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Table of Contents
Connections and Setup
Recording
Some points to check before you connect yourTV set ..2
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls and sockets ................................3
Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................4
Connecting the FM aerial ............................................5
Connecting the speakers ..............................................6
Positioning speakers......................................................6
The remote control ......................................................8
Tuning inTV channels ..................................................9
Recording options........................................................14
Instant recording ........................................................14
InstantTimer Recording ............................................15
Recording from an AV socket ....................................15
Programming a recording ..........................................15
Managing the disc contents........................................17
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mp3,WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 orWMA files ..18
Playing DivX files ........................................................19
Basic Playback Operations
Compatible discs ........................................................11
Compatible formats....................................................11
Regional coding............................................................11
Operating the DVD player..........................................11
Playback........................................................................11
Accelerated play..........................................................11
Still image ....................................................................11
Frame advance ............................................................11
Variable slow motion ..................................................11
Changing chapter / track ............................................11
Zoom ............................................................................11
CM Skip function ........................................................11
Status menu ................................................................12
PBC - PlayBack Control..............................................12
Play modes ..................................................................12
Programme playback..................................................12
Playback options..........................................................13
Radio
Manual tuning ..............................................................20
Storing radio stations..................................................20
Player Menus
Recorder menu............................................................21
System menu ..............................................................21
Language menu............................................................23
Video menu..................................................................24
Speaker menu..............................................................25
Audio menu..................................................................26
TVTuner menu............................................................26
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................27
Precautions ..................................................................28
Guarantee ....................................................................28
Technical data ..............................................................29
Discs and formats you can play..................................29
Sound Enhancement Systems....................................30
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Connections and Setup
Front panel controls and sockets
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DVD RECORDER HOME CINEMA SYSTEM DPL953REC
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VIDEO
S-VIDEO
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1. ON/STANDBY
To switch the appliance on and off.
7. PLAY/PAUSE
To start playing a disc or pause.
2. OPEN/CLOSE
To open and close the disc tray.
8. STOP
To stop disc playback.
3. RECORD
To start recording.
9. SOURCE
To select the input source.
4. REC MODE
To select a recording mode.
10.VOLUME
To adjust the sound volume.
5. SKIP/TUNING
11.AUDIO IN R and L
To skip to the previous chapter or track
during playback.To tune down the radio
frequency inTuner mode.
Audio input sockets.
12.VIDEO IN
Video input socket.
6. SKIP/TUNING
13. S-VIDEO IN
To skip to the next chapter or track during
playback.To tune up the radio frequency in
Tuner mode.
S-video input socket.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities indicated inside
the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified
above. Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them.
• If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the
batteries.
• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or
accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept
them for disposal.
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Connections and Setup
Connecting to audio-visual equipment
Connection to a television set
Cables are not provided
TV
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Pr
Pb
Y
SCART OUT
Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of
equipment.
SCARTVIDEO OUT
The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there is
no Scart socket is available on yourTV set, check whether yourTV has
anotherVideo socket (Composite, Component or S-Video) that you can use
to connect your player.
Scart cable
VIDEO OUT socket
This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket.The picture
quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that
obtained using a Scart connection.
Video cable (yellow)
S-VIDEO OUT socket
The S-VIDEO OUT socket provides better picture quality than composite
video (theVIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the
black and white part of the video signal. If yourTV has an S-Video socket,
connect the appliance to theTV with an S-Video cable (not supplied).
S-Video cable
Component video out
TheY, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal
is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three
video-grade cables for the connection.You can also buy bundled component
video cables that are colour-coded to match theY, Pb, Pr sockets (green, blue
and red).
Note: If yourTV set supports Progressive Scan, you can use the DVD player’s
progressive scan output to obtain the highest possible video resolution. In that case,
you need to activate the Progressive Scan option in the Video menu.
Component cables
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Connection to another appliance
VCR
Cables are not provided
SAT
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SCART IN
SCARTVIDEO IN
If there is no Scart socket is available on your appliance, check whether it has
a composite video socket that you can use to connect your player.
Scart cable
Video cable
VIDEO IN socket / AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO IN R (right) sockets
These are analogue video and audio input sockets.The AUDIO L socket and
cable are white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red. In order to see
images coming from another appliance, connect the other appliance to the
DVD recorder using audio/video cables (not provided).
Audio cables
Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the
sockets which they should be connected to.
Connecting theTV aerial
1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to
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the ANTENNA IN socket (1) of the DVD recorder.
2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the ANTENNATV socket (2) of
the DVD recorder to the aerial socket of the television set.
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Connecting the FM aerial
The FM aerial (provided) should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the
back of the appliance.
Note: For FM reception, extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can
obtain the best possible reception.
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Connecting the speakers
Six speakers are provided with the appliance (2 front, 1
centre, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to
the player.
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Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the colour-
coded terminals.
FR FL
C
SR SL SW
Connect the speaker wire to the corresponding colour
terminal at the back of the appliance. Press down the tab
to open the terminal and insert the wire (1). Release the
tab to lock the wire in the terminal (2). Do the same for
the centre speaker, rear speakers and the subwoofer.
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ohm
4
ohm
Note:When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the player) of the speaker wires
and terminals match. If the wires are reversed, the sound will
be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not
ground the output line, as this will damage the speaker.
(1)
(2)
Positioning speakers
1 Centre
In surround mode, the centre speaker transmits much of
the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
positioned between the left and right speakers.
2 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They mainly transmit music and sound effects.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible
to the front speakers. Proper positioning is vital to
establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
4 Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically increases the involvement with the action on
the screen.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from theTV set must be magnetically shielded in order to
prevent picture distortion. Front and centre speakers supplied with this set are magnetically
shielded to protect yourTV set.
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near theTV set.
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Alternative Surround Placement
Front Speaker Position
Rear wall
Even if you cannot replicate this ideal home
theatre set-up exactly, the following
suggestions for positioning the speaker will
help you achieve better results.
Alignment
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Align the centre speaker evenly with or slightly
behind the left and right speakers, but not in
front of them.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a
45-degree angle with your favourite viewing
position will replicate the soundtrack mixer's
arrangement.
