Advanced Playback Operations | Advanced Playback Features | Menu System | Menu System |
Title/Chapter/Time Search
1. Press the SEARCH button repeatedly to display a search option:
–Press once: Title and chapter search
–Press twice: Title and time search
–Press three times: Chapter and time search
2. Press the or button to select a search option and then use the number buttons to enter the desired title, chapter (for title or chapter 5, press "0", "5") or time (hour/minutes/ seconds) values. Playback will start immediately from the title, chapter or time you have entered.
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Playback Control (PBC)
The Playback Control feature is available only on Video CDs. Press the DVD MENU/PBC button to turn the PBC feature on and off. The Playback Control feature supports the menus of the VCD format similar to a DVD menu.
HDMI
Press the HDMI button repeatedly to select the HDMI output resolution that best matches your TV.
To access the DVD player menus:
•Press the SETUP button to display the main menu.
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•To exit from the player menus, press the SETUP button.
Dolby Digital Setup |
Menu Language
The Menu Lang feature enables you to set the preferred
HDMI Setup
If you are using the DVD player’s HDMI output to connect to your TV, set the HDMI Setup option to the resolution that matches your TV. See the user manual that came with your TV for information on the highest resolution your TV supports.
HDMI Audio
To change the HDMI audio mode. Select “SPDIF” if your TV system is with
While a disc is playing, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the image). Each time you press ZOOM, the picture is magnified even more (until you get to the maximum zoom level). To see other parts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image, try pressing the , , and buttons to go in corresponding directions. This feature is called pan and scan.
Note: Under Zoom function for JPEG file, press ZOOM button once to go to Zoom 1x mode, then press REV or FWD button repeatedly to select the zoom levels. Press ZOOM to quit the zoom mode.
Repeat Playback
While the disc is playing, press the
CD repeat modes: current track repeat, all tracks repeat,
A-B Repeat
To repeat a segment between two points (A and B), press the
Audio (Only for DVD, VCD)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different audio formats. To change the language or audio format during play, press the AUDIO button one or more times to select one of the available audio formats or languages.
Note: This option is only available if the disc offers a number of languages or formats.
Subtitle
Press the SUBTITLE button to select a subtitle language and to turn the subtitle menu on/off if your subtitle feature is available on the disc.
Display
The Display appears across the top of the screen when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote while playing a disc. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to scroll through the playback information.
JPEG Files
Playback of JPEG file
JPEG files are image files (make sure they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels.) Note: The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the
size and number of JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too large. In this case, reduce the files’ resolution to less than 5 megapixels and write another disc.
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player:
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Repeat Play Modes
1. Press the
2. To cancel the repeat playback mode, press the
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General Setup Menu, Press OK
General Setup Menu (shown above)
TV Display
You can choose a display option that affects how a disc’s content appears on your TV screen.
•Normal/PS (4:3 Standard): reproduces a 4:3 picture with some distortion.
•Normal/LB (4:3 Letterbox): gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format (i.e., with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen).
•Wide Screen (16:9 Widescreen): reproduces 16:9 format films in full, on a 16:9 screen.
Angle Mark
This only works when the disc you use contains scenes simultaneously shot from multiple angles.
•Select “ON” and the angle mark will appear on the screen when player reaches a scene available in multiple angles.
•Select “OFF” and the angle mark will not appear on the screen when the player reaches a scene shot from multiples.
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This feature monitors the audio track and controls the different sound levels via dynamic compression. It minimizes sudden volume increases such as when a commercial starts.
Select a range using the and buttons and press ENTER/PLAY .
Menu System
Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting |
Limited Warranty
Preferences Setup Menu
The menu gives you options to change some aspects of your DVD player to fit your personal preferences. Preference menu can only be accessed when no disc is played in the disc tray or when the STOP button is pressed twice to enter complete stop mode for this menu access. Press the STOP Button once does not allow this menu access.
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Note: Discs are created differently. The DVD player cannot override some language preferences. If a disc’s software was created to play the movie (title) in a perferred language, the preference you set might be ignored. Also, if the language is not available on the disc you are playing the disc’s default language will be chosen. If the disc was not created with subtitles, you won’t be able to use the Subtitle feature.
Ratings (Parental Control)
You determine the types of discs played and what types require a password to override the rating limit. Ratings are ranked from Level 1 to 8. Level 1 is least offensive material and Level 8 is the most offensive. When adjusting Ratings for the first time:
1. Press SETUP on the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Select the Preferences menu and highlight Ratings. When asked to enter an old password, enter any number.
3. Enter your new password; it is saved.
4. Select Ratings and select a level.
Note: To enforce Rating Limits, the disc you’re playing must contain a rated movie (or title).
Password
Password is not defined until you set it. Should you select a password and then forget it, go to the Troubleshooting section for instructions on resetting.
Note: There is a lock feature on your DVD player if you want to prevent your child from watching DVDs (don’t forget to remove the remote control). Follow the directions for locking and unlocking in the Troubleshooting section.
You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.
Player won’t work or no power
• Try unplugging the AC power cord, wait two minutes, and plug it back in.
The remote control does not work
•Remember to point the remote control at the front of your player (towards the infrared remote sensor). Make sure there are no objects between the remote and the player.
•Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Replace the batteries and make sure the polarity of the terminals (+ and
•Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.
Disc won’t play
•Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
•Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. Refer to Compatible Disc section.
•Make sure the regional code of the disc is Region No. 1.
Forgot password
•Open the tray and press DISPLAY, 0,0,0,0,1. Turn off DVD player and then turn it on by pressing the ON/OFF key, or you can unplug the unit, wait a few seconds and plug it in again.
Lock/Unlock DVD player
•To lock player, press SETUP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3 (an
•To unlock, press SETUP, 0, 0, 0, 8, 3.
Play starts, but then stops immediately
•The disc is dirty. Clean it.
•Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.
Picture format does not match the screen format
•The picture format is adjustable, refer to GENERAL SETUP menu section. Some discs dictate the format, in which case no adjustment is possible.
Picture is distorted
•The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.
•When using FWD or REV buttons, it is normal for some distortion while scanning.
•Make sure you’ve selected the correct option for VIDEO OUT feature.
Sound problems
•If a TV is used, check whether the sound is muted or turned down low.
•You may need to read just the settings in the AUDIO menu.
•Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or
Menu problems
•With a DVD: the disc menus are not displayed in your language. Read the disc jacket to see what languages are available on that disc. Choose one that suits you, if possible.
•With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Read the disc jacket to see if subtitles are available on that disc. Choose subtitles in a language that suits you if possible.
•If the player’s setup menus are not displayed in the language you want, check that your language is among those listed in the MENU LANG menu. If necessary, choose another language.
• To clear a menu from the screen, press | button or repeatedly press SETUP. |
The invalid icon ( 
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•The action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons: the disc’s software restricts it; the disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g.,angles); the feature is not available at the moment; you’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.
Ratings problems
•If you forget your password, go to “Forget Password” information in this section.
•The default language for dialogues and subtitles may be preset by the DVD.
Limited Warranty (US)
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year from date of purchase.
•The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
•Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and
•Batteries.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
