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Table of Contents

Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect yourTV set ..2

Accessories provided ....................................................2

Front panel controls......................................................3

Front panel display ........................................................3

The remote control ......................................................4

Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................6

Connecting the aerial....................................................7

Connecting the speakers ..............................................7

Positioning speakers ......................................................9

Basic Playback Operations

Operating the DVD player..........................................11

Description of the various menus..............................11

Compatible discs ........................................................11

Compatible formats ....................................................11

Regional coding............................................................11

Playback........................................................................12

Accelerated play ..........................................................12

Still image ....................................................................12

Frame advance ............................................................12

Variable slow motion ..................................................12

Changing chapter / track ............................................12

Zoom ............................................................................12

Info Menu

Using the Info menu....................................................13

Time display ................................................................14

Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................14

Subtitles........................................................................14

Audio ............................................................................15

Play mode ....................................................................15

Bookmark ....................................................................16

Camera angle ..............................................................16

PBC (PlayBack Control) ............................................16

Sleep ............................................................................16

mp3, JPEG and DivX files

Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 files ................17

Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time ..18

Playing DivX files ........................................................18

Radio

Manual tuning ..............................................................20

Storing radio stations..................................................20

RDS for FM only ..........................................................20

Player Menus

Using the player’s menus ............................................21

Play Mode selection ....................................................21

Parental Control settings ..........................................22

Display settings ............................................................23

Sound settings..............................................................24

Language settings ........................................................25

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ..........................................................26

Precautions ..................................................................27

Guarantee ....................................................................27

Technical data ..............................................................28

Discs and formats you can play ..................................28

Sound Enhancement Systems....................................29

In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features.The

information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.

You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312

(for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)

www.thomson-europe.com

HELPLINE

This THOMSON product is designed and manufactured

with high quality materials and components which can be

recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and

electronic equipment, at their end-of-

life, should be disposed of separately

from your household waste.

Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community

waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection

systems for used electrical and electronic product.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

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Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect your TV set

•Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification

sticker located on the back of your appliance.

•Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances

generating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to

heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.

•Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either side

and above it, as well as 5 cm at the back are ideal.

•The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%. If you have to use the appliance outdoors,

do not expose it to rain or splashing water.The appliance should not be exposed to dripping

or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on top of it.

•Moving it from a cold environment to a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some

components inside the appliance. Let the condensation disappear of its own accord before

turning the appliance on again.

•Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.

Other important information about using and cleaning your appliance is available at the end of the booklet.

Accessories provided

Caution!

Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.This appliance must only be opened by a

qualified engineer to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.

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. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this

otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

Remote control

and 2 non-rechargeable

batteries, type AAA

1 x Pig-tail aerial wire

6 x Stripped wires

for speakers

STANDBY

Left and right front

speakers

Centre speaker

Left and right rear

speakers

Subwoofer

SIGNAL

INDICATOR

POWER

INDICATOR

Wireless signal receiver

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Connections and Setup

Front panel controls (buttons appearing left to right below)

Front panel display

VOLUME

SOURCE SUBWOOFER

ON/ECO

DVD Home Cinema System DPL943W

ON/ECO - To switch the appliance on and off.

-To open and close the DVD player's disc tray.

- To stop disc playback.

- To skip to the previous chapter or track

during playback.To move back to the previous

preset memory location in Tuner mode.

- To skip to the next chapter or track

during playback.To move to the next preset

memory location in Tuner mode.

- To start playing a disc or pause.

SOURCE - To select the input source.

SUBWOOFER - To toggle between different

subwoofer modes.

VOLUME +/- - To adjust the sound volume.

Speaker icons.

DVD / (CD) AUDIO / DivX

/ VCD / MP3

Ty pe of disc loaded.

STEREO

Tuner stereo signal detected.

P-SCAN

Progressive Scan activated.

DIGITAL

Audio output in Dolby Digital

mode.

PLII

Audio output in Dolby PL II

Movie, Dolby PL II Music or

Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.

Audio output in DTS mode.

Disc in playback or in pause.

TITLE

Title number (DVD).

TRK

Track number.

CHP

Chapter number (DVD).

PRESET

Preset station number.

PROG

Programme mode activated.

SLP

Sleep mode activated.

REP 1 / REP / A-B

Playback in repeat mode.

RDS

RDS data received.

kHz / MHz

Tuner frequency unit.

TUNED

Radio station tuned.

Notes:

DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital

multichannel audio signals.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks registered by Digital Theater Systems

Inc.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories.

