Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System User’s Manual

Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System

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CAUTION!

• Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
• LASER λ = 780nm, P max=5 mW
• Rating Information : At the bottom of the unit.

This unit complies with the existing requirements.

• In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit com-plies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Please respect the environment!Before throwing any batteries away, con-sult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.
• 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.
• CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
• ATTENTION – RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE DANGEREUX EN CAS D’OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

FOR UNITED KINGDOM VERSION ONLY

• CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET
• POWER SUPPLY 230V ~ 50 Hz. It must not be connected to D.C. mains.
  • Note: The mains lead of the sets is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be dis-posed of safely.
• Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in electric shock.
  • Important: If the plug is removed rewire the new plug as follows:
• The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with the following code:
  • BLUE = NEUTRAL
  • BROWN = LIVE
• As 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:
• BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.
• Do NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
• A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and fuse covers must be always be securely re-placed. If your set does not work, the fuse may be blown.
• WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

General Information

Features

• DVD player built-in Dolby Digital2 / DTS1 decoder.
• Digital amplifier.
• Tuner (AM/FM) receiver.
• Conforming DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1, VCD2.0, MP3, CDR, CDRW and CD-DA discs.
• DVD navigation and SVCD, VCD 2.0 PBC controlling functions.
• VFD front panel display and OSD menu display.
• Full function remote control.
  • *1 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 Sur-round” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade-marks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpub-lished Works.

DVD region code

DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the region number of the DVD does not match with the region number of the DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message “WRONG

• REGION” will appear on OSD.
• The region number for this DVD player is 2.
• About CDR, CDRW, Audio mp3, Compact Disk Audio (CDA), DVD Video
• This model is compatible to play CDR, CDRW, DVD+/- R, DVD+/- RW, mp3 audio, Compact Disk Audio (CDDA), Video Compact Disk (VCD), Dolby digital track, JPEG pictures. While your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compatible with audio CD, VCD and SVCD standards.

ATTENTION

• This unit is incompatible with the following disc formats:
  • DVD-ROM, DVD RAM, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolu-tion tracks). Data part of CD Extra, disc with non standard shape (e.g. heart), disc with region code different from the one specified on the back of the unit.

Glossary of disc terms

• Title (DVD)
  The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video soft-ware; or an album, etc., for a music piece on and audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

• Chapter (DVD)
  Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Track (Video or audio CD)
  Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or a CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

Conventions about this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system. You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have the same or similar names as those on the system.
• The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operations Manual. In that case, follow the instructions given on the screen.
• This Operations Manual only covers basic disc operations.
• For some operations, a icon may appear on the the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
• The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what are shown here.

Notes on disc

Disc handling precautions

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.
• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

Disc cleaning precautions

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commerically avaiable cleaners or anti-static spray intended for viny1 LPs.

Disc installing precautions

• Do not install more than 1 disc on disc tray.
• Do not place the disc on the tray up-side down.
• Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed properly.

Accessary

Check that you have the following items:

• Main unit (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
• Speakers (5)
• Remote control (1)
• AAA batteries (2)
• Video cable (1)
• Speaker cords (6)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM pigtail antenna (1)
• Operations Manual (1)

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of this system.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extermely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing. particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunc-tion.
• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible dam-age from battery leakage and corrosion.

Function Overview

Front panel

• 1. STANDBY/ON
  Switch the main power on /off.

• 2. OPEN/CLOSE
  Press to open /close disc tray.

• 3. SOURCE
  Press to select source: DVD/CD, FM, AM, AUX1, AUX2.

• 4. SELECT
  Press to toggle between BASS, TREBLE and Speaker’s level setting, and use PREVIOUS or NEXT to change setting.

• 5. PLAY/PAUSE
  Press to start or stop playback temporarily.

• 6. STOP
  Press to stop playback

• 7. PREVIOUS (TUNING -)
  In Disc mode, press to skip to the previous track.
  In tuner mode, press to tune down the radio fre-quency.

• 8. NEXT (TUNING +)
  In Disc mode, press to skip to the next track .
  In tuner mode, press to tune up the radio frequency.

• 9. VOL
  Increase or decrease the master volume level.

• 10. PHONE
  Connect the headphone.

Back panel

• 1. AM / FM ANTENNA
  Connect to AM loop antenna or FM antenna.

• 2. S-VIDEO OUT
  Connect to TV with S-video input.

• 3. SPEAKER
  Connect to the supplied speakers.

