DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 55987200 www.thomson.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u a l DPL590HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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 Components . . . . .4 Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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 Warranty C a rd - One external AM loop antenna • one instruction book; • Thomson Warranty Card; • one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control Unpacking The Speakers • 6 speaker wires including: • one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio 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 under "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable.
EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 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 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this amplifier: Source button (receiver front panel) Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) - DVD IN SAT IN TV IN VCR IN CD IN TAPE IN built-in DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE FM/AM An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display. Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the source to the amplifier. NOTE 1. Your receiver has a built in tuner.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:58 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver HINT To return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the steps above but press TUNER instead of TV in step 3. HINT If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, the volume and mute control in all source modes will be the receiver volume and mute conrol except in TV mode.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
DPL590 EN 12/16/04 3:59 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.
