B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 5587059A www.thomson.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u a l DPL580HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 4 Safety Information Rating Information: At bottom / back of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 5 Table 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: + - ON/ECO + One pair of “AAA” batteries One receiver unit One pig-tail antenna wire Thomson Wa rra nty Ca rd - one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; One external AM loop antenna • one instruction book; • Thomson Warranty Card; • one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control one Video cable Unpacking The Speakers • 6 speaker wires including: • one se
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to the + and - signs in the battery compartment. To 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 out and off the cabinet. 2. Insert 2 AAA batteries in the compartment and replace the compartment door.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components TV If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cable (not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see details on pg 21 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections Connecting the Antennas 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. The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. EN They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception. AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker wires 1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 PM Page 11 Getting Started Positioning your speaker Alignment 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. 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.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 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.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:52 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, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver Receiver Controls 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/ECO 1. ON/ECO Turns 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 Buttons Selects sound source. (DVD, Tuner, Tape, VCR, CD, TV and SAT) 5.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver 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. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 13 2 1. ON•OFF Turns the receiver and other auxiliary components on and off. (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control Additional Components”). 4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons) Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode. 5.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display C S DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV TUNED • An arrow points to the current source mode. • Tuner station detected. • Dolby Digital audio input for signal format. L C R LS LFE RS • Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format. • Speaker Icons.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching the unit on and off • To switch on the receiver, press the ON/ECO button on the main unit once, or the button on the remote control. Example 1: If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button (receiver front panel) Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) - DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) TV IN (audio only) VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) built-in DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE FM/AM An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 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).
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 20 Operating your Receiver Operating the Radio Automatic Tuning The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function. Press and hold TUNER - or TUNER + for about one second to activate the automatic SEARCH function. The receiver will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station. Manual tuning 1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details) 2.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 21 Operating your Receiver 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 stations automatically in an ascending order. 3. Press the SAVE button on the remote control. "MEMORY" will flash and a preset number will be shown on the display. EN Automatic preset storing : (FM only) 1.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 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 NOTE NO PTY will be displayed if selected kind of program is not broadcasted 3. The search will stop when a station broadcasting the program type you have selected is found.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 23 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Digital Theater Systems (DTS) 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 Dolby Surround. This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 24 Advanced Sound Control Dolby 3 Stereo Night Mode 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. By using Dynamic Range Control technology, you can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound quality at night without interrupting your roommates or neighbors.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 25 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Components Digital Input The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the DVD•6CH / SAT•CABLE / TV / CD•TAPE / 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.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 26 Advanced Sound Control 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 center or surround speakers that are closer to the listening position than the front speakers.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 27 Advance Sound Control Speaker Configurations You 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. NOTE EN By default, the Center and Surround Speakers are set to YES. If you decide not to use them, set the ones you do not intend to use to NO so the sound performance is not affected. 1.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 28 Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips General Receiver/Tuner Operation No audio. 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 electronics. There is interference to FM reception. • • • • • Make sure the speakers are connected.
B_DPL580 EN 4/16/04 12:53 PM Page 29 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.
