THOMSON DTH6100 User Manual

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Table of Contents
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Connections and Setup
Some points to check before you connect ................2
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls......................................................3
Front panel display ........................................................3
Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV)............................4
Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or
cable receiver) ..............................................................4
Other connection options ............................................4
The remote control ......................................................6
Tuning in TV channels ..................................................8
Manual installation ........................................................9
VCR mode
Basic playback operations
Playback........................................................................10
Stopping playback ......................................................10
Accelerated play ..........................................................10
Fast forward / Rewind ................................................10
Variable playback ........................................................10
Still image ....................................................................10
Frame Advance............................................................10
Ejecting the tape ........................................................10
Recording
Recording options ......................................................11
Instant recording ........................................................11
Instant timer recording ..............................................11
Ending a recording ......................................................11
Programming a recording ..........................................12
Advanced functions
Auto tracking ..............................................................14
Setting the clock..........................................................14
Colour standards ........................................................14
Language selection......................................................14
Video doctor ................................................................15
Sound settings ............................................................15
On screen display ........................................................15
Format..........................................................................16
Decoder........................................................................16
OPR ..............................................................................16
NICAM ........................................................................17
Resetting the tape counter ........................................17
Playing NTSC tapes ....................................................17
DVD mode
Basic playback operations
Compatible discs ........................................................18
Compatible formats....................................................18
Regional coding............................................................18
Operating the DVD player ........................................18
Using the menus..........................................................18
Playback........................................................................18
Accelerated play ..........................................................19
Still image ....................................................................19
Frame advance ............................................................19
Variable slow motion ..................................................19
Changing chapter ........................................................19
Zoom ............................................................................19
Scene replay ................................................................19
Info menu
Direct access................................................................21
Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................21
Subtitles........................................................................21
Audio ............................................................................22
Play mode ....................................................................22
Bookmark ....................................................................23
Camera angle ..............................................................23
PlayBack Control ........................................................23
mp3,WMA and JPEG files
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files 24
Playing JPEG and mp3 files at the same time..........25
Menus
Player menus................................................................26
The Play Mode menu ..................................................27
The Parental Control menu ......................................28
The Display menu ......................................................29
The Sound menu ........................................................30
The Languages menu..................................................31
VCR and DVD modes
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..........................................................32
Precautions ..................................................................34
Technical data ..............................................................35
Discs you can play........................................................36
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.”
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THOMSON DTH6100 Specifications

General

Type	DVD VCR Combo
Brand	THOMSON
Model	DTH6100
Number of Discs	1
Progressive Scan	Yes
Remote Control Type	Infrared
DVD Player	Yes
VCR Player	Yes
DVD Type	DVD player
Connectors	Composite Video Output, S-Video Output, Component Video Output
Audio Playback Formats	MP3
Inputs	Composite Video, S-Video, Audio
Remote Control	Yes

Summary

Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect

Essential checks before connecting the appliance for safe and optimal operation.

Inserting batteries in the remote control

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing batteries in the remote.

Front panel controls

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV)

Instructions for connecting the DVD/VCR to a television set.

The remote control

Overview of the remote control and its general functions.

Navigating through menus

General functions

Functions in DVD mode

Functions in VCR mode

Tuning in TV channels

Instructions for automatically tuning and storing TV channels.

Automatic channel search

Step-by-step process for the automatic channel tuning system.

Manual installation

Procedures for manually tuning and naming TV channels.

Basic playback operations

Compatible discs

Lists the types of discs the player can read.

Compatible formats

Lists supported file formats like JPEG, mp3, WMA.

Regional coding

Explains the DVD regional code system and the player's code.

Operating the DVD player

Initial steps to turn on and set up the DVD player.

Using the menus

How to navigate and interact with player and disc menus.

Playback

Steps to load a disc and start playback on the DVD player.

Recording

Recording options

Explains SP and LP recording modes for tapes.

Instant Recording

How to start recording immediately.

Instant Timer Recording

Setting a specific duration for recording.

Programming a recording

Overview of pre-programming recordings up to a month in advance.

Programming a recording using the SHOWVIEW numbers

Using SHOWVIEW numbers from TV magazines to schedule recordings.

Programming a recording without the SHOWVIEW numbers

Manual timer recording setup without SHOWVIEW numbers.

Advanced functions

Setting the clock

How to set the device's internal clock manually or automatically.

Info menu

Info menu (DVD)

Subtitles (DVD)

How to enable and select subtitle languages.

Audio (DVD and VCD)

Changing audio tracks and languages during playback.

Play mode (all discs)

Selecting various playback modes like repeat and program.

mp3, WMA and JPEG files

Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files

How to view images or play music files from discs.

Menus

Player menus

Overview of the player's main menu structure.

The Play Mode menu

Details various playback modes like Start, Random, Program, IntroScan, AutoPlay.

The Parental Control menu

Setting up parental controls and rating limits.

Lock

Activating the parental control lock function.

Change Password

Procedure for changing the parental control password.

The Display menu

The Sound menu

Configuring sound settings like Sound Logic and Digital Output.

Digital Output

Setting up digital audio output for Dolby or DTS.

The Languages menu

Setting languages for menus, dialogue, and subtitles.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for appliance operation and problems.

The appliance does not switch on.

Steps to resolve issues when the appliance fails to power on.

The device switches off spontaneously.

The remote control does not work or works only intermittently.

There is no picture.

It is impossible to read the disc.

There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.

You have forgotten your password (Parental control).

It is impossible to record a TV programme.

Precautions

Important safety and usage guidelines for the appliance.

Use

Discs you can play

mp3 files