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- Page 1 Introduction Connections DIGITAL VIDEO Basic playback DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3960SU Advanced playback Function setup OWNER’S MANUAL Others...
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Page 2: Introduction
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 equi- lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - Page 3 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.
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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 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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Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions
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. - Page 7 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.
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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. Take care not to give it a shock or shake when carrying. -
Page 9: Notes On Discs
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. -
Page 10: Playable Discs
DVD software and/or the manufacture of DVD discs, Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. and Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. cannot guarantee that this player will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. As one of the creators of... -
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... -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear panel... -
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 for details. Remote control * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in “Locating a title using the top menu.”... -
Page 15: Loading Batteries
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. -
Page 16: Connections
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 Surround Pro Logic Connecting to an amplifier... -
Page 17: Connecting To A Tv
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see 43 . Connecting to a TV Notes • Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the DVD video player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. -
Page 18: Connecting To An Audio System And Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs
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. -
Page 19: 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” 18 19 . • For details of output sound, see 43 . •... -
Page 20: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dolby Digital Decoder
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. -
Page 21: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder
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. -
Page 22: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Digital Audio Input
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). -
Page 23: Playing A Disc
Basic playback Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Variable Speed Playback Locating a Desired Section... -
Page 24: 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 25 2, 4 STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU ENTER TOP MENU To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE.
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Page 26: Variable Speed Playback
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... -
Page 27: Playing In Slow-Motion
Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW during playback. 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 the location where playback is stopped. -
Page 28: Locating A Desired Section
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... -
Page 29: Locating A Desired Section By Entering The Corresponding Number
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. Press to select a section you want to locate. - Page 30 Basic playback...
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Page 31: Advanced Playback
Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your DVD video player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Repeating a Specific Segment Playing in a Varied Order Playing in a Favorite Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.) Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting Subtitles... -
Page 32: 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 counter of the desired location Press T several times. SEARCH You may have to press further depending on the disc. -
Page 33: Playing In A Varied Order
Playing in a Varied Order You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in a varied order. Playing titles, chapters or tracks in a varied order Press PLAY MODE. PLAY MODE Each time you press the PLAY MODE button, the playback mode changes as follows. -
Page 34: 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 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop. -
Page 35: Zooming A Picture
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”... -
Page 36: Selecting The Picture Enhancement (E
Advanced playback Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.*) You can easily select a preferred picture enhancement. *E.P.M.: Enhanced Picture Mode Selecting the picture enhancement Press E.P.M. E.P.M. The picture enhancement menu appears. Normal Enhanced Black Level Movie1 Movie2 Animation Select the picture enhancement by pressing E.P.M. -
Page 37: Selecting The Sound Enhancement (E.a.m.)
Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement menu appears. Select the sound enhancement by pressing E.A.M. or / . Each time you press the button, the sound enhancement changes. -
Page 38: Selecting The Camera Angle
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. Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon ( flashes in the DVD display. -
Page 39: Selecting Subtitles
Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is displayed. e.g. The abbreviation of the language appears instead of the language name. -
Page 40: Selecting A Language
Advanced playback Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. The current audio setting is displayed. e.g. The abbreviation of the language appears instead of the language name. - Page 41 Output sound conversion table • Signals of 96kHz from the BITSTREAM/PCM jack are depressed to 48 kHz by down sampling process when: – “3D” is selected. 39 – “PCM Down Sampling” is set to “On.” 63 – a copyright protected disc is played. •...
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Page 42: On-Screen Display Operation
Advanced playback On-screen Display Operation When you turn on the on-screen display, you can view information on operational status and access features and settings. On-screen display operation Press NAVI. The following display appears. Each time you press the NAVI button, the on-screen display changes as follows. See the pages in e.g. - Page 43 Features ( * : There is no need to press the ENTER button.) Title number (Track number) Locate a title or track using the number buttons. 31 Chapter number Locate a chapter using the number buttons. : To stop playback. 27 : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track.
