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Display menu

Navigation keys

The Display menu provides you with settings to adapt the picture format and TV standard to that of your TV set. You can also adjust the brightness of the player’s display panel.

When the player menu is displayed (in stop mode):

1.select Display using the Navigation keys,

2.press OK to validate,

3.select a function using the Navigation keys,

4.adjust the setting using the Navigation keys.

PAL or NTSC television

In addition to the PAL DVDs and video CDs, you may enjoy your favourite NTSC movies as well (a 60 Hz PAL compatible TV set is required). If the picture on the DVD being played appear in black and white on your TV screen, the standard of the video signals transmitted to your TV is incorrect. Change the video signal from PAL to NTSC (1) or vice versa.

Select PAL/NTSC then tick PAL or NTSC.

1.PAL is the name of the colour coding system used in most European countries.

NTSC is the name of the colour coding system used in the United States and some other countries.

Display panel

Depending on the brightness of the room where you’ve installed your player, select one of the 4 settings to adapt the brightness of the display panel to suit its environment.

Select Front Display then tick one of the settings: Dim for Movies, Off for Movies, Always Bright, Always Dim.

Picture format

Depending on the format of the DVD being played, use the TV Picture function to choose the format of the picture which best suits the format of your TV screen (2) - letterbox format 16 x 9, or standard format 4 x 3.

With a letterbox format TV (16x9), select 16 x 9 wide screen. Films in 16x9 will be fully displayed. Films in 4x3 will have vertical black bands on each side of the picture.

With a 4x3 television, select 4 x 3 Letterbox to take advantage of the pictures recorded in that format (3) or 16x9. Select 4 x 3 Standard to take advantage of a 4x3 picture without distortion. For films in 16x9, the edges of the picture may extend beyond the edges of the screen.

2.On certain DVDs, the picture format cannot be changed.

3.Horizontal black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

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DSA100 specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson DSA100 is a versatile digital set-top box that has made a significant impact in the realm of multimedia entertainment. Designed to offer a robust solution for both consumers and service providers, the DSA100 is tailored for high-definition video broadcasting and interactive services. One of its standout features is its support for a wide range of video formats, including MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, making it compatible with a broad array of content sources.

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Another key characteristic of the DSA100 is its advanced conditional access system. This feature provides secure access to subscription-based content, ensuring that users can enjoy premium channels without concerns about unauthorized access. The technological backbone of the device includes a powerful processing unit that supports smooth multitasking, enabling users to navigate through channels or access on-demand content with minimal lag.

Moreover, the Technicolor - Thomson DSA100 is designed with user-friendliness in mind. Its intuitive graphical user interface allows users of all ages to easily browse content and access features. The box also supports various interactive applications, turning traditional viewing into an engaging experience by providing information such as weather updates, sports scores, and more.

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