Technicolor - Thomson DTH720 manual Precautions and information before connecting

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Connections and initial set up

Precautions and information before connecting

Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) • Ensure that the ventilation slots, and the player itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. o Do not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD player. o Do not place the player on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat • The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance • The player must not be near or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the player • Protect the player from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Before moving the player, make sure it does not contain a disc. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply. In order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug.When connecting, ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets.Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law.

Important notice: Please read the recommendations given on page 38.

Setting up the remote control unit

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Important information regarding the batteries

Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw them into fire, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any leaking batteries.Take care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury.

• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back.

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Contents Contents Important information regarding the batteries Precautions and information before connectingSetting up the remote control unit Continue on Connecting DVD player + TV set + VCRRecommended Audio Video connections Other Audio Video connections CvbsOther connections Component output Y, Pr, Pb Sockets and cablesVideo sockets and cables for image Video out socket Y/CAudio Outputs FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, Subwoofer Audio sockets and cables for soundAudio Out L / R Optical and coaxial Out socketsDivX Front panel of the playerPlayer display panel Initial player set-up Using the remote control unit correctlySwitch on your DVD player and your TV set Displays on your player menus and bannersRemote control Description of keys in DVD modeControlling a TV set Controlling a satellite or cable receiverManual programming Programming the remote controlAutomatic code search DVD discs you can play Region code numbers of DVD discsOther readable discs Files which your player can readLoading and playing a disc 12 cm 12 cmSearch Options Playback optionsInformation banner with a VCD, SVCD, DivX discs Using the information bannerInformation banner with a video or audio DVD Information banner with an Audio CD discChapter DVDs TimerTitle Video DVD, Group Audio DVD or Track CD,VCD Screen fit DVDsPlay modes Mp3 Jpeg discs SeePBC Playback control menu Video CDs Languages of sub-titles and dialogues DVDSequence marking DVDs Camera angles Video DVDs or Browse Audio DVDsSimultaneous Jpeg and mp3 or WMA play images and sound Playing images JPEG, and sounds mp3,WMA filesPlaying sound files mp3 or WMA Changing images Adjusting the speed of the image sequencePlaying image files Jpeg Rotating an imageTo rent purchase DivX VOD files To play DivX filesTo play DivX files Concerning DivX filesSub-menus Menus on your DVD player basic principles for usePlayer menu Functions within menusPlay menu Unlocking you player Lock menuLocking your player Ratings limits Setting a rating limitsChanging a code Discs without rating limitsDisplay menu TV Image menuFront Display menu PAL or Ntsc TV setsScart output Progressive ScanVirtual Surround Night ModeSound menu Voice +Distance Select Front , Center , Subwoofer , Surround usingSpeakers TestLanguage menus Troubleshooting guide Further informationFurther information Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and the version 2.5 player CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format Sound files Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmCD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R and CD-RW discs with Jpeg format image filesDivX discs Super Video CD Svcd discsDVD-R and DVD-RW discs Audio DVD discsCondensation Technical dataFor your safety Discs