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    THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 5587059 A www .thomson.net B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 2[...]

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    DPL580HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. user manual B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 3[...]

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    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 yo[...]

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    1 T able of Content Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver Y ou should receive the following items: 2 ON/ECO + - + - One receiver unit One pair of “AAA” batteries One pig-tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna • one instruction book; • Thomson Warranty Card; • one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control Thomson W arranty Card one audio cable (two w[...]

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    Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to the + and - signs in the battery compartment. T o use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver . Install batteries as follows: 1. Remove battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the door ou[...]

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    Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R DVD SA T TV VCR CD T APE DIGIT AL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN L R IN IN MONITOR OUT TV VCR CD Player SA T to LINE OUT (T ape Deck) to LINE IN ( T ape Deck ) to AUDIO OUT (CD) to VIDEO OUT (SA T) to AUDIO OUT (SA T) to AUDIO OUT (DVD) to VIDEO OUT  (DVD) to AUD[...]

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    Getting Started EN 5 Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver . Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. TV Connections TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not included) for inputting audio / video signals. Connecting the Antenn[...]

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    Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center , 2 rear , 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver . At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality , Center speaker , rear speakers[...]

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    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. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be as close [...]

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    Getting Started Preferr ed surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more op[...]

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    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 channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation Eve[...]

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    ON/ECO Operating Y our Receiver 1. ON/ECO Tu rns the unit on and off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off. 2. Display Displays current status of the receiver . 3. SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer sound level. (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER) 4. SOURCE But[...]

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    Operating Y our Receiver EN 11 Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) Y ou can test it by pressing any button. 1. ON•OFF Tu rns the receiver and other auxiliary components on and off. (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control Additional Components”). 2. Source Bu[...]

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    Operating Y our Receiver 12 Display S RS R C DVD / VCR / SA T / TUNER / T APE / CD / TV • An arrow points to the current source mode. • Dolby Digital audio input for signal format. • Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format. • DTS audio output format. FM / AM • Radio band indicator in T uner mode. ST •T uner stereo signal detected. OPT 1 [...]

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    Operating Y our Receiver EN 13 Switching the unit on and off •T o switch on the receiver , press the ON/ECO button on the main unit once, or the button on the remote control. • 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 re[...]

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    Operating your Receiver Y ou can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SA T SA T IN (audio / video) - TV TV IN (audio only) - VCR VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) - CD CD IN (audio only) - T APE T APE IN/OUT (audio only) - FM[...]

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    Operating your Receiver EN 15 Using the receiver to play a sour ce After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver , you can partly control them through the receiver . Playing a DVD with the receiver 1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connecting your receiver for details). 2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or press [...]

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    Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2. Press ON/ECO on the main unit or on the remote control to switch on the receiver . 3. Press the SOURC[...]

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    EN 17 Operating your Receiver Storing radio stations The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in memory . Y ou can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio stations automatically in an ascending order . Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1. In T uner mode, select the FM band by pressing TUNER o[...]

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    Operating your Receiver RDS (Radio Data System) for FM Only The RDS icon shows on display when RDS data are received. The following information may be available on certain stations: • Frequency station, • Station name, • Program type, • Clock, • Radio text Press RDS on the remote control repeatedly to select the type of information you wa[...]

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    EN 19 Advanced Sound Contr ol Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dol[...]

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    Advanced Sound Contr ol Dolby 3 Stereo The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used. Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only . DSP (Digital Sound Processo[...]

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    EN 21 Advanced Sound Contr ol Fine Setting of the Components The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the DVD•6CH / SA T•CABLE / TV / CD•T APE / VCR / TUNER buttons on the remote control, which also selects the best surround sound mode. The default surround modes for different components are listed in the table below . If you decide[...]

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    22 Advanced Sound Contr ol Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been pre-set for the speakers included in the box. Also, 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 speakers. Channel delay compensates for cente[...]

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    EN 23 Advance Sound Contr ol Speaker Configurations Y ou can also change the setup of the speakers. Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound. • Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position. 1. Press the SETUP button to show setup options. 2. Press the Left or Right a[...]

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    24 Tr oubleshooting Tips Tr oubleshooting Tips Receiver/T uner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press GO BACK/ST .MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna. • Adjust Antenna • Reposition Antenna away from any el[...]

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    EN 25 Car e and Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Important battery information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries immedia[...]