If rear wall mounting is the only option, direct
the speakers at each other (A), towards the
front (B) or even towards the side walls (C, D).
Experiment with their position until the
surround sound seems to envelope you, rather
than come from behind you.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the
three front speakers should be, as far as
possible, at the same height.This often requires
the centre speaker to be placed directly on top
of or beneath theTV set.
No adjacent walls
Preferred surround position
Location
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Surround speakers can be placed on stands
facing each other to replicate the preferred
side wall mounting (A), or to the side or rear
of the viewing area directed upwards. In the
latter case, they can go right on the floor, or
preferably, a few feet off the floor, such as on
end tables (B).
If possible, place surround speakers at either
side of the viewing area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3
feet above viewers.This helps minimise
localisation effects.
Test tone / Channel balance
Direction
Your player is equipped with a test signal
generator for balancing the channels.As the
signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust
the level controls until each channel plays at
the same volume level (see page 25).
Even though you adjust the surround channel
to be as loud as the others on the test signal,
you will find that, when watching an actual
programme, the surround channel is usually
much lower than the front. Don't be tempted
to re-adjust the surround level; a good
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Directing surround speakers straight across the
room, rather than down at viewers, helps
create a more open, spacious surround sound
field.
surround mix does not attract attention to
itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.
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The remote control
OPEN/CLOSE
To open and close the disc tray.
To access the player’s menu.
SETUP
MUTE
To mute and restore the sound.
To switch the appliance on and off.
To access the Repeat playback function.
To access the A-B repeat playback function.
To access the Shuffle playback function.
To set the timer.
STANDBY/ON
REPEAT
A-B
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SHUFFLE
SLEEP
DISPLAY
To display the Status menu.
TOP MENU/RETURN To access the title menu (if there is one) or
the PBC menu (VCD).
MENU/PBC
To access the disc menu (DVD).To turn the
PBC function on and off (VCD).
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
To select a subtitle language.
To change the dialogue language or audio format.
To navigate through menus.
ENTER
To confirm any selection you make.
To access the Zoom function.
ZOOM
ANGLE
To access the Camera angle function.
SLOW/PROG
To start reverse or forward slow motion
during playback.
To access program playback in Stop mode.
To start playing a disc. Pause.
To stop playback.
PRESET
To directly access the next or previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
In tuner mode, to select programmed stations.
TUNING
To start reverse or forward accelerated play.
In tuner mode, to tune down and up the
radio frequencies.
TIMER
To access theTimer recording function.
To select the source.
To skip forward approximately 30 seconds
(DVD).
SOURCE
CM SKIP
STEP
To start playback image by image.
Number input.
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SEARCH
To directly access a title, chapter, track or
location on the disc.
SURROUND
CLEAR
To change the Surround sound setting.
To clear entered items in a menu.
To edit a recording.
EDIT
SELECT
To toggle between BASS/TRE and channel
settings.
EQ
To select a sound setting (Pop, Jazz, Flat or
Rock).
RECORD
REC MODE
CHANNEL +/-
VOLUME +/-
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To start recording.
To select a recording mode.
To change channel.
To adjust the sound volume.
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Tuning inTV channels
1. Switch the television set on. Select the AV channel on
the television set.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote
control to turn the appliance on.
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3. Press ENTER. Choose a language using the
button on the remote control, then confirm by
pressing ENTER.
or
Easy Setup
Welcome
Please select favored language for
Menu Language.
Language
EU Tuner
Set Clock
Auto Scan
Finished
4. The EU Tuner option is selected. Select your country
using the or button on the remote control: UK,
English
French
Eastern Europe,Western Europe or France.
German
Italian
5. The Set Clock option is selected. Select a field using
the
and
buttons and set the time and then the
date using the
and
buttons or the number
buttons. Press the
button to select Done, and
then press ENTER.
6. The automatic channel search starts.
Note: Select Cancel and press ENTER to interrupt the
automatic channel search process.
7. When the automatic channel search is completed,
press ENTER to leave the automatic tuning process.
The automatic channel set-up assigns the numbers to
the channels in a predefined order.These numbers
may therefore not match the actual channel numbers.
Should this be the case, change these numbers by
carrying out the instructions below (see "Sorting the
channels").
Sorting the channels
1. Press the SETUP button. Select the TV Tuner
option using the
and
buttons and press
or
ENTER.
Channel List
2. Select the Channel List option using the
and
Position
Channel
Enable/Disable
buttons and press or ENTER to reveal the
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
television channel name list.
Edit Name
Move to
3. Select a channel name using the
and
buttons
Enable / Disable
EXIT
and press ENTER.
Enabled
4. Select the Edit Name option and press ENTER.
Select From List and press ENTER to choose a
Press ENTER to disable.
channel name from a channel list using
Select Keyboard to enter a channel name: use the
and buttons to select a letter or a number
and
.
,
,
and press ENTER.When you are finished, select
Done and press ENTER.
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5. To move a channel, use the
and
buttons to
select the channel you wish to move.Then select the
Move to option and press ENTER.Then use the
and
buttons to reach the position you wish to
store the channel in and press ENTER.The channel
will move to the new position.
6. Use the Enable/Disable option to include the
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selected channel in the channel loop.To do so, select
the channel using the
and
buttons, select
Enable/Disable and press ENTER.
7. Press SETUP to leave the menu.
Manual installation
1. Press the SETUP button. Select the TV Tuner
option using the
and
buttons and press
or
ENTER.
2. Select the Modify Channel option using the
buttons and press or ENTER.
and
Modify Channel
3. Select the channel to modify using the
and
Add Channel
Fine Tune
buttons and press to access the sub-menu.
Delete Channel
Decoder In : OFF
4. To add a channel, select Add Channel and press
ENTER.
The channel can be fine tuned to improve picture
Done
quality. Select FineTune and use the
and
buttons to adjust the picture. Select Done and press
ENTER when you are finished.
To delete a channel, select Delete Channel and
press ENTER.
If the channel is encoded (and a decoder is connected
to the DVD recorder), select the Decoder In option
and press ENTER to activate or deactivate the
option.
