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Toshiba HD-A2KU Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1, Read these instructions, 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, A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong, The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety, If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 2.
  • Page 5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus 15, Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, malfunction. or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock, 22,1f the apparatus...
  • Page 6 The loaded disc may dislodge or the manufacture of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, from its proper position and cause damage to the Toshiba cannot assure that this player will successfully player. play every disc bearing the HD DVD, DVD and CD Before placing the player, make sure that the Iogos.
  • Page 7 • The unauthorized recording, use, display, • Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please distribution, or revision of television programs, read the following carefully. videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day.
  • Page 8 Not all discs are compatible. If you For on-line interactive features: experience compatibility problems, please contact • Ethernet connection to customer supplied Toshiba Customer Service. always-on broadband internet service. Blu-ray Discs cannot be played on this player. • Some features may require higher bandwidth.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    This HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by DVD Forum. DVD Forum To reach Toshiba Customer Support in the U.S., please approved AACS (Advance Access Content System) call 1 (800) 319-6684 or visit as content protection system for HD DVD Format like www.tacp.com/customersupport.
  • Page 10 • Display ................................. • Remote control ............................. Preparation of the remote control ............... • Loading batteries ............................• Operating with the remote control ........................ • Programming for TV control ......................... • Operating your TV with the remote control ....................• Hint on reading this manual ................
  • Page 11 • General ................................. • Firmware update ............................Language code list ....................Output sound conversion table ................License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player... 62 Before calling service personnel ................ Specification ......................Limited United States Warranty ................CANADIAN...
  • Page 12 See pages with arrows for details. * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the player. ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY indicator (SKIP) button...
  • Page 13 LAN port _ page 44 (_ Ventilation Do not cover the ventilation holes. Use this to connect to a network with an always- on broadband connection. (_ AC IN socket _ page 21, 22 (_) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM Connect the supplied power cord.
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  • Page 15 DIMMER button _page SETUP button _page MAIN/SUB button* MAIN/SUB For future functions which will be available by software update. TOSHIBA RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on the disc). Refer to the instructions of the disc,...
  • Page 16 Set up the remote control to operate the player and your TV. Point the remote control at the remote sensor and Open the cover. press the buttons. sensor Insert batteries. Within about 7 m(23ft) Distance: About 7 m (23 ft) from the front of the remote sensor Angle...
  • Page 17 TY The brand code is memorized. Notes ;%iiiiiiiiiiii • TOSHIBA code is already set when you operate this player for the first time. Notes • When replacing the batteries of the remote control, re-enter the brand code of your TV.

  • Page 18: Disc Compatibility

    Brand name Brand code Brand name Brand code L×I 0311 0391 0411 0431 0621 0631 Realistic 0431 1521 0881 1041 1171 1521 2491 Runco 0011 0051 0271 0291 0341 0361 0421 0051 0161 0501 0531 0621 0661 Maganvox Samsung 0551 0621 0631 0661...
  • Page 19 iiii _ /ii ii Connections Connect your player to your A/V system.
  • Page 20 Connect the player to your TV to view pictures. Follow the steps 1 to 3 below to make your connection. Check the type of video input on your TV. To view 480p, 720p, 1080i pictures, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV.

  • Page 21: Playing A Disc

    Connect the player to your TV. HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and video cables don't need to be connected separately to a device.
  • Page 22 Video cable (not supplied) To COM ..• iLL ..... ii A_Oe _,_rau_ll Iii VIDEO ool PUT • ........................E............If you obtain analog sound output, connect these jacks to audio input jacks on your TV using the audio cable. For digital sound output, see "Connecting to an audio Finally connect the supplied...
  • Page 23 Make the necessary setting. ONiSTAN DBY Turn on the connected TV and select the input from the player. Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the player (_ page 30). 3 Press SETUP to display "SETUP MENU", if not displayed. -- ON/STANDBY mA/V Press •...
  • Page 24 720p. For a disc with native resolution of 1080i, set the player to 1080i. Make sure that your HDTV or HD monitor input resolution will match the resolution you select for the player. In some cases such as with Toshiba HDTVs and HD displays, your HDTV or HD monitor will automatically switch input resolutions to match the output you select for the player.
  • Page 25 You can enjoy mu_ts_ ..Dolby ®Digital and DTS = sound. • Set "Digital Output SPDIF" Optical digital cable page 53), (not supplied) Caution • When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoding capability, be sure to set "Digital Output SPDIF"...
  • Page 26 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborstories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U,S. and world-wide patents issued and pendling. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 Playback (Basic) Play your favorite disc.
  • Page 28 Not all discs are compatible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service, See @ page 8 for more information about disc compatibility. • This player can play pictures of the NTSC color system only.
  • Page 29 If you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. • Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMI- capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.
  • Page 30 OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel. This may turn turn the label of the the player on and open the disc tray. If it still won't playing side up. open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. After placing a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE.

  • Page 31: Playing From The Top Menu

    1 Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. 2 Turn the power on. (_ page 30) Load a disc and close the disc tray. page 30) Playback starts. •...
  • Page 32 Discs recorded on personal devices such as DVD Some discs may include a top menu, on which you can view the structure of contents or select a scene. recorders may contain menus, on which items can be easily selected. MENU TOPMENU Press 0- Press O"...