• 4. SCART OUT
  Connect to TV with SCART input.

• 5. VIDEO OUT
  Connect to the TV video input.

• 6. AUDIO OUT
  Connect to the audio input of an external recording device or amplifier.

• 7. AUDIO IN (AUX 1 / AUX 2)
  Connect to audio output of TV, VCR or any audio device.

• 8. S-VIDEO / SCART OUTPUT SELECTOR
  Select either S-video or SCART video output.

Function Overview

Display

• 1. Speaker Icons – Indicates which of the six speakers is operating.
• 2. Status Bar – Shows the operating information.
• 3. Frequency Unit Indicator – In AM mode, “KHz” lights up. In FM mode, “MHz” lights up.
• 4. VCD indicator – Shows when VCD is playing.
• 5. Dolby Pro Logic – Shows when the playing disc is recorded in Dolby Pro Logic format.
• 6. Dolby Digital indicator – Shows when the playing disc is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
• 7. DVD indicator – Shows when a DVD is playing.
• 8. PAUSE indicator – Shows when playback is paused.
• 9. PLAY indicator – Arrow icon is lit during playback.
• 10. Title indicator – Shows the title number.
• 11. Track Indicator – Shows the track number on CD.
• 12. Preset indicator – Shows the preset station.
• 13. Chapter indicator – Shows the chapter number.
• 14. Program indicator – Shows when programming is in progress.
• 15. Sleep indicator – Shows when the sleep timer is acti-vated.
• 16. Repeat indicator – Shows when the repeat function is activated.
• 17. A-B indicator – Shows when the repeat AB function is activated.
• 18. DTS indicator – Shows when the playing disc is recorded in DTS format.
• 19. STEREO indicator – Shows when the playing disc is recorded in STEREO format.
• 20. CD indicator – Shows when playing CD.
• 21. mp3 indicator – Shows when playing mp3 disc.

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.

1. ON-OFF
   • To turn on or turn off the receiver and other auxiliary components.
2. Source Buttons
   • To turn on and select various audio/video sources.
3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)
   • To select programmed stations in TUNER mode.
   • To skip to the next/previous chapter, track, or image in DVD, CD, mp3, and JPEG mode.
4. VOL+, VOL- (Volume Buttons)
   • To adjust the volume level.
5. MUTE
   • To mute/un-mute all audio outputs.
6. INPUT
   • Press to select VCR or TV input.
7. Adjustment Buttons
   • When the display shows the general setup page, press the arrow buttons to select the option you want to change, and press the up and down buttons to make changes, then press OK to finalize your choice.
8. Number Buttons
   • In Tuner mode, press to select a preset station.
   • In DVD/CD mode, enable pull down menu by INFO•RDS key (Button 15), then press the OK key to select the field to be adjusted. Press the Number Buttons to direct input the settings (e.g., CD track).
9. MENU
   • In Tuner mode:
   • Press TUNER to select the band.
   • Press to store the desired frequency in memory. The flashing word PROG will appear on the display. Input your desired channel number while the word is still flashing, and the frequency will be stored.
   • In DVD mode, press for menu setup for DVD title.
10. Operation Buttons
    • Press TUNER on the remote to enter tuner mode. In TUNER mode, you can press TUNER to select the band, and press TUNER + or TUNER – buttons to tune down or up the radio frequency.
    • In CD/DVD mode:
    • Press the PLAY button to start playback.
    • Press the STOP button to stop playback.
    • Press the PAUSE button to pause playback.
    • Press the REVERSE/FORWARD buttons to search backward/forward through the disc.
    • In DVD mode:
    • Press the PAUSE button to pause playback and then press REV or FWD buttons to make a backward and forward slow-motion playback. A number of speeds can be selected by toggling REVERSE or FORWARD buttons. Reverse slow motion will be available at the same step as Forward play for DVD only. Only 3 different speeds are available in VCD/SVCD forward play.
11. RETURN
    • Press to go back to the previous menu or exit the setup menu completely.
12. AUDIO
    • Press to select the audio channel you like (e.g., Stereo / Mono Left / Mono Right).
    • In SVCD mode, press to toggle between 4 different audio channels (if available).
    • In Tuner mode, press this button to switch from ST to MONO mode and vice-versa.
    • In DVD mode, press to select a different audio channel (if available).
13. ANGLE (DVD only)
    • Press to select different screen display angles.
14. ZOOM (VCD/SVCD/DVD/JPEG file)
    • During VCD/SVCD/DVD/JPEG files playback, press ZOOM key and then press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to pan the image.
15. INFO-RDS
    • In DVD/CD mode, press to display playback information.
    • In TUNER mode, press to display RDS information.
16. TITLE-GUIDE
    • Press to go to the title menu in DVD mode.
17. DSP
    • Press to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle among Dolby Digital, DTS, and Stereo.
18. PLAYMODE
    • Press to enter repeat mode selection.
19. EQUALIZER
    • Press to toggle between BASS, TREBLE, and speaker’s level setting, then press LEFT/RIGHT to change the setting.
20. BASS
    • To adjust BASS/TREBLE, press this button once to choose either bass or treble, then press LEFT/RIGHT to adjust the level. (Bass/treble adjustment is not allowed for DTS source)
21. CLEAR/SLEEP
    • Press once to enter or quit SLEEP mode.
22. TV
    • Press to enable the remote to control an RCA TV.
    • Press DVD, TUNER, AUX1, or AUX2 buttons to return to the appropriate mode.

