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- Page 1 HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner’s manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifi cations made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suffi... - Page 3 CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualifi ed to do so. Location of the required label...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Head all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 5: Precautions
Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of HD DVD, DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that this player will successfully play every disc bearing the HD DVD, DVD or CD logos. If you happen to experience any diffi... -
Page 6: Notes On Copyright
Precautions (continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
General ... 34 Firmware update ... 35 Before calling service personnel ... 36 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ... 37 Specifi cation ... 43 Limited United States Warranty ... 44 Limited Canadian Warranty ... 46 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT ...Back cover... -
Page 8: Features
Features Disc compatibility Discs which can be played on this player are as follows. The icons ( ) are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. Disc Specifi cation Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc 12cm (4 HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs. -
Page 9: Customer Support
1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.com/customersupport. To reach Toshiba Customer Support in Canada, please call 1 (800) 268-3404 or visit www.toshiba.ca and click on support. Before accessing, try updating this player’s fi rmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)”... -
Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Front panel Control ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicator Front panel display Remote sensor Disc tray Extension port (SKIP) buttons (PAUSE) button (STOP) button (PLAY) button OPEN/CLOSE button Rear panel Control AC IN socket Ventilation fan LAN port DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/ PCM OPTICAL jack VIDEO OUTPUT jack... - Page 11 Display 12 14 Function Displays the video output format currently selected. (i: interlaced, p: progresive) : Playing : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. DVD: A DVD is loaded. A CD is loaded.
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Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control Function To display subtitles. To open/close the disc tray. To select the sound. To display a top menu. To select a content or position to enter. To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. To pause playback. To start playback. To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse direction. -
Page 13: Accessories
Accessories Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Remote control Batteries (AAA) Power cord Remote control Loading batteries Open the cover and load batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. -
Page 14: Preparation
Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Step 1: Connecting to a TV Step 2: Connecting to audio system Step 3: LAN connection Step 4: Power connection Step 5: Powering on Step 6: Setting up the player Resolution and connections Check the type of video input on your TV. -
Page 15: Step 1: Connecting To A Tv
Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifi er, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection. •... -
Page 16: Step 2: Connecting To Audio System
Preparation (continued) Step 2: Connecting to audio system Sound can output from connected audio system. If you made the HDMI connection between the player and a TV, this step is unnecessary. Skip to Step 3. Via HDMI output You can enjoy the benefi ts of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI OUTPUT jack of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. -
Page 17: Step 3: Lan Connection
Step 3: LAN connection You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s fi rmware. See Some HD DVD discs may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection. -
Page 18: Step 5: Powering On
Preparation (continued) Step 5: Powering on Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the input which the player is connected to. Press ON/STANDBY. ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicator Step 6: Setting up the player Make the settings which are necessary to operate the player. To move a cursor To enter the selected item... -
Page 19: B: Time
B: Time Press to select “General”, then press Parental Lock ETUP MENU Clock Set OSD On/Off Picture Remote Controller Sound Audio Language HDMI Control Ethernet Screen Saver General Maintenance Twin Format Disc Press to select “Clock Set”, then press Confi rm the time is correct. If the time is correct, select “OK”... -
Page 20: C: Resolution
Preparation (continued) C: Resolution Press to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Press to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK. Press to select the resolution according to the performance of your TV as shown in the table below, then press OK. -
Page 21: D: Audio Output
D: Audio output Press to select “Audio”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General When you connected an audio system to the BITSTREAM/PCM jack ( page 16): Press to select “Digital Out SPDIF”, then press OK. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK. When an AV receiver or processor equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder is connected to this player. -
Page 22: E: Ethernet
Preparation (continued) E: Ethernet Perform this setting if you connect the player to your LAN ( After performing this setting, you need to turn off this player and turn it on again to activate this setting. If you do not connect, skip to Step 20. Press to select “Ethernet”, then press OK. - Page 23 4 Network Speed Select the speed and press OK button. For other speeds: 1 Select “Other” and press OK button. Network Speed (Other) 1 kbps Cancel 2 Specify the speed by number buttons. 3 Select “OK” and press OK button. Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1.
