Introduction 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.
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Location of the required label The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. 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. 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. 19. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD video 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 video 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 video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands.
Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel ON/STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY button ENTER ON/STANDBY ZOOM DISPLAY RETURN TOP MENU button RETURN button DISPLAY button ZOOM button Remote sensor Rear panel VIDEO OUT (Y/P (Component video) jacks BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT jack...
DVD display Play mode indicator Title number indicator Multifunctional indicator (indicates operating status or messages, etc.) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD indicator When you start playback, the elapsed time indicators appear. Pressing the FL SELECT button switches them to the title/chapter/track number indicators. Some discs may not permit this operation. The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.
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 REV button FWD button PAUSE/STEP button 27 28 STOP button TOP MENU button Direction buttons CLEAR button ANGLE button SETUP button...
About the illustrations of the battery compartment There are two types of battery compartment in the supplied remote controls. (This does not mean a difference in performance between the two.) Refer to either illustration depending on the actual remote control. Loading batteries Open the cover.
Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations. Connecting to a TV (Using the SCART socket) Connecting to a TV (Using the component video jacks) Connecting to a TV (Using the phono type jacks) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Connecting to an amplifier...
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see Connect the DVD video player directly to your TV. If you connect the DVD video player to a VTR, TV/VTR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD video discs are copy protected. Connecting to a TV (Using the SCART socket) •...
Connecting to a TV (Using the phono type jacks) Select the connection type depending on the TV. (TV equipped with an S video input / Normal TV) TV equipped with an S video input To audio input S video To S VIDEO OUT input S video cable Audio cable...
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD video 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 video 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 a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
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Basic playback Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Variable Speed Playback Locating a Desired Section...
Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. Basic playback Preparations • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD video player. •...
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2, 4 PAUSE/STEP PLAY STOP MENU ENTER TOP MENU To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PAUSE/STEP the PLAY button. • Sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE.
Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. 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...
Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW during playback. SLOW Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. Resuming playback from the same location Press STOP at the location where you want to interrupt playback. The DVD video player memorizes STOP the location where playback is stopped.
Basic playback Locating a Desired Section Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1...
Locating a desired section by entering the corresponding number Press T. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2, then at step 3, enter the number for the track you want using the number buttons. e.g. SEARCH Press to select a section you want to locate.
Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your DVD video player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Playing Repeatedly Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.) Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting Subtitles Selecting a Language Operating in the On-screen...
Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). Entering the time of the desired location Press T several times. You may have to press further SEARCH depending on the disc. Press the button repeatedly until the clock icon is highlighted.
Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter/track repeat, A-B repeat) Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. Each time you press the REPEAT REPEAT button, the repeat mode changes as follows.
Advanced playback Playing in a Favorite Order You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in the order you determine. You can program up to 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop.
Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) Playing titles, chapters or tracks in random order Press RANDOM. RANDOM Each time you press the RANDOM button, the random playback mode changes as follows.
Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a picture Press ZOOM during normal, slow or still playback. The DVD video player enters the ZOOM zoom playback mode and displays the icon. e.g. : As you repeatedly press the ENTER (or ZOOM) button while “ZOOM”...
Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.*) You can easily switch the picture enhancement to your preference. *E.P.M.: Enhanced Picture Mode Selecting the picture enhancement Press E.P.M. E.P.M. The picture enhancement selection appears. Select the picture enhancement by pressing E.P.M. or Each time you press the button, the picture enhancement changes.
Advanced playback Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch the sound enhancement to your preference. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement selection E.A.M. appears. Select the sound enhancement by pressing E.A.M. or Each time you press the button, the sound enhancement changes.
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. Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. ANGLE While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon ( flashes in the DVD display.
Advanced playback 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! Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE The current subtitle setting is displayed.
Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. Good morning! Bonjour! Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed. e.g.
