Technicolor - Thomson DTH311 manual Initial player set-up, Using the remote control unit correctly

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Connections and initial set up

Initial player set-up

Using the remote control unit correctly

When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD player, TV set or video recorder). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked.To control your DVD player, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys.

Switch on your DVD player and your TV set

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1.Turn on your TV set.

2.Set your DVD player remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key.

3.Switch on you player by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel of the player.

4.The first time you turn on your player, it will ask you to select a preferred language for the various displays via the menu which appears on your TV screen. If this menu is not displayed, on your TV screen select the AV socket to which you connected your player.The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you’ve chosen if it is available on the discs played.

5.Choose a language using the , keys on the remote control unit, then confirm by pressing OK.

Displays on your player (menus and banners)

Disc menus – Each DVD disc offers a menu, the layout and order of which depend on the editor of the disc.The main menu of the disc is displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is loaded and play begins.You can also display or remove the main menu of the disc at any time by pressing the MENU key.

Player banners – while a disc is playing back you can display or remove banners using the INFO key on the remote control unit.The banners appear in the form of a succession of icons at the top of the screen.The number of icons varies according to context.

Player menus – your player has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible using the remote control unit keys.The player menu is displayed when the player is not playing a disc (in STOP mode).

Note: settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor. For instance, if you select the subtitle icon in the banner, subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc. Check the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided. If a menu or icon appears in “grey” it means that the function is not available.

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Contents Contents Important information regarding the batteries Precautions and information before connectingAccessories provided Setting up the remote control unitRecommended Audio Video connection Connecting DVD player + TV set + VCROther Audio Video connections Audio sockets and cables for sound Sockets and cablesVideo sockets and cables for image Signals, also called Component Video out selectorPlayer display panel Front panel of the playerDisplays on your player menus and banners Using the remote control unit correctlySwitch on your DVD player and your TV set Initial player set-upDescription of keys in DVD mode Remote controlControlling a TV set Using the remote control unit to control your TV set or VCRUsing the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus Controlling a VCRRegion code numbers of DVD discs Discs you can play 12 cmLoading and playing a disc Playback options Search OptionsInformation banner with a DVD disc Using the information bannerInformation banner with an Audio CD disc Screen fit DVDs TimerTitle or Track Chapter DVDsLanguage of the dialogues DVDs Language of the subtitles DVDsRepeat play Repeat playback of a scene between two points a and B Sequence marking DVDsPBC Playback control menu Video CDs Camera angles DVDsPlay modes IntroScan Audio CDsLoading and playing a disc with mp3,WMA and Jpeg files Playing images JPEG, and sounds mp3,WMA filesPlaying images JPEG, and sounds mp3,WMA files Functions within menus Menus on your DVD player basic principles for usePlayer menu Sub-menusPlay menu Locking your player Lock menuUnlocking you player Discs without ratings limits Changing a passwordSetting a ratings limit Ratings limitsTV Image menu Display menuBlack Level PAL or Ntsc TV setsFront Display menu Progressive ScanVoice + Sound menuSound Logic Virtual SurroundLanguage menus Further information Troubleshooting guideFurther information CD-R and CD-RW discs Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmCD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format Sound files DVD-R and DVD-RW discs CD-R and CD-RW discs with Jpeg format image filesVideo CD VCD discs Super Video CD Svcd discsDiscs Technical dataFor your safety Condensation