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Connections and setup

EN Functions in DVD.CD mode

To switch the appliance on and off.

DVD.CD To select the DVD player.

+/- To adjust the sound volume.

(mute) To mute and restore the sound.

RETURN To return to the previous menu.

To directly access the next or previous

chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

CLEAR To hide the

Info

menu. Return to main menu.

MENU To access the Disc menu during play (if there

is one).

SURROUND (red) To change the Surround sound setting.

EQ. LEVEL (green) To toggle between equaliser, BASS/TRE and

channel settings.

Note:The EQ.LEVEL function is not available in AUX1, AUX2

and TV modes.

INFO (yellow) To access the

Info

menu.

TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To access the disc menu.

SUBWOOFER (purple) To select among subwoofer output levels.

0-9 Number input.

NIGHT DVD To toggle between the options of the Night

Mode function (page 24).

ANGLE To access the Camera angle function in the

Info

menu.

AUDIO To access the Audio function in the

Info

menu.

REV To start reverse accelerated play or reverse

slow motion.

PLAY To start playing a disc.

FWD To start forward accelerated play or forward

slow motion.

STOP To stop play and access the main menu.

PAUSE To activate freeze frame, frame advance or

slow motion.

ZOOM To access the Zoom function (page 12).

PLAY MODE To access the Play mode function in the

Info

menu.

AUX1 / AUX2 To select various audio/video sources.

The remote control

Navigating through menus

Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button

on the remote control to confirm any selection you make.

Note: In AUX1,AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button twice within 2 seconds to turn off the

appliance.

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Connections and setup

Functions in Tuner mode

TUNER To select the tuner.

+/- To adjust the sound volume.

(mute) To mute and restore the sound.

To select programmed stations.

MENU To store a station.

TUNER- / TUNER+ To tune down and up the radio

frequencies.

INFO.RDS To display RDS information.

AUDIO To switch from Stereo to Mono

mode and vice versa.

This remote control can be used with some

recent TV set models from the following

brands:Thomson, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson,

Telefunken and Nordmende.

Note:The buttons described below operate as

specified, provided that the relevant function is

available on the television.

Functions in TV mode

TV To select the television.

PR+/- To change channel.

GO BACK To return to the channel

watched before last.

CLEAR To exit a menu.

MENU To access the television's main

menu.

To use the Zoom function (with

a 16/9 television only).

INFO (yellow) To obtain information about the

channel.

TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To display the programme guide.

Note:The coloured buttons can also be used to access

the Teletext topics indicated in colour (if your television

has the Teletext function available).

0-9 To select a channel. For 2-digit

channels, first press 0.

Inserting batteries in the remote control

• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use

rechargeable batteries.

• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the polarities indicated inside the

battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not

dispose of them in a fire or recharge them.

• If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose

of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to

special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.

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Connections and Setup

Connecting to audio-visual equipment

Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of equipment.

SAT

AUDIO OUT (SAT)

AUDIO OUT (VCR)

VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO (TV)

SCART IN (TV)

1VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEOIN(TV)

S-VIDEO IN (TV)

Cables are not provided

Component cable

SCART VIDEO OUT

The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there is

no Scart socket is available on your TV set, check whether your TV has

another Video socket (Composite, Component or S-Video) that you can use

to connect your player.

VIDEO OUT socket

This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket.The picture

quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that

obtained using a Scart connection.

Component video out

The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal

is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three

video-grade cables for the connection.You can also buy bundled component

video cables that are colour-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr sockets (green, blue

and red).

Note: If you have a high-definition TV set you can use the DVD player’s progressive

scan output to obtain the highest possible video resolution. In that case, you need to

activate the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu (see page 23).

Video cable (yellow)

Scart cable

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Connections and Setup

Audio cables

(red and white)

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.

Connecting the aerial

The FM aerial (provided) should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the

back of the appliance.

Note: For FM reception, extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can

obtain the best possible reception.

Connecting the speakers

SPEAKERS 8 Ω

FR FLSR SLCENSUB

4Ω

SUBWOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTRE SPEAKER

PURPLE/ GREY

RED / GREY

WHITE / GREY

GREEN / GREY

RIGHT LEFT

WIRELESS

Six speakers are provided with the appliance (2 front, 1

centre, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good

surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to

the player.

One speaker wire is provided for each speaker

connection. Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the

colour-coded terminals.

Front and centre speakers and subwoofer

Connect the terminals of the centre and front speakers

and of the subwoofer to the corresponding colour

terminals at the back of the appliance using the speaker

wires.

