PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE AVERTISSEMENT PAS OUVRIR 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.
PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) 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 6 INTRODUCTION Precautions Notes on handling ❏ When shipping the DVD player, always use the original shipping carton and packing materials. 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 player.
Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store 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.
Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Rear Panel POWER CORD Connect to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet only. INTRODUCTION VIDEO OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN (I/P) jacks S-VIDEO OUT jack COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack AUDIO OUT (L/R) 1, 2 jacks OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the optical digital cable (not supplied)
PAGE 10 INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Remote Control You will find instructions for each of the remote control functions in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. OPEN/CLOSE button GUI DISPLAY button SETUP button ENTER button SLOW ( ) buttons PLAY button ❈...
Identification of Controls (Cont’d) Preparing the Remote Control Insert the batteries into the remote control so you can use it to operate the DVD player. Open the battery cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). G Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment.
PAGE 12 CONNECTIONS Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch To AUDIO OUT (L/R)/ VIDEO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) Notes ❍ Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well. ❍ Before you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.
Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs PROGRESSIVE SCAN: Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker.
PAGE 14 CONNECTIONS Connecting to an Audio System You can listen to the sound of audio CDs and DVD video discs in stereo. To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT (L/R) Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) Notes ❍ Refer to the owner’s manual of your audio system as well. ❍...
Connecting to Optional Audio System Enjoying Dolby Digital Sound You can enjoy the high quality dynamic sound of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and 2 Channel Digital Stereo. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theatres showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
PAGE 16 CONNECTIONS Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic Surround You can still enjoy the excitement of Surround Sound even if your A/V receiver does not offer Dolby Digital decoding. If your A/V receiver has a Dolby Pro Logic decoder, refer to the following connection diagram. Connect one or two rear speakers.
Connecting to Optional Audio System (Cont’d) Enjoying 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound 2 Channel Digital Stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 Channel Digital Stereo by connecting this DVD player to a receiver equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers). 75 ohm coaxial cable or Optical Cable To S-video Input...
PAGE 18 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback This section explains the basics on how to play back a DVD video disc. 2, 4 Preparations When you want to play back DVD video discs, turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD player. When you want to enjoy the sound of DVD video discs or audio CDs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player.
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Basic Playback (Cont’d) Video CD This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is on a par with that of video tape. This player also supports Video CDs with playback control (Version 2.0). What is playback control (PBC)? If a Video CD has “playback control” written on its disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing inter- actively with the TV monitor using the menu...
PAGE 20 BASIC OPERATION Basic Playback (Cont’d) STOP Screen Saver Press STOP during playback. G When play is stopped, the unit memorizes the point where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). Press PLAY and playback will resume from this point. Notes ❍...
Basic Playback (Cont’d) DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE Exchanging Discs during Playback Press EX-CHANGE during playback to open the loading drawer. Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray to the desired position. EX-CHANGE The carousel will advance clockwise by one disc tray. Note: not be exchanged.
PAGE 22 BASIC OPERATION Special Playback SKIP STOP Mini glossary Detailed Description of each Video Mode Auto : The image material types of the DVD video (film material or video material) are distinguished by this player based on the disc information. Video1 : Suitable for playing the disc of video material which has comparatively few movements.
Special Playback (Cont’d) You can play back discs at various speeds. SLOW SKIP BASIC OPERATION To Scan at Fast Forward or Fast Press and hold SKIP two seconds during playback. [TV screen] F F F F G The image advances (or reverses) is relatively slow at first.
PAGE 24 OPERATION USING GUI MENU General Information about GUI Menu This unit features an icon based GUI menu showing disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound) and player information (repeat play, play mode, marker, etc.). Some icons only show the indicated information.
Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. Press GUI DISPLAY during playback. [TV screen] DVD GUI 0:16:57 1 ENG 6 CH NORM. Press GUI DISPLAY during playback.
PAGE 26 ADVANCED OPERATION Using a Title Menu Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the TOP MENU button can be used to select the movie title and related menu options. (The details of operation differ depending on the disc used.) Selecting a title may not be possible on certain DVD discs.
Changing Subtitle Language It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial setup. (See page 34 for further info.) This operation functions only on discs that include multiple subtitle languages. 1, 2 Notes ❍...
