THOMSON Dpl560ht User Manual

							MUTEON/ECO
HOME THEAT
PHONES
DIGITAL
SOURCE
SOURCE
Thomson multimedia
46/47 quai A. Le Gallo
92648 Boulogne Cedex
FRANCE
RCS nanterre
B322 019 464
55199360
www.thomson-multimedia.com
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							BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL
E THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL560HT
TUNING MEMORY BANDSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONOOK
SURR  MODE 
DSP MODE 
VIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - RSOURCE
SOURCE
usermanual
DPL560
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							Safety Information
For UK Only
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER 
SOCKET
POWER SUPPLY 230V.  It must not be connected to D.C.
mains.
Note;  The mains lead of the set is fitted with a molded
plug.  If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any
reason the plug is removed please follow the directions
below.  The molded plug cannot be rewired and if
removed must be disposed of safely.
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug
into any mains socket as this could result in electric shock.
Important:  If the plug is removed, rewire the new plug
as follow:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance
to the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this 
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured 
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:BLUEwire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
BROWNwire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
red.
DO NOT
make any connection to the 
terminal in the plug which is marked by
the letter E or by the earth symbol or
coloured green or green and yellow.
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A
fuse approved by ASTA or BS1362 and
fuse covers must be always be securely
replaced.  If you set does not work, the
fuse may be blown.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICAL
 SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
            DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS  A
WARNING       SIGN
ALERTING YOU   OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT. THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW -
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU  OF
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).  NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS  IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
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Table of Content
 Safety Information                                
Getting Started                                     
Unpacking the Receiver   . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control  .3
Set Up and Maintenance of the 
Receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Protect your Components from 
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting to Audio-Visual 
Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Digital Connection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting Antennas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the Subwoofer  . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Surround Placement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advanced Surround Setting  . . . . . . . . . .8
Test Tone / Channel Balance  . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting for Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating your Receiver                       
Receiver Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Your Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switching On/Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selection of Audio/Video Source  . . . . . .13
Using the Remote to Control Additional
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the receiver to play a Source  . . . .15
Advanced Sound Control                       
Sound Enhancement Systems  . . . . . . . .19
Fine Setting of Components  . . . . . . . . .20
Fine Setting of the Speakers  . . . . . . . . .21
Advanced Setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Maintenance                          
Troubleshooting Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Receiver/Tuner Operation  . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Control Operation  . . . . . . . . .23
General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the Exterior  . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equipment Specifications  . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Codes                                       
Remote Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Language Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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							Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver
You should receive the following items:
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MUTE
BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL560HT
PHONESTUNING MEMORY BANDSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONOOKSURR  MODE 
DSP MODE  SOURCEDIGITALVIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - RSOURCE
ON/ECO
+         -
+         -
One receiver unitOne pair of “AA” 
batteries
One external AM loop
antenna
one audio cable (two wires) with red
and white RCA connectors;
one video cable (single wire) with
yellow RCA connectors;
•  one instruction book;
•  one safety leaflet;
•  one Quick Connection Guide
One RC560 HI-
FI/DVD Remote
Control
One Pig-Tail 
antenna wire
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Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers including 2 front speakers, 1
centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 rear speakers.
• 6 speaker wires including:
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control 
Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and -
signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote
control, point it directly at your receiver. 
Install batteries as follows:
1. Remove battery compartment door by applying
thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the
door out and off the cabinet.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries in the compartment and
replace the compartment door.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as 
indicated:
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until  all
connections are completed. 
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring
it from a cold place to a warm place:  there is risk of
condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively
high temperatures.
•  After having disconnected your set, clean the case
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
•  Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
•  Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand
so heated air rising from it will not affect other com-
ponents. If you have a satellite receiver, you should
place it on the top shelf.
EN
3
MUTE
BASS/TREBLEVOLUME
LEVEL
HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER DPL560HT
PHONESTUNING MEMORY BANDSETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT
ST / MONOOKSURR  MODE 
DSP MODE  SOURCEDIGITALVIDEO V-AUX
L - AUDIO - RSOURCE
ON/ECO
10 cm/4
5 cm/
  2
1 X white/black wire for
front left speaker1 X purple/black wire
for subwoofer 1 X green/black wire
for center speaker1 X red/black wire for
front right speaker
10cm/4”
10cm/4”10cm/4”
1 X blue/black wire for
rear left speaker1 X gray/black wire for
rear right speaker
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Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
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PRE OUTINOUTIN
INOUT
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TVOPTICAL
TV
VCR
CD Player Tape Deck
SAT
  
to LINE OUT
(Tape Deck)
to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )
to AUDIO OUT  (CD)
to VIDEO OUT (SAT) to AUDIO OUT (SAT)
to AUDIO OUT(DVD)
to VIDEO OUT (DVD)
to AUDIO OUT (TV)
to VIDEO IN (TV)
to AUDIO OUT (VCR)to VIDEO OUT (VCR)            to VIDEO IN (VCR)           to AUDIO IN (VCR)
DIGITAL CONNECTIONIf you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you 
can make use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable 
(not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby 
Digital/DTS sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT 
receiver, DVD player or CD player. When optical or coaxial cable is used, the 
analog audio cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is 
desired. This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for 
the connection of your components. Please connect your components (e.g. 
DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and press DIGITAL INPUT to 
select the corresponding digital input source. 
Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A 
video connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player.  
Composite video (yellow RCA connector) can also be used. It is
important that the same type of cable that is connected from the Home 
Theater to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the 
Home Theater.
FRONT TERMINALRemark: If you have a video 
camera, video game machine, or 
an extra VCR, connect it to VAUX 
input at the front of the receiver
DIGITAL INPUTConnect components 
capable of outputing DTS 
/ Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD 
or SAT) or standard PCM 
(CD) format digital 
signals. Read section on 
Input Signal Setting 
under Advanced Sound 
Control carefully to 
adjust the matching 
input settings. 
If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is 
preferred. What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cable  
(not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select 
OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see details on pg 20 chapter Input Signal 
Setting).  You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical 
cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are still needed for recording 
to tape output.  
Note: This receiver has one digital optical jack only. Be sure that such 
connection does not prevent optical cable connection of other components 
(e.g. DVD & SAT) 
DVD
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5
MODEL NO.: RT2280300
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.
8 FRONT SPEAKERS (8Ω)
SUBWOOFER (8Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)
PRE OUTFRONT L REAR L
FRONT R REAR R
RT2280 Rev.0 2001/01/12
ININ
INOUTIN
MONITOR OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TVOPTICALINOUT
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP FM
75Ω
Digital Connections
Read instructions carefully when connecting compo-
nents to the receiver.
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS
or PCM signals when compatible components are con-
nected.
Connecting the Antennas
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM
terminals on the system’s back panel. 
They must be hooked up in order to receive clear
reception.
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end
of the AM antenna and smap into place as shown
below in AM Loop Antenna.
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the termi-
nal.
MODEL NO.: RT2280300
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.
8 FRONT SPEAKERS (8Ω)
SUBWOOFER (8Ω) CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)
PRE OUTFRONT L REAR L
FRONT R REAR R
ANTENNA
INOUTINMONITOR OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
INOUT
ININAM
LOOP FM
75ΩDVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TVOPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TVOPTICALSAT / DVD / CD Player / TV
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable 
Connect to optical digital output of 
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible 
devices.DVD / CD / SAT
HINT
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full
length and arrange the Antenna as a T Shape
•  For AM reception, rotate the antenna hori-
zontally to get better reception.
AM LOOP
FM 75Ω
White
GND
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Connecting the Speakers 
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,
1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer).  In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be 
connected to the receiver.
At least two front speakers (left and right) are
required. For better sound quality, Center speaker,
rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be 
connected. Adding center and rear speakers will
enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will
increase bass response.
If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with
small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer with
the  speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.
Speaker wires
1 for each speaker, is
needed for connection.
Twist the stripped ends of
speaker cord about 2/3
inch (15 mm). Press down
on the tab to open the ter-
minal and insert the wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal. To ease speaker connections, the speaker wires and
the terminals are color-coded.
•  White/Black (Front Left Speaker),
•  Red/Black (Front Right Speaker),
•  Green/Black (Center Speaker)
•  Blue/Black (Rear Left Speaker).
•  Grey/Black (Rear Right Speaker).
•  Purple/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers
to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the
same for center (with green/black terminal), rear
speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/black termi-
nal).
Speaker Polarity 
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polari-
ties (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of
speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the wires
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass (“out of phase” effect). 
Connecting the Subwoofer 
Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (pur-
ple/ black) provided.
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a
large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of
the Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page
21.
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SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER
CENTER+-
LEFT+-RIGHT+-
CENTER 
SPEAKERFRONT SPEAKERS
REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOU
ND
SUB WOOFER
+-
FRONTCENTER
Use this jack on the 
left back panel to 
connect another 
powered subwoofer 
other than the one  
supplied.REAR+-REAR+-
Blue
Gray Black
Red White
Black
BlackBlack
Black Green
Purple
Black
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 connectionpoints.
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Positioning your speaker
1   Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
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 pos-
sible 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.  It is therefore recommend-
ed to connect subwoofers when small speakers are
used.
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 provid-
ed with your unit are magnetically shielded to pro-
tect your TV set.  
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers
near the TV set.
Front Speaker Placement 
Even if you cant duplicate this ideal home theater
setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement
that follow will help you get good results. 
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead
of them. 
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-
degree angle with your favorite viewing position will
duplicate the soundtrack mixers perspective. 
Height
The three speakers should be as close as possible to
the same height. This often requires placing the cen-
ter speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV
set.
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1
2
3
3
A
B
Courtesy Dolby LaboratoriesCourtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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