Technicolor - Thomson DTH720 manual Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm

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Further information

Recommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm)

CD-R and CD-RW discs

This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, it may be that some discs cannot be played, or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, this disc cannot be recognized, make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.

Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.

Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may sometimes not work properly.

Use a reliable and good quality recording software.

Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimise the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc.

CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files

In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R and CD-RW discs, but also the following specific recommendations:

The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET.These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS.

Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”. They must be recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name.

Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analogue/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.

Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.

Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).

Information updated in January 2003

CD-R and CD-RW discs with JPEG format “image” files

To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots), for television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics. In this case ensure that you reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player.This is because excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your player. Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels. Some JPEG files, including Progressive JPEG files (display in stages) cannot be played on this appliance.

Video CD (VCD) discs

VCD (Video Compact Disc) discs enable up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with still pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD.

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Contents Contents Precautions and information before connecting Setting up the remote control unitImportant information regarding the batteries Connecting DVD player + TV set + VCR Recommended Audio Video connectionsContinue on Other Audio Video connections CvbsOther connections Sockets and cables Video sockets and cables for imageComponent output Y, Pr, Pb Video out socket Y/CAudio sockets and cables for sound Audio Out L / RAudio Outputs FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, Subwoofer Optical and coaxial Out socketsFront panel of the player Player display panelDivX Using the remote control unit correctly Switch on your DVD player and your TV setInitial player set-up Displays on your player menus and bannersRemote control Description of keys in DVD modeControlling a TV set Controlling a satellite or cable receiverProgramming the remote control Automatic code searchManual programming 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 optionsUsing the information banner Information banner with a video or audio DVDInformation banner with a VCD, SVCD, DivX discs Information banner with an Audio CD discTimer Title Video DVD, Group Audio DVD or Track CD,VCDChapter DVDs Screen fit DVDsPlay modes Mp3 Jpeg discs SeeLanguages of sub-titles and dialogues DVD Sequence marking DVDsPBC Playback control menu Video CDs Camera angles Video DVDs or Browse Audio DVDsPlaying images JPEG, and sounds mp3,WMA files Playing sound files mp3 or WMASimultaneous Jpeg and mp3 or WMA play images and sound Adjusting the speed of the image sequence Playing image files JpegChanging images Rotating an imageTo play DivX files To play DivX filesTo rent purchase DivX VOD files Concerning DivX filesMenus on your DVD player basic principles for use Player menuSub-menus Functions within menusPlay menu Lock menu Locking your playerUnlocking you player Setting a rating limits Changing a codeRatings limits Discs without rating limitsDisplay menu TV Image menuPAL or Ntsc TV sets Scart outputFront Display menu Progressive ScanNight Mode Sound menuVirtual Surround Voice +Select Front , Center , Subwoofer , Surround using SpeakersDistance TestLanguage menus Troubleshooting guide Further informationFurther information Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and the version 2.5 player Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm CD-R and CD-RW discsCD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format Sound files CD-R and CD-RW discs with Jpeg format image filesSuper Video CD Svcd discs DVD-R and DVD-RW discsDivX discs Audio DVD discsTechnical data For your safetyCondensation Discs