Thomson DPL560HT - Manuals

Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: 2 MUTE BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL H O M E T H E A T E R A U D I O V I D E O R E C E I V E R D P L 5 6 0 H T PHONES TUNING MEMORY BAND SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST / MONO OK SURR MODE DSP MODE SOURCE D I G I T A L VID...

Getting Started Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers. • 6 speaker wires including: Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and -signs on the battery compartment. To use...

Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 PRE OUT IN OUT IN IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT DVD/CD/SAT DVD/CD/SAT/TV OPTICAL TV VCR CD Player Tape Deck SAT to LINE OUT(Tape Deck) to LINE IN ( Tape Deck ) to AUDIO OUT (CD) to VIDEO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT(DVD) to VIDEO OUT (DVD) ...

Getting Started EN 5 MODEL NO.: RT2280 300 THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. 8 FRONT SPEAKERS (8 Ω ) SUBWOOFER (8 Ω ) CENTER SPEAKER (8 Ω ) PRE OUT FRONT L REAR L FRONT R REAR R RT2280 Rev.0 2001/01/12 IN IN IN OUT IN MONITOR OUT DIGITAL INPUT DVD/CD/SAT DVD/CD/SAT/TV OPTICAL IN OUT ANTENNA AM LOOP FM 75 Ω Di...

Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy goodsurround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver. At least two front speakers (left and right) arerequired. For better so...

Getting Started Positioning your speaker 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much ofthe dialogue as well as music and effects. It should beset between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers)...

Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side ofthe listening area, not behind it. Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet aboveviewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the ro...

Getting Started EN 9 Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generatorfor balancing the channels. As the signal "travels"from channel to channel, press LEVEL key to adjustcorresponding channel and adjust by rotating thevolume knob until all ch...

Operating Your Receiver Receiver Controls 1. ON/ECO To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unitwill go to the mode it was in before powered off. 2. MUTE To mute speakers and headphone out. 3. PHONES Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your privateenjoyment. Speakers ...

Operating Your Receiver EN 11 Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into theremote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You cantest it by pressing any button. 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver and Thomson DVD . 2. Source Buttons To turn on and select various ...

Operating Your Receiver • Audio output is in DTS mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby ProLogic mode. • Tuner stereo signal detected. • Tuner station detected. • Speaker Icons. • Unit in Sleep mode. • Unit in Memory mode. • Tuner frequency unit. • Radio data syste...

Operating Your Receiver EN 13 Switching on/off • To switch on the receiver, press ON/ECO button once, or any source button on the remote control. • Standby: when the receiver is on, press the ON/ECO button once to activate the standby mode. • To switch off the unit completely, unplug thepower cord f...

Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to thisamplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SAT SAT IN (audio / video) - VCR VCR IN (audio / video) - VAUX V-AUX IN (audio / video) - CD CD IN (...

Operating your Receiver EN 15 Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD,VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control themthrough the receiver. Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connect-ing your receiver for detail...

Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows forAM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see"Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section fordetails) 2. Press ON/ECO to switch on the receiver. 3. Press SOURCE ...

EN 17 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations inmemory. You can enter every single radio stationyourself or the receiver can store all available radiostation automatically in an ascending order. Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1. Select the...

18 Operating your Receiver RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are received. The following information may be available oncertain stations:• Frequency station,• Station name, • Program type, • Clock,• Radio text Press RDS MENU on the remote control repeate...

EN 19 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in soundenhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic This surround system reproduces theater-like sur-round sound from Dolby-encoded software. The ProLogic mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left,Cen...

20 Advanced Sound Control Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputsfrom the front speakers. Use this mode if you haveconnected the front speakers only. DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (STADIUM/CONCERT/THEATRE/AREN...

EN 21 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment,you need to register the speaker selection settings ofyour audio system. If you buy this receiver withaccompanied speaker package, then this ...

22 Advance Sound Control Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.• Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select the sound preferred.• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experi- ence measure the distance between the speaker andyour favorite listening position. 1. Press SETUP once. 2. While the VF...

EN 23 Troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna.• Press DIGITAL INPUT/ST/MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten-na.• Adjust A...

24 Care and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source beforeperforming any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Important battery information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not useyour remote control for more than one ...