Technicolor - Thomson DTH231 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.

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Switch on your DVD player and your TV set

 

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 cablesComponent output Y, PR, PB Video sockets and cables for imagePlayer 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 VCRControlling a VCR Region code numbers of DVD discs Discs you can playLoading 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 DVDsPlay modes Camera angles DVDs Languages of sub-titles and dialogues DVDSequence marking DVDs PBC Playback control menu Video CDsPlaying sound files mp3 or WMA Playing images JPEG, and sounds mp3,WMA filesSimultaneous Jpeg and mp3 play images and sound Changing images Adjusting the speed of the image sequencePlaying image files Jpeg Displaying the image summaryFunctions within menus Menus on your DVD player basic principles for usePlayer menu Sub-menusPlay mode Locking your player Parental ControlUnlocking you player Discs without ratings limits Changing a passwordSetting a ratings limit Ratings limitsTV Image menu Display menuPAL or Ntsc TV sets Front Display menuProgressive Scan Sound Logic Sound menuVirtual Surround Digital output Language menus Further information Troubleshooting guideFurther information CD-R and CD-RW discs Recommendations and information concerning discsCD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format Sound files DVD discs recorded in Ntsc CD-R and CD-RW discs with Jpeg format image filesVideo CD VCD discs Super Video CD Svcd discsDiscs Technical dataFor your safety Condensation