5. Once all settings are completed, select Done and
press ENTER.
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Basic Playback Operations
4. Press to stop playback.
Note:The player stores the point where playback
was interrupted. If you press
playback resumes from this point.To stop
Compatible discs
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•
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DVD
again,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
playback completely or to start again from the
CD
beginning, press
twice.
CD-R, CD-RW.
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Accelerated play
While the disc is playing, press the
button one or more times to vary the speed
and direction of the accelerated play.
Compatible formats
or
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DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD
(SuperVideo Compact Disc), JPEG,
Press
to resume normal playback.
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CD, mp3,WMA, DivX, CD Kodak Picture.
More information about discs and compatible
formats is available at the end of the booklet.
Still image
While the disc is playing, press
freeze frame.
once for
Regional coding
Press
to resume normal playback.
Your DVD player has been designed to process
regional management information that is
stored on DVD discs. DVD discs that have
different regional codes to that of your player
cannot be played.The regional code for your
player is 2 (Europe, the Middle East, South
Africa, Japan).ALL means all regions.When you
buy a disc check that it bears the correct logo.
Frame advance
While the disc is playing, press the STEP
button a number of times to advance forward
image by image.
Press
to resume normal playback.
Variable slow motion
While the disc is playing, press the
SLOW/PROG button a number of times to
vary the speed and direction of the slow motion.
Operating the DVD player
1. Switch on yourTV set.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
Press
to resume normal playback.
remote control or on the front panel.
3. Press the SOURCE button to select the
Changing chapter / track
input source.
While the disc is playing, press the
or
button to go immediately to the previous or
next chapter or track.
Playback
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the
front of the appliance or on the remote
control to open the disc tray.
Zoom
1. While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM
button until you reach the zoom size you
require.
2. Put the disc in with the printed side
upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to
2. Move from one area to another using the
close the disc tray.
,
,
and
buttons.
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•
Play starts automatically, or
CM SKIP function
While the disc is playing, press the CM SKIP
button to skip ahead by approximately 30
seconds.
the Disc menu appears. One of its options
can be selected to start playing the disc.
Select it and press ENTER, or
•
press
on the remote control.
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Basic Playback Operations
Shuffle playback (VCD, SVCD and
audio CD)
Status menu
Press the DISPLAY button a number of times
during playback to show in turn:
You can play all the tracks on the disc in a
shuffle order (chosen by the player).
DVD:Title elapsed time,Title remaining
time, Chapter elapsed time, Chapter
remaining time, Display Off;
1. Press to stop playback.
2. Press the SHUFFLE button to activate
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VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Single
elapsed time, Single remaining time,Total
elapsed time,Total remaining time, Display
Off.
Note: On a Video CD with PBC (Playback
Control), turn off the PBC option to display the
Status menu.
the shuffle playback function.
3. Press
to start the shuffle playback.
4. To stop shuffle playback, press
twice and
then press SHUFFLE again to deactivate
the shuffle playback function.
Programme playback (VCD
and audio CD)
With this option, you choose and programme
the playback order.
PBC - PlayBack Control (VCD)
The PlayBack Control function offers scenes
and information which can be selected
interactively via a menu. It can also be used to
display high-resolution pictures, if the disc
contains any.
1. Press to stop playback.
2. Press the SLOW/PROG button to enter
the Programme playback mode.
PROGRAM P00:00 appears on theTV
screen.
Press the MENU/PBC button during playback
to enable or disable this function.
3. Enter the track number using the numeric
buttons. The first number corresponds to
the programme number and the second
number corresponds to the track number.
Then press ENTER.
Play modes
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT
button several times to select a play mode:
Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR
button to erase numbers.
DVD: Chapter repeat,Title repeat, Repeat
Off,
Repeat this step to add other tracks to the
playback list.
VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Repeat one,
Repeat all, Repeat Off.
4. Press
to start playback.
A-B repeat
Tracks are played in the order of the
playback list. Playback stops once all tracks
have been played.
To repeat a sequence between two points A
and B, press the A-B button at the beginning of
the sequence you want to repeat.
Then press the A-B button again at the end of
the sequence.
Note:The playback list is erased when you press
the
button twice.
5. To exit the Programme playback function,
Then the sequence is played repeatedly until
you press A-B to resume normal playback.
press the SLOW/PROG button again.
Note:A-B repeat can only be used within the
same chapter or track.
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Camera angle (DVD)
Playback options
Some discs offer different camera angles for
specific scenes.
Direct access (DVD)
To directly access a title or a chapter:
1. Press the SEARCH button.
2. Select TITLE or CHAPTER using the
To change the camera angle during playback,
press several times the ANGLE button to
select one of the available camera angles.
Note: If the disc was recorded using a single
camera angle, this function is not available.There
are very few discs offering more than one angle.
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and
buttons, enter a title or chapter
number with the numeric buttons and
press ENTER.
Note: Many discs only have one title.
Volume control
To directly access a location on the disc which
does not correspond to the start of a title or a
chapter:
You can vary the level of each speaker and the
treble or bass levels.
1. Press the SELECT button to select a
channel: Front Left, Center, Front Right,
Rear Right, Rear Left, Subwoofer,Treble
and Bass.The level of the channel appears
on the display andTV screen.
1. Press twice the SEARCH button.
2. Select TITLE using the
and
buttons
and enter a title number with the numeric
buttons.
2. Press the VOL+/- button to adjust the
3. Select TIME with the
and
buttons,
selected channel’s level.
enter a time with the numeric buttons and
press ENTER.
Sound selection
Direct access (Audio CD)
Press the SURROUND button repeatedly to
select a type of Surround sound.
To directly access a location on the disc which
does not correspond to the start of a track:
Press the EQ button repeatedly to select an
equalizer mode: Pop, Jazz, Flat or Rock.
1. Press the SEARCH button.
2. Enter a time with the numeric buttons and
press ENTER.
Audio (DVD,VCD and audio CD)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for
different languages or audio formats.
To change the language (DVD) or the audio
format (VCD and audio CD) during playback,
press the AUDIO button several times to
select one of the available languages or audio
formats.
