Technicolor - Thomson DPL4000 manual

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DPL4000 Audio Video Receiver User’s Guide[...]

Safety Information Rating Information: At bottom 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 dist[...]

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

Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver Y ou should receive the following items: 2 ON/ECO PHONES VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO R L OPEN/CLOSE BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL MUTE HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL 4000 V-AUX SURR. MODE DSP MODE SOURCE + - + - One receiver unit One pair of “AA” batteries One Pig-T ail Antenna Wire One external AM loop antenna [...]

Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control 1. Press the part indicated and push in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment door . 2. Insert two AA(LR06) batter- ies according to the + and - signs on the battery compart- ment. 3. Press to close the cover . To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver [...]

Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components 4 VCR T ape Deck DVD CD Player TV SA T to AUDIO OUT (CD) to AUDIO OUT (VCR) to VIDEO OUT (VCR) to VIDEO IN (VCR) to AUDIO IN (VCR) FRONT TERMINAL Remark: If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra VCR, connect it to V AUX input at the front of the receiver If your CD player is e[...]

Getting Started EN 5 Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting compo- nents to the receiver . Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. Component Connections Component Video In & Out The Component Video Input is linked to DVD and SA T modes. Selecting DVD[...]

Getting Started AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Speakers Speakers There are 5 speakers jacks on the back of the unit (2 front, 1 center , 2 rear). In order to enjoy good sur- round effects, all five speakers need to be connected to the receiver . At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality , Center speaker , r[...]

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 [...]

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 (60 - 90 cm) above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps cre[...]

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[...]

ON/ECO PHONES VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO R L OPEN/CLOSE BASS/TREBLE VOLUME LEVEL MUTE HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL 4000 V-AUX BAND TUNING OK MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT ST/M SOURCE SURR. MODE DSP MODE Operating Y our Receiver Receiver Controls 1. ON/ECO Press to enter Standby mode or to power off the unit. 2. MUTE To mute speakers and[...]

Operating Y our Receiver EN 11 Y our Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary components 2. Digital Select the way your external audio/video devices are connected to the receiver (Analog, Optical or Coaxial). I[...]

Operating Y our Receiver PCM STEREO S RS R C DVD / VCR / SA T / TUNER / T APE / V -AUX / CD / T V • The arrow points to the respective icon to show the current source. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic II mode. • Audio output is in dts mode MEMOR Y • [...]

Operating Y our Receiver EN 13 Switching on/off • T o enter Standby Mode, press the ON/ECO button once. • T o power on the unit from Standby Mode, press SOURCE or button on the main unit or one of the source buttons on the remote control. • T o switch off the unit completely , press the ON/ECO button or unplug the power cord from the socket. [...]

Operating your Receiver Example 2: Based on example 1, the VCR input is selected. If SA T is selected, image and sound from the SA T source will replace the VCR. Y ou can connect up to 8 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) - DVD DVD IN (audio / video) - SA T SA T IN (audio / video) - VCR VCR I[...]

Operating your Receiver EN 15 Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for FM/MW/L W radio function. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2. Press SOURCE or keys on the main unit to switch on the receiver from Standby Mode. 3. Press[...]

16 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 station automatically in an ascending order . Automatic preset storing 1. Select the band by pressing BAND on the main unit or tuner on the rem[...]

EN 17 Operating your Receiver Retrieving preset stations 1. Press SOURCE or on the main unit or tuner on the remote control to select tuner mode. 2. Press MEMOR Y button on the main unit or MEMO on the remote control to enter preset setting mode ( MEMOR Y icon shows on display), Press TUN- ING UP/DOWN on the unit or pr+ / pr - on the remote control[...]

Operating your Receiver 6 Channel external input An external decoder (Dts, Dolby Digital, etc…) or a device with built-in multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output connector (DVD player , TV…) can be connected to the 6CH input. It is therefore possible to play any future 6 Channels coding (For example, SACD, DVD Audio) thanks to this connectio[...]

EN 19 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 steer the Left, Center , Right and Surround left and right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic p[...]

20 Advanced Sound Contr ol 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 Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (DSP OFF / ST ADIUM / CONCERT / THEA TRE / CHURCH / ARENA / CLUB). DSP auto[...]

Advanced Sound Contr ol Fine Setting of the Components The receiver has pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source Buttons (like DVD, SA T , CD) directly . The default surround modes for different components are listed in the table below . If you decide to change the surround mode, you can press the SURR MODE button[...]

Speaker Configurations Y ou can also change the setup of the speakers. 1. Access the Setup menu by pressing the SETUP button. 2. Use the UP or Down setup arrows to select the speaker setup. SPK SETUP shows on the display . Press OK to enter . 3. Use the Up or Down setup arrows to select the speaker you want to setup. Press OK when the desired speak[...]

Advanced Sound Contr ol EN 23 Speaker Icons The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and set- tings on the display with the following icons: Displaying Program Formats When a digital source is playing, the receiver will automatically switch to the proper surround mode and indicates on the speaker icons on the right-hand side of the display . (S[...]

24 Advance Sound Contr ol Fine Setting of the Speakers This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, you need to register the speaker selection settings of your audio system. If you buy this receiver with accompanied speaker package, then this step has been done for you. Also, to make the surr[...]

EN 25 Tr oubleshooting Tips Receiver/T uner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press DIGIT AL INPUT/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 electronics. Re[...]

26 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 immediatel[...]

EN 27 Universal Remote Contr ol stereo DISC tape R D S pty m e m o 2 3 6 5 4 78 9 1 PLAY FWD STOP REV PAUSE hifi 0 vcr/sat tv d ig ital cd sat/cab dvd theater modes dela y tuner video / vcr stereo level u p pr pr dow n REC vcr dts dvd/cd rep. m ix M U L T I P R O D U C T rc 1 0 0 0 Switch the key to tv position to control the TV . According to the [...]

Universal Remote Contr ol 28 pr pr To change channels 2 3 6 5 4 78 9 1 0 Direct access to the channels and input of the digital values DISC PLA Y FWD STOP REV PA USE REC vcr Disc Playing DISC tape R D S pty m e m o 2 3 6 5 4 78 9 1 PLAY FWD STOP REV PAUSE hifi 0 vcr/sat tv d igital cd sat/cab dvd theater m odes dela y tuner vide o / vcr stereo lev [...]

EN 29 Universal Remote Contr ol Universal remote contr ol Programming Y ou can program your remote control to control other devices. Before making the following adjustments, see below for the 3 number code which corresponds to the brand of your device, and write it down in the chart below . 1. Position the key on the device that you want to control[...]

Language Codes 30 For audio track and subtitle selection when operating DVD player only . Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6566 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Amehanie 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 A ymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali, Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Bislama 6673 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 778[...]