Toshiba portable dvd player user manual (76 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toshiba SDP74
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PORTABLE DVD PLAYER SDP74SWB OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL VIDEO SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 1 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 1 Introduction Preparations Playback Function Settings Connections Other PX1D00006610 2010/01/22 14:01:11 2010/01/22 14:01:11...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: This equipment employs a Laser System.
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“This product is marked with “CE” and complies therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.” Responsible for CE-marking is TOSHIBA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (U.K.) LTD, Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road, Weybridge,...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Location of the required label The rating plate and the safety caution are on the bottom of the unit. In Conformity with the EEE Regulation Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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 unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damaged. 14. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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25. CAUTION: If the DVD player is dropped and the cabinet or enclosure surface has been damaged or the DVD player does not operate normally, take the following precautions: • ALWAYS turn off the DVD player and unplug the AC adapter to avoid possible electric shock or fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 31. After unpacking coin-shaped batteries, store them in poly bags, etc. separately one by one when unused. If you leave them unwrapped, they may be short-circuited by contact with metal objects, resulting in battery leakage, heat or bursting. This may cause burns or injury.
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e) When handling, using or storing the adapter power cord NEVER: Place or locate near any apparatus that produces heat. Disassemble, splice or extend the cord. Pull, force or place any heavy objects on the cord. Bend, twist or bind the cord. f) Keep away from the driving device (such as brake pedal, etc.) and the moving equipment (such as a seat rail, car windows, door, etc.).
Precautions Notes on handling Do not shock the LCD monitor. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. Do not use the player in a place subject to vibration. Neglecting this may cause malfunction of the player or damage to the disc. When transporting the player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy.
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Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the player. 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 player.
Precautions (continued) About this owner’s manual This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the player may not respond to all operating commands.
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IMPORTANT - Disposal of this player A lithium ion battery is built inside this player. Before disposing of this player, be sure to remove the battery. Follow the procedure below. Exhaust the battery power before removing. 1 Turn the player off and disconnect all cables. 2 Remove the following 10 screws to open the cabinet.
Table of contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 5 Precautions ...10 Identification of controls ...16 Accessories ...19 Notes and Information ... 20 Playable discs...20 Preparations Preparation of the remote control ... 26 Power connection ... 27 Battery charge ...
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Changing the camera angle ... 44 Selecting subtitles ... 44 Selecting audio formats ... 45 Playing audio/video/picture files ... 46 Selecting enhancement modes ... 50 Adjusting the picture ... 50 On-screen display mode ... 51 Function Settings Customizing function settings ... 54 Connections Viewing on a connected TV ...
Identification of controls Main unit See page in for details. LCD monitor Speakers Disc cover Right side SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 16 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 16 Instructions and actual buttons Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function.
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Right side POWER switch To turn on and off the player Headphone jacks (× 2) To connect headphones Front SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 17 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 17 DC IN 12V jack To connect the AC adapter (supplied) AV OUT jack Connect to AV input terminal of your TV Card slot To insert a memory card to play POWER indicator...
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Identification of Controls (continued) Remote control See page in for details. MENU button MODE button TOP MENU button SUBTITLE button AUDIO button PAUSE/STEP button STOP button REV button SLOW button Direction buttons SKIP buttons Number buttons SHIFT button +10 button MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs.
Accessories Supplied accessories Remote control (SE-R0367) Audio/video cable Coin-shaped battery (CR2025) Owner’s manual SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 19 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 19 AC adapter (EADP-18SB D)* Vehicle adapter (MEDC01AX)* Do not use an AC adapter and a vehicle adapter other than one specified. Also, do not use these supplied accessories with any device other than this player.
Notes and Information Playable discs This player can play the following discs. Disc Disc Mark Disc Size DVD Video disc DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO CDs DIGITAL VIDEO Audio CDs CD-ROM CD-R/RW R e W r i t a b l e is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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• Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback on this player may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as above. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
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Notes and Information (continued) 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 may cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth.
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Saving data • It is recommended that you back up your memory card data. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by the use of any memory card with this player. Toshiba will not compensate for any lost data or recording(s) caused by the use of such cards.
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Notes and Information (continued) Notices for use Ensure that you insert the memory card correctly into this player. Do not eject the memory card while it is in use. If ejected while in use, information on the memory card may be lost. This memory card is a precision electrical instrument.
Preparations Preparations before using. Preparation of the remote control Power connection Battery charge Powering on/off Changing modes SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 25 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 25 2010/01/22 14:01:14 2010/01/22 14:01:14...
Preparation of the remote control Insert the specified battery to the remote control. See page 7 for safety use of coin-shaped batteries. Gently insert a fingernail in groove 1 and pull out the holder in direction 2 . Backside Take care not to break your fingernail. Place a coin-shaped battery (CR2025) with the side up on the holder.
