User manual THOMSON DPL590

[. . . ] DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 55987200 www. thomson. net DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 3 user manual DPL590HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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 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 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 sound from the VCR source will replace the DVD. Selection of source When one of the source button is pressed, the 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 DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this amplifier: Source button (receiver front panel) DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE FM/AM Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) DVD IN SAT IN TV IN VCR IN CD IN TAPE IN 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. 14 DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver HINT To return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the steps above but press TUNER instead of TV in step 3. 2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or press remote control to switch on the receiver. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit or DVD·6 CH on the remote control to select the DVD source. Switch ON the DVD player and start playback. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the TV (refer to your TV manual for details) until the image from the DVD player is displayed. [. . . ] 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. Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. [. . . ]