Toshiba SD-2050 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-2050
May, 2000 s

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-2050 May, 2000 s...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    - 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”...
  • Page 3 Retain this information for future reference. Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULE 21CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. MANUFACTURED SERIAL NO TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1-1,SHIBAURA 1-CHOME,MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8001,JAPAN Serial No.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 6 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
  • Page 7 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 8: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 9: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side 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.
  • Page 10: Notes On Region Numbers

    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.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ... 8 Notes on Discs ... 9 Notes on region numbers ... 10 Table of Contents ... 11 Identification of Controls ... 12 Front panel ... 12 Rear panel ...
  • Page 12: Identification Of Controls

    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 AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/ ANALOG BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks S VIDEO OUT jack OPEN/CLOSE 1/2 buttons...
  • Page 13: Dvd Display

    DVD display Play mode indicator Disc number indicator Title/track number indicator DISC TITLE TRK HDCD V C D V D Multifunctional indicator (indicates operating status or messages, etc.) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD indicator The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD video disc •...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in Remote control DISC SELECT button SETUP button DISPLAY button ANGLE button SUBTITLE button Number buttons TOP MENU button Direction buttons CLEAR button REV button PLAY button...
  • Page 15: Loading Batteries

    Loading batteries Open the cover. Insert batteries (AA 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.
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see Connecting to a TV Signal flow VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/ ANALOG (red) (white) To S VIDEO To ANALOG AUDIO OUT S video cable (not supplied) If the TV has an S video input, connect the DVD video player with an S video cable.
  • Page 17: Connecting To An Audio System And Tv Equipped With Colorstream

    Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with ColorStream Signal flow VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/ ANALOG To P (red) (white) VIDEO To ANALOG AUDIO OUT To audio inputs of the amplifier (red) (white) Audio system ColorStream ® (Component video) outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.
  • Page 18: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    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” 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder

    Warning • Do not set “Audio Out Select” to “Bitstream” from the on-screen displays BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack) an AV decoder that has the Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function. High volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. •...
  • Page 20: Basic Playback

    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. •...
  • Page 21 To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high SETUP resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this DVD video player, you should generally TOP MENU reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
  • Page 22: Playing Fast In Reverse Or Forward Direction

    Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. Playing fast in reverse or forward direction 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...
  • Page 23: Playing In Slow-Motion

    Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW during playback. SLOW Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. TV screen 1/2 the normal 1/4 the normal speed speed Resuming playback from the same location Press STOP at the location where you want to interrupt playback.
  • Page 24: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter, Or Track

    Basic playback Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track 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 Title 2...
  • Page 25: Locating A Specific Chapter Or Track Directly

    TOP MENU Number buttons ENTER CLEAR PLAY SKIP Locating a specific chapter or track directly Press T. Skip steps 1 and 2 if you are using a VIDEO CD/ audio CD. SEARCH Press to highlight the space next to “Chapter.” ENTER Press the corresponding number buttons for the chapter or track you...
  • Page 26: Advanced Playback

    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 twice. You may have to press further SEARCH depending on the disc. Press the button repeatedly until the following display appears.
  • Page 27: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. REPEAT Each time you press the REPEAT button, the repeat mode changes as follows. Chapter Repeat Repeats the current chapter.
  • Page 28: Playing In A Favorite Order

    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 28 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop.
  • Page 29: Playing In Random Order

    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.
  • Page 30: Zooming A Picture

    Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a picture Press ZOOM during normal, slow or still playback. ZOOM As you repeatedly press the ZOOM button, the magnification level increases. RETURN To reduce the magnification level, press the RETURN button.
  • Page 31: Selecting The Camera Angle

    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. While playing a scene recorded with ANGLE multiple angles, the angle icon ( appears in the DVD display and on...
  • Page 32: Selecting Subtitles

    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! ¡Buenas tardes! Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE The current subtitle setting is displayed for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 33: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. Good morning! ¡Buenos días! Bonjour! Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 34: Viewing The Operational Information And Dvd/Cd-Text

    Advanced playback Viewing the Operational Information and DVD/CD-Text You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Checking the operational status Press DISPLAY during stop. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the on-screen display appears as follows. DISPLAY Current title number e.g.
  • Page 35: Function Setup

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. LANGUAGE PICTURE AUDIO Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. SETUP The following on-screen display appears. PICTURE Press to select a symbol for the setting you want to change.
  • Page 36 Function setup Setting On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language LANGUAGE Audio Language Subtitle Language TV Shape Black Level PICTURE Audio Out Select AUDIO Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal On-Screen Displays OSD Background Color DISPLAY Screen Saver Pause/Still OPERATION Parental Lock Remote Confirmation Title Stop Details To select a preferred language for on-screen...
  • Page 37: Setting Details

    Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details PICTURE AUDIO LANGUAGE On-Screen Language English: To view on-screen displays in English. French: To view on-screen displays in French. Spanish: To view on-screen displays in Spanish. Disc Menu Language English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French.
  • Page 38 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (Continued) 3) Press the buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the buttons. PICTURE 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language than you selected.
  • Page 39 LANGUAGE PICTURE DISPLAY AUDIO 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. The DVD video player outputs digital audio information in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc...
  • Page 40 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details LANGUAGE PICTURE DISPLAY On-Screen Displays Off: Operational modes (e.g. “Play”, “ displayed. On: Operational modes (e.g. “Play”, “ displayed on-screen. OSD Background Color Blue: Blue background. Gray: Gray background. Screen Saver Off: The screen saver is disengaged.
  • Page 41: Pbc Vcd

    1) Press the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security code, then press ENTER. If you make a mistake before pressing the ENTER button, press the CLEAR button and enter your 4-digit security code again. 2) Press the buttons to select the country whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc.
  • Page 42: Others

    Others 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...
  • Page 43: Before Calling Service Personnel

    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.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Others 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 S video output Component video output Audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM)
  • Page 45: Limited Warranty Dvd Video Player

    LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO 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.
  • Page 46 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.

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