Note:This option is only available if the disc offers
a number of dialogue languages or audio formats.
Subtitles (DVD)
Press several times the SUBTITLE button to
select one of the available subtitles languages
and to turn on and off the subtitles.
Note:This option is only available if the disc offers
a number of subtitle languages.
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Recording
Recording options
Instant Recording
Recording options are available in the
Recorder menu:
1. Switch on yourTV set.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
remote control.
Menu
Recorder
System
Language
Video
Record Quality
Chapter Length
Disc
3. Open the tray by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side
facing up and close the tray.
Note:When you insert a DVD+RW disc for the
first time, the DVD recorder must first format the
disc.This operation may take several minutes.
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Scart Input
Front AV
Speaker
Audio
TV Tuner
Press SETUP to exit.
4. Press the REC MODE button several
1. Press the SETUP button.
times to select a recording quality.
2. Select the Recorder option using the
5. Press the SOURCE button to select the
and
buttons.
input source.
6. Select a channel using the CHANNEL -/+
Recording Quality
buttons or the numeric buttons.
1. Select the Record Quality option and
7. Press the RECORD button to start
recording.
press
or ENTER.
2. Select one of the available recording
RECORDING appears on the television
screen and the REC indicator lights up.
qualities using the
press ENTER.
Notes:
and
buttons and
The DVD-recorder starts recording until it is
manually stopped or the disc is full.
Note:To view one channel whilst recording
another, press the SOURCE button repeatedly
to selectTV source.Then switch to the channel you
want to watch using the television remote control.
Recording times are only estimates and may differ
from actual times.
You can also select the recording quality pressing
the REC MODE button repeatedly.
Chapter Length
8. Press the button to stop recording.
Please wait until the recorder has
completed the closing of the disc.
During the recording, titles are automatically
split into chapters.This option lets you choose
the chapter length.
Notes:
You cannot change channel or recording mode
during the recording.
1. Select the Chapter Length option and
press
or ENTER.
The recording time given depending on the
recording quality is only an estimate.
2. Select one of the available lengths (4, 10,
20, 30 minutes or Off) using the
and
buttons and press ENTER.
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Recording
InstantTimer Recording
Programming a recording
1. To set the length of time you want to
record for, press the RECORD button
twice.The television screen shows the
recording duration.
Ensure the television channels have been tuned
and stored correctly and that the clock is set
to the correct time.You can programme up to
12 recordings over one year.
2. Press the RECORD button again to
increase the recording time to a maximum
of eight hours.
1. Open the tray by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side
facing up and close the tray.
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Recording from an AV socket
2. Press the TIMER button.The “My Record
List” menu appears.
If you wish to record from the Scart socket,
from the rear AV sockets or from the front AV
sockets located on the front panel, you need to
select the appropriate audio/video input.
My Record List
Title
Date
Start
Source
1. Select the Scart Input or Front AV
option from the Recorder menu and
press
or ENTER.
2. Select one option using the
and
New
Press TIMER to exit.
Edit
Del.
buttons.
3. Press the SOURCE button several times
to select either Front AV IN or Rear AV
IN.
3. Select New and press ENTER.The
“Record Show” menu appears.
4. Start playback on the other equipment.
Press RECORD to start recording.
Record Show
Verify the settings. Press ENTER to edit.
5. Press to stop recording.
Start
End
Record Time
Frequency
Input Source
Channel
Once
2005/01/01
TV Tuner
P01
SP
Quality
Title
Press TIMER to exit.
Done
Cancel
4. Select RecordTime using the
buttons and press ENTER.
and
Enter the start and end time of the
programme you wish to record using
and or the numeric buttons and
and
to move the cursor.
When finished, select Done and press
ENTER.
5. Select Frequency using
and
and
press ENTER.
Select either Once or Repeat using
and
,select Continue and press ENTER.
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Recording
If you select Once, enter the date of the
11. Put the DVD recorder in standby mode by
pressing the STANDBY/ON button on
the remote control. It is now ready to
record at the time you have specified.
recording using
and
or the numeric
buttons, and
and
to move the cursor.
If you select Repeat, select one or several
days using and and pressing ENTER.
When finished, select Done and press
To check your programming
ENTER.
1. Press the TIMER button.The “My Record
EN
List” menu appears.
6. Select Input Source using
and
and
press ENTER.
2. If the list is correct, press
to return to
the previous menu or TIMER to exit.
Use
and
to select the recording
source and press ENTER.
3. If you want to change or delete a
7. Select Channel using
and
and press
recording, select it using
and
.
ENTER.
4. To change the selected recording, select
Use
and
to select the channel you
Edit using
Use the
and
and
and press ENTER.
buttons to select the
wish to record, select Done and press
ENTER.
section you wish to change and press
ENTER to modify the settings.
8. Select Quality using
and
and press
ENTER.
5. To delete the selected recording, select
Use
and
to select the recording
Delete using
and
and press
quality, select Done and press ENTER.
ENTER. Press ENTER again to confirm.
9. Select Title using
and
and press
6. Press TIMER to exit.
ENTER.
Record Show
New Title :
Delete
Clear
Space
Cancel
Done
Press TIMER to exit.
Press ENTER again. Use
,
,
and
to select a letter or a number and press
ENTER.The title can include up to 10
characters.
Note: If you make a mistake, select Delete to
cancel the last typed character and press
ENTER, or select Clear to cancel the whole
title and press ENTER.
When finished, select Done and press
ENTER.
Select Done and press ENTER again.
10. Once all settings are completed, select
Done once again and press ENTER.
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Recording
Caution! Once a disc is finalized, you cannot edit it
or record on it.
Managing the disc contents
1. Open the tray by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a DVD+RW
or a DVD+R disc with the printed side
facing up and close the tray.
1. Select Finalize Disc using
and
and
press ENTER.A confirmation screen
appears.
2. Select Yes using
and press ENTER to
start finalizing the disc.
2. Press the SETUP button.
EN
3. Select Disc from the Recorder menu and
Note: If you finally do not wish to finalize the disc,
select No and press ENTER.
press
or ENTER to access the various
options.
