Technicolor - Thomson DSA100 warranty Basic functions, Loading a disc, Playing a disc

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Basic functions

Navigation keys

Loading a disc

Loading a “single-sided” disc

1.Open the disc tray by pressing the

OPEN / CLOSE key.

2.Insert a disc. The disc label must face upwards (Audio CD, Video CD, single-sided DVD (1), etc.)

3.Close the disc tray by pressing the

OPEN / CLOSE key.

1.Double-sided discs have a small label on both sides near the centre. With most DVDs, a disc-specific menu appears. In that case, follow the instructions.

Playing a disc

Disc playback starts as soon as the tray is closed (if programmed k page 16). If it doesn’t start automatically, press PLAY.

With a DVD, the disc menu appears. Press OK to start playback or select another option (4), in the disc menu using the Navigation keys. To validate your selection, press OK.

With an audio CD or video CD, playback starts.

To access a specific CD track, DVD title or chapter, press the INFO key to display the Info banner (k page 11) or press Pr +.

To stop playback momentarily (2) press STOP once. Press twice to stop it completely (3).

2.The player has memorised the last scene on the disc. If you now press PLAY: playback starts from this point. To erase Resume memory, press STOP.

Resume memory does not work with interactive discs (without elapsed play time information).

3.If the player is left in STOP mode for more than 2 minutes without any user interaction, a screen saver will be activated (fade in / fade out). After about 30 minutes have elapsed in STOP mode without user interaction, the player will be automatically switched off.

4.Depending on the DVDs, it may be possible to

change the

language during playback

(k page 23).

 

Quick search of images or a track

In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback (1) using the FWD or REV keys (2).

1.Press once or several times for higher speeds.

2.You can also use the player keys.

• In search mode, no sound is heard on DVDs.

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Contents For your safety PrecautionsSetting up DiscsDiscs you can play About CD-R/MP3 discsContents Before you start Initial setupInitial setup of your remote control Initial setup of your DVD player Basic ConnectionsOther connections ConnectionsConnections example Not providedTo control the TV On the display Front panel displayPlayer keys Menus… Disc MenuWith an audio CD … and bannersWith a DVD With a VCD Video CDDisplay panel Display menuPAL or Ntsc television Picture formatVirtual Surround SRS 1 TruSurround Sound menuSound Logic Playing a disc Basic functionsLoading a disc Quick search of images or a trackSlow motion DVD and Video CD Direct access to a music track Audio CDStill picture and frame advance DVD and Video CD Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitlesRandom play for DVDs and Audio CDs Play modesAutomatic or Standard playback Programming playback Programmed play for DVDs and Audio CDsRepeat playback Repeat playDVD and Video CD Zoom Video CD Playback control menu PBCDVD Camera angles MP3 CD Playback Reading Jpeg filesWhat’s MP3? Song skipDVD Ratings limits LockDVD lock Player Language of player menus Language of disc menusDVD Language of the dialogues DVD Language of the subtitlesAppendix Troubleshooting guideTechnical data

DSA100 specifications

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