Rear Channels (L and R): 44 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 6  
Ohm)  
Center Channel: 90 Watts (1KHz, 3 Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 90 Watts (100Hz, 3 Ohm)  
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according  
to provincial and local regulations.  
• 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.  
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 1% Total  
Harmonic Distortion  
Front Channels (L and R ): 34.1 Watts per Channel  
(1KHz, 6 Ohm)  
Rear Channels (L and R): 34.1 Watts per Channel (1KHz,  
6 Ohm)  
Center Channel: 65 Watts (1KHz, 3 Ohm)  
Subwoofer Channel: 65 Watts (100Hz, 3 Ohm)  
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.  
Muting Attenuation: 65dB  
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  
• No object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be  
placed on the apparatus.  
• No naked frame sources such as lighted candles ,shall  
be placed on the apparatus.  
AM TUNER SECTION:  
Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.  
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB  
Signal to Noise: 38dB  
Headset safety  
• 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.  
IF Rejection: 35dB  
FM TUNER SECTION:  
Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.  
Quieting: 24dBu  
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)  
IF Rejection: 50dB  
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.  
Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :  
Unit - 95 x 430 x 355  
Front and Surround Speakers - 156 x 80 x 90  
Center Speaker - 68 x 248 x 85  
Subwoofer - 316 x 160 x 355  
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.  
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