DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 2 O ON/EC THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 55898990 www.thomson.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u a l PRESET ND SURROU FER VOLUME SOURCE SUBWOO PHONES HOM AT E THE ST RE SY EM DPL680HT It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 5 Table of Contents Safety Information Table of Contents 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 Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: SUBWOOFER ON/ECO SOURCE SURROUND + PRESET - H O M E T H E AT R E S Y S T E M VOLUME + PHONES One pair of “AAA” batteries One receiver unit One pig-tail antenna wire T homs on Warranty Card - One external AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; • one instruction book; • Thomson Warranty Card; • one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Install batteries as follows: 1. Remove the battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet. 2. Insert 2 “AAA” (R03) batteries into the battery compartment according to the + and - signs in the compartment and replace the compartment door. 3. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components S-VIDEO If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you need is just one more digital optical cable (not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL 1 or 2 on the receiver setting (see details on pg 20 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver. Digital Input Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. EN They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker wires One for each speaker, is needed for connection. 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. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver Receiver Controls 1 2 3 SUBWOOFER ON/ECO 4 SOURCE 7 6 5 SURROUND 8 PRESET H O M E T H E AT R E S Y S T E M VOLUME PHONES 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:00 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 5. MUTE Mutes all audio output. EN 6. GO BACK / ST•MONO • Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in Tuner mode. 7.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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. • Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format. L C R LS LFE RS R RS • Speaker Icons.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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 button 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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) VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) TV IN (audio only) built-in DVD VCR SAT CD TAPE TV FM/AM An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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, the source must be connected to the receiver via the optical or coaxial input terminal 2.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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 Auto Preset Programming (APP) : (FM only) 1.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 PM Page 26 Advance 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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. • Turn off other electrical units (e.g.
DPL680 EN 4/8/04 4:01 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.
