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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 2
THOMSON
46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo
92648 Boulogne
Cedex FRANCE
www.thomson.net
55943670
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 3 user manual DPL907VD It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 4 Safety Information ADVARSEL! Thomson Information USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING. VORSICHT! CAUTION! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS– Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN! beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prev
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 5 Table of Content Safety Information CD / mp3 Player EN mp3 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Loading and Playing an Audio CD . . . .30 Getting Started On-Screen Banner Display for CD Unpacking the DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . .2 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . .
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver You should receive the following items: + - PR + - One pair of “AAA” batteries One DVD receiver unit SURROUND SUBWOOFER EQ. LEVEL AV one video cable (single wire) REC One Pig-Tail with yellow connectors antenna wire • one instruction book; One Remote Control • one safety leaflet; (RCT311AC1) • one Quick Connection Guide Unpacking The Speakers • one set of speakers including 1 set of le
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Protect your Components from Overheating EN Insert two “AAA” batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control, • Do not block ventilation holes in any component. point it directly at your receiver. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on top of each other. Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
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S-VIDEO IN (TV) SCART IN (TV) TO AUDIO OUT (SAT) TO AUDIO OUT (VCR) VIDEO IN (TV) DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components It is recommened that you should only use one kind of connection method listed below. (SCART recommended) VCR TV 1 SAT Setup video output You can select either S-video or SCART as your video output (default is SCART). Try power off the unit and turn it on again
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 9 Getting Started Connecting the Antennas Tip: EN • For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length and arrange the antenna at dif- ferent parts of the room until the recep- tion is optimized. The FM antennas connect to the FM terminals on the sys- tem’s back panel. They must be hooked up in order to have clear reception. 5
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 10 Getting Started Speaker Polarity Connecting the Speakers When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the speaker. Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 cen- ter, 2 rear, 1 subwo
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 11 Getting Started Alignment Positioning your speaker Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. EN 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects. 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overa
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 12 Getting Started Preferred surround placement Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the lis- tening area, not behind it. Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you. Court
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Factory Setting The unit is preset to the following setting when you first EN Channel balance turn on the power. Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for Function = TUNER balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from chan- Volume setting = 25 nel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel Bass & Treble = 0 dB plays at the same loudness level. Channel level = 0 dB Ple
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 9 7. PRESET + / NEXT Receiver Controls • To go to the next preset memory location in tuner mode. • To skip to the next track in CD mode and the next chapter in 1. ON / ECO DVD mode (only during playback). • To turn on or off the receiver. 8. PLAY/PAUSE 2. OPEN / CLOSE To start and pause DVD/CD playback. • Press to open / close the CD compartment door. 9. VOLUME 3. SOURCE Turn the knob to adjust volume lev
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver - press OK will enter function setting mode. Remote Control - Press OK again for dimmer and sleep function. - When the display shows the setup you want to change (dimmer, sleep, etc), Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote press the UP and DOWN buttons to make changes. control. You can test it by pressing any button. • In DVD/CD/JPEG mode, press the arrow buttons to navigate OSD menu, EN and press O
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display DVD / VCD / CD / mp3 STEREO • Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or mp3 mode. • Tuner stereo signal detected. REP 1 / REP / A.B. / REPEAT FOLDER (mp3 only) DIGITAL • CD, mp3 and DVD in repeat mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD only) KHz / MHz • Tuner frequency unit. PL • Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or Dolby Prologic Emulation mode. DTS • Speaker Icons. • Audio output is in DTS
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching on /off Selection of Audio source • To switch on the receiver, press ON/ECO on the receiver When one of the audio source is selected, the audio input EN once to wake up from standby mode. Press one of the corresponding to the name will be activated. source buttons or ON/OFF on the remote control to turn on The receiver acts as a switching device between all the the receiver. sources that are plugged into it. Exampl
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver Connection of Audio/Video source Note: 1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just You can connect up to 2 audio sources to this connect the appropriate antenna to the amplifier: back of the receiver and you will be able Source button Corresponding connector to listen to radio stations. (See details in (remote control) (receiver back panel) Tuner section) 2. The receiver is also equipped with DVD/CD player. Press - DVD/CD b
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 19 Advanced Sound Control Dolby Digital Sound Enhancement Systems The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound EN surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital for- enhancement systems. mat. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Dolby Pro Logic II Surround. The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left,
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 20 Advanced Sound Control Stereo Note: The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer channel. AUX 1 and AUX 2 are just generic names. You can connect other compatible audio components to these inputs like TAPE, Fine Setting of the Components MINI DISC, CD-RW player, etc. The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the SOURCE buttons on the remote (like DVD/CD), which also selects the best surround sound
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DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 21 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers IMPORTANT NOTE EN All the basic settings have already been presetted for the speakers included in the box. • Always use the subwoofer for optimum sound quality. However, to make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speak- Advanced Setting ers. Channel delay compensates for center or sur
