User manual THOMSON DTH 250E ADDENDUM

[. . . ] However, depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play successfully. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognise the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognised after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. · Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use its full capacity. · CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. [. . . ] DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DECLARATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. Kodak Picture CDs Memory Cards recognised by the reader The following cards can be read: SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash 1, Compact Flash 2, and Smartmedia ­ Maximum card capacity must not exceed 2 Gigabytes ­ Maximum number of files must not exceed 100. 3. Switch on the devices. Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the sockets which they should be connected to. DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. "This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. DVDs are high-density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4. 7 GB capacity. of VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus. SVCD - Super Video Compact Disc Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard. SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2 standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio. 4 Component output (Y, Pr, Pb / Y, Cr, Cb) YPrPb sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components (comparable with RGB separation in a Scart-Peritel cable). Note: the video signal available from these 3 sockets depends on the choice made in the Video Out menu. Technical data Power requirements:AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 15W Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % (no condensation) In order to obtain the best possible image quality, always use very high quality cables for the connections. Your dealer can provide Y, Pr, Pb cables that are sold together and come in the standard colour codes (red, green and blue) used for these types of sockets and cables. Note: do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables only transmit images, and not sound. DVD+Rewritable THOMSON Multimedia Sales Europe 46, quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 322 019 464 RCS NANTERRE http://www. thomson-europe. com 3590517A ©Copyright THOMSON 2005 Inserting batteries in the remote control Insert two LR06 or AA batteries in the remote control. · Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Playback stops once all tracks have been played. Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA or DivX files Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and close the tray. The disc's contents are displayed. Select a folder using the and buttons on the remote control, then press OK to see the folder's contents. Select a file using the and buttons on the remote control, then press OK to start playback. To go back to the folder list, press the button in stop mode. Note: During playback you can use the SKIP to the next one. Press the STOP button twice or the OPEN/CLOSE button to cancel the programme playback. Random playback (all discs except DVD) You can play all the tracks on the disc in a random order (chosen by the player). Operating the DVD player 1. Press the button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button located on the DVD player's front panel. 1. Once 20 tracks have been randomly played, the player automatically stops playback. Menu Language To change the language of the player menus, choose the language using the buttons and press OK to confirm. and The Dolby Digital Setup menu ( see Appendix) Dolby and the double-D symbol license from Dolby Laboratories. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the appliance or on the remote control to open the disc tray. Advanced functions Audio (DVD, VCD and audio CD) Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different audio formats. To change the language or audio format during play, press the AUDIO button one or more times to select one of the available audio formats or languages. Note:This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or audio formats. DivX subtitles In order to display properly subtitles in some Eastern European languages, you need to select the correct character set. During DivX playback, press several times the TITLE/MENU button on the remote control to choose a character set: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Polish or Default (for Western European languages). 2. [. . . ] It includes various options depending on the type of disc: DVD:Title Digest, Chapter Digest, Title Interval, Chapter Interval and Bookmark Digest; VCD:Track Digest, Disc Interval and Track Interval. Programme playback (mp3 and WMA) 1. Use the , , and buttons to select the file you want to add to the playback list and press the BOOKMARK button. Repeat this step as often as necessary. Additional Information Troubleshooting The appliance does not switch on. · Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket. · Press the button on the remote control or the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the appliance. 2. [. . . ]