Power connection Connect the supplied AC adapter to wall outlet as below. Follow steps 1 to 2 to connect. When disconnecting, reverse this order. To wall outlet AC adapter SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 27 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 27 CAUTION • Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that indicated on the label, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Battery charge The battery needs to be charged before use. (The battery indicator is shown on the screen when the power in the battery is running low.) Perform a full charge before the first use. Turn off the player. Disconnect all the cables and cords from the player.
Powering on/off Slide the POWER switch to turn the power on or off. POWER switch POWER indicator SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 29 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 29 Important • When you use this player for the first time, before powering, be sure to open the disc cover by pressing the OPEN button on the main unit and remove the protective sheet.
Changing modes You can enjoy various contents of discs and memory cards by changing the mode. Press MODE repeatedly to select the mode. Each time you press MODE, the mode changes on the screen as below. Select when you want to view the picture of a disc on the LCD monitor of this player.
Playback Play your favorite disc. Loading a disc Connecting headphones Playing a disc Changing playback speed Playing a desired scene Playing in random order Playing repeatedly Playing in a favorite order Zooming a picture SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 31 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 31 Changing the camera angle Selecting subtitles Selecting audio formats Playing audio/video/picture files...
Loading a disc For disc compatibility information, see page 20 . Open the LCD monitor. Press OPEN on the main unit. The disc cover opens. Before using the player for the first time, remove the protective sheet beneath the disc cover. Set a disc.
Connecting headphones You can connect headphones to the headphone jack using a stereo mini plug. Stereo mini plug ( 3.5mm) Connect either of these jacks. Maximum output voltage ≤ 150mV Before connecting, temporarily turn down the volume. • Readjust to your preference when playback starts. Turn off the player before you connect or disconnect the •...
Playing a disc DVD-V Preparations • Turn on the power of the player. • Place a disc to the player. Press MODE repeatedly to select DVD/CD. Press PLAY. Playback starts. If you select a DVD video disc that contains a top •...
This type of damage is not covered by your Toshiba Warranty. To avoid this, be sure to press the STOP button once the movie is completed. SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 35 SDP74SWB_E_01-52.indd 35...
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Playing a disc (continued) About the screen saver If 20 minutes elapse while the power is on and there is no disc in the player or while the disc is stopped, the screen saver is automatically displayed (when “Screen saver” (refer to “Function Settings”) is set to “On”).
Changing playback speed Playing in fast reverse or fast forward DVD-V Press REV or FWD on the remote control during playback. : Fast reverse playback : Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Playing a desired scene DVD-V Skipping chapters or tracks Press SKIP ( ) repeatedly to locate the chapter or track you want. Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Notes • Pressing the CLEAR button while pressing the SHIFT button resets the numbers. • Some discs may not respond to this process. • Some scenes may not be located precisely as you specified. Bookmark function First register a bookmark referring to “To register a bookmark”...
Playing in random order DVD-V During playback, press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT to display “Shuffle On” on the screen. Each time you press the button, the random mode “Shuffle On” and “Shuffle off” alternate. The mode on the screen will disappear in a few seconds if not operated.
Repeating a title, chapter or track During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly while pressing SHIFT to select the repeat mode. Each time you press the button, the repeat mode changes on the screen. The mode on the screen will disappear in a few seconds if not operated.
Playing in a favorite order DVD-V During stop, press MEMORY while pressing SHIFT. The programming display appears. e.g. DVD-V T / C Program Enter a track number ー ー ー ー ー ー Play when using a VIDEO ー ー ー ー...
Zooming a picture DVD-V Press ZOOM during playback. The zoom icon appears. This operation is available also during slow, still, fast forward or fast reverse playback. Select the zoom point and magnification level. • Magnification level: Press ZOOM repeatedly. The magnification level changes as follows: “...
Changing the camera angle DVD-V Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple camera angles. The angle icon ( ) appears on the screen. e.g. Number of angles Angle icon Current angle This display does not appear if the disc includes no scenes recorded with multiple angles.
Selecting audio formats DVD-V Press AUDIO during playback. The current audio setting is displayed. e.g. D 3/2.1 Ch Sound recording Audio language system Press AUDIO while the audio setting is displayed on the screen. Each time you press the button, you can select a preferred sound from those included on the DVD video disc.
Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. ® (video) or You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. JPEG compatibility Playable media...
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How to use a memory card 1 Insert a memory card into the slot. 2 Press MODE repeatedly until “ CARD ” appears. Insert a media you want to play. The menu appears. e.g. /Track01.CDA Track01 Repeat Track02 Mode Track03 Edit Mode Track04 Track05...
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Playing audio/video/picture files (continued) Playing repeatedly Select “Repeat” on the screen using during playback then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the repeat mode changes. Off: Resumes to normal playback. Single: Repeats current track. All: Repeats all tracks in order. (Audio CD) Folder: Repeats current folder.
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Playing in a favorite order You can combine your favorite track/file and play in the order you determine. 1 Select “Edit mode” on the screen using then press ENTER. 2 Position the cursor using to the screen displayed track/file. 3 Select track/file you want to play using press ENTER.