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Page 24: Playing
• If the disc tray will not open, turn the player off, and press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel. This may turn the player on and open the disc tray. If it still won’t open, contact TOSHIBA Customer Support. When using a double-sided disc, turn the label of the playing side up. -
Page 25: To Pause Playback
To pause playback HD DVD Press To resume press TOP MENU To stop playback RESUME HD DVD PLAY Press PAUSE To resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( DVD-RW If you want to return to the beginning, press SLOW Notes •... -
Page 26: To Select The Sound
Playing (continued) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY T.SEARCH Number buttons CLEAR To select the sound HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. During playback, press AUDIO. The current audio setting appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) e.g. -
Page 27: To Locate A Position
To locate a position HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the category. Category To search by specifying: Title Title number Chapter Chapter number Time Elapsed time of the current title (track) Track Track number Press the number buttons to enter a number. e.g. -
Page 28: Hd Dvd Playing Options In The Future
• The features of HD DVD discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by Toshiba, and Toshiba is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability. Some disc related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player. -
Page 29: Output Sound Conversion Table
Output sound conversion table Disc Audio format indicator DD Plus/Dolby HD DVD Video TrueHD Advanced content dts-HD/L-PCM DD plus True HD 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz HD DVD Video (off) dts-HD Standard content L-PCM 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz MPEG L-PCM 48kHz DVD-Video (off) 96kHz MPEG L-PCM... -
Page 30: Customizing The Function Settings
Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. To return to the previous menu SETUP Group Setting Disc Picture TV Shape HD DVD Enhanced Black HD DVD Level RGB Output Range HD DVD Picture Mode HD DVD Resolution Setting... -
Page 31: Settings
Group Setting Disc General Parental Lock HD DVD Clock Set HD DVD OSD On/Off HD DVD Remote Controller HD DVD Sound HDMI Control HD DVD Screen Saver HD DVD Maintenance HD DVD Twin Format Disc HD DVD Settings Picture Note •... -
Page 32: Audio
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: fi lm content (pictures recorded from fi lms at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed. - Page 33 Subtitle Language To select a preferred language for subtitles. English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Finnish / Greek / Turkish None To disable subtitles. Other To make a further language choice. Refer to “How to select a language”...
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Page 34: Ethernet
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Ethernet page 22. General Parental Lock HD DVD and DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc. For example the whole contents of a disc may not be played back, or an extreme violent scene may be cut or replaced automatically by another scene. -
Page 35: Firmware Update
Do not unplug, turn off or use any other feature of the player during the download. The writing of the software being downloaded will be halted and the player may no longer work properly. If the player stops working, contact Toshiba Customer Service. -
Page 36: Before Calling Service Personnel
Before accessing, try updating this player’s fi rmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 35). If you experience any of the following diffi culties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Symptom Remedy No power. -
Page 37: License Information On The Software Used In The Toshiba Hd Dvd Player
However, some of the software components distributed under an EULA are made available for use by the user on the assumption that they are not copyrighted or warranted by TOSHIBA or any third party. These software components are licensed to the user free of charge and therefore not covered by any warranty within the scope of the applicable laws. - Page 38 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) of, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. c) If the modifi ed program normally reads commands interactively when...
- Page 39 TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
- Page 40 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) follow. Pay close attention to the difference between a “work based on the library” and a “work that uses the library”. The former contains code derived from the library, whereas the latter must be combined with the library in order to run.
- Page 41 b) Use a suitable shared library mechanism for linking with the Library. A suitable mechanism is one that (1) uses at run time a copy of the library already present on the user’s computer system, rather than copying library functions into the executable, and (2) will operate properly with a modifi...
- Page 42 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) the License, or (at your option) any later version. This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Page 43: Specifi Cation
Specifi cation Power requirement 32.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Mass 3.3kg External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm Signal system Standard NTSC Color TV system Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/780nm VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, Pin jack x 1 system Component output (Y, P Y output (green), 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Pin jack x 1 system... -
Page 44: Limited United States Warranty
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. - Page 45 DAV Product to the Depot Warranty Repair Center specifi ed by the TACP Consumer Solutions Center. For additional information, visit TACP’s web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
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Page 46: Limited Canadian Warranty
Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand HD DVD Players Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND HD DVD Player (the “PLAYER(S)”... - Page 47 “Troubleshooting” section, you fi nd that service is needed: (1) To fi nd the nearest Toshiba Factory Service Depot, visit TCL’s web site at www.toshiba.ca, or call toll free 1-800-268-3404 (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to theToshiba Factory Service Depot.
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Page 48: Information On Customer Support
INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT HD DVD is a new and evolving format, so changes and improvements are possible. To obtain updated information about HD DVD and this product, as well as customer support information about this product, please contact Toshiba Customer Support: * In the U.S., please call 1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.com/customersupport.