DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 2 EAT HOME TH ON/ECO SOURCE SOURCE MUTE A L D I G I T PHONES Thomson multimedia 46/47 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE RCS nanterre B322 019 464 55199360 www.thomson-multimedia.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u VOLUME ER E THEAT CEIVE IDEO RE AUDIO V 0H R DPL56 T a SURR MODE OK SOURCE TUNING TEST TONE EQ LEVEL BASS/TREBLE T DIGITAL INPU DSP MODE MEMORY ST / MONO V-AUX VIDEO L - AUDIO - R l BAND SETUP SOURCE DPL560
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 4 Safety Information For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to D.C. mains. Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a molded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 5 Table of Content Safety Information Care and Maintenance Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: + HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL560HT - VOLUME ON/ECO SOURCE SURR MODE OK BAND MUTE TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT SOURCE BASS/TREBLE LEVEL + - DSP MODE D I G I T A L ST / MONO V-AUX PHONES VIDEO L - AUDIO - R One pair of “AA” batteries One receiver unit One Pig-Tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna One RC560 HIFI/DVD Remote Control one
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 7 Getting Started Unpacking The Speakers Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver • one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components DIGITAL CONNECTION If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital/DTS sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. 1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end of the AM antenna and smap into place as shown below in AM Loop Antenna. 2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers FRONT SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT + - + - CENTER SPEAKER CENTER + Black Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/black terminal).
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 11 Getting Started Alignment Positioning your speaker Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) EN 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.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 12 Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, press LEVEL key to adjust corresponding channel and adjust by rotating the volume knob until all channels are at the same loudness level. Connecting for Power Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver 5 1 13 14 10 6 HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL560HT VOLUME ON/ECO SOURCE SURR MODE OK BAND MUTE TUNING MEMORY SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT SOURCE BASS/TREBLE LEVEL DSP MODE D I G I T A L ST / MONO V-AUX PHONES 2 3 4 12 9 11 Receiver Controls 1. ON/ECO To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off. 2.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver Your Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. 1. ON/OFF To turn on or off the receiver and Thomson DVD. EN 2. Source Buttons To turn on and select various audio/ video sources. 3. PR+, PR- (Channel Buttons) To select programmed stations (in TUNER mode). 1 4. VOL (Volume Buttons) To adjust the volume. 12 5.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:27 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display DTS • Audio output is in DTS mode. SLEEP • Unit in Sleep mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. MEMORY • Unit in Memory mode. • Audio output is in Dolby ProLogic mode. KHz MHz ST • Tuner frequency unit. • Tuner stereo signal detected. RDS TUNED • Tuner station detected. L C R LS LFE RS • Speaker Icons. 12 • Radio data system is available.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching on/off Selection of Audio/Video source • To switch on the receiver, press ON/ECO button once, or any source button on the remote control. When one of the source buttons is pressed, the audio EN and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel) - DVD SAT VCR VAUX CD TV TAPE FM/AM DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) VCR IN (audio / video) V-AUX IN (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TV IN (audio only) TAPE IN (audio only) built-in When a source is selected, the source name will be shown on the display. NOTE 1.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver Using the receiver to play a source 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) NOTE To play Dolby Digital sound / DTS, the source must be connected to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal 2. Press ON/ECO to switch on the receiver 3.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 20 Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. Manual tuning 5- Tune the stations by pressing TUNING UP or DOWN repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN for about one second to activate the automatic SEARCH function. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station 1.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 21 Operating your Receiver Manual preset Storing radio stations: The receiver can store up to 40 radio stations in memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order. 1. Select the band by pressing BAND repeatedly Automatic preset storing : (FM only) SOURCE 1. Select the band by pressing BAND SOURCE BAND TUNING EN MEMORY 2.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 22 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 MENU on the remote control repeatedly to select the type of information you want to display. Search Station by Program Type 1.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Pro Logic This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from Dolby-encoded software. The Pro Logic mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals and uses all five speakers' and an optional subwoofer to play decoded Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 24 Advanced Sound Control Stereo Input Signal Setting The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only. The receiver defaults to the most convenient settings for your easiest use (see table). DSP (Digital Sound Processor) These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as (STADIUM/CONCERT/THEATRE/ARENA/CHURCH/CLUB/).
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 25 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers Speaker Configurations 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.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 26 Advance Sound Control Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound. • Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select the sound preferred. • Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position. Speaker Icons The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and settings on the display with the following icons: L 1. Press SETUP once.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 27 Troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation ST indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. • Press DIGITAL 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. Specific instruments sound displaced.
DPL560-EN 4/11/02 5:28 PM Page 28 Care 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 immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.
