User manual THOMSON DPL580

[. . . ] B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 5587059A www. thomson. net B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 3 user manual DPL580HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 4 Safety Information Rating Information: At bottom / back of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] Example 1: If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD·6CH on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD. EN · Standby: when the receiver is in tuner mode, press the ON/ECO button once to enter standby mode. On the remote control, press the button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver is not in Tuner source mode to enter standby mode. To avoid entering standby mode when powering up the unit, do not press the button twice within 2 seconds. · The receiver draws a small amount of electricity when in standby mode. Unplugging the unit from the wall socket will stop the draw. Example 2: Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR input (audio + video) of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until VCR is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The image and sound from the VCR source will replace the DVD. Selection of Audio/Video source When one of the source button is pressed, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. 13 B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button (receiver front panel) DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE FM/AM Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) TV IN (audio only) VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) built-in NOTE The remote control can only operate Thomson brand products. Volume Punchthrough NOTE Volume punchthrough can be done in all non-Tuner modes. By default, the + / - and MUTE buttons will only control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in. By programming the volume punchthrough function, you can also control the volume of the TV. An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display. Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the source to the amplifier. NOTE 1. Just connect the appropriate antenna to the back of the receiver and you will be able to listen to radio stations. Other sources can be connected to the above standard source. Example: you can connect a LD into the DVD inputs. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components" section for details on connection. NOTE Controlling the TV volume can only be done in non-Tuner modes. To activate the volume punchthrough function, follow the procedures below: 1. While holding down the - button, press one of the source buttons to select the source where you want to control TV volume at. Continue holding down the - button and press the TV button once. You should now be able to control TV volume and mute at the selected device. Using the Remote to Control Additional Components You can use your remote to control most of Thomson branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. Press the corresponding source button on the remote control to operate options on other components. HINT To return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the steps above but press TUNER instead of TV in step 3. HINT If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, the volume and mute control in all source modes will be the receiver volume and mute conrol except in TV mode. 14 B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. Set the sound Mode if needed (see "Advanced sound control" for details). Example 1: To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until "Dolby PL II MOVIE" appears on the Display and all of the speaker'' icons light up. Example 2: LD: You may need to select a different Audio Channel on your LD (refer to your LD player manual). Adjust the volume knob accordingly. EN Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. [. . . ] Be sure to match the + and - ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment. · The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle between the remote and the main unit. · The remote control is too far from the main unit, move closer. Specific instruments sound displaced. · Check the connections between the receiver and the speakers if the sound does not match the video. · Check if the video and audio cable are correctly inserted. TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR mode. · Check to make sure analog input signal is connected from the signal source to the analog input jacks. [. . . ]