- Page 44 Advanced playback On-screen Display Operation (Continued) On-screen display operation : DNR You can view a picture with less video noise. Press to select then press ENTER. Off: The DNR picture enhancement does not activate. On: The DNR picture enhancement activates. Notes •...
- Page 45 Viewing the operational status 1 Press DISPLAY. The following display appears. TITLE CHAPTER REMAIN 0:06:24 -0:03:57 BILLY’S FISHING GUIDE 2: PREPARATION TITLE 2 To turn off the display, press DISPLAY again. Notes • The time bar will not appear when playing: - a PBC-featured VIDEO CD while “PBC”...
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Page 46: Playing Mp3/Wma Files
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. 49 •... - Page 47 (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.
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Page 48: Viewing Jpeg Files
Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM 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. - Page 49 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 .) Alternatively, Press SKIP. The page changes as follows: Select the viewing options at your preference. - Viewing a single image: See - Playing slide show: See To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP.
- Page 50 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.
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Page 51: Viewing A Single Image
Viewing a single image On a thumbnail view, select an image by pressing Press ENTER. The selected image is displayed. To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP. • If you press the PLAY button after pressing the STOP button, slide show 55 starts. - Page 52 Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files (Continued) Viewing a single image To magnify an image Press ZOOM repeatedly. Each time you press the ZOOM button, the magnification level changes as follows: “Zoom Off” (The icon and monitor scope appear.) “Zoom1” “Zoom2” “Zoom3”...
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Page 53: Playing Slide Show
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. Slide show starts. To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP. •... -
Page 54: Selecting A Folder
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. The following menu appears for about 5 seconds. e.g. To display a folder list also from a thumbnail view, follow the procedure on 52 , and skip to step 3. - Page 55 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 50 to play a prescribed folder in the disc.
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Page 57: Function Setup
Function setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings Table of Languages... -
Page 58: Customizing The Function Settings
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. The following on-screen display appears. Press to select a symbol for the setting you want to change. (See the next page.) Picture performance settings Output sound settings... - Page 59 Setting TV Shape Progressive Progressive Conversion Pause/Still PCM Down Sampling Digital Output 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 Details To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
- Page 60 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details 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.
- Page 61 Pause/Still Auto: For normal use. Still and fast motion images can be paused. Frame: The resolution of still pictures is improved, so that you can make a motionless picture more clearer when you pause it. PCM Down Sampling According to performance of your connected audio system, select a sound processing option for playback of a disc that contains high frequency signals (sampling frequency 96 kHz).
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Page 62: Digital Output
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Digital Output Select the output sound format corresponding to your system connection. For details of sound recording systems, see 43 . Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 decoder. -
Page 63: Audio Language Dvd
On-Screen Language English: To view on-screen displays in English. Français: To view on-screen displays in French. Español: To view on-screen displays in Spanish. Disc Menu Language English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. Spanish To display disc menus in Spanish. -
Page 64: Setting Details
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (Continued) 3) Press the buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the Language On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language : Select 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes •... - Page 65 Operation Parental Lock Title Stop Priority Contents Photo : Select : Enter 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.
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Page 66: Pbc Vcd
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (Continued) 3) Press the buttons to select the parental lock level, then press the ENTER button. Operation Parental Lock Title Stop Priority Contents : Select You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function. -
Page 67: Initial Setup
Initial Setup On-Screen Language TV Shape 4:3 LB : Select : Enter Initial Setup 1) Press the buttons to select “On-Screen Language,” and press the ENTER button. 2) Select a language pressing the and press the ENTER button. See page , “On-screen Language.”... -
Page 68: Table Of Languages
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) -
Page 69: Others
Others Before Calling Service Personnel Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER... - Page 70 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.
- Page 71 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 COAXIAL)
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Page 72: How To Obtain Warranty Services
Others LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consumers for DVD Players purchased and used in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. - Page 73 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.
- Page 74 Printed in China 811-SD39A1-010...