Thomson DPL580HT - Manuals

Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to the + and- signs in the battery compartment. To use the remotecontrol, point it directly at your receiver. Install batteries as follows:1. Remove battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure ...

Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN L R IN IN MONITOR OUT TV VCR CD Player SAT to LINE OUT (T ape Deck) to LINE IN ( T ape Deck ) to AUDIO OUT (CD) to VIDEO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT (SAT) to AUDI...

Getting Started EN 5 Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connectingcomponents to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCMsignals when compatible components areconnected. TV Connections TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (notincluded) for inputting...

Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1center, 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) are required.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 of thelistening 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" fromchannel to channel, adjust the level controls until eachchannel plays at the same loudness level. Level adjustment &a...

ON/ECO Operating Your Receiver 1. ON/ECO Turns the unit on and off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off. 2. Display Displays current status of the receiver. 3. SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer sound level. (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRO...

Operating Your Receiver EN 11 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 Turns the receiver and other auxiliary components on and off.(see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control...

Operating Your Receiver 12 Display S RS R C DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV • An arrow points to the current source mode. • Dolby Digital audio input for signal format. • Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format. • DTS audio output format. FM / AM • Radio band indicator in Tuner mode. ST • Tu...

Operating Your Receiver EN 13 Switching the unit on and off • To switch on the receiver, press the ON/ECO button on the main unit once, or the button on the remote control. • Standby: when the receiver is in tuner mode, press the ON/ECO button once to enter standby mode. On the remote control, press...

Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 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) - TV TV IN (audio only) - VCR VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) - CD CD IN (audi...

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 connecting your receiver for details...

Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FMradio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or on the remote control...

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 radiostations automatically in an ascending order. Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1. In Tuner m...

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 availableon certain stations:• Frequency station,• Station name, • Program type, • Clock,• Radio text Press RDS on the remote control repeatedly to s...

EN 19 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in soundenhancement systems. Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the DolbyDigital format. Dolby Digital provides better soundquality an...

Advanced Sound Control Dolby 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to thefront left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used. Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputsfrom the front speakers. Use this mode if you haveconnected the fro...

EN 21 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Components The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV / CD•TAPE / VCR / TUNER buttons on the remote control, which also selects thebest surround sound mode. The default surround modesfor different components are li...

22 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for thespeakers included in the box. Also, to make the surround sound more effective andsuit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, youmay need to delay the signal coming from some of the...

EN 23 Advance Sound Control Speaker Configurations You can also change the setup of the speakers.Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and yourfavorite listening position. 1. Press the SETUP button to show ...

24 Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna.• Press GO BACK/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 antenna.• Adjust Antenna• Re...

EN 25 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 use your remote control for more than ...