Technicolor - Thomson DPL911VD manual General Information, Features, DVD region code

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General Information

Features

DVD player built-in Dolby Digital*2 / DTS*1 decoder.

Digital amplifier.

Tuner (AM/FM) receiver.

Conforming DVD, SVCD, VCD1.1, VCD2.0, MP3, CDR, CDRW and CD-DA discs.

DVD navigation and SVCD, VCD 2.0 PBC controlling functions.

VFD front panel display and OSD menu display.

Full function remote control.

*1 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Sur- round" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato- ries. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpub- lished Works.

DVD region code

DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the region (printed on the rear panel). If the region number of the DVD does not match with the region number of the DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc. If you try to play the DVD, the message “WRONG REGION” will appear on OSD.

The region number for this DVD player is 2.

About CDR, CDRW, Audio mp3, Com- pact Disk Audio (CDA), DVD Video

This model is compatible to play CDR, CDRW, DVD+/- R, DVD +/- RW, mp3 audio, Compact Disk Audio (CDDA), Video Compact Disk (VCD), Dolby digital track, JPEG pictures. While your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compatible with audio CD, VCD and SVCD standards.

ATTENTION

This unit is incompatible with the following disc formats:

DVD-ROM, DVD RAM, CDV, SACD, DVD Audio (High resolu- tion tracks). Data part of CD Extra, disc with non standard shape (e.g. heart), disc with region code different from the one specified on the back of the unit.

Glossary of disc terms

Title (DVD)

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video soft- ware; or an album, etc., for a music piece on and audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Chapter (DVD)

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Track (Video or audio CD)

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or a CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

Conventions about this manual

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system. You can also use the controls on the remote control if they have the same or similar names as those on the system.

The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operations Manual. In that case, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Operations Manual only covers basic disc operations.

For some operations, a icon may appear on the the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what are shown here.

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Contents 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne 55930860 DPL911VD Thomson Information Safety InformationTable of Content General Information FeaturesDVD region code Glossary of disc termsInserting Batteries into the Remote Control AccessaryDisc handling precautions Disc cleaning precautionsDisplay Function OverviewAdjustment Buttons Remote ControlConnections Connecting to AM / FM antennaIf you have poor FM reception To avoid short-circuiting the speakersVCR Connecting to TV and additional componentsSetting up the Digital Home Theater system Basic SetupEnter Setup Menu General setupSpeaker setup Distance setup Audio SetupDynamic range setting DownmixPreferences setup Play mode setupSetting the Program Setting the TV typeExplanation of Ratings Limits Lock setupPlaying Discs Using the menu for different types DiscsGeneral operation Basic playbackPicture Zooming Mp3 recommendation Playing mp3 music files and displaying Jpeg filesPlaying Video CD with PBC Using the VCD menuItem 2 Select CD Program Mode Using the CD menuItem 4 CD Intro Mode Item 1 Select CD TrackListening to preset radio stations Presetting radio stationsTuning to a RDS station Other FunctionTroubleshooting Tuner section SpecificationsAmplifier section GeneralCleaning discs CleaningImportant battery information Safety precautions