Technicolor - Thomson DPL680 manual Using the Remote to Control Additional Components

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Operating your Receiver

You can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this amplifier:

Source button

Corresponding connector

(receiver front panel)

(receiver back panel)

- DVD

DVD IN (audio / video)

- VCR

VCR IN/OUT (audio / video)

- SAT

SAT IN (audio / video)

- CD

CD IN (audio only)

- TAPE

TAPE IN/OUT (audio only)

- TV

TV IN (audio only)

- FM/AM

built-in

An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display.

Example :

If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio & video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE button on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD.

NOTE

1.Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just connect the appropriate antenna to the back of the receiver and you will be able to listen to radio stations. (See details in Tuner section)

2.Other sources can be connected to the above standard source. Example: you can connect a LD into the DVD inputs.

3.Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components" section for details on connection.

Using the Remote to Control Additional Components

You can use your remote to control most of Thomson branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs.

Press the corresponding source button on the remote control to operate options on other components.

NOTE

The remote control can only operate Thomson brand products.

Volume Punchthrough

NOTE

Volume punchthrough can be done in all non-Tuner modes.

By default, the VOL+/VOL- and MUTE buttons will only control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in.

By programming the volume punchthrough function, you can also control the volume of the TV.

NOTE

Controlling the TV volume can only be done in non-Tuner modes.

To activate the volume punchthrough function, follow the procedures below:

1.Press and hold the VOL- button.

2.While holding down the VOL- button, press one of the source buttons to select the source where you want to control TV volume at. (DVD, TV, VCR or SAT•CABLE)

3.Continue holding down the VOL- button and press the TV button once.

4.Release all buttons.

You should now be able to control TV volume and mute at the selected device.

HINT

To return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the steps above but press TUNER instead of TV in step 3.

HINT

If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, the volume and mute control in all source modes will be the receiver volume and mute conrol except in TV mode.

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Contents 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne DPL680HT For UK Only Safety InformationTable of Contents Unpacking The Speakers Getting StartedUnpacking the Receiver Hearing Comfort & Well-Being Using HeadphonesProtect your Components from Overheating Video Connecting to Audio-Visual ComponentsDigital Connections Connecting the AntennasTV Connections AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Subwoofer Connecting the SpeakersSpeaker wires SpeakersPositioning your speaker Advanced SettingFront Speaker Placement Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Preferred surround placementLevel adjustment & surround channel level expectation Factory SettingReset to Factory Settings Test Tone / Channel balanceReceiver Controls Operating Your ReceiverOperating Your Receiver Remote ControlKHz / MHz DisplayOPT 1 Selection of Audio/Video source Switching the unit on and offVolume Punchthrough Using the Remote to Control Additional ComponentsPlaying a DVD with the receiver Using the receiver to play a sourceAutomatic Tuning Manual tuningOperating the Radio Selecting Mono or Stereo SoundStoring radio stations Operating your ReceiverSearch Station by Program Type RDS Radio Data System for FM OnlyDolby Digital Sound Enhancement SystemsDolby Pro Logic Digital Theater Systems DTSAdvanced Sound Control Input Signal Setting Fine Setting of the ComponentsDigital Input Analog InputTesting Speaker Loudness Fine Setting of the SpeakersAdjust Individual Speaker Volume Factory defaulted Advance setting indication from VFDDisplaying Program Formats Speaker ConfigurationsTroubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting TipsRemote Control Operation Receiver/Tuner OperationCare and Maintenance

DPL680 specifications

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