Connections

Connecting to AM / FM antenna

• Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM jack. Position the loop antenna to receive the clearest sound.
• Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Move the antenna in various direction until the clearest signal is received.

Note: Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the TV, VCR or any radiation source to prevent unwanted noise.

If you have poor FM reception

For better FM reception, use a 75 ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown.

Connecting to Speakers

Connect the supplied speakers ,using the supplied speaker wires to match the colors of the jacks and speaker wires.

• Connect the supplied speaker wire its corresponding terminal jacks.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

• Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precau-tions when connecting the speakers.
• Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.
  • Note
  • Be sure to match the speaker cord correctly.
  • For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers.
  • Do not connect speakers with an impendence lower than the speakers supplied.
  • Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
  • Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
  • Stripped cords are touching each other due to exces-sive removal of insulation.

Connections

Connecting to TV and additional components

• Use the supplied audio cables to connect AUDIO IN jacks to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV, VCR or other audio/visual components.
• Use the audio cables to connect AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, CD or TAPE recorder.
• Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack on the TV using a S-Video cable. (not included)
• Connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the Video input jacks on the TV using a video cable.
• Connect the AUX2 jacks to any audio/video device using Audio/Video cables
• Connect the SCART out jack to the TV with corre-sponding input (if available).

S-VIDEO

S-video provides a better connection for the video portion of the signal than composite video (yellow color terminal). When connecting S-video cable, a Composite video cable (yellow RCA connector) must also be used. S-video provides video output for DVD playback only.

SCART video output

SCART video terminal provides the best quality for video signal. If there is no SCART socket is available on your TV set, check whether your TV has another Video socket (Composite, S-Video) that you can use to connect your player.

Setup Video output

You can select either S-video or SCART as your video output, then you must turn off and on the unit to validate selection. When S-video output is selected, only S-video and composite output will function properly.
When SCART output is selected, only composite output will function properly.

Basic Setup

Setting up the Digital Home Theater system
You must connect all the speakers and setup the system properly in order to enjoy the Cinema experience at home. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action, because sound is coming from everywhere around you. The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your system dramatically.

1. Press the EQUALIZER button to select a channel. The level of the channel will appear on the front panel display. (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SUB, TRE, BASS change cyclically) TRE (Treble level) and BAS (Bass level) adjustable range: -10 dB to +10 dB, at 2 dB/step.
2. Use the TUNER+ and TUNER- buttons to adjust the selected channel’s level. The value will be stored in the system automaticallywhen you release the TUNER+ or TUNER- buttons for a few seconds.
3. Press the DSP key, the surround mode will show on VFD.
4. Note: The optional items vary with the change of listening mode.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers (Master Volume) at one time

• Use the VOL+ and VOL- buttons in normal mode.

Enter Setup Menu

1. Press STOP to enter SETUP MENU when a DVD/VCD/CD disc is playing. Press Info twice after press STOP when a mp3 disc is playing.(If there is no disc in the disc tray, system will enter SETUP MENU automatically)
2. Use to select your preferred option.
3. Press OK to confirm a highlighted selection.
4. To exit setup menu, return to the main menu and select

General setup

Setting the TV display

You can select the aspect ratio of the TV display.

• 4×3 Standard
  • If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is not formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. A wide picture is displayed on the whole TV screen with a portion automatically cut off.
• 4×3 Letterbox
  • If you have a conventional TV set and your DVD is formatted for widescreen viewing, use this setting. Wide bands will be displayed on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
• 16×9 Widescreen
  • If you have a widescreen TV set, use this setting (you must also set your widescreen TV to “full size”)

Selecting the language for OSD

This function allows you to select the desired language. The default setting is English.

