- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications 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 flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 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 qualified to do so.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
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7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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18. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 19. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD player.
Notes on Discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
Introduction Notes on Discs (continued) About this owner’s manual This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD player may not respond to all operating commands.
Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel POWER indicator POWER POWER button Rear panel ® ColorStream (Component video) VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO OUT VIDEO SELECT S VIDEO OUT jack SELECT (I/P) switch When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly.
DVD display Chapter/track number indicator Title/group number indicator HDCD indicator TITLE GROUP HDCD DVD-AUDIO V C D VIDEO CD/CD indicator DVD/DVD-AUDIO indicator Play mode indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD video disc • During playback: Example TITLE GROUP...
Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in Remote control OPEN/CLOSE button ANGLE button SETUP button V-REMOTE button QUICK button Cursor control/ENTER button • Cursor control – to move the cursor Push toward the direction you want.
Loading batteries Open the cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion.
Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations. Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with component video inputs Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Connecting to an amplifier...
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. For details of output sound, see Connecting to a TV VIDEO OUT VIDEO SELECT To S VIDEO OUT (yellow) To VIDEO OUT SELECT Set to “I.” S video cable (not supplied) If the TV has an S video input, connect the DVD player with an S video cable.
INTERLACED outputs/inputs (ColorStream Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy higher quality picture playback. Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change.
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD player to optional audio equipment. • For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” 18 19 • For details of output sound, see •...
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD player to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor.
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with 5.1ch audio inputs 5.1ch surround sound The Dolby Digital decoder equipped with this DVD player enables you to obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel sound tracks when you connect the DVD player to an amplifier equipped with 5.1 channel audio inputs.
Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. DVD-V DVD-A Basic playback Preparations • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD player. •...
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2, 4 MENU TOP MENU Cursor control/ ENTER PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. PAUSE/STEP To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • Sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE.
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Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) Basic playback (continued) Still pictures included on DVD audio discs DVD audio discs may include still pictures, which are classified into two large groups. • Slideshow: Still pictures appear one after another automatically consistent with the disc program.
Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. DVD-V DVD-A Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. REV : Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed...
Basic playback Variable Speed Playback (continued) DVD-V DVD-A Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW during playback. Each time you press the SLOW SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. If you press the SLOW SLOW during playback, you can view the picture in reverse slow-motion. (Only when using a DVD video disc.) Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed...
Locating a Desired Section Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. DVD audio discs are divided into groups, and the groups are sub-divided into tracks. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, group, or track.
Basic playback Locating a Desired Section (continued) DVD-V DVD-A Locating a desired section by entering the corresponding number Press T. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip steps 1 and 2. Then at step 3, enter the number for the track you want using the number buttons.
Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your DVD player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Playing Repeatedly Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting Subtitles Selecting a Language...
Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). DVD-V DVD-A Entering the time counter of the desired location Press T several times. You may have to press further SEARCH depending on the disc.
Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, group, track, or segment repeatedly. DVD-V DVD-A Repeating a title, chapter, group or track Press REPEAT. The mode menu appears. REPEAT Press REPEAT repeatedly or move the cursor control ( / ) to select the repeat playback mode.
Advanced playback Playing in a Favorite Order You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, groups, or tracks and play them in the order you determine. You can program up to 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) DVD-V DVD-A Setting titles, chapters, groups or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop.
Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters, groups or tracks in random order. (Random playback) DVD-V DVD-A Playing titles, chapters, groups or tracks in random order Press RANDOM. The mode menu appears. RANDOM Press RANDOM repeatedly or move the cursor control ( / ) to select the random playback mode.
Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. DVD-V DVD-A Zooming a picture During normal, slow or still playback, press ZOOM, ZOOM+ or ZOOM–. The DVD player enters the zoom ZOOM playback mode, and a monitor scope and an icon appear.
Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode DVD-V DVD-A Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement menu E.A.M. appears. Press E.A.M. repeatedly or move the cursor control ( / ) to select the sound enhancement.
Advanced playback Selecting the Camera Angle If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. DVD-V DVD-A Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with ANGLE multiple angles, the angle icon (...
Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Good evening! Bonsoir! ¡Buenas tardes! DVD-V DVD-A Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is SUBTITLE displayed.
Advanced playback Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the disc. Good morning! Bonjour! DVD-V DVD-A DVD-A Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed.
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Output sound conversion table (sampling frequency/quantization bit) Sound recording system Discs Dolby Digital 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit Linear 48 kHz/24 bit video discs 96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit MPEG1, MPEG2 VIDEO CDs MPEG1 Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit Audio CDs HDCD 44.1 kHz/16 bit...
