Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DPL907VD THOMSON
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Safety Information Thomson Information CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
1 Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver Y ou should receive the following items: 2 + - + - One DVD receiver unit One pair of “AAA” batteries One Pig-T ail antenna wire one video cable (single wire) with yellow connectors PR AV SUBWOOFER EQ.
Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two “AAA” batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. T o use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver . Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver IMPORT ANT NOTE • Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated below .
Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 TV SA T TO AUDIO OUT (VCR) TO AUDIO OUT (SA T) VCR S-video S-video provides a better connection for the video portion of the signal than composite video (yellow color terminal). When connecting S-video cable, a Composite video cable (yellow RCA connector) must also be used.
Getting Started EN 5 Connecting the Antennas 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. Tip : • 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.
Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 cen- ter , 2 rear , 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver Speaker cords 1 for each speaker , is needed for connection.
Getting Started Positioning your speaker 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.
Getting Started Preferr ed surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the lis- tening area, not behind it. Height If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.
Getting Started EN 9 Te st T one / Channel balance Channel balance Y our receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from chan- nel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level.
Operating Y our Receiver Receiver Controls 1. ON / ECO • T o turn on or off the receiver . 2. OPEN / CLOSE • Press to open / close the CD compartment door . 3. SOURCE • T o select input source. For example, DVD/CD, VCR, etc. 4. SUBWOOFER • Press to toggle among different subwoofer mode.
Operating Y our Receiver EN Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control. Y ou can test it by pressing any button. 1. ON • OFF • T o turn on or off the receiver . 2. Source Buttons • T o turn on and select various audio/video sources.
Operating Y our Receiver DVD / VCD / CD / mp3 • Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or mp3 mode. DIGIT AL • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD only) PL • Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or Dolby Prologic Emulation mode. DTS • Audio output is in DTS mode.
Operating Y our Receiver EN 13 Switching on /off • T o switch on the receiver , press ON/ECO on the receiver once to wake up from standby mode. Press one of the source buttons or ON/OFF on the remote control to turn on the receiver . • When the receiver is on, press ON/OFF on the remote or ON/ECO on the receiver to return to the standby mode.
Operating your Receiver Connection of Audio/Video source Y ou can connect up to 2 audio sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (remote control) (receiver back panel) - DVD/CD built-in - TUNER built-in - AUX 1 AUX 1 IN - AUX 2 AUX 2 IN When a source is selected, the source name is shown on the display .
EN 15 Advanced Sound Contr ol Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic II The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to.
16 Advanced Sound Contr ol Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer channel. Fine Setting of the Components 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 mode.
EN 17 Advanced Sound Contr ol Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been presetted for the speakers included in the box. However , to make the surround sound more ef fective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you may need to delay the signal coming from some of the speak- ers.
18 Advanced Sound Contr ol Speaker Icons The receiver shows the speakers’ settings on the display with the following icons: Displaying Program Formats When a digital source starts playing, the recei.
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