• Option: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.

Audio Setup

Downmix

This function can process a multi-channel audio source to a two channel stereo signal. The options are Stereo and Off.

Speaker setup

• Distance setup
  In order to make the surround sound more effective and suit the accoustic conditions in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speaker by setting the distance between the speakers and the listening position.

  • This function is to set the distance of the front speaker, center speaker and rear speaker.
  • The distance range is from 1.5m to 9.2m.

• Test tone

  • This function is available to DVD mode only.
  • When setting TEST TONE on, the unit will give signals to each speaker respectively, so you can decide if any fine-tuning is needed for that speaker.
  • The test tone function can be activated even when there is no disc in the tray.

• Dynamic range setting

  • In many listening situations, it is not recommended to set the volume too high, and thus the loudest sound must be compressed downwards in level. Likewise, the very quiet sounds would be inaudible and must be brought upwards in level to be heard. Dolby Digital satisfies these needs through the dynamic range controlling.
  • Selects the dynamic range compression to fit the indi-vidual listening situation of the audience. The variable range is Softer, Soft and OFF.
  • Softer: Audio with highly compressed dynamic range.
  • Soft: Audio with partially compressed dynamic range.
  • OFF: Audio without compressed dynamic range.

Note: Dynamic range is only applicable on Dolby Digital soundtrack.

Play mode setup

Setting the Program

You can use this functon to play follow the program list you edit.

• Use keys to select the Title / Chapter.
• Select Add to add new chapter to the program list.
• Select Delete to delete chapter from the program list.
• Select Play to play the program list.
• Select Done to save the changing.

Preferences setup

Setting the TV type

You can setup the colour system of this unit to match up your connected TV set. If the colour system of this unit is different from that of the TV set, the images can not be displayed normally on the screen. The default setting is PAL.

• MULTI
  If the connected TV is multi system, select this mode. The output format will change in accordance with the video signal of the disc.

• NTSC
  If the connected TV is NTSC system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in NTSC format.

• PAL
  If the connected TV is PAL system, select this mode. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format. (Default setting)

WARNING: Do not change the setting unless you have a NTSC TV set imported from other countries.

Setting the language

This is to select the audio language, subtitle language and the language used on TV screen menus or DVD menus that will always be used for every disc to be played. The default setting is ENGLISH.

• AUDIO: Select the desired audio language.
• SUBTITLE: Select the desired subtitle language
• DISC MENU: Select the desired disc menu language.

Lock setup

• Lock player/Unlock player
  If you choose Lock player, you have to input the pass-word you set before enter the Lock setup menu the next time. Choose Unlock player to exit Lock player mode.

• Change password
  To change password, you should Lock player first.

Note :If you forget the NEW password

• Input the default password 3308 to enter the Lock setup menu.
• Choose Unlock player
• Go to Lock player and enter your new code.

Setting the Parental

This function allows to set playback limitation level. Playing some DVD discs can be limited depending on the age of the user.

Explanation of Ratings Limits

The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player, and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set. In the United States of America (USA), the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) such as R, PG, G, etc. Some countries use a different rating system.

The system ranks the ratings from 1 to 8 in order to accom-modate the ratings systems used in other countries (1 is considered material that is least offensive and 8 is consid-ered the most offensive).

Note: In order for the Ratings Limits to be enforced, the DVD Player must be locked and the disc you’re playing must contain a movie (or a title) that is rated.

Reset as Defaults

Select the RESET and press OK, all settings in DVD/CD mode will be reset to default setting.

Playing Discs

General operation

1. When you complete all the connections, plug the AC power cord of the player and subwoofer.
2. Press STANDBY/ON to switch ON the main power.
3. Press SOURCE to select the input source.
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, press again to close the disc tray.
5. Press VOL +/- to increase or decrease the volume level. 6 Press MUTE to shut off the sound. To restore the volume, press it again.

