Technicolor Thomson DVD Player DTH250E User Manual

Audio CDs  
Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).  
The disc menu language is not the correct one.  
• The disc menu language has not been set up.  
• The language of your choice is not available on the disc.  
You have forgotten your password (Parental control).  
• Open the disc tray, press CLEAR and then enter 00001 with the numeric buttons.Turn off  
the player and then turn it on again.  
EN  
CAUTION  
- LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.  
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
In accordance with the rating  
plate of the unit, this unit  
complies with current standards  
concerning electrical safety and  
electromagnetic compatibility.  
CD-R, CD-RW  
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable).  
This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can also  
be played, provided that the session has ended before the disc is played (depending on the write  
software). 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. • Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. • Close all other  
applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Precautions  
Use  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO  
NOT OPEN  
• If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey  
for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it.  
• The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed.  
• During thunderstorms, we recommend that you isolate the appliance from the electrical  
supply so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges.  
• This appliance is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to stand-by mode  
does not disconnect it from the mains supply.To completely isolate the equipment, remove the  
plug from the mains socket as some components remain connected to the electrical supply.  
• If you notice any burning or smoke, disconnect the appliance immediately to avoid any risk  
of electrocution.  
• Do not attempt to look inside the appliance through the disk tray opening or any other  
opening.You may be electrocuted or exposed to laser radiation.  
DVD  
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE THE  
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND  
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN  
THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT  
DTH250E  
DTH252E  
DTH255E  
ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE  
IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU  
OF A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE  
DivX files  
INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE  
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression  
standard for video.Whether DivX files play correctly on your player or not depends on the preparation and  
production of the audio and video files,the codecs and the type of recording equipment used,as well as on  
your computers parameters.It is therefore possible that you cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is  
defective.It also sometimes happens that you can play the images (video) but not the sound (audio).  
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows:The maximum resolution of the DivX file is  
below 720x576 (W x H) pixels.DivX filenames should not exceed 56 characters.If the video and audio  
structure of the recorded file is not interleaved,either video or audio is outputted.If the file is recorded  
with GMC,the unit supports only 1-point GMC.GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation.It  
is an encoding tool specified in the MPEG4 standard.Some MPEG4 encoders,like DivX or XviD,have this  
option.There are different levels of GMC encoding,usually called 1-point,2-point,or 3-point GMC.DivX  
files with subtitles in .SRT,.SUB and .SMI formats can be played.Correct playback of all languages may not be  
possible as some characters may be missing.  
THE PRODUCT  
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PRODUCT.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
User Manual  
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.  
HELPLINE  
• This appliance is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes.  
Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation, without the  
explicit permission of the holder of the rights, contravenes current legislation. Copying or  
downloading music files for sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could  
constitute a violation of copyright law.  
You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312  
(for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)  
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.  
Cleaning  
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!  
• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides.  
• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based products risks damaging the appliance.  
• If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug it immediately and have it checked  
by an authorised engineer.  
mp3 files  
Front panel controls  
Connections and Setup  
Some points to check before you connect yourTV 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.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format.With regard to CD-R mp3 discs,  
please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, along with the comments below:  
Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are  
compatible with Microsoft DOS andWindows, as well as withApple Mac.These two formats  
are the most widely used. • mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end with  
the.mp3” extension. General name format:Title.mp3.When composing your title ensure that  
you use 8 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters  
including (. , / , \ , = ,+). The total number of files on a disc should be less than 999.The total  
number of folders should be less than 499. • Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128  
kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically  
depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality  
sound requires an analogue/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least  
128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely  
produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will  
not play properly. • Do not try recording copyright-protected mp3 files.“Securized” files are  
encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal copying.You must not copy such files.  
Handling and caring for discs  
ON/STANDBY -To switch the appliance on and off.  
OPEN/CLOSE -To open and close the disc tray.  
STOP -To stop disc playback.  
Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either  
side and at the back, as well as 7 cm above it are ideal.  
PLAY -To start playing a disc.  
SELECT -To choose the card inserted in the card reader.  
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.  
• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole.  
• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for a single-sided disc).  
• Place the disc properly into the tray in the allotted holder.  
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, always wiping from the centre to the edge.  
• Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position.  
• Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder.  
• Do not play cracked, chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape  
or glue.  
• Do not write on a disc.  
• Do not move the player when a disc is being played.  
• Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight, high humidity or  
high temperatures.  
• Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene, anti-static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning  
discs.When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth from the centre to the  
edge, avoiding circular motions, which could cause scratches and interference during playback.  
SD/MMC - MS - CF - Memory card readers. (DTH250-DTH255)  
Basic connections (DVD player +TV + video recorder)  
Please refer to the extra connection sheet for different connection options.  
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.  
1. Connect the DVD player Scart socket (TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT) to the television set’s  
Scart socket (AV1, EXT1,AUX1) using a Scart lead (not provided).  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) files  
CD-R withWMA files.  
Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.  
WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters,and should end with the.wma” extension.General  
name format:Title.wma.When composing your title ensure that you use 8 characters or less,have no  
spaces in the name,and avoid the use of special characters including (.,/,\,=,+).The total number of files  
on a disc should be less than 999.  
