Toshiba HD-A30KU Owner's Manual
Toshiba HD-A30KU Owner's Manual

Toshiba HD-A30KU Owner's Manual

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HD-A30KU
HD-A30KC
Owner's manual
In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.

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  • Page 1 HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner’s manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before calling service personnel ...... 36 Accessories ............13 License information on the software used Remote control ........... 13 in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ..... 37 Loading batteries ............13 Specifi cation ............43 Preparation ............14 Limited United States Warranty ......44 Resolution and connections ........
  • Page 3: Certain System Requirements

    To reach Toshiba Customer Support in Canada, please com for information on possible work-around solutions or the call 1 (800) 268-3404 or visit www.toshiba.ca and click on availability of fi rmware updates that may resolve your support.
  • Page 4 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 5: Preparation

    Preparation (continued) Step 5: Powering on Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the input When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel changes color from red (standby mode) to blue which the player is connected to. (operation).
  • Page 6: B: Time

    B: Time Press to select “General”, then press Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1. Parental Lock ETUP MENU Clock Set OSD On/Off Picture Audio Remote Controller Sound Language HDMI Control Ethernet Screen Saver General Maintenance Twin Format Disc HD DVD Press...
  • Page 7: C: Resolution

    Preparation (continued) C: Resolution Press to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture TV Shape 16:9 Audio Enhanced Black Level Language Ethernet RGB Output Range Standard General Picture Mode Auto Resolution Setting up to 1080i 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 8: D: Audio Output

    D: Audio output Press to select “Audio”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Digital Out SPDIF Bitstream Audio Digital Out HDMI Auto Language Ethernet Dynamic Range Control Auto General Dialog Enhancement 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.
  • Page 9: E: Ethernet

    Preparation (continued) E: Ethernet Perform this setting if you connect the player to your LAN ( page 17). 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 10: 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 Support.
  • Page 11: To Pause Playback

    To pause playback HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Press (PAUSE). To resume press (PLAY). TOP MENU To stop playback RESUME HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R PLAY Press (STOP). PAUSE To resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY (...
  • Page 12: To Select The Sound

    Playing (continued) To select subtitles HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. AUDIO During playback, press SUBTITLE. The current subtitle setting appears. (except for some HD SUBTITLE DVD discs) ANGLE...
  • Page 13: To Locate A Position

    Press OK. To locate a position Repeat playback starts. HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Notes Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the • Some discs may not permit repeat playback operation. category. • You can cancel repeat playback also by pressing (STOP).
  • Page 14: 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 15: Output Sound Conversion Table

    Output sound conversion table “Digital Out SPDIF” “Digital Out HDMI” Disc Audio format indicator Bitstream Auto Downmixed PCM DD Plus/Dolby Dolby Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5.1ch PCM 2ch PCM HD DVD Video TrueHD Advanced content dts-HD/L-PCM DTS Bitstream 2ch PCM...
  • Page 16: Customizing The Function Settings

    Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. During stop, press SETUP. “SETUP MENU” appears. Press to select the group that contains a desired item, then press Press to select the setting item, then press OK. Refer to the explanations on pages beginning from 31, to change the selection by or other buttons, then press OK.
  • Page 17: Settings

    Group Setting Disc Details Page General Parental Lock To turn the parental lock function on or off. HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Clock Set To set the clock of the player. HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R OSD On/Off To activate or deactivate the operational status HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R...
  • Page 18: 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 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed.
  • Page 19 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 20: 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 21: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so will cause the writing of the fi rmware update to the player to be halted and the player may no longer operate properly. If the player stops working, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319-6684.
  • Page 22: 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 Page No power.
  • Page 23 TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE Foundation,Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN...
  • Page 24: Specifi Cation

    Specifi cation Power requirement Analog audio output 32.0W 2.0V (rms), 2.2kΩ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 1 system Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Digital audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM jack) Mass Optical connector x 1 system 3.3kg LAN port External dimension 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm Extension port...
  • Page 25: Information On Customer Support

    INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT 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 Support: * In the U.S., please call 1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.com/customersupport.

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