Basic playback

• Start playback
  • Press PLAY / PAUSE on the front panel.
  • To interrupt playback, press again.
  • Note:
  • Some discs will start playing automatically, and others will display the menu on the TV screen.
  • Use the to select the track, or press the number keys (0 ~ 9) to go to the desired track/chapter.
• Stop playback
  • Press STOP.
• Skip to another track/chapter
  • Press repeatedly during playback to skip to the next or previous track/chapter.
• Fast search
  • For DVD / mp3 discs:
  • FF(fast forward): FF 2x, FF 4x, FF 6x, FF 8x.
  • FR(fast reverse): FR 2x, FR 4x, FR 6x, FR 8x.
  • For VCD / CD discs:
  • FF(fast forward): FF 1x, FF 2x, FF 3x, FF 4x.
  • FR(fast reverse): FR 1x, FR 2x, FR 3x, FR 4x.
  • To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Using the menu for different types of discs

Using the On-screen banner display

1. Press INFO while playing a DVD disc. The on-screen banner display appears on the TV screen.
2. Use the buttons to select the item you want to change. And use the buttons to change the settings. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0~9 ) to select the item.
3. Use the number buttons (0~9) to input the time you want to access.
4. Press INFO again to exit.

Time Display (all Info Displays)

This feature displays the elapsed time during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature. You can skip right to any scene.

Highlight the Time Display, and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the elapsed time you want to go to. You must use two digits for each field. For example, if you enter 01: 35: 12, playback will start at 1 hour, 35 minutes, and 12 seconds.

Note: For Audio CDs, the time displayed refers to the track that’s playing.

Title/ Track Icon (all Info Displays)

Some DVD discs contain more than one title. Each title is divided into chapters. CDs are divided into separate tracks. To select a title/ track: After you highlight the Title/ Track icon, use the number button( s) on the remote to enter the title number (track number) and press OK, or press the buttons to scroll through the titles/ tracks.

Note: Many discs only have one title.

Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display)

By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on:

1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Use the button to scroll to the Subtitle icon.
3. To change the subtitle language, press the / button repeatedly to see what subtitle languages are available (the subtitle language options appear in the box at the bottom of the Info Display).
4.  Press OK.

Notes: Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you are currently playing. When the disc is removed or the player is turned off, the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD player’s main menu.

• If the disc doesn’t contain the language you select, the disc’s default language is automatically selected.
• Some discs are programmed to allow access to the subtitle feature through the disc’s menu only. During playback, press MENU to access the disc’s menu.

Audio Language Icon (DVD Info Display)

If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can change the language while you’re playing the disc.

1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the button until the Audio icon is highlighted.
3. Press the button on the remote to scroll through the available audio languages.
4. When the language you want to use is highlighted, press the OK button (the dialog plays in the language you se-lected).

Notes: The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks. If the disc doesn’t contain the language you selected, the disc will play in the default language.

• When you choose an audio language during disc playback, you only override the audio language setting in the DVD Player’s main menu temporarily.
• The audio language can also be changed through the DVD player menu. During playback, press MENU to access the disc’s menu.

Play Mode Icon (DVD, CD Info Displays)

The Play Mode options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing. The default play mode (standard play) plays the disc’s contents in the order in which the disc was created (i. e., track 1 plays first, followed by track 2, etc.)

Repeat

By default the Repeat feature is Off. The options available depend upon the type of disc you’re playing.

• With DVD discs you can repeat the title, chapter or use AB repeat.
• With Audio CDs you can repeat the disc, a track, or create a program that plays repeatedly.

Repeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks

1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
2. Press the play button until the Play Mode icon is high-lighted.
3. Press the button to scroll through the different options until you see the repeat option you want to use (the options appear at the bottom of the Info Display). Press OK to select and activate.
4.  To turn off the Repeat feature, press the button repeatedly until Play Mode: Repeat Off appears.

Camera Angle Icon (DVD Info Display)

Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene. If the disc has only one angle, this feature won’t work.

1. While a disc is playing, press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t created with multiple angles, (the invalid sym-bol) appears. If the disc contains multiple angles, the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available. For example, 1/ 4 indicates that Angle 1 is displayed and there are 4 different angles available.
2. Press the ANGLE button again to go to the second camera angle. Press ANGLE again to go to the third angle, etc.
3. To resume normal playback, scroll through the camera angles until you get to Angle Off .

Picture Zooming

This function allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged image.

1. Press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor as below:
   Changes as Play, Zoom x 1.5, Zoom x 2, Zoom x 3 cyclically.

2. To pan though the enlarged image, press buttons to move the zoomed picture left, right, up or down.

Playing mp3 music files and displaying JPEG files

This unit is able to play mp3 files and view JPEG image files. Please read the following for detailed procedures.