PAGE 28 ADVANCED OPERATION Viewing Multi Angle Discs Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a variety of different angles. You can view each of these different angles using the ANGLE button. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) 1, 2 Producing a 3D Surround Effect...
Repeat Play Repeating viewing (listening) Press REPEAT during playback. Each time this button is pressed, the icon display changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) or a track (CD/Video CD). • DVD Repeat of chapter CHAPT being played Repeat of title...
PAGE 30 ADVANCED OPERATION Storing Markers in Memory to be Viewed or Listened to again Storing a MARKER in the DVD memory is similar to marking your page in a book. It allows you to quickly return to any point on the disc. Storing a marker in the memory Press MARKER during play at the starting point to be viewed (listened to) again.
Zoom Feature The Zoom function allows you to magnify the video image and to navigate through the enlarged image. Random Play Note: This function only works with karaoke DVD, Audio CD and Video CD. The random feature does not work with DVD movies. You can playback titles or tracks in random order.
PAGE 32 ADVANCED OPERATION Program Play The player plays the tracks on the disc in the order you specify. Note: Program play function is possible only with audio CDs. It does not work with DVD movie discs and Video CDs (Version 2.0). 2, 3 Press PROGRAM on the stop mode.
Selection of Initial Settings Once the initial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions (especially with DVD discs). The settings will be retained in the memory until they are changed, even if the power is switched off.
PAGE 34 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Disc Languages To select the audio soundtrack language, subtitle language and the language used in title menus or DVD menus. When you play back a DVD video disc, the DVD player automatically displays the pre-selected subtitle language if it is included on the disc.
Selecting Rating Level and Password To prohibit the playing of specified DVDs which are unsuitable for children. Some DVD discs contain a restriction level which enables parents to remove scenes or prevent playback of discs by children. DVD players are equipped with a password designed to prevent children from changing the restriction level settings.
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PAGE 36 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Rating Level and Password (Cont’d) 2, 3 To clear your 4-digit password If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. Press SETUP. The SETUP menu is displayed. Enter 6-digit number “210499” by pressing number buttons.
Selecting TV Aspect Select the appropriate screen type according to your TV set; conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9). 1, 2 4:3 Letterbox Cut Off 4:3 Panscan At the SETUP screen, press Aspect” and press Press press ENTER. 4:3 Letterbox : Select when a conventional TV set is connected widescreen.
PAGE 38 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Menu Language Selects language for SETUP menus and on- screen displays. 1, 2 From the SETUP screen, press “Menu Language” and press Press press ENTER. to select English Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Spanish Disc Menu French Rating Password...
Selecting Progressive Scan If your television is high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. Make the component video connections as shown on page 13 or you may connect the component video jacks directly to the component video or HD component inputs on your TV or monitor.
PAGE 40 INITIAL SETTINGS Selecting Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. 1, 2 OUTPUT Playback Stream/PCM Dolby Digital/ Disc 96 kHz Linear PCM...
Others (DRC/Vocal/PBC) The DRC, Vocal and PBC settings can be changed. 1, 2 About DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) With the DVD format you have the opportunity to listen to program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to the use of digital audio technology.
PAGE 42 INITIAL SETTINGS Table of Languages and Their Abbreviations Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and/or “Menu” (See page 34). Code Language Code 6565 Afar 7079 6566 Abkhazian 7082 6570 Afrikaans 7089 6577 Ameharic 7165 6582 Arabic...
Disc Requirements/Copyright Information Playable Discs This DVD player can play back the following discs. Disc mark DVD video discs Video CDs Audio CDs CD-R/RW discs are also available. You cannot playback discs other than those listed above. (CD-ROM, CD-Extra, CD-G, photo CD, and CD-i discs can not be played on this DVD player.) CD-R/RW discs recorded by CD-DA method can be played.
PAGE 44 REFERENCE Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom • The power cord is disconnected. No power. • No disc is inserted. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work.
Specifications DVD player/Outputs/Supplied Accessories Power supply Power consumption Weight External dimensions (W X H X D) Signal system Laser Frequency range (audio) Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) Dynamic range (audio) Harmonic distortion (audio) Wow and flutter Operating conditions Video output S-video output Component video output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio)
LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the follow- ing limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the orig- inal purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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.