Menu
Rename disc
Record Quality
Chapter Length
Disc
Erase Disc
Recorder
This option allows you to rename the disc (up
to 10 characters).
Format Disc
Finalize Disc
Rename Disc
Protect Disc
System
Language
Video
Scart Input
Front AV
1. Select Rename Disc using
and
and
Speaker
Audio
press ENTER.The “New Disc Name”
menu appears.
TV Tuner
Press SETUP to exit.
2. Use
,
,
and
to select a letter or
a number and press ENTER.The title can
include up to 10 characters.
Erase Disc (DVD+RW)
Note: If you make a mistake, select Delete to
cancel the last typed character and press
ENTER, or select Clear to cancel the whole
title and press ENTER.
This option deletes all the titles on the disc,
but the disc name and format remains
unchanged.
When finished, select Done and press
ENTER.
1. Select Erase Disc using
and
and
press ENTER.A confirmation screen
appears.
Protect Disc
2. Select Yes using
and press ENTER to
This option allows you to protect the disc
against accidental recording.This choice is not
definitive, you can choose to unprotect the disc
later.
start erasing the disc.
Note: If you finally do not wish to erase the disc,
select No and press ENTER.
Format Disc (DVD+RW)
1. Select Protect Disc using
and
and
press ENTER.A confirmation screen
1. Select Format Disc using
and
and
appears.
press ENTER.A confirmation screen
appears.
2. Select Yes using
and press ENTER.
Note: If you finally do not wish to protect the disc,
select No and press ENTER.
2. Select Yes using
and press ENTER to
start formatting the disc.
Note: If you finally do not wish to format the disc,
select No and press ENTER.
3. To cancel the protection, use the
Unprotect Disc option.
Finalize Disc (DVD+R)
When a disc is full or if you do not want to
make further recordings on the disc, you need
to finalize it so that it can be read by other
players that are compatible with the disc
format.
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration
with .The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music
tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly compressed files.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format developed by Microsoft.
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5,120 x 3,840 pixels.
Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of
JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too
large. In this case, reduce the files’ resolution and write another disc.
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®
®
®
Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3, and
®
DivX VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements.
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 orWMA files
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.
1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and
SmartNAVI
close the tray.
3. Select a folder using the
and
buttons on the
remote control, then press ENTER to display the list
of files.
4. To start playback, select a file using the
buttons and then press ENTER or
and
, or enter the
file number using the numeric buttons.
Note:While listening you can use the
or
button to go
back to the previous file or go on to the next one.
5. Press to stop playback.
Display options (JPEG)
During the slide show, you can use the
button to pause the slide show.
Press the ZOOM button and then a number of times the
and
buttons until you reach the
zoom size you require. Press ZOOM again to exit the Zoom function.
Press the
Press the
button for an horizontal flip and the
and buttons to rotate pictures 90°.
button for a vertical flip.
Status menu (mp3)
Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn: Chapter elapsed
time, Chapter remaining time, Display Off.
Repeat playback
While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode:
Disc repeat (continuous playback of the whole disc), Folder (playback of the current folder),
Repeat one (continuous playback of the current track), Folder repeat (continuous playback of the
current folder), Disc (playback of the whole disc).
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Playing DivX files
1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up.
SmartNAVI
3. The disc’s contents are displayed. Select the DivX file
that you wish to play with the
and
buttons and
DOCS
press ENTER or to start playback.
EN
A01_DIVX51B
A02_DIVX505
4. To select another character set for DivX subtitles,
press the SUBTITLE button when the SmartNAVI
menu is displayed without preview.
Note:To cancel the preview, press the STOP button once.
Note:To guarantee playback of DivX files the audio must be mp3 format. DivX Certified devices can play
back any interleaved mp3 audio at any bitrate, both CBR and VBR.The audio must be sampled at standard
frequencies, such as 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz, and must conform to the AVI file specification.Apart from
mp3, the audio formats recognised by your player are MPEG layer 1/2,AC3, DTS, PCM. Formats such as AAC
and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player.
A note on copying: Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of their origin and that you have legally
purchased or rented the contents. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private copies of your own
material for your own use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of any applicable laws.
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Renting (purchasing) DivX VOD files
DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs.The difference lies in the access to the
media. DivXVOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites.
Prior to downloading aVOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on
the purchase form on the site.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration
Menu
number of your player:
Set Clock
Recorder
System
Language
Video
Angle Mark
1. Press the SETUP button.
Screen Saver
Parental Control
Factory Defaults
DivX(R) Registration
2. Select the DivX(R) Registration option from the
System menu and press ENTER.
Speaker
Audio
The registration number is displayed.
TV Tuner
3. Write down thisVOD 8-character registration
number so that you can fill in the form on the
website you purchase your DivXVOD files from.
Press SETUP to exit.
Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading it, the rental period
allocated during purchasing from the website may have expired. It is also possible that the recorded file is not
compatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters.The parameters
used when copying to CD-R may be another reason for this. Since it is not possible here to supply all the
information, parameters and advice relating to the use of DivX VOD files, we recommend that you visit
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Radio
The player has a built-in tuner that allows for
FM radio function.
Storing radio stations
The player can store up to 40 radio stations in
its memory.You can enter every single radio
station yourself or the player can store all
available radio stations automatically in
ascending order.
Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM aerial in the correct
manner.
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2. Press the SOURCE button on the remote
control or on the front panel several times
to select theTuner mode.
Manual preset
1. Tune to a radio station (see "Manual
tuning" for details).
3. Tune a station by pressing repeatedly
2. Press SLOW/PROG on the remote
PRESET
or PRESET
on the
control. P00 will appear on the display.
remote control until the desired station is
found.
Alternatively, you can use the TUNING
3. Input your desired preset number (1-40)
using the numeric buttons, then press
SLOW/PROG again to store it.
or TUNING
button to activate
the automatic search function. In this mode
the player will automatically tune
frequencies until it finds a station.
Retrieving preset stations
1. Press the SOURCE button to enter the
4. Repeat steps 3 to tune to another radio
Tuner mode.
station.