1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN•CLOSE button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up.
3. If the AutoPlay option in the Play Mode menu is enabled, the disc’s contents are displayed, otherwise press the PLAY button to display them.
4. Select a folder using the buttons on the remote control, then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder.
5. Select a file using the buttons in stop mode, then press PLAY to start playback.
6. To display the Info menu, press the INFO button when playback is stopped.
   • SMART NAVI
   • mp3 file : use the buttons to select folder/file/playmode in the SMART NAVI menu, then use the buttons to choose your desired folder/file/playmode.
   • mp3 playmode: there are 5 playmodes totally such as Normal, Disc Repeat, Folder, Folder Repeat and Track.
   • JPEG file : During the slide show you can use the ZOOM button to magnify the picture and then press to pan the image.
7. When the player has played all the music or JPEG files, the disc’s contents appear.
8. Press STOP to end playback at any time.

Note: The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too large. Try reducing the files’ resolution and write another disc. Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files

Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.

mp3 recommendation

• Use .mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into mp3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Rocky08.mp3. Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc, .pdf.
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise interference.
• Most commonly available CD creation software can make files compatible for the system but do not forget to finalize your disc after creation. This set cannot read DirectCD recordings.
• In order to get audio CD quality, you need to record your mp3 CD at 128 kbps. You can record up to 256 kbps. Be-yond 256 kbps, the unit might not read the CD.
• Do not combine CD Audio and mp3 tracks onto a CD-R(W) or CD-ROM. The player will only playback CD audio tracks from mixed CD formats.

Using the VCD menu

1. Press INFO while playing a VCD disc. The VCD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2. Use the buttons to select the item you want to  change. And use the buttons to change the settings. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0~9 ) to select the item.
3. Press the INFO again to exit.

Item 1: Select VCD Track

1. Use the buttons to select the track you want to play. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0~9 ) to select the track.
2. Note:  This function is no use when at PBC ON mode.

Item 2: Set PBC ON/OFF

1. Use the buttons to set PBC ON/OFF

Item 3: Select VCD Audio Channel

1. Use the buttons to select Audio Channel, the options are: Stereo, Mono right, Mono left. In SVCD mode,press “AUDIO” to toggle 4 different audio channels ( if available )

Playing Video CDs with PBC
When playing Video CDs (Version 2.0) with PBC functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc.

PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs interactively, following the menu on the TV screen.

1. Press INFO to set PBC function on.
2. Start playing a Video CD with PBC functions, the system will enter PBC playback automatically. The menu appears on the TV screen.
3. Use the number keys (0 ~ 9) to select the item you want. For some discs, you can only select the items using the number buttons.
4. Press OK to execute your selection.
5. Follow the instructions on the menu screen for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the Video CD.

To go back to the menu screen

• Press RETURN to go to the main menu when PBC on.
• Press STOP when playing a VCD disc with PBC on/off.

To cancel PBC playback function and play a Video CD with PBC functions in Continuous Play mode.

• Press INFO and set PBC OFF. If a disc is playing, the playback will not stop.
• Press PLAY to start playing the disc in Continuous Play mode.

Using the CD menu

1. Press the INFO while playing a CD disc. EN The CD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2. Use the buttons to select the item you want tochange. And use the buttons to change the settings. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0~9 ) to select the item.
3. Press the INFO again to exit.

Item 1: Select CD Track

• Use the buttons to select the track you want to play.
• Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons (0~9 ) to select the track.

Item 2: Select CD Program Mode

• Use the buttons to select CD Program Mode.
  • Normal play : Plays tracks in normal order.
  • Shuffle on: Plays tracks in random order.

Item 3: Repeat

• The repeat modes are : Repeat A-B, Repeat all, Repeat track and Repeat Off

Item 4: CD Intro Mode

• If you set this function on, it will play the front segments of each tracks for about 10 seconds, in order to give you a brief introduction of all the tracks.

Other Function

Tuning to radio stations

1. Press POWER to switch on the system.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears on the front panel display. You can press the TUNER button to select FM or AM directly. The last received station is tuned in.
3. Press and hold TUNER – ( ) or TUNER+ ( ) on the remote control or TUNING UP/DOWN on the front panel until the frequency indication starts to change. The system will search the station automatically.
   • For manual tuning, press TUNER- ( ) or TUNER+ ( ) on the remote control or TUNING UP/DOWN on the front panel repeatedly.

Preseting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations for FM or AM randomly.

