Page 3 - Safety Information; CAUTION; For UK Only
Safety Information Rating Information: At bottom / back of the unitthis unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of theunit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety andelectromagnetic compatibility. Please respect the environment B...
Page 4 - Table of Content
1 Table of Content Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Inserting 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 ON/ECO + - + - One receiver unit One pair of “AAA” batteries One pig-tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna • one instruction book;• Thomson Warranty Card;• one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control T h o m ...
Page 6 - Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
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 ...
Page 7 - Connecting to Audio Components
Getting Started Connecting to Audio Components 4 AUDIO INPUT DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL L R IN TV VCR CD Player SAT to LINE OUT (T ape Deck) to AUDIO OUT (CD) to AUDIO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT (DVD) to AUDIO OUT (TV) to AUDIO OUT (VCR) Tape Deck DIGITAL INPUT Connect componen...
Page 8 - Digital Connections; AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna; HINT
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...
Page 9 - Connecting the Speakers; Speakers; Speaker Polarity; Connecting the Subwoofer
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...
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 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...
Page 12 - Test Tone / Channel balance; Channel balance; Using Headphones; Factory Setting; Reset to Factory Settings; NOTE
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...
Page 13 - Operating Your Receiver; Receiver Controls
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...
Page 14 - Remote Control
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...
Page 15 - Display; ST
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...
Page 16 - Switching the unit on and off
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...
Page 17 - Operating your Receiver; Volume Punchthrough
Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN - SAT SAT IN - TV TV IN - VCR VCR IN - CD CD IN - TAPE TAPE IN - FM/AM built-in An arrow points to the source name selected...
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 connecting your receiver for details...
Page 19 - Operating the Radio; Manual tuning; Automatic Tuning; Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound
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...
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 radiostations automatically in an ascending order. Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1. In Tuner m...
Page 21 - Search Station by Program Type
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...
Page 22 - Advanced Sound Control; Sound Enhancement Systems; Dolby Digital
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...
Page 23 - Dolby 3 Stereo; Stereo
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...
Page 24 - Fine Setting of the Components; Input Signal Setting; Digital Input
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...
Page 25 - Fine Setting of the Speakers; Testing Speaker Loudness
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...
Page 26 - Advance Sound Control; Speaker Configurations; Displaying Program Formats
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 ...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Tips; Receiver/Tuner Operation
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...
Page 28 - Care and Maintenance
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 ...