Selecting enhancement modes DVD-V Press E.A.M.* The current sound enhancement setting appears. * E.A.M. = Enhanced Audio Mode Press E.A.M. repeatedly. • 3D Off Normal sound. • 3D On To obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from just two speakers. Note •...
On-screen display mode DVD-V Press DISPLAY during playback. The current instructional information appears. e.g.: DVD video disc Elapsed time of the current title Current chapter Remained time of Current title or track number number the current title DVD Video Time 00:22:59 / 01:56:59 Title 1/13...
Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize your preferences. Customizing function settings SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 53 SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 53 2010/01/22 14:04:55 2010/01/22 14:04:55...
Customizing function settings DVD-V During stop, press SETUP. The setting menu appears. Press to select the icon of the setting (listed below) to change, then press Press to select the setting you want to change, then press ENTER. Icon Setting Disc Language OSD Menu...
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Video Aspect Ratio DVD-V View Mode DVD-V Audio E.A.M. DVD-V D.R.C. DVD-V Rating Parental control DVD-V DVD-V Screen saver DVD-V Default Default DivX Registration SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 55 SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 55 To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV, when connected to this player to monitor playback picture.
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Customizing function settings (continued) Language OSD Menu DVD-V English: To view on-screen displays in English. Français: To view on-screen displays in French. Español: To view on-screen displays in Spanish. Deutsch: To view on-screen displays in German. Nederlands: To view on-screen displays in Dutch. Svenska: To view on-screen displays in Swedish.
DivX subtitle Western European: To display subtitles in west European language. Central European: To display subtitles in Central European language. Cyrillic: To display subtitles in Slavonic Cyrillic language. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language than you selected.
Customizing function settings (continued) Audio E.A.M. DVD-V Normal: Normal sound. To obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from just two speakers. Note • Pressing the E.A.M. button on the remote control also allows you to achieve the same setup. D.R.C. DVD-V Dynamic range is reduced.
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3 Confirm “Set Password” is selected, and press ENTER. Another input area appears. 4 Press the number buttons to enter a new code, then press ENTER. 5 Enter the same code again, then press ENTER. The new security code is set. Note •...
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Customizing function settings (continued) Default Default To not restore the function settings to their default settings. Yes: To restore the function settings to their default settings. DivX Registration The DivX information appears. Return to “Default” if you press ENTER while it is displayed.
Connections You can connect the player to a TV or audio system. Viewing on a connected TV Connecting to an audio system equipped with analog audio inputs Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 61 SDP74SWB_E_53-72.indd 61 2010/01/22 14:04:57 2010/01/22 14:04:57...
Viewing on a connected TV Connect a TV to the AV OUT jack of this player. To AV OUT Connection to To video input this jack Yellow (Video) disables the VIDEO IN LCD of the player. White (Left) AUDIO IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Red (Right)
Connecting to an audio system equipped with analog audio inputs Connect an audio system equipment to the AV OUT jack of this player. To AV OUT To analog audio inputs Red (Right) AUDIO IN White (Left) Audio/video cable (supplied) Yellow (Video) No need to connect.
Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port For use of the DVD player in a car, this adapter can power the DVD player from the cigarette lighter socket. WARNING • NEVER place a DVD player within the eyesight of a driver while he/she is driving an automobile/vehicle.
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6 When disconnecting the DVD player, first turn off the DVD player, then remove the adapter pin plug from the DVD player and then the power plug from the cigarette lighter socket or power port. 7 Before turning off the vehicle engine or leaving the vehicle, be sure to turn off the player then remove the adapter pin plug from the DVD player.
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Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port (continued) • Do not operate the DVD player using the adapter for a prolonged period with the car engine off. The car battery may be too exhausted to turn the engine on. • Depending on the vehicle model or the location of the cigarette lighter socket, this adapter may not be applied.
Before calling service Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause No power. • The AC adapter is disconnected. • Battery empty. The battery cannot be • The battery is near full charge. charged.
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Symptom Cause The player does not start • No disc is inserted. playback. • An unplayable disc is inserted. • The disc is inserted upside down. • The disc is not inserted securely. • The disc is dirty. • The parental lock function is set. Playback does not follow the •...
Specifications Player Power supply DC 12 V (Rated current : 1.5 A (Maximum: during battery charging)) 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (with the supplied AC adapter) Mass Approximately 890 g External dimensions (envelope) 200 × 41 × 165 mm (W/H/D) Signal system PAL/3.58NTSC Laser...
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Liquid crystal display Panel size 17.78 cm (7 inches diagonally measured) Projection system TN colour transmission Driving system Amorphous silicon TFT active matrix Resolution 480 (H) × 234 (V) pixels (effective pixel rate : more than 99.99%) This model complies with the specifications. •...
Customer Helpline (This is only for U.K. customers.) Should you experience any problems during the installation of this product or within the first 12 months of purchase* please call the Toshiba Customer Helpline on 08448560730. To assist the Helpline when contacting them please have available.