1. Tune to your desired radio station.
2. Press MENU, “PROG” will flash on display.
3. Press Up/Down to select a preset station
4. Press OK to store the station.
5. To preset another stations,repeat steps 1-4

Listening to preset radio stations

•  In tuner mode, press CH+/- or number keys (0 ~ 9) to select the desired preset stations.

Tuning to a RDS station

Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM only.

1.  Follow steps under “Tuning to a Station” to tune to the desired radio station or follow steps under “Using Presets” to tune to a preset station.
2. If RDS station is found, station name will show on the display.

Displaying RDS Station Information

Press PLAY/RDS on the main unit or INFO.RDS on the remote to display the frequency, station name (PS), station type (PTY) or radio text (RT) in radio mode.

Searching by Program Type (PTY)

1. Press TITLE-GUIDE/PTY to enter PTY selection
2. Press TITLE-GUIDE/PTY repeatedly to select a PTY mode.
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FOR-WARD on the main unit or TUNING – or + on the remote control to search for a station broadcasting the selected type of program.

You can search for stations using one of the following program types:

• RDS NEWS (news), AFFAIRS ( news and documentaries), INFO (weather, medical), SPORT (sports), EDUCATE (education), DRAMA (series and plays), CULTURE (religion), SCIENCE
• (science and technology), VARIED (miscellaneous), POP M
• (pop music), ROCK M (rock music), MOR M (middle-of-the road music), LIGHT M (light music), CLASSICS (classical music), OTHER M (unclassified music).

Listening to an external source

Press SOURCE on the front panel to select AUX1 or AUX2 or press AUX1/AUX2 buttons on the remote directly.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.

1. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time:

To cancel the sleep timer

• Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0FF” appears.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest service center.

• No power
  • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?
  • One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, unplug the player from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again.
• No picture
  • Check that the system is connected securely.
  • The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
  • Make sure you connect the system to video input connec-tor on the TV.
  • Make sure you turn on the TV.
  • Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from this system.
• The picture noise appears
  • Clear the disc.
  • If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experi-ence problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD system directly to your TV’s S-
  • Video input, if your TV is equipped with this input.The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set “TV DISPLAY” in the SETUP menu when you play a wide picture.
  • The aspect rate is fixed on your DVD disc.
  • If you connect the system with the S-Video cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the aspect rate.
  • Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect rate.
• There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
  • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
  • Make sure that you have selected the correct source on the system.
  • The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
  • The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
  • The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion play mode, or fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press PLAY to return to normal play mode.
  • Check the speaker settings
• The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed
  • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
  • Adjust front balance parameter using SELECT and VOLUME +/-.
• Severe hum or noise is heard
  • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
  • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
  • Move your TV away from the audio components.
  • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
  • Clear the disc.
• The sound loses stereo effect when you play a Video CD or a CD
  • Set the Audio mode to “STEREO” in the SETUP menu.
  • Make sure you connect the system appropriately.
• The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track
  • Check the speaker connections.
  • Depending on the DVD disc, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format.
• The sound comes from the center speaker only
  • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
• No sound is heard from the center speaker
  • You may set the listening mode to Dolby Pro Logic Phantom .
  • Adjust the speaker volume.
• No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers
  • Adjust the speaker volume.
• The language for the subtitles cannot be changed when you play a DVD
  • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD.
  • Changing the language for the subtitles is prohibited on the DVD.
• The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD
  • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles off.
• The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD
  • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
  • Change the angles when the angle mark appears on the TV screen.
  • Changing the angles is prohibited on the DVD.
• The system does not operate properly
  • Static electricity, etc., may affect the system’s operation. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off, then press again to turn on. Or you can try to unplg the power cord and plug it on again.

Specifications

Tuner Section

• Tuning range :
  • FM : 87.5 – 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps)
  • AM : 552 – 1620 kHz (9 kHz steps)

Amplifier Section

• Output power : 5 x 30 W / each channel
• Total harmonic distortion : 10% at rated power (1 kHz)
• Stereo power :
  • 2 x 30W, 2 channel driven at 10% THD, 8 ohms, 1kHz
  • 2 x 28W, 2 channel driven at 1% THD, 8 ohms, 1kHz
• Subwoofer power : 1 x 50W, at 10% THD, 6 ohms, 100Hz
• Frequency response : 30 Hz – 20 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise ratio : > 65 dB (CCIR)

General

• Power supply : 230V / 50 Hz
• Power consumption : 88 W
• Dimensions : 2.4”H x 16.9” W x 13.6” D

Speaker

• System : 1-way shielded
• Impedance : 8 ohm, subwoofer 6 ohm
• Dimensions : 5.3”H x 3.5” W x 4.1” D

Specifications subject to change without prior notice

Care and Maintenance

• Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

• Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.

