TV/DVD/Radio User's Manual Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions ............................................................................ 4 Before Mounting ........................................................................................................ 4 Tools Required ............................................................................................................ 4 Parts Packed with Your Unit .....................................................................
Table of Contents Changing the Camera Angle (DVDs) ....................................................................... 22 Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................ 23 Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 24 Playing Audio CDs .......................................................................................................... 25 Selecting a Track .
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions • Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio • Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio • Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio • Install the Battery in the Remote • The Remote Control • TV Setup • DVD Basics Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Connections & Setup Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions Before Mounting • • Empty contents from the selected cabinet where the unit will be mounted. Clean the underside of the cabinet. Note: We recommend the unit be mounted towards the front edge of the cabinet.
Connections & Setup L TV ANTENNA VIDEO IN R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT FM ANTENNA Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) TV ANTENNA Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to this jack. VIDEO IN Receives video input signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder, including some security cameras. L/R AUDIO IN Receives audio input signals from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or Internet access device.
Connections & Setup tv / catv auto program add / delete Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) AUTO PROGRAM Press this button to begin auto channel search. ADD/DELETE Press this button to either add or delete a station from your TV after you have completed the auto channel search. TV/CATV Press this button once if you have an antenna connected to your unit; press again if you have cable or a cable box connected to your unit.
Connections & Setup ( mode tv sensor rev play/pause fwd am fm (( tune /clockset store dvd stop - + recall ( clock security power open/close vol vol release Arrow Buttons Disc tray Display LCD screen Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio Disc Tray Insert DVDs or CDs in this tray. Display The time and/or radio stations appear in this display. LCD Screen Video appears here (when watching TV or a DVD). The TV turns off automatically when you close the LCD screen.
Connections & Setup AM/FM MODE Switches between FM and AM radio. CLOCK Press this button and TUNE/CLOCK SET +/– simultaneously to set or change the time. Press and hold to scan quickly. DVD MODE Puts the TV/DVD/Radio in the DVD mode in order to play a DVD, an audio CD, or MP3 disc. FWD ( ) Scans forward on a disc (DVD, CD, or MP3). OPEN/CLOSE ( tray will open. PLAY/PAUSE ( or MP3). POWER ) Opens and closes the disc tray.
Connections & Setup Battery Compartment Cover Magnet Install the Battery in the Remote 1. Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert the lithium battery (type CR2025). 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Note: When the remote control isn’t in use, the magnet on the back of the remote attaches to the side of the unit opposite the DVD player for easy storage.
Connections & Setup POWER Turns on and off the unit. INFO Press this button to access the DVD, CD, or MP3 Info Displays. TUNE +/– (up and down) buttons In TV mode, scans through the channel list. In radio mode, tunes to a frequency (radio station). In DVD mode, skips forward/backward in disc chapters or tracks. Each press changes the channel, station, or track; press and hold to scan. TV Puts the remote control in the TV mode. VOL +/– (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the volume.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Signal tv / catv auto program 1. Press the TV button to place the TV/DVD/Radio in the TV mode. 2. Locate the TV/CATV button on the underside of your unit. 3. If you have a dipole antenna connected to your TV, press the TV/CATV button (TV appears to the left of the channel number on the LCD screen). If you’re using cable or a cable box, press the TV/CATV button until the correct signal type appears: STD for standard cable or HRC or IRC for certain cable systems.
Connections & Setup 3. Press the ADD/DELETE button on the underside of your unit to add or delete (erase) the channel. 4. Wait until the display disappears from the screen each time you delete or add a channel. Note: If you don’t wait until the display disappears before you change channels, the add/delete function will be disabled. You must Auto Channel Search again to reactivate the add/delete function. Picture Quality The picture quality options let you adjust the way the picture looks.
Connections & Setup Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three paths that you can use to access features: the disc’s menu, the DVD’s Info Display, and the DVD’s Menu System. Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles.
