Thomson DPL953REC - Manuals

Page 2 - Connections and Setup; Some points to check before you connect your TV set; Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.; Accessories provided; DVD copy protection

2 Connections and Setup EN Some points to check before you connect your TV set • Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identificationsticker located on the back of your appliance. • Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace)...

Page 3 - Front panel controls and sockets; RECORD; Inserting batteries in the remote control; rechargeable batteries.

Connections and Setup 3 EN Front panel controls and sockets 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 11 12 13 DVD RECORDER HOME CINEMA SYSTEM DPL953REC R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO 1. ON/STANDBY To switch the appliance on and off. 2. OPEN/CLOSE To open and close the disc tray. 3. RECORD To start recording. 4. REC MODE T...

Page 4 - Component cables; SCART VIDEO OUT; option in the; Video; Scart cable; Connecting to audio-visual equipment; Connection to a television set; Cables are not provided

Connections and Setup 4 EN S-Video cable Component cables Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type ofequipment. SCART VIDEO OUT The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there isno Scart socket is available on your TV set, check whether your ...

Page 5 - Connecting the TV aerial; Audio cables; SCART VIDEO IN; Video cable; Connection to another appliance; Connecting the FM aerial

Connections and Setup 5 EN Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into thesockets which they should be connected to. Connecting the TV aerial Audio cables SCART VIDEO IN If there is no Scart socket is available on your appliance, check wheth...

Page 6 - Positioning speakers; Connecting the speakers; Centre; Magnetic shielding

Connections and Setup 6 EN Positioning speakers Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Connecting the speakers 8 ohm SL SW C SR FL FR 4 ohm Six speakers are provided with the appliance (2 front, 1centre, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy goodsurround effects, all six speakers need to be connected tothe p...

Page 7 - Front Speaker Position; Rear wall; Test tone / Channel balance

Connections and Setup 7 EN Front Speaker Position Even if you cannot replicate this ideal hometheatre set-up exactly, the followingsuggestions for positioning the speaker willhelp you achieve better results. Alignment Align the centre speaker evenly with or slightlybehind the left and right speakers...

Page 8 - The remote control

Connections and Setup 8 EN OPEN/CLOSE To open and close the disc tray. SETUP To access the player’s menu. MUTE To mute and restore the sound. STANDBY/ON To switch the appliance on and off. REPEAT To access the Repeat playback function. A-B To access the A-B repeat playback function. SHUFFLE To acces...

Page 9 - and press; Sorting the channels; Tuning in TV channels

Connections and Setup 9 EN 1. Switch the television set on. Select the AV channel onthe television set. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control to turn the appliance on. 3. Press ENTER . Choose a language using the or button on the remote control, then confirm bypressing ENTER . 4. The ...

Page 10 - Manual installation

Connections and Setup 10 EN 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. ...

Page 11 - Basic Playback Operations; SOURCE

11 Basic Playback Operations EN Compatible discs • DVD • DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW • CD • CD-R, CD-RW. Compatible formats • DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD(Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG, • CD, mp3, WMA, DivX, CD Kodak Picture. More information about discs and compatibleformats is available a...

Page 12 - Status menu; DISPLAY; Play modes; Repeat playback; REPEAT; CLEAR

Basic Playback Operations 12 EN Status menu Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn: DVD : Title elapsed time, Title remaining time, Chapter elapsed time, Chapterremaining time, Display Off; VCD , SVCD and audio CD : Single elapsed time, Single remaining time, Tota...

Page 13 - Playback options; TITLE; Volume control

Basic Playback Operations 13 EN Playback options Direct access (DVD) To directly access a title or a chapter: 1. Press the SEARCH button. 2. Select TITLE or CHAPTER using the and buttons, enter a title or chapter number with the numeric buttons andpress ENTER . Note: Many discs only have one title. ...

Page 14 - Recording; Recording options; Recording Quality; REC MODE; Chapter Length; Instant Recording

14 Recording EN Recording options Recording options are available in the Recorder menu: 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Select the Recorder option using the and buttons. Recording Quality 1. Select the Record Quality option and press or ENTER . 2. Select one of the available recordingqualities using t...