To do so, press down the tab to open the terminal and

insert the wire (1). Release the tab to lock the wire in the

terminal (2).

Note:When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities

(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the player) of the speaker wires

and terminals match. If the wires are reversed, the sound will

be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not

ground the output line, as this will damage the speaker.

(1) (2)

S-VIDEO OUT socket

The S-VIDEO OUT socket provides better picture quality than composite

video (the VIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the

black and white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-Video socket,

connect the appliance to the TV with an S-Video cable (not supplied).

AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO IN R (right) sockets

(AUX 1 and AUX 2)

These are analogue audio output sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are

white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red.

S-Video cable

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Connections and Setup

Rear speakers, signal transmitter and receiver

The subwoofer is also a wireless signal transmitter. It

converts the audio signal from the DVD player into a

5.8 GHz radio frequency and transmits it to the receiver.

The wireless signal receiver picks up the radio frequency,

converts it back to an audio signal and transmits it to the

rear speakers.

1. Connect the subwoofer to the WIRELESS RJ45

socket of the DVD player.

2. Connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver

using the speaker wires.

3. Connect the wireless receiver to a mains socket.

4. Make sure the transmitter is in STANDBY mode

before pressing the POWER button to turn the

receiver on.The LED on the receiver blinks while the

receiver is searching for a signal; it then turns green

once the signal is found.

Changing the channel frequency

To minimize interference from other 5.8 GHz systems

(cell phones, wireless LAN), you may select a different

transmission channel if you should experience

interference.The channel selector is located on the front

panel of the subwoofer (transmitter).You may change the

transmission channel according to the table below:

Notes:

You need to restart the DVD player whenever a different

transmission signal is selected.

The maximum transmission range is 10 metres.Walls,

obstacles or people walking between the transmitter and the

receiver may affect the efficient transmission range.

Place the receiver as high as possible.

Aim the receiver front panel at the transmitter.

If the transmission is bad, try turning the receiver.

REAR SPEAKERS

(SURROUND SOUND)

GREY / GREY

BLUE / GREY

RIGHT LEFT

POWER

OFF

SR SL

WIRELESS SIGNAL

RECEIVER

Channel Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

1Off On On

2On On Off

3Off On Off

4On Off On

5Off Off On

6On Off Off

POWER

OFF

SR SL I

POWER button

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Connections and Setup

Positioning speakers

1Left, Right (Front Speakers)

They mainly transmit music and sound effects.

2Centre

In surround mode, the centre speaker transmits much of

the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be

positioned between the left and right speakers.

3Surround (Rear Speakers)

Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible

to the front speakers. Proper positioning is vital to

establish an evenly distributed sound field.

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass

effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which

dramatically increases the involvement with the action on

the screen.

Magnetic shielding

Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must

be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture

distortion. Front and centre speakers supplied with this

set are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.

Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and

subwoofer near the TV set.

Front Speaker Position

Even if you cannot replicate this ideal home theatre set-

up exactly, the following suggestions for positioning the

speaker will help you achieve better results.

Alignment

Align the centre speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind

(B) the left and right speakers, but not in front of them.

Angle

Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree

angle with your favourite viewing position will replicate

the soundtrack mixer's arrangement.

Height

The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front

speakers should be, as far as possible, at the same height.

This often requires the centre speaker to be placed

directly on top of (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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Connections and Setup

Preferred surround position

Location

If possible, place surround speakers at either side of the

viewing area, not behind it.

Height

If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above

viewers.This helps minimise localisation effects.

Direction

Directing surround speakers straight across the room,

rather than down at viewers, helps create a more open,

spacious surround sound field.

Alternative Surround Placement

Rear wall

If rear wall mounting is the only option, direct the

speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even

towards the side walls (C, D). Experiment with their

position until the surround sound seems to envelope you,

rather than come from behind you.

No adjacent walls

Surround speakers can be placed on stands facing each

other to replicate the preferred side wall mounting (A), or

to the side or rear of the viewing area directed upwards. In

the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably,

a few feet off the floor, such as on end tables (B).

Test tone / Channel balance

Channel balance

Your player 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 volume level (see page 24).

Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation

Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as

the others on the test signal, you will find that, when watching

an actual programme, the surround channel is usually much

lower than the front. Don't be tempted to re-adjust the

surround level; programme producers use surround mostly

for subtle atmospheric effects and ambience, and only rarely

for special effects.A good surround mix does not attract

attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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