User manual THOMSON DPL907VD-RECEIVER

[. . . ] DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE www. thomson. net 55943670 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 3 user manual DPL907VD It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation wait for translation DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 4 Safety Information Thomson Information CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam. LASER = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW Rating Information: At bottom of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. [. . . ] Do the same for center speaker, rear speakers and the subwoofer. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points. 6 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 11 Getting Started Positioning your speaker 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects. Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. EN 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. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement 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 heightens involvement with the action on the screen. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Advanced Setting Magnetic shielding Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set. Angle Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective. 3 1 2 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 1 3 Height The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set. A Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Front Speaker Placement Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the following suggestions for speaker placement will help you to get better results. B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 7 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. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories No adjacent walls Surround speakers can go on stands facing each other to approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed 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). Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Aiming Aiming surround speakers straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 8 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance 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. Factory Setting The unit is preset to the following setting when you first turn on the power. Function = TUNER Volume setting = 25 Bass & Treble = 0 dB Channel level = 0 dB Subwoofer = STRONG EN Restore to default settings You can always restore all settings back to its original state. mode, press the following sequence on the main unit to restore all settings back to default : ?????? 6 5 4 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5, 451, 942, 5, 956, 674, 5, 974, 380, 5, 978, 762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual program material the surround channel is usually much lower than the front. Don't be tempted to re-adjust the surround level; program producers use surround mostly for subtle atmosphereics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting. Note: All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after the factory setting is restored. Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All Rights Reserved. Will add DOLBY PL II picture later Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 9 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. PRESET - / PREV · To move back to the beginning/previous preset memory location in tuner mode. [. . . ] Other sources (Tapes, etc) can be connected to this unit provided that the connections are compatible. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components" section for details on connection. 14 DPL907VD-EN receiver 4/1/04 6:28 PM Page 19 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems. Dolby Digital 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. This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5. 1-channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. [. . . ]