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Print out this page and write these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this equipment. Model name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
Contents Introduction ...................... 9 Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls ..........12 Using the Remote Control ..................13 Assembling the Desktop Stand (Optional) ..............15 Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player connections ........... 16 Connecting to a TV ........................16 Connecting to the digital AV receiver/amplifier ................16 Connecting to your home network ....................17 Connecting via wired router ......................17...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The rating plate and the safety caution are on the bottom of the unit. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
AC adapters specified by • in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to or any other place with poor ventilation. the product. Use of an incompatible AC adapter could...
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If you experience such issues, please refer to particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful support.toshiba.com for information on the availability interference to radio or television reception, which can be of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is contact Toshiba Customer Solutions.
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Wireless Radio Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void For product available in the USA/Canada market, only the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device channel 1-11 can be operated. Selection of other channels and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in is not possible.
Do not use the Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray On Recycling Disc™ Player when moisture condensation may This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be occur. reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but and internal parts.
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OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Introduction Feature highlights High-Definition Watch high-definition content disc with HDTV (High Definition Television). Connect it through a high speed HDMI cable. You can enjoy excellent picture quality up to 1080p resolution with the frame rate of 24 frames per second with progressive scan output. 4K Upscaling 4K upscaling allows users to upscale their DVDs and Blu-ray Discs up to nearly 3,840 x 2,160 resolution,...
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Introduction Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ® The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is an assurance that Wi-Fi Alliance has tested a product in numerous ® ® configurations and with a diverse sampling of other devices to ensure compatibility with other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED equipment that operates in the same frequency band. ®...
Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls Front panel (Sample Illustration) Front panel controls Item: Description: Function: Disc slot Insert a disc label-side up into the disc slot. Ejects the disc from the disc slot. Playback/pause.
Using the Remote Control Remote control buttons Only the buttons used to operate the player are described in this section. For the HDMI CEC Control functions, see “HDMI CEC Control” on page REMOTE SIGNAL EMITTER • Point remote control to the sensor on the front panel EJECT •...
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Using the Remote Control Installing the batteries Install the batteries (AAAx2), matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Slide the battery cover down. (Sample Illustration) Remote control - Opening the battery cover Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure to match the polarity marks (+ / -) on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
Assembling the Desktop Stand (Optional) Do not expose the remote sensor to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. This can damage the sensor resulting in the inability to operate the player via the remote control. Do not drop or expose the remote control to electric shock.
Symbio Media Box and Blu-ray Disc Player connections Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player connections It is important to connect the player to the Internet and AV devices first, before connecting the player to AC power. Connecting to a TV Connect a HDMI cable from the HDMI output jack on this player to the HDMI...
Symbio Media Box and Blu-ray Disc Player connections Connecting to your home network Your Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player can be connected to your home network: Using a wired network provides the best performance because the attached device and player are connected directly to the network and are not subject to radio frequency interference.
USB device before loading the disc. Otherwise, the disc may not play. TOSHIBA does not guarantee 100% compatibility with all USB devices. Internet access is required for BD-Live to download bonus content.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Blu-ray Disc™ playback Before you play a disc in the player, read the following information. Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Playable files: Media: AVCHD™ DVD-RW/-R, USB BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R, USB Windows Media™ Audio JPEG MPEG2-PS/TS This player cannot play disc content that is protected by Windows Media™ Digital Rights Management (DRM). This player does not support the 8cm disc. Moreover, please do not use an 8-cm disc adapter.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Setting up the player Find the correct viewing input Press the button to turn on this product. Turn on the TV and switch to the correct video-in input (refer to the TV user’s manual for instructions on how to select the correct input).
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Stop playback Press the STOP button once to go to resume mode, the TV screen will show the resume logo. Press the button to resume playback from the point where playback is stopped. Press the STOP button twice to stop the playback completely and the setup screen appears. Use the button to select BD/DVD, and press the OK button to begin playback from the beginning of the disc.
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Blu-ray Disc™ playback TOP MENU You may press the TOP MENU button at any time, and the Blu-ray Disc or DVD video disc playback will display the disc menu. POP UP/MENU During Blu-ray Disc playback, press the POP UP/MENU button to display the disc title, and the playback will not be stopped even if the menu is displayed on the screen.