Quick control Simple use of a single button and the cursor control enables you to direct your playback, without manipulating many actual buttons. Using the Graphic Remote Control - V-REMOTE - Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK - Accessing Features - NAVI -...
Quick control Using the Graphic Remote Control - V-REMOTE - Pressing one button can display a graphics based on-screen remote control that allows you to control playback as if you were doing it from the actual remote control. DVD-V DVD-A Using the graphic remote control During playback, press V-REMOTE.
Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK - Pressing one button can display a list of playback functions which are relevant to your current playback mode. You can check and modify them from the list. DVD-V DVD-A Selecting the playback function During playback, press QUICK.
Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - The NAVI menu provides an icon based display from which you can easily access key playback function or setting. DVD-V DVD-A NAVI menu items Press NAVI. The NAVI menu appears. e.g. DVD-V PREVIEW Move the cursor control to select a desired feature icon.
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Navi menu selections Strobe Viewer Setup Preview Capture Angle Viewer Picture Setting E.A.M. V-Remote Display Closed Caption You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI menu items Strobe Viewer You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Slow Normal >>...
Capture You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Capture Storing 1 Pause playback at a scene you want to capture. 2 Move the cursor control ( / ) to select.
Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI menu items Picture Setting You can fine adjust picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture settings in the memory of the DVD player. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g.
Display You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Title : 1 Chapter : 23 Time : 1:23:45 Audio : ENG 1 D 2CH Subtitle : ENG 1 On Angle : 1/3...
Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings Table of Languages...
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. DVD-V DVD-A Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. The following on-screen display SETUP appears. Picture TV Shape Progressive 4:3 Output Progressive Conversion Move the cursor control ( / ) to select a symbol for the setting you want to change.
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Setting TV Shape Progressive 4:3 Output Progressive Conversion PCM Down Sampling DVD-V Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal CD Attenuation DVD-V On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language DVD-V On-Screen Displays DVD-V Background Screen Saver Pause/Still Parental Lock DVD-V Remote Confirmation...
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details TV Shape Progressive 4:3 Output Progressive Conversion TV Shape DVD-V 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
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Audio PCM Down Sampling Audio Out Select Bitstream Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal CD Attenuation PCM Down Sampling DVD-V DVD-A Make this selection only when you use your audio equipment (e.g. receiver) connecting to the DVD player via the BITSTREAM/PCM (DIGITAL) AUDIO OUT jack.
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (Continued) When you select “Analog 6Ch”: Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1ch surround decoder. Analog 6ch C. S. Speaker Size C (Center) Speaker S (Surround) Speaker Subwoofer Center Channel Delay Surround Channel Delay Test Tone 1) Select an item by moving the cursor control...
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3) Select “Test Tone” and press the ENTER button. The DVD player outputs a test signal to each speaker when it is in stop mode. When playing a DVD video disc, it substitutes the current sound for the test signal. Move the cursor control ( / ) to select the receiving speakers, and adjust the volume of each speaker at the same level by moving the...
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Audio Language DVD-V English: To play sound tracks in English. French: To play sound tracks in French. Spanish: To play sound tracks in Spanish. Others: To make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) - 4) below.
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Display On-Screen Displays On Background Gray Screen Saver On-Screen Displays DVD-V DVD-A Off: Operational modes (e.g. “ ”, “ displayed. On: Operational modes (e.g. “ ”, “ displayed on-screen. Background DVD-V DVD-A Blue: Blue background. Gray: Gray background. Capture: To use a picture you sampled and stored in the memory using the Capture feature as a background.
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (Continued) 1) Press the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security code, then press the ENTER button. If you make a mistake before pressing the ENTER button, press the CLEAR button and enter your 4-digit security code again.
Remote Confirmation DVD-V DVD-A Off: The beeper does not sound. On: The beeper sounds with each remote operation. Title/Group Stop DVD-V DVD-A Off: The DVD player continues after playback of a title/group is completed. On: The DVD player stops after playback of a title/ group is completed.
Function setup Table of Languages Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS)
Others Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptoms and correction Symptom Cause No power. • The power plug is disconnected. The DVD player turned off by • The automatic power off function turned itself.
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Specifications DVD player / outputs / supplied accessories DVD player Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions Signal system Laser Frequency range Signal-to-noise ratio Audio dynamic range Harmonic distortion Wow and flutter Operating conditions Outputs Video output S video output Component video output Audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL)
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Others LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.