Toshiba HD-EP30KB Owner's Manual

Toshiba HD-EP30KB Owner's Manual

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HD DVD player
HD-EP30KB
HD-EP30KE
Owner's manual
07.9.3 2:01:32 PM
07.9.3 2:01:32 PM

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  • Page 1 HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 1 HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 1 HD DVD player HD-EP30KB HD-EP30KE Owner’s manual 07.9.3 2:01:32 PM 07.9.3 2:01:32 PM...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT EU Conformity Statement Responsible for CE-marking is TOSHIBA INFORMATION SYSTEM (U.K.) LTD, Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL U.K. Manufacturer: Toshiba Corporation, 1-1 Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8001, Japan HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 2...
  • 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. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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 fi re hazard.
  • 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

    Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ... 5 Table of contents ... 7 Features ... Disc compatibility ... 8 Customer support ... 9 Index to parts and controls ... 10 Accessories ... 13 Remote control ...
  • 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

    If you experience such issues, please contact Toshiba customer service for your country or http://www.highdefi nitiondvd.eu/. Some features subject to delayed availability. 1080p capable display required for 1080p output resolution.
  • 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 13 15 16 18 12 14 Function Displays the video output format currently selected. (i: interlaced, p: progressive) : Playing : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. DVD: A DVD is loaded.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote control HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 12 HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 12 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.
  • Page 13: Accessories

    Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Remote control Batteries (R03) HDMI cable Power cord (For HD-EP30KB) (For HD-EP30KE) Caution • Do not use this power cord with any device other than this player. HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 13 HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 13...
  • 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 VTR, TV/VTR 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 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 Maintenance General 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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 service. HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 24 HD-EP30KE_Eng.indd 24...
  • Page 25: To Pause Playback

    To pause playback HD DVD Press To resume press TOP MENU To stop playback RESUME PLAY HD DVD PAUSE Press To resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( SLOW DVD-RW If you want to return to the beginning, press Notes STOP •...
  • 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 HD DVD DD Plus/Dolby TrueHD Video dts-HD/L-PCM Advanced content DD plus True HD 48kHz 96kHz HD DVD 192kHz Video (off) dts-HD Standard L-PCM 48kHz content 96kHz 192kHz MPEG L-PCM 48kHz (off) DVD-Video 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 RGB Output HD DVD Range Picture Mode HD DVD Resolution Setting HD DVD Audio...
  • 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 Maintenance HD DVD Twin Format Disc HD DVD Settings Picture Note • Actual effects of these settings may vary depending on performance of connected device. TV Shape 16:9 Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
  • 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 25 frames in PAL (30 frames in NTSC) per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed.
  • Page 33: To Select A Preferred Language For Subtitles

    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”...
  • 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

    If the player stops working, please contact Toshiba customer service for your country or http://www.highdefi nitiondvd.eu/. • If no fi mware update is available, the player will quickly exit the fi rmware update process.
  • 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: Specifi Cation

    Specifi cation Power requirement 35.0W Power supply 220 - 240V AC 50/60Hz Mass 3.3kg External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm Signal system Standard PAL/NTSC colour 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),...
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  • Page 40 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 service for your country or http://www.highdefi nitiondvd.eu/.

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