Page 2 - usermanual
BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL 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 TUNING MEMORY BAND SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST / MONO OK SURR MODE DSP MODE VIDEO V-AUX L - AUDIO - R SOURCE SOURCE usermanual DPL560 DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 3
Page 3 - Safety Information; For UK Only; CAUTION
Safety Information For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V . It must not be connected to D.C. mains.Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a moldedplug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for anyreason the plug is removed please follow the dire...
Page 4 - Table of Content
1 Table of Content Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Protect your Co...
Page 5 - Getting Started; Unpacking the Receiver
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...
Page 6 - Unpacking The Speakers; Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
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...
Page 7 - Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
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) ...
Page 8 - Digital Connections; AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna; HINT
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...
Page 9 - Connecting the Speakers; Speakers; Connecting the Subwoofer
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...
Page 10 - Positioning your speaker; Center; Subwoofer; Magnetic shielding; Front Speaker Placement; Alignment; Advanced Setting; Angle
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)...
Page 11 - Preferred surround placement; Location
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...
Page 12 - Test Tone / Channel balance; Channel balance; Connecting for Power; N O T E
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...
Page 13 - Operating Your Receiver; Receiver Controls
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 ...
Page 14 - Your Remote Control
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 ...
Page 15 - Display
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...
Page 16 - Selection of Audio/Video source
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...
Page 17 - Operating your Receiver
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 (...
Page 18 - Using the receiver to play a source; Playing a DVD with the receiver
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...
Page 19 - Operating the Radio; Manual tuning
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 ...
Page 20 - Storing radio stations:; Manual preset
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...
Page 21 - Search Station by Program Type; NO PTY
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...
Page 22 - Advanced Sound Control; Sound Enhancement Systems; Dolby Pro Logic
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...
Page 23 - Stereo; Fine Setting of the Components; Source; SURR MODE; Input Signal Setting; Digital Input
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...
Page 24 - Fine Setting of the Speakers; The TEST TONE button; TEST TONE; LEVEL; VOLUME knob; Speaker Configurations; SETUP
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 ...
Page 25 - Advance Sound Control; Speaker Icons
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...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting tips; Troubleshooting Tips; Receiver/Tuner Operation; Remote Control Operation; The remote control does not operate the unit.; General; No audio from one channel.; Specific instruments sound displaced.; Equipment Specifications:
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...
Page 27 - Care and Maintenance; Cleaning; Important battery information
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 ...