Advanced playback Operating in the On-screen Display Mode When you turn on the on-screen display, you can view information on operational status and access features and settings. Operating in the on-screen display mode Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY The following display appears. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the on-screen display changes as follows.
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Features : There is no need to press the ENTER button.) : Title number (Track number) Locate a title or track using the number buttons. : Chapter number Locate a chapter using the number buttons. : Elapsed time of the current title / remaining time of the current title ( To enter the time to locate a desired location.
Advanced playback Playing MP3/WMA Files You can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the DVD video player. Playing MP3/WMA files Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this DVD video player. •...
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(including CD-R containing MP3/WMA files). Given the fact that technology in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set out in this owner’s manual are meant as a guide only.
Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R on the DVD video player. You can select a preferred view: a page of 6 thumbnail images, a single image view, and slide show of a selected folder.
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Turn the page if necessary. Press to select the last image of 6, then press . (Press to select the first image of 6, then press .) Selecting ENTER Alternatively, Press SKIP. : To view the succeeding 6 images. SKIP : To view the previous 6 images.
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Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files (continued) Starting from a thumbnail view To reverse the order Some cameras may have given the first file number (e.g. 01) always to the latest photo. When you play such files, reverse the order of images. You can view them in order of time.
Viewing a single image On a thumbnail view, select an image by pressing ENTER Press ENTER. The selected image is displayed. ENTER To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP. STOP • If you press the PLAY button after pressing the STOP button, slide show starts.
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Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files (continued) Viewing a single image To magnify an image Press ZOOM repeatedly. ZOOM Each time you press the ZOOM button, the magnification level changes as follows: “Zoom Off” (The icon and monitor scope appear.) “Zoom1” “Zoom2”...
Playing slide show On a thumbnail view, select an image from which you want to start slide show. You can skip this step. Slide show will start from a photograph currently selected. Press PLAY. PLAY Slide show starts. To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP.
Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files (continued) Selecting a folder You can designate a folder to play. On a single image view or during slide show, press MENU. e.g. MENU To display a folder list also from a thumbnail view, follow the procedure on Press to select “List”...
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JPEG files compatibility Discs whose compatibility with this DVD video player has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows. Many of these discs, when loaded, will make the DVD video player enter the automatic mode folder in the disc. To play other folders, display a folder list and select a folder.
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. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. SETUP The following on-screen display appears. Picture TV Shape PAL/Auto Video Out Select Pause/Still Press to select a symbol for the setting you want to change.
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Setting TV Shape PAL/Auto Video Out Select Pause/Still Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language On-Screen Displays Background Screen Saver Parental Lock Title Stop Priority Contents On-Screen Language TV Shape Audio Out Select Details To select a picture size according to the aspect...
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Picture TV Shape PAL/Auto Video Out Select Pause/Still TV Shape 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 Audio Out Select Bitstream Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal Audio Out Select Select the output sound format corresponding to your system connection. For details of sound recording systems, see Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 decoder.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Language On-Screen Language ENG Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language On-Screen Language English: To view on-screen displays in English. Français: To view on-screen displays in French. Deutsch: To view on-screen displays in German. Español: To view on-screen displays in Spanish.
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3) Press the buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the Language On-Screen Language ENG English Disc Menu Language French Audio Language German Subtitle Language Spanish Italian No Subtitle Others Code A A 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes •...
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Operation Parental Lock Title Stop Priority Contents Parental Lock DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.
3) Press the buttons to select the parental lock level, then press the ENTER button. Operation Parental Lock Title Stop Priority Contents Photo You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Initial Setup On-Screen Language ENG TV Shape Audio Out Select Initial Setup 1) Press the buttons to select “On-Screen Language,” and press the ENTER button. ENTER 2) Select a language pressing the and press the ENTER button.
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) Malay...
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 video player turned • The automatic power off function turned off by itself.
Specifications DVD video player / outputs / supplied accessories DVD Video 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 (SCART) Video output (phono type) S video output Component video output...