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Blu-ray Disc™ playback REPEAT Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select different repeat modes. Blu-ray Disc : Repeat Chapter and Title. DVD: Repeat Chapter, Title and All. CD-DA/JPEG/MP3: Repeat Track and All. To play certain sections within the video or song, press the A-B button to set the start point. Then, press the A-B button again to set the end point and complete the setting.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Some Blu-ray™ discs have the PIP function enabling you to display the secondary video in the primary video. You can call up the secondary video by pressing the PIP button when the scene contains the secondary video. See the documentation that came with the disc for playback instructions. Turn on secondary video by pressing the PIP button.
Customizing Customizing This section describes the various setting options of this Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player. If the setup option is greyed out, it means the setting cannot be changed at the current state. Press the SETTING button in stop mode to display the setup screen. Press OK to enter the Setting menu.
On: The disc playback automatically after loading. Off: Turn off disc auto play mode. This feature uses CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI™ CEC compatible devices from the player’s remote control via the HDMI™ connection.
Customizing Deactivate Setting To apply the deactivation, unplug the player after operating deactivation. Upgrade This option allows you to update your players software via a Disc, USB storage, or Network. External Memory The External Memory can be used in the BD-Live function.
Customizing Media Server Search The Media Server Search function enables you to connect with other devices for resource sharing based on a network. See Media Server Search on page 32 for details. Language Setting This setting allows you to choose the language for your on-screen menus and screens. In the Setting menu, use the / button to select Language and press OK.
Customizing Information Setting In the Setting menu, use the / button to select Information and press OK. The current Software Version, MAC Address and Netflix ESN will be displayed. ® Press the button or the RETURN button to return to the previous menu. Playback Setting In the Setting menu, use the / button to select Playback and press OK.
Customizing 16:9 Full: For a disc with the aspect ratio of 4:3, the output video is stretched into 16:9 full screen. 16:9 Normal: For a disc with the aspect ratio of 4:3, the output video is resized vertically to match what will be seen on the display.
OK. For more information, please see the “Network” section on page On your Miracast compatible device, search for the “TOSHIBA BDPL” from the list of discovered devices and select it. It may take the player and the Miracast compatible device a few seconds to connect.
Some features require an always-on broadband Internet connection, firmware update and/or additional bandwidth dedicated to this product. Third party Internet services may change or be discontinued or restricted at any time. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third-party content or services.
If you are not a Netflix member: Select no. ® Read the instructions displayed on the TV screen, and visit http://www.netflix.com/toshiba from your Sign up to create your account, then select “I’m now a member”. If you are a Netflix member, select yes.
Network functional description Watching movies with YouTube ® This service enables you to use the following services provided by YouTube ® Press the HOME button on the remote control or select Portal in the setup screen to display the ePortal Home.
Network functional description Creating a new account on the Symbio Media Box and Blu-ray Player Press the HOME button on the remote control or select Portal in the setup screen to display the ePortal Home. Use the / / / buttons to select Pandora icon, and press OK. Select I am new to Pandora from the option list.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Problem: Solution: No power Check if the AC adapter is properly connected. Unplug the AC adapter once, and wait for approximately 5-10 seconds and then plug it in again.
Maintenance Clean the disc. Cannot play back a disc. Ensure the disc label is facing up. Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. Cancel the ratings control or change the control level. Insert a correct disc that can be played back on this unit. Playback does not start when the title Check the settings in the Parental menu.
Glossary Disc handling Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs. Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. Note that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played back on this unit.
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Glossary ® is a multi-channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS decoder, you can enjoy movie ® ® dynamic and realistic sound like movie theater. DTS surround sound technologies were developed by DTS ® ® Inc. DTS-HD ® DTS-HD is a lossless coding technology developed as an extension of the original DTS Coherent Acoustics ®...
Some features may require additional bandwidth. Third party Internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to third party restrictions. Toshiba makes no representations or warranties about these services, which may require the creation of a user account through a computer with Internet access.
Nevertheless, You agree to use the Third Party Services at Your sole risk and that Toshiba shall not have any liability to You for content that may be found to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable. Certain Services may display, include or make available content, data, information, applications or materials from third parties (“Third Party Materials”) or provide...
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Toshiba, and its licensors, reserve the right to change, suspend, remove, or disable access to any Services at any time without notice. In no event will Toshiba be liable for the removal of or disabling of access to any such Services. Toshiba may also impose limits on the use of or access to certain Services, in any case and without notice or liability.
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However, some of the software components distributed under an EULA are made available for use by the user on the assumption that they are not copyrighted or warranted by TOSHIBA or any third party. These software components are licensed to the user free of charge and therefore not covered by any warranty within the scope of the applicable laws.