2. Press PRESET
or PRESET
on
Note: If there is any interference, change the
aerial’s position until the ideal sound reception is
obtained.TV and other electronic devices could be
the cause of interferences, so try to position the
aerial away from them.
the remote control to search up or down
for the preset stations.
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Player Menus
Menu
Recorder menu
Recorder
System
Language
Video
Record Quality
Chapter Length
Disc
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
2. Select Recorder using the and buttons.
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Scart Input
Front AV
Speaker
Audio
Please refer to chapter Recording (page 14).
TV Tuner
EN
Press SETUP to exit.
Menu
Recorder
System
System menu
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
Manual
Set Clock
Auto Update
Angle Mark
Language
Video
Screen Saver
Parental Control
Factory Defaults
DivX(R) Registration
2. Select System using the
and
buttons.
3. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Speaker
Audio
TV Tuner
Press SETUP to exit.
Current selection
Set clock
The video recorder uses a 24 hour clock.
1. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Set Clock
Select a field and then use
Hour Minute
to edit.
2. To set the clock manually, select Manual and press
Year
Month
Day
ENTER.
3. Select a field using the
and
buttons and set the
and buttons
time and then the date using the
or the number buttons.
Done
Cancel
Press SETUP to exit.
Press the
button to select Done, and then press
ENTER.
Angle Mark
This option enables you to activate or deactivate the
angle mark indicating that several angle marks are
available on the disc being played.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
and to select ON or OFF and press
2. Press
ENTER.
Screen Saver
This option enables you to activate or deactivate the
screen saver.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
and to select ON or OFF and press
2. Press
ENTER.
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Player Menus
Parental control
This setting prevents the playback of DVDs that may not
be suitable for all audiences, by using the rating level that
may be encoded on the disc. If the rating level on the disc
is higher than the preset level the playback function will
not be enabled unless the password is entered.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
EN
2. Enter your password using the numeric buttons and
press ENTER to select OK.
Note: If you have not chosen a password yet, the factory
preset password is 3308.
3. Press ENTER again.The Parental menu appears.
Choose Rating
Menu
Note:The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes
according to the rating limits. In Europe, very few discs have
coded scenes.
Parental
Choose Rating
Set Password
3
4
5
6
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
7
8 least
2. Select Choose Rating and press
or ENTER.
and buttons,
No Parental
3. Select the rating level using the
Press SETUP to exit.
Current selection
then press ENTER to confirm.
Set Password
This option allows you to change the password.
1. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Menu
Parental
Choose Rating
Set Password
New Password:
Confirm:
2. Select Set Password and press
or ENTER.The
“New Password” menu appears.
3. Enter the new password (maximum 4 digits) and
press ENTER.You are prompted to enter it again to
confirm. Press ENTER to select OK and press
ENTER again.
Press SETUP to exit.
Factory Defaults
This option restores the factory-set settings.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Select Defaults and press ENTER.
DivX(R) Registration
Please refer to page 19.
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Player Menus
Menu
Language menu
With this menu, you can set the language for player
menus, dialogue, subtitles and the disc menus.
Recorder
System
Language
Video
OSD Menu
Disc Menu
Audio
Subtitle
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
Speaker
Audio
2. Select Language using the
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
OSD Menu (Player Menu)
and
buttons.
TV Tuner
EN
Press SETUP to exit.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. To change the language of the player menus, choose
the language using the
and
buttons and press
ENTER to confirm.
Disc Menu
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. To change the language of the disc menus, choose the
language using the
and
buttons and press
ENTER to confirm.
Audio
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. To change the dialogue language, choose the language
using the
confirm.
and
buttons and press ENTER to
Note: If the selected language is not available on a disc, the
disc’s default language will be used instead.
3. To change the language during play, press the AUDIO
button on the remote control several times.
Subtitle
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. To change the subtitle language, choose the language
using the
confirm.
and
buttons and press ENTER to
Note: If the language chosen is available, it is automatically
selected when you display the subtitles. Otherwise, the subtitle
language indicated on the disc is selected instead.
3. To change the language of the subtitles during
playback, press the SUBTITLE button on the remote
control.
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Player Menus
Menu
Video menu
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
Recorder
System
Language
Video
TV Type
TV Display
2. Select Video using the
and
buttons.
Video Output
Progressive Scan
3. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Spaeker
Audio
TV Type
EN
TV Tuner
In addition to PAL DVDs andVCDs, you can enjoy NTSC
films as well. If the pictures from the DVD being played
appear in black and white on your screen, try changing
the colour standard.
Press SETUP to exit.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Select an option using the
and buttons, then press
ENTER to confirm: NTSC, PAL or Multi (if your
television set is compatible both with NTSC and PAL).
TV Display
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can
choose the picture format best suited to the format of
yourTV screen:
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Select an option using the
and
buttons, then
press ENTER to confirm:
Normal/PS: reproduces a 4x3 picture without
distortion,
Normal/PS
Normal/LB
Normal/LB: gives best reproduction of pictures
recorded in this format (i.e. with horizontal bands at
the top and bottom of the screen) or in 16x9,
WideTV: reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a
16x9 screen.
WideTV
Video Output
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Select an option corresponding to theTV connection
type using the
to confirm:
and
buttons, then press ENTER
S-Video: if yourTV is connected to the S-Video
socket of the DVD recorder,
YPbPr: if yourTV is connected to the Component
Video Out socket of the DVD recorder,
RGB: if yourTV is connected to the Scart socket of
the DVD recorder.
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Player Menus
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan provides high-quality pictures with less
flicker.Turn on Progressive Scan if you used the
ComponentVideo sockets of the player to connect aTV
or monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal.
Menu
1. Press
2. Select ON using the
Progressive Scan.A confirmation screen appears.
3. Select OK using and press ENTER.
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Recorder
TV Type
OFF
EN
and buttons to activate
ENABLE PROGRESSIVE
S
L
V
S
A
1. Ensure your TV has progressive scan
2. Ensure connect Y Pb Pr cable to TV.
3. If TV display is abnormal,
wait 8 seconds for recover.
Note: If you finally do not wish to activate Progressive Scan,
select Cancel and press ENTER.