Windows Media and theWindows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
- OR -  
The remote control  
1. If your television set does not have two Scart sockets, connect the DVD player to the  
video recorder’s AV2 socket using a Scart lead (not provided). If you have a satellite or  
cable receiver you can also connect the DVD player to the receiver’s second Scart socket.  
Note: If your video recorder only has one Scart socket, but has a modulator, use the aerial cable to connect the  
video recorder to the television set, adjust the video recorder’s modulator, then connect the DVD player to the  
video recorder’s Scart socket.  
ZOOM  
To access the Zoom function.  
To access the Camera angle function.  
ANGLE  
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OPEN CLOSE To open and close the disc tray.  
To switch the appliance on and off.  
To access the Program menu.  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
A-B  
Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3  
orWMA recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and  
methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (i.e.  
degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file).  
To access the Random playback function.  
To access the Repeat playback function.  
To access the A-B repeat playback function.  
To start reverse accelerated play and reverse slow  
motion.  
To start forward accelerated play and forward  
slow motion.  
To start a reverse or forward search for a chapter  
or track.  
2. Connect the video recorder (or satellite receiver) to the television set as shown in the  
video recorder’s (or satellite receiver’s) user guide.  
Guarantee  
3. Connect the DVD player to the mains socket using the mains lead.  
4. 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.  
REV  
Kodak Picture CDs  
• The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the guarantee  
certificate supplied with your appliance. Keep this certificate as well as the invoice.These  
documents are required in the event of claiming your guarantee rights.  
• All repairs during the guarantee period must be carried out by an authorised engineer for  
our brand. If this condition is not met, your rights will no longer be valid.  
• Never open the appliance yourself, since this may put you at risk or damage the  
equipment.THOMSON does not accept any liability if the appliance is used in any way  
other than in accordance with this manual.  
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.  
FWD  
SKIP  
/
Other connection options  
VIDEO OUT socket  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
To activate freeze frame, frame advance, slow motion.  
To start playing a disc.  
To stop play.  
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 copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”  
This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket.The video cable (not  
supplied) usually comes with two audio cables (white and red).The picture quality obtained  
using a video connection is poorer compared to that obtained using a Scart connection.  
DISCLAIMER OFWARRANTIES:TOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BYAPPLICABLE  
LAW, DECLARATIONSANDWARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT OR  
OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RESULTING FROMTHE USE OFTHE PRODUCT  
IN CONDITIONS OTHERTHANTHOSE SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.  
CLEAR  
To clear entered items in a menu.  
DISC MENU To call the disc menu (if there is one).  
To access the PBC menu.  
To navigate through the menus.  
To confirm a selection.  
To access the Digest or the Introscan function.  
To access the player’s menu.  
Number entry.  
To display the Status menu.  
To change the dialogue language or audio format.  
To select a subtitle language and turn the subtitle  
menu on and off.  
AUDIO L (left) and AUDIO R (right) sockets  
These are analogue audio output sockets.TheAUDIO L socket and cable are white, while the  
AUDIO R socket and cable are red. Connect the DVD player’sAUDIO L and R sockets to the  
television set’sAUDIO L and R sockets using audio cables (not supplied).  
OK  
Discs you can play  
In spite of progress made to ensure playability of all discs types, it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which  
are not in conformity with DVD, CD,VCD or SVCD standards.This unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R,  
CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording formats, software used and disc types.  
Note on DivX files  
Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or rented  
the contents. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private copies of your own material for your own  
use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of any applicable laws.  
PREVIEW  
SET UP  
0 - 9  
DISPLAY  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
Note: If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the DVD player’s left socket (white).  
Component output (Y, Pr, Pb /Y, Cr, Cb)  
DVD-Video  
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are  
high-density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of  
digital signals.  
DTS - is a digital sound compression technique developed by DigitalTheater Sound Systems for digital audio  
multichannel signals.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of DigitalTheater Systems inc.  
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 theVideo Out menu.  
RCT195DA1  
In order to obtain the best possible image quality, always use very high quality cables for the  
connections.Your dealer can provideY, 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.  
To mute and restore the sound.  
BOOKMARK To access the Bookmark function.  
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW  
Technical data  
Power requirements:AC 230V, 50 Hz  
Power consumption: 15W  
Operating temperature:  
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)  
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable).  
Depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs  
must be made inVideo 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.  
VCD -Video Compact Disc  
TITLE MENU To access the title menu of the disc (if there is one).  
To turn the PBC function on and off.  
DVD+Rewritable  
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Inserting batteries in the remote control  
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Optical and coaxial Out sockets  
Insert two LR06 or AA 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.  
CD on which you can record up to 74 min. ofVHS-quality video associated with still images,  
audio tracks and interactive menus.  
The digital sound from aVideo DVD in playback is permanently available at the optical and  
coaxial sockets on your player. Use one of these sockets by connecting it to a decoder or a  
DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. Some of these appliances are equipped with a coaxial In  
socket (COAXIAL) or an optical In socket (OPTICAL), while others are equipped with both  
sockets. Choose one of the two connections.  
Operating humidity:  
5 % to 90 % (no condensation)  
SVCD - SuperVideo 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.  
• 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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