DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE www.thomson.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u a l DPL907VD It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 4 Safety Information Thomson Information CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam. LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW Rating Information: At bottom of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements ADVARSEL! USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 5 Table of Content Safety Information CD / mp3 Player Getting Started Unpacking the DVD 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 Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the DVD Receiver You should receive the following items: + + - PR One pair of “AAA” batteries One DVD receiver unit SURROUND SUBWOOFER EQ.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two “AAA” batteries according to the + and - signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver Protect your Components from Overheating EN • Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components directly on top of each other.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components It is recommened that you should only use one kind of connection method listed below. (SCART recommended) VCR TV TO AUDIO OUT (VCR) S-VIDEO IN (TV) VIDEO IN (TV) SCART IN (TV) 1 TO AUDIO OUT (SAT) SAT Setup video output You can select either S-video or SCART as your video output (default is SCART). Try power off the unit and turn it on again if you see any picture distortion on the TV.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 9 Getting Started Connecting the Antennas Tip: • For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length and arrange the antenna at different parts of the room until the reception is optimized. EN The FM antennas connect to the FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must be hooked up in order to have clear reception.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the speaker. Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer).
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 11 Getting Started Positioning your speaker Alignment 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) 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.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 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.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Factory Setting 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. Please refer to “Fine setting your speaker” section for more details. The unit is preset to the following setting when you first turn on the power.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Receiver Controls 1. ON / ECO • To turn on or off the receiver. 7. PRESET + / NEXT • To go to the next preset memory location in tuner mode. • To skip to the next track in CD mode and the next chapter in DVD mode (only during playback). 2. OPEN / CLOSE • Press to open / close the CD compartment door. 8. PLAY/PAUSE To start and pause DVD/CD playback. 3. SOURCE • To select input source.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control. You can test it by pressing any button. 1 2 20 3 4 PR 5 11 21 9 7 17 19 SURROUND EQ. LEVEL SUBWOOFER 6 16 15 - press OK will enter function setting mode. - Press OK again for dimmer and sleep function. - When the display shows the setup you want to change (dimmer, sleep, etc), press the UP and DOWN buttons to make changes.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display DVD / VCD / CD / mp3 STEREO • Unit in DVD, VCD, CD or mp3 mode. • Tuner stereo signal detected. REP 1 / REP / A.B. / REPEAT FOLDER (mp3 only) D I G I TA L • CD, mp3 and DVD in repeat mode. • Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode. (For DVD only) KHz / MHz • Tuner frequency unit. PL • Audio output is in Dolby PL II Movie, Dolby PL II Music or Dolby Prologic Emulation mode. DTS • Speaker Icons.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching on /off Selection of Audio source • To switch on the receiver, press ON/ECO on the receiver once to wake up from standby mode. Press one of the source buttons or ON/OFF on the remote control to turn on the receiver. When one of the audio source is selected, the audio input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver Connection of Audio/Video source You can connect up to 2 audio sources to this amplifier: Source button (remote control) Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) - built-in built-in AUX 1 IN AUX 2 IN DVD/CD TUNER AUX 1 AUX 2 When a source is selected, the source name is shown on the display. 14 Note: 1. Your receiver has a built in tuner.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 19 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Dolby Digital This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. 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 a more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 20 Advanced Sound Control Stereo The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer channel. Fine Setting of the Components The receiver can be directly turned on by pressing the SOURCE buttons on the remote (like DVD/CD), which also selects the best surround sound mode. The default surround modes for different components are as below.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 21 Advanced Sound Control Fine Setting of the Speakers All the basic settings have already been presetted for the speakers included in the box. However, 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.
DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 22 Advanced Sound Control Speaker Icons The receiver shows the speakers’ settings on the display with the following icons: Front Speakers Center Speakers It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus subwoofer.