Page 15 - Instant Timer Recording

Recording 15 EN Instant Timer Recording 1. To set the length of time you want torecord for, press the RECORD button twice. The television screen shows therecording duration. 2. Press the RECORD button again to increase the recording time to a maximumof eight hours. Recording from an AV socket If you...

Page 16 - to; To check your programming

Recording 16 EN If you select Once , enter the date of the 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 ENTER . 6. Select Input Source using and and press ...

Page 17 - Managing the disc contents; Rename disc

Recording 17 EN 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 sidefacing up and close the tray. 2. Press the SETUP button. 3. Select Disc from the Recorder menu and press or ENTER to access the various options. Erase Di...

Page 18 - Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files; ENTER; Note: While listening you can use the; ZOOM

18 mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files EN 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...

Page 19 - Playing DivX files; STOP; SETUP; System

mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files 19 EN Playing DivX files 1. Open the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up. 3. The disc’s contents are displayed. Select the DivX filethat you wish to play with the and buttons and press ENTER or to start playback. 4. ...

Page 20 - Radio; Manual tuning; Manual preset

20 Radio EN The player has a built-in tuner that allows forFM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM aerial in the correctmanner. 2. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control or on the front panel several timesto select the Tuner mode. 3. Tune a station by pressing repeatedly PRESET or ...

Page 21 - Player Menus; Recorder menu; Set clock

21 Player Menus EN Menu Press SETUP to exit. Recorder System Language Video Speaker Audio TV Tuner Record Quality Chapter Length Disc Scart Input Front AV Recorder menu 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 s...

Page 22 - Parental control

Player Menus 22 EN Parental control This setting prevents the playback of DVDs that may notbe suitable for all audiences, by using the rating level thatmay be encoded on the disc. If the rating level on the discis higher than the preset level the playback function willnot be enabled unless the passw...

Page 23 - Language menu; Language; Disc Menu

Player Menus 23 EN Language menu With this menu, you can set the language for playermenus, dialogue, subtitles and the disc menus. 1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu. 2. Select Language using the and buttons. 3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu. OSD Menu (Player Menu) 1. Pre...

Page 24 - Video menu; Wide TV

Player Menus 24 EN Video menu 1. Press the SETUP button to display the player’s menu. 2. Select Video using the and buttons. 3. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu. TV Type In addition to PAL DVDs and VCDs, you can enjoy NTSCfilms as well. If the pictures from the DVD being playedappear in black a...

Page 25 - Progressive Scan; Speaker menu; Speaker Test

Player Menus 25 EN Progressive Scan Progressive Scan provides high-quality pictures with lessflicker. Turn on Progressive Scan if you used theComponent Video sockets of the player to connect a TVor monitor compatible with a progressive scan signal. 1. Press or ENTER to access the sub-menu. 2. Select...

Page 26 - Audio menu; Audio; Dynamic Compression; TV Tuner menu; TV Tuner; Auto CH Scan; Yes

Player Menus 26 EN Audio menu 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. Dynamic Compression You can use this function to control the different sound levelsvia dynamic compression. It improves the quality of the sound...

Page 27 - Additional Information; Troubleshooting; The appliance does not switch on.; POWER; It is impossible to read the disc.; Speaker; The subtitles do not appear.

27 Additional Information EN 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. It is impossible to read the disc. • Insert the disc with the printed s...

Page 28 - Precautions; Use; Guarantee

Additional Information 28 EN Precautions Use • If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during ajourney for example, wait for about 2hours before using it. • The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must notbe obstructed. • During thundersto...

Page 29 - • Never open the appliance yourself, since; Technical data; DTS is a digital sound compression; Discs and formats you can play; VCD - Video Compact Disc

Additional Information 29 EN • Never open the appliance yourself, since this may put you at risk or damage theequipment. THOMSON does not acceptany liability if the appliance is used in anyway other than in accordance with thismanual. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THEMAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLIC...

Page 30 - Sound Enhancement Systems

Additional Information 30 EN DivX files DivX is the name of a revolutionar y new video codecwhich is based on the new MPEG-4 compressionstandard for video. Whether DivX files play correctly onyour player or not depends on the preparation andproduction of the audio and video files, the codecs andthe ...