Technicolor - Thomson DRC600N manual

DVD Player User's Manual Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before using this pr oduct for the first time. Model: DRC600N TOCOM 15909480 Cover 8/8/02 10:49 AM Page 1[...]

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates that this product incorporates double insulation between between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unau- thorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’ s authority to operate it. W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or [...]

1 P recautions Things to consider ... Protect components from overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely . • Don’t stack components. • When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you connect an audio receiver or am[...]

2 Care and Maintenance Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner , or other solvents for cleaning. • W ipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation • Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity , condensati[...]

3 C ontents Play modes ...................................................16 • Standard playback • Random play • Programming playback Repeat playback .........................................17 • Repeat play • Repeat playback between two points A and B Other functions ...........................................18 • DVD and V ideo CD - Z[...]

4 I nitial setup ... mute DVD Player User's Manual C h a n g in g E n t e r t a in m e n t . A g a in . Please read this manual before using this product for the first time. Y our DRC600 and its accessories Remote control with battery CR 2025 (part number 258343) Audio/V ideo Cable (part number 258344) S-V ideo cable (part number 258345) Y our[...]

5 Fit the CR 2025 battery into the remote control unit as indicated. Install the battery beneath the player using the locating pegs and retaining brackets intended for this purpose: 1. Lay the battery down flat as shown in the illustration. 2. Place the player on top of the battery so that the battery’ s locating pegs fit into the fixing holes ( [...]

6 T he player’ s power supply Using the power adapter 1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the player ’ s DC IN socket. 2. Connect the power adapter ’ s supply cable to an AC power outlet. Using the battery 1. Install the battery as explained on page 5. Charging the battery 1. Connect the output from the power adapter to the batter[...]

7 O ther connections Connecting the player to a television set Using headphones If you wish to use your portable player for home viewing, you can connect it to a television set using the Audio-V ideo cables supplied. For private listening, use the phones jack to connect a headset to the player . Connecting Audio-Video output to the player If you wa[...]

8 Preparation U sing your DVD player Function keys Jacks and controls 1. Locking clip. 2. LCD screen. 3. display mode : adjusts brightness, color , or picture format. Press the display mode key repeatedly then use the player ’ s C or B key ( 11 ) to make your adjustment. 4. return : returns you to the previous menu or hides a banner 5. menu : acc[...]

mute 9 R emote control * If available on the disc being played. The resume and return keys are unused. T o activate or hide the function banners ( page 1 1). Display keys DVD - Menu and language DVD Access to the SETUP MENU ( page 10). T o display and change the subtitle* language. T o display and change the dialogue* language. T o see the table of[...]

10 1. Display the SETUP MENU with the setup key or display the disc menu (when a DVD is playing) with the menu key . 2. Select a menu or function by pressing the Navigation key . 3. Confirm your choice by pressing the key located in the center . 4. Change Settings , by pressing the Navigation keys. 5. T o exit the disc menu or setup menu with the m[...]

11 … and interactive banners With an audio CD With a DVD T o choose the subtitle language. T o choose the dialogue language and the sound format that goes with it. T o change a DVD’ s camera angle. T o repeat the playback of a title, chapter , track, scene or entire disc. T o choose repeat playback of a disc, track, or section, or to activate p[...]

12 D isplay and Sound menus Format (screen format) Depending on the pr operties of the DVD ( 1 ) being played, choose a pictur e format to match that of your player ’ s built-in scr een or that of an external TV set ( 2 ) connected via the Audio V ideo jacks. W ide 16 x 9 scr een, standard 4 x 3 scr een ( LB for letterbox or P&S for Pan and S[...]

13 1. Display the SETUP MENU by means of the setup key . 2. The Display item is highlighted. 3. Use the Navigation keys to select the Sound item. 4. Press the B (playback) key to display the SOUND MENU . Sound Logic This function is designed for night listening if you wish to avoid disturbing your neighbors when your player is connected to a “Hom[...]

14 B asic functions 1. Press the open O key to open the disc compartment. 2. Insert a disc and locate it on the rotary spindle by applying pressure around the edge of the disc’ s center hole. The printed side of the disc should face upwards (Audio CD, V ideo CD, single-sided DVD ( 1 ) , etc.). 3. Push the flap down until it clicks. Playback begin[...]

15 This symbol is sometimes displayed. It indicates that the function is not available or that the key used is incorr ect. Pr ess once or several times for higher speeds. • In sear ch mode, no sound is heard on DVDs. Pr ess once or several times for higher speeds. T itles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles Some DVDs contain several titl[...]

16 P lay modes Standard playback When a disc has been loaded, all you need to do is press the B (playback) key to start it playing in the order intended by the publisher . Random playback When a disc has been loaded, press the play mode key once. Random appears on your player ’ s built-in screen. Press the B (playback) key to start playing the di[...]

17 R epeat playback Repeat playback between two points A and B While a disc is being played, press the a/b key once to set the start point of the section to be repeated then once again to set the end point. The player’ s built-in screen will display AB and playback of the section will begin. T o cancel repeat playback, press the a/b key or L (sto[...]

18 O ther functions Video CD - Playback control menu (PBC) Some V ideo CDs ( 1 ) have scenes and information which can be selected interactively through an on- screen menu. This menu ( 2 ) appears when the disc is loaded. Use the remote control number keys to select an item in the menu. • Depending on the disc, the menu may extend over more than [...]

This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it. Make sure the resolution of the JPEG files is less than 2 megapixels (2M). Note: Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to r ead the disc’ s contents. If you don’ t see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files a[...]

20 1. Select Change and press B (playback) to confirm; the P ASSWORD CHANGE window will appear . 2. Use the remote control unit’ s number keys to enter the 5 figures ( 1 ) of the current password. 3. Enter the new password. 4. Y ou will be asked to confirm the password. Repeat the operation. 5. Activate the Parental Control feature by selecting t[...]

21 Menu préférence P referred languages (DVD) Language of player menus Depending on the DVD being played, you may be able to choose the language in which the disc menus are displayed. The player itself comes with a choice of six languages. If the player language you have set corresponds to one of those available on the DVD, the disc menus will au[...]

22 Language of the dialogues Language of the subtitles Some discs offer a selection of languages for the dialogues. T o change the language of the dialogues, your player offers you two possibilities ( 1 ) : From the SETUP MENU 1. While in STOP mode, display the SETUP MENU by pressing the setup key . 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight the Prefe[...]

23 • As a preference, opt for CD-Rs instead of CD-R Ws (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-R W playback may be faulty . • As a preference, opt for 74-min (650 Mb) CD-Rs instead of 80-min (700 Mb) CD-Rs. • Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording. • Use reliable, good-quality CD writing softwa[...]

24 T roubleshooting guide No power? • Have you moved the player? Check the plug on the battery cable or power adapter: is it pushed firmly into the DC IN jack on the unit? Check the plug on the power adapter; it too should be pushed in firmly . • Is the power adapter connected to a live outlet? T ry connecting another component to the outlet: d[...]

25 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor . • The warranty for rental units be[...]

26 Limited W arranty (continued) • Include with the shipment: 1. Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to verify your unit’ s warranty eligibility . 2. A brief note describing your unit’ s problem. 3. Y our name, address and phone number . • The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’ s check or money order [...]

27 Accessories Accessor y Information There are accessories available to complement your DVD Player . Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability . A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country[...]

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