Connections & Setup Loading and Playing Discs Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM • MiniDisc • CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics CC • Caattcchh UU pp an't To Load and Play a Disc To put the TV/DVD/Radio in DVD mode and play a disc, press the DVD MODE button on the TV/DVD/Radio or DVD on the remote control.
Connections & Setup When you stop playing a disc, the TV/DVD/Radio remembers where you stopped. When you start playing the disc again, it picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed, power is turned off, or the unit is unplugged. A screen saver image might be displayed on the screen if you leave a disc in play, pause, or stop mode for approximately three minutes. To make the screen disappear, press PLAY or DVD button.
Connections & Setup 2. Make sure the remote is in the DVD mode, and press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose, and press ENTER on the remote. In the example on the left, Language has been selected. 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select a language, and press ENTER on the remote. 4. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the TV/DVD/Radio, or DVD or DISC MENU on the remote to play the disc. In this example, English is highlighted.
Chapter 2 Playing Discs and Using the Radio Chapter Overview • Using the On-Screen Info Display • Playing DVDs • Playing Audio CDs • Playing MP3 Discs • Playback Features • Using the Radio Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, use the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing. Each feature of the Info Display is illustrated with an icon. Use the left/right arrow buttons on the remote or TV/DVD/Radio to move through the different icons in the Info Display.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on a disc (each movie might be considered a title). Each title is divided into chapters. To select a title: 1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. If the Title icon on the Info Display isn’t highlighted, use the left/right arrow buttons to highlight it. 3.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Time Display This feature displays the time for the current title and can act as a Time Search feature. You can go to a particular scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played. Of course, when playing a disc, you must note the time of the scene. For example, if you like the dogfight scene in Top Gun, you can enter the elapsed time the scene plays and skip right to it. To use this feature: 1.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Turning QSurround™ On/Off You can use this feature to add a surround sound effect to the audio. This system allows conventional two-channel stereo to be rendered in correct perspective through the creation of “phantom” surround. The algorithms used have met the certification requirements of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation for both Dolby Digital® and Pro Logic processes. 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. 2.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Turning the Subtitles ON/OFF By default, subtitles are OFF. To turn subtitles ON: Change OFF to ON to see subtitles in the language you selected. 1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. 2. Highlight the Subtitle icon. 3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight OFF. 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to turn subtitles ON. When subtitles are on, the subtitles appear on the TV screen.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. There are three Repeat options: • DISC – repeats the disc that is playing • TITLE – repeats the title that is playing • CHPT – repeats the chapter that is playing To Use Repeat: 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO twice on the remote to bring up the Info Display. 2. Highlight the Repeat icon if it’s not already highlighted (OFF appears in the icon box). 3.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio How to Cancel the Repeat Features There are three ways to cancel Repeat: • Press STOP. • Select OFF in the icon. • Eject the disc. Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 5 bookmarks per disc. When you turn the TV/DVD/Radio off or remove the disc, bookmarks are cleared. Storing a Bookmark 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO twice on the remote. 2. Highlight the Bookmark icon. 3.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is removed from the disc tray or when the power is turned off. Playing Audio CDs For basic information about loading and playing discs, go to page 14. When playing an audio CD, press the INFO button on the remote (the audio CD Info Display appears as shown below). Some of the audio CD playback features work the same as the DVD playback features.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number or press the up/down arrow buttons to go to the next or previous track. 4. Press ENTER on the remote when the track you want to play appears in the icon. Note: To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button twice on the remote. Time Display This feature displays the audio time for the disc and can act as a Time Search feature.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons until RND (Random) appears in the icon. 4. Press ENTER on the remote to select the option. Note: Press STOP on the TV/DVD/Radio or eject the disc to cancel Random Play. Programmed Play To use the programmed play option, you must create a playlist to set the order you want the tracks on the disc(s) to play. Creating a Program List for an Audio CD 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. 