Player Maintenance

• CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must only be opened by a qualified technician.
• Never move the player during playback.
• Never put more than one disc on a tray or put a disc slipping out of the guide area.

Handling Discs

• Do not touch the signal surfaces.
• Hold discs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces.
• Do not scratch or damage the label. Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player.
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

Cleaning Discs

• Dirty discs can cause poor sound and visual quality.
• Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter. Never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface.

Disc Lens Care

• When your disc lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound and visual quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a disc lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound and visual quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the disc lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.

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.
• 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.

Transportation Information

• Unplug the unit when the STANDBY LED is on while in STANDBY mode.

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.
• This player uses a laser to read the data on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. Also, to keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset while the sound is at high volume levels. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
• 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.

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.

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.

Language Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

What disc formats are compatible with the Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System?

The Thomson DPL909VD supports a variety of disc formats, including DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1, VCD2.0, MP3, CDR, CDRW, and CD-DA. This compatibility allows you to play a wide range of media.

Does the system come with a remote control?

Yes, the Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System includes a full-function remote control for convenient operation. You can use it to control various functions and settings of the system.

How do I clean my discs before playing them on the system?

To clean your discs before playing, use a cleaning cloth and wipe the disc from the center outwards. Avoid using solvents like benzine, thinner, or commercially available cleaners, as these can damage the disc surface.

What accessories are included with the Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System?

The package includes several accessories to enhance your audiovisual experience, such as the main unit, subwoofer, five speakers, a remote control with two AAA batteries, a video cable, six speaker cords, an AM loop antenna, an FM pigtail antenna, and an Operations Manual. It's essential to check that you have all these items in the package for effective setup and usage.

What functions can I control using the buttons on the front panel of the system?

The front panel of the Thomson DPL909VD Home Cinema System features various buttons to control functions such as power (STANDBY/ON), disc tray (OPEN/CLOSE), source selection (SOURCE), settings adjustment (SELECT), playback control (PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, PREVIOUS, NEXT), volume adjustment (VOL), and headphone connection (PHONE).

What are the connections available on the back panel of the system?

The back panel of the Thomson DPL909VD includes several connectors for external devices. These include AM/FM ANTENNA connectors for AM loop and FM antennas, S-VIDEO OUT for connecting to a TV with S-video input, SPEAKER connectors for attaching supplied speakers, SCART OUT for linking to a TV with SCART input, VIDEO OUT for connecting to the TV's video input, AUDIO OUT for linking to the audio input of an external recording device or amplifier, and AUDIO IN (AUX 1 / AUX 2) for connecting to the audio output of a TV, VCR, or other audio devices. Additionally, there's an S-VIDEO / SCART OUTPUT SELECTOR to choose between S-video or SCART video output based on your TV setup.

What information does the display provide during operation?

The display on the Thomson DPL909VD provides various indicators and information during operation. These indicators include Speaker Icons, Status Bar, Frequency Unit Indicator, VCD, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DVD, PAUSE, PLAY, Title, Track, Preset, Chapter, Program, Sleep, Repeat, A-B, DTS, STEREO, CD, and mp3. These indicators help you monitor the system's status and settings, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable viewing and listening experience.

How do I switch the main power on and off?

You can switch the main power on and off using the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel of the system. This button allows you to put the system in standby mode when not in use or turn it on to start using it.

How do I open and close the disc tray?

To open and close the disc tray, simply press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel of the system. This function allows you to load and unload discs conveniently.

What are the available source options, and how do I select them?

The Thomson DPL909VD offers various source options, including DVD/CD, FM, AM, AUX1, and AUX2. To select your desired source, press the SOURCE button on the front panel. You can switch between these sources to access different media and playback options.

Can I adjust the audio settings, such as bass, treble, and speaker levels?

Yes, you can adjust the audio settings on the Thomson DPL909VD. Use the SELECT button on the front panel to toggle between BASS, TREBLE, and Speaker's level settings. You can then use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to make changes to these settings, customizing your audio experience to your preferences.

How do I start or stop playback during media playback?

During media playback, you can start or stop it using the PLAY/PAUSE button. Pressing this button once will start playback, and pressing it again will pause playback temporarily. To stop playback altogether, press the STOP button.

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