Cancel
TV Tuner
Caution! Once Progressive Scan has been activated, an image
will only be visible on a progressive scanTV or monitor.
If you activate Progressive Scan by mistake, you should take
the following steps to reset the unit: open the disc tray, press
and hold the MENU/PBC button and the number button 7.
The video output will be restored to the standard setting and
a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analogue
TV or monitor.
Press SETUP to exit.
Current selection
Menu
Recoder
System
Language
Video
Speaker menu
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
Front Distance
L/R CEN] DIST
[
]-[
Rear Distance
Speaker Test
2. Select Speaker using the
and
buttons.
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Speaker
Audio
Front / [L/R]-[CEN] / Rear Distance
TV Tuner
Press SETUP to exit.
To make the surround sound more effective and suit the
acoustic conditions in the room where you are listening,
you may need to delay the signal coming from some of
the speakers.
1. Select Front Distance or [L/R]-[CEN] Dist. or
Rear Distance using the
and
buttons and
press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Adjust the distance using the and buttons and
press
SpeakerTest
.
Speaker Setup
Speaker Test
ON
This function is used to test the speaker setting and
change the speaker level.
OFF
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Press
or ENTER again and select ON using the
buttons to start the speaker test.A short
and
noise comes successively from each speaker.
Press SETUP to exit.
Current selection
3. Press to stop the test.
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Player Menus
Menu
Audio menu
Recorder
Dyn Compression
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
2. Select Audio using and
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
System
Language
Video
Full
.
Speaker
Audio
OFF
Dynamic Compression
EN
TV Tuner
You can use this function to control the different sound levels
via dynamic compression. It improves the quality of the sound
track at a low volume and quietens the loudest sounds.
Press SETUP to exit.
1. Press
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
2. Select the level using
and , then press
.
Menu
TV Tuner menu
Auto CH Scan
Channel List
Modify Channel
EU Tuner
Recorder
System
Language
Video
1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu.
2. Select TVTuner using and
3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
Auto CH Scan
.
Speaker
Audio
TV Tuner
Press SETUP to exit.
1. Press
or ENTER.A confirmation screen appears.
2. Select Yes and press ENTER.
Note: If you finally do not wish to launch the automatic
channel search, select No and press ENTER.
The automatic channel search starts.
Note: Select Cancel and press ENTER to interrupt the
automatic channel search process.
3. When the automatic channel search is completed,
select Yes and press ENTER if you want to display
the channel list. If not, select No and press ENTER.
Channel List
Please refer to page 9.
Modify Channel
Please refer to page 10.
EU Tuner
1. Press
2. Select the option corresponding to your standard
using and and press ENTER.
or ENTER to access the sub-menu.
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Additional Information
The subtitles do not appear.
• Check that the DVD disc provides
subtitles.
• Refer to the section on how to display
subtitles.
Troubleshooting
The appliance does not switch on.
• Make sure it is plugged into a mains
socket.
• Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
remote control or the POWER button on
the front of the appliance.
The disc menu language is not the
correct one.
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• The disc menu language has not been set
It is impossible to read the disc.
• Insert the disc with the printed side facing
up.
up (see page 23).
• The language of your choice is not
available on the disc (see page 23).
• Check that the disc can actually be played
by this device (see page 29).
• If you are trying to play a disc containing
JPEG files, check that the files have a
resolution of less 5,120 x 3,840 pixels.
• Check that the disc’s regional code
matches the player’s regional code.This
player’s regional code is 2.
You have forgotten your password
(Parental control).
• Enter 3308.
Your DivX files won’t play.
• When you encounter problems make sure
that the file that you are trying to play
actually contains DivX video.The files
often use the term “DivX” in their
filename even though they have in fact
been coded in another format.
• Clean the disc (see page 28).
There is no picture.
• Check you have switched on theTV set.
• Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and the
version 2.5 player: with some recent DivX
versions coding problems may arise that
are directly linked to the ability of your
computer to provide the total capacity of
its microprocessor during the coding
procedure. During playback, this leads to
picture problems or a lack of
• Check the connections.
• Select the AV input assigned to the player
on theTV.
The picture is of poor quality (with
snow or lines).
• Check the connections.
• Clean the disc (see page 28).
synchronisation between sound and
picture.
There is no sound or the sound is of
poor quality.
• Check the connections.
• Make sure the speakers are connected.
• Make sure the MUTE function is not on.
No surround sound.
• Check the speaker configuration in the
Speaker menu.
The remote control does not work or
works only intermittently.
• Check that batteries are inserted or
change them.
• Aim the remote control at the appliance.
The infrared beam must not be blocked or
interrupted.
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Additional Information
Handling and caring for discs
Precautions
Use
• If your appliance has been stored in a cool
place for any length of time, during a
journey for example, wait for about 2
hours before using it.
• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc
with your fingers at the edges or through
the hole.
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• The openings located on the top and
bottom are for ventilation and must not
be obstructed.
• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for
a single-sided disc).
• During thunderstorms, we recommend
that you isolate the appliance from the
electrical supply so that it is not damaged
by electrical or electromagnetic surges.
• Place the disc properly into the tray in the
allotted holder.
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary,
always wiping from the centre to the edge.
• This appliance is designed for continuous
use. Putting the DVD player into standby
mode does not disconnect it from the
mains supply.To completely isolate the
equipment, remove the plug from the
mains socket as some components remain
connected to the electrical supply.
• If you notice any burning or smoke,
disconnect the appliance immediately to
avoid any risk of electrocution.
• Do not attempt to look inside the
appliance through the disk tray opening or
any other opening.You may be
electrocuted or exposed to laser
radiation.
• Always put discs back in their cases after
use and store in a vertical position.
• Do not close the tray with two discs in it
or with a disc not sitting correctly in the
holder.
• Do not play cracked, chipped or warped
discs nor try to repair them with adhesive
tape or glue.
• Do not write on a disc.
• Do not move the player when a disc is
being played.
• Do not scratch discs or store them in
places exposed to direct sunlight, high
humidity or high temperatures.
• Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene,
anti-static liquids or any other solvent for
cleaning discs.When cleaning, wipe gently
with a soft damp (water only) cloth from
the centre to the edge, avoiding circular
motions, which could cause scratches and
interference during playback.
• This appliance is for domestic use only and
must not be used for industrial purposes.
• Total or partial copying of recordings
protected by copyright legislation, without
the explicit permission of the holder of
the rights, contravenes current legislation.
Copying or downloading music files for
sale or any other business purpose
constitutes or could constitute a violation
of copyright law.
Guarantee
• The type and production number of your
appliance are printed on the guarantee
certificate supplied with your appliance.
Keep this certificate as well as the invoice.
These documents are required in the
event of claiming your guarantee rights.
Cleaning
• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust
the vents at the back or sides.
• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based
products risks damaging the appliance.
• If an object or liquid enters inside the
appliance, unplug it immediately and have it
checked by an authorised engineer.
• All repairs during the guarantee period
must be carried out by an authorised
engineer for our brand. If this condition is
not met, your rights will no longer be
valid.
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• Never open the appliance yourself, since
this may put you at risk or damage the
equipment.THOMSON does not accept
any liability if the appliance is used in any
way other than in accordance with this
manual.
Discs and formats you can play
In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of
all disc types , it is not possible to guarantee playback
of discs which do not comply with DVD, CD,VCD or
SVCD standards.This unit may not play some
recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording
formats, software used and disc types.
EN
DISCLAIMER OFWARRANTIES:TOTHE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, DECLARATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
RESULTING FROMTHE USE OFTHE
PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHERTHAN
THOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.
DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single- or
double-sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-
density optical discs on which high-quality images and
audio are recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only),
DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable).
DVD+Rewritable
Depending on the DVD writer and discs used.
Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be
made inVideo DVD mode. Recordings using
DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with
the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB
capacity.
Technical data
Mains supply:AC~230V - 50 Hz
Power consumption: 120W (<3W in standby)
Operating conditions: +5°C to +35°C
Surrounding humidity: 10% to 75 % (no
condensation)
VCD -Video Compact Disc
CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of
VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio
tracks and interactive menus.
Net weight: 10.48 kg
SVCD - SuperVideo Compact Disc
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard.
SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of
digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2
standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio.
DTS is a digital sound compression
technique developed by DigitalTheater Sound
Systems for digital multichannel audio signals.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks of DigitalTheater
Systems Inc.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable).
This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written
during a multisession recording can also be played,
provided that the session has ended before the disc is
played (depending on the write software). However,
depending on the condition of the CD-writer,
computer and the disc used, you may find that not all
discs will play successfully.When playing a CD-R disc,
it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20
seconds to recognise the disc before starting to play.
If the disc is not recognised after a period of 20
seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again.
• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the
CD-R, do not use its full capacity. • CD-Rs should be
preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. •
Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. • Close
all other applications on the computer to ensure
reliable CD-R disc recording.
Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
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• WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters, and
should end with the “.wma” extension.
General name format:Title.wma.When composing your
title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have no
spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special
characters including (., /, \, =, +).•The total number of
files on a disc should be less than 999.
DivX files
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression
standard for video. Whether DivX files play correctly on
your player or not depends on the preparation and
production of the audio and video files, the codecs and
the type of recording equipment used, as well as on your
computer’s parameters. It is therefore possible that you
cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is
JPEG files
EN
CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG files,
including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read by this
player.
defective. It also sometimes happens that you can play
the images (video) but not the sound (audio).
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as
follows: •The maximum resolution of the DivX file is
below 720x576 (W x H) pixels. • DivX filenames should
not exceed 56 characters. • If the video and audio
structure of the recorded file is not interleaved, either
video or audio is outputted. • If the file is recorded with
GMC, the unit supports only 1-point GMC. GMC is the
acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an
encoding tool specified in the MPEG4 standard. Some
MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or XviD, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually
called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.
The total number of files and folders on the disc should
be less than 650. Make sure that files have the “.jpg”
extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension cannot be
read by the player, even though the files are shown as
JPEG images on your computer.
Kodak Picture CDs
Sound Enhancement Systems
This player is equipped with several built-in sound
enhancement systems.
mp3 files
Dolby Pro Logic II
D I G I T A L The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3
format.With regard to CD-R mp3 discs, please follow all
the recommendations for CD-R above, along with the
comments below:
steer the Left, Centre, Right and Surround left and
right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers
to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic programme
source, such asTV andVCR. Dolby Pro Logic II
includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II
Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation.
•Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with
Microsoft DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.
These two formats are the most widely used. • mp3
filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end
with the “.mp3” extension. General name format:
Title.mp3.When composing your title ensure that you use
10 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and
avoid the use of special characters including (. , / , \ , =
,+).•The total number of files on a disc should be less
than 400.• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least
128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files.
Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate
of compression/decompression you choose. Obtaining
audio CD quality sound requires an analogue/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least
128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates,
such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even
better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates
below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. • Do not try
recording copyright-protected mp3 files.“Securized” files
are encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal
copying.You must not copy such files.
You can use this mode to suit any stereo programme
source to enjoy multi-channel sound experience.
Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital
surround from software processed in the Dolby
Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound
quality and a more powerful presence than
conventional Dolby Surround.
This unit is equipped with a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround
sound. Differing from Dolby Pro Logic in that only
four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and
Rear) are used, the new system provides stereo
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-
Left).Adding the subwoofer channel for bass sounds
(counted as 0.1 channel) to the 5 channels provides
5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that bring you the most
sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.
Important:The above recommendations cannot be
taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play
mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.
You should note that certain technologies and
methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent
optimal playback of these files on your DVD player
(i.e. degraded sound quality and even, in some
cases, inability of the player to read the file).
DigitalTheater Systems (DTS)
DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six
channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio. It offers five
full-range channels plus a special low frequency effect
(LFE) channel for subwoofer, resulting in what is
commonly known as 5.1 channels. It can be applied
with existing 5.1 speaker configurations. DTS is
available in DVD and CD mode.
WMA (Windows MediaAudio) files
CD-R with WMA files.
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