2.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Clearing Items from the Programmed List You can clear the last selected track or the complete list after you start playing the programmed list. 1. While the disc is playing, press STOP on the front panel, then press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playing the disk so you can bring up the Info Display. 2. Press the INFO button. 3. Use the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the Play Mode icon. 4. Press the up/down arrow buttons until PROG (Program) appears. 5.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the A-B Repeat Feature A-B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. To Use A-B Repeat: 1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the location you want to repeat (this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature). 2. Press INFO twice and highlight the A-B Repeat icon with left/right buttons. 3.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 5 bookmarks per disc. When you turn the TV/DVD/Radio off or remove the disc, the bookmarks are cleared. Storing a Bookmark 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO twice on the remote. 2. Highlight the Bookmark icon. 3. Use the number buttons (1-5) to select the bookmark. 4. When you reach the scene you want to mark, press ENTER. 5.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Playing MP3 Discs MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your TV/DVD/Radio. For basic information about loading and playing discs, go to page 14. When an MP3 disc is inserted into the disc tray, an MP3 PLAYER menu appears.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. There are four Repeat options: • Repeat Off – unit is automatically set to this option • Repeat One – repeats the song that you select to play • Repeat Disk – repeats all the songs on the disc • Repeat Dir – repeats songs of the selected folder To Use Repeat: 1. Insert an MP3 disk into disc tray, the MP3 PLAYER menu appears. 2. Highlight the folder or a song. 3.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Playback Features Playback operations of DVDs and CDs vary among discs. Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions packed with the DVDs for information. Playback features aren’t usually available during the opening credits of a movie. If a playback feature isn’t available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button.
Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Radio You can store up to 10 radio stations for the FM and AM frequencies. 1. Press the AM/FM MODE button to put the unit in the radio mode and to receive the FM radio signal. Press the button again to receive the AM radio signal. 2. Check the LCD display window to see which radio signal you selected. Tuning a Station The radio tunes to the last station it received. Press the TUNE + or – button to tune to the next available station.
Chapter 3 Using the DVD’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • The DVD’s Menu System • Language Menu • Video Menu • Rating Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Using the DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s menu system is not the same as the disc contents menu. Some discs have their own menu system related to the information of the movie. The disc contents menu system was discussed earlier in Chapter 2. The DVD’s menu system lets you select different features for the disc. A disc must be in the stop mode before you can bring up the DVD’s Menu System. Press DVD MENU on the remote to bring up the menu system.
Using the DVD’s Menu System 2. Press ENTER to select the LANGUAGE menu (use the up/down arrow to highlight another item in the menu, such as RATING.). 3. Press ENTER to select the O.S.D menu as it is already highlighted. 4. Use the up/down arrow to select a language (ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, ITALIAN, FRENCH) and then press ENTER to select it. 5. Press the left arrow to return to main menu. 6. Press the down arrow to highlight EXIT and then press ENTER to exit the menu.
Using the DVD’s Menu System VIDEO Menu The VIDEO menu enables you to choose the ASPECT ratio for your TV. This is also useful if you decide to connect a larger TV to this unit. Use the same method for moving through the menus as you did for the O.S.D. language. The settings in the SYSTEM and OUTPUT options of the VIDEO menu are automatically programmed. You can’t change them. ASPECT Ratio Choose one of three options that are available: 4:3 LB (Letter Box), 4:3 PS (Pan Scan), 16:9 WS (Wide Screen).
Using the DVD’s Menu System 16:9WS (Wide Screen): Select this mode when connecting to a widescreen TV. A wide screen picture is displayed full size. Rating Menu The RATING menu lets you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. You decide which ratings require a password and which ones don’t. The system ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate rating systems used in other countries. The three options of the RATING menu are: RATING LEVEL, CHANGE PASSWORD, and CANCEL PASSWORD.
Using the DVD’s Menu System Setting the Rating Level In this section, you will be setting the rating level as well as the password. 1. Press DVD MENU on the remote to bring up the menu. 2. Press the down arrow to highlight RATING and then press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to change the rating (a screen to enter your password is displayed). 4. Enter a four-digit number using your remote control and press ENTER. 5. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the rating level and press ENTER. 6.
Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview • Troubleshooting • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service. Refer to the Limited Warranty for information on how to obtain repair service. TV Problems Won’t turn on • Try the POWER or TV MODE button on the front panel. • Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Make sure the unit is plugged in. • Check antenna connections.
Other Information Add/delete function doesn’t work • Rerun Auto Channel Search again to reactivate the add/delete function. Remember to wait until the display disappears from the screen each time you add or delete a channel. Go to page 11 for more information Radio Problems Unit won’t work • Make sure you’re TV/DVD/Radio is in the correct mode you want. Press the AM FM button on the remote or front panel to place the unit in the radio mode.
Other Information No sound or distorted sound. • Make sure your TV/DVD/Radio is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks. • If you connected an audio or audio/video component to your TV/DVD/Radio, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver and unit.
Other Information Disc won’t eject • When you put a disc into the disc tray, it may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc, you won’t be able to eject the disc during this time. Wait 15 seconds and try again. Forgot Password • If you forget your password, place remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button. Then press ENTER, TUNE–, and TUNE+ to reset password. The TV/DVD/Radio displays RESET TO MANUFACTURE SETTING. The display disappears after a few seconds and the screen goes blank.
Other Information How you get service: • Call 1-800-951-9582 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the back of your unit. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request (SR) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the SR number.
Other Information Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Return transportation, storage, handling and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no responsibility in case of damage or loss. To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit: • Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.
Other Information • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. • Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner. • Customer Instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product.
Other Information power am fm tv cd Mounting Kit + tune The pieces in this kit allow you to mount your unit to your cabinet. vol vol tune - mute 100 pix 4 5 6 7 8 9 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your unit. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 3 0 Detach Here ✂ Prices are subject to change without notice. Accessory Order Form Description Part No. Price Mounting Kit 253185 $15.95 Remote Control 256517 $49.95 Qty Total Merchandise ..
Other Information To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc.
Other Information Index Symbols 16:9 WS Wide screen 39 4:3 LB (Letter Box) 38 4:3 PS (Pan Scan) 38 A A-B repeat Audio CD 29 DVD 23 Accessory order form 49 ADD/DELETE button 6, 11 Adding channels 11 AM/FM button 9, 34 AM/FM MODE button 8 Angle, camera 22 Arrow (up and down) buttons 7 Arrow up/down/left/right buttons 9 ASPECT Ratio 16:9 WS (Wide Screen) 38 4:3 LB (Letter Box) 38 4:3 PS (Pan Scan) 38 Audio QSurround 21 Audio CD A-B repeat 29 Cancelling repeat 29 Play mode 26 Program list 27 PROGRAM MENU 27
Other Information DVD MENU button 9, 36, 38 DVD menus 36 DVD MODE button 8 DVD regional coding 12 DVDs Playing 18 DVD's info display 13 DVD's menu system 13 E ENGLISH Language 37 ENTER button 9, 36 Erasing channels 11 F Fast motion playback 33 FM ANTENNA jack 5 Folder, MP3 31 FRENCH Language 37 FWD (fast forward) button 8 G GERMAN Language 37 I INFO button 10, 19, 25 Info display 13 Remove 19 Installing batteries 9 Invalid icon 18, 33 ITALIAN Language 37 L MP3 discs L/R AUDIO IN jack 5 L/R AUDIO OU
Other Information POWER button 8, 10 Problems DVD 43 Radio 43 Remote control 45 TV 42 Repeat 23 Repeat, MP3 Turning off 32 Program list Audio CD 27 PROGRAM MENU Audio CD 27 Program play Audio CD 27 Q Q Surround 21 Quality, picture 12 R Radio 34 FM ANTENNA jack 5 Troubleshooting 43 Radio buttons RECALL 8 STORE 8 Radio reception 43 Radio station Storing 34 Tuning 34 RATING Level 39, 40 RATING menu 39, 40 RECALL button 8, 34 Recalling bookmarks 24, 30 Reception Radio 43 TV 42 RELEASE button 8 Remote
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