  • Page 33: Language

    If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. ® AUDIO During playback, press i--- I. e.g. Some HD DVD video discs may not Start display this window. Language code (_ page 59) AUDIO .
  • Page 34 You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. SUBTITLE Press C221during playback. The current subtitle setting appears. Some HD DVD video discs may not e.g. display this window. Start Language code (@ page 59) Each time you press _1/I,., "On"...
  • Page 35 Page 36 I Playback starts fromthebeginning ofthecurrent c hapter o rtrack. When youpresstwice,playback starts fromthebeginning ofthe previous c hapter o r track. During playback, press F-_I. Picture pauses. If you press _ while a picture is paused, you can play the picture During normal playback,...
  • Page 36 Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By TSEARCH Press O, entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. You may have to press repeatedly, depending on Press T_c,repeatedly to select the a disc. Press the button until the cursor moves to area you want to input.
  • Page 37 ,i_!_ii_ ,_ii _I ii!_ii!ii!i_ii_!_i_i_ii!_ii_ Playback (Advanced) Playback variations and other functions.
  • Page 38 You can repeat a desired section. 7"-_, REPEAT Press I--3. The repeat modes are listed. Press &/1' to select the repeat mode. (The selections on the list vary depending on category or status of a disc.) e,g, All Repeat: Repeats the entire disc. (Not availablein playbackof a disc recordedin DVD VR mode.)
  • Page 39 Available commercial HD Depending on the features of the disc you are using, you may be able to connect USB DVD discs include game game controllers to the EXTENSION ports software and drawing software. You can use the to use some interactive features. Additional cursor function for some features may be supported in the future.
  • Page 40 You can confirm operational status and setting details. DISPLAY Press The following on-screen display appears, (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) %i7'i!,!iii number number e.g, Elapsed time of a title Elapsed time of a chapter 'Video codec Language setting Subtitle setting Angle number Definition...
  • Page 41 Internet connection Connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection use special content.

  • Page 42: Ethernet

    (commercially available) is required. Not all HD DVD discs are compatible. Always-on internet broadband internet connection. • Toshiba is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated...
  • Page 43 • Even if the player is properly connected configured, some internet contents may not operate properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, problems at the provider of the content or compatibility issues. • The communication features of this player comply with the institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.3.
  • Page 44 Connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection. In addition to accessing special HD DVD sites, this function is used when updates are available for the control program (firmware) of the player. Back view of the player Regarding the cable used: Use a commercially...
  • Page 45 1 Press SETUP button. DHCP setting "SETUP MENU" appears. • Set "DHCP" to "On". 2 Press •/Y buttons to select "Ethernet", then press OK button. The network information is automatically set. ° Set "DNS" to "On". 3 On "Ethernet" menu, press •/Y buttons to select "DHCP"...
  • Page 46 • User information setting Enter the proxy server address when your provider Although not directly related to the Internet connection, requires proxy setting. some HD DVD discs may require the following settings 1 On "Ethernet" menu, press &/Y buttons to select "Proxy to be configured.
  • Page 47 Some HD DVD discs enable you to access special HD DVD sites. If an HD DVD site includes content such as movie trailers, you can watch the content on the player via the Internet if your internet connection provides sufficient bandwidth. Connect and configure the player to access the Internet beforehand pages 44 to 46).
  • Page 49 Others This chapter includes details on setting items and information on troubleshooting problems. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii...
  • Page 50 You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. During stop, press "_)P. "SETUP MENU" appears. Press A/T to select the group that contains a desired item, then press (_oK_. Group Press &/T to select the setting item, then Returns to the _revi0usscreen press (_.

  • Page 51: General

    Group Setting Disc Details Page Picture TV Shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Enhanced Black To select the black level of playback pictures. Level Picture Mode To select the system of output signal corresponding to playback source.
  • Page 52 Video The player filters video signal, and converts it in the 16:9 progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. playback of video content pictures. Auto Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Select this position normally.
  • Page 53 Note • Setting "Auto" or "PCM" will reduce output level of multi Selects the output sound format when an audio device such as channel sound from the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks and an amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack if you: jack on this player.
  • Page 54 Others To make a further language choice. To select a preferred language for disc menus. After pressing OK button, follow steps 1) -4) below. English 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language To display disc menus in English. from the Language code list (_ page 59).
  • Page 55 To select a preferred language for on-screen displays. English To view on-screen display in English. French To view on-screen display in French. Japanese To view on-screen display in Japanese. German To view on-screen display in German.
  • Page 56 FRANCE GERMANY HD DVD and DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock INDONESIA function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc. ITALY For example the whole contents of a disc may not be played JAPAN back, or an extreme violent scene may be cut or replaced MALAYSIA...
  • Page 57 Deactivates the screen saver. To activate or deactivate the operational status display on the TV screen. Notes • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV Activates the operational status display (e.g., I_) on the TV screen by all means.

  • Page 58: Firmware Update

    Press 4/1_ buttons to select "Yes" then press OK button. Update (Firmware update) To determine the current firmware version. To download the latest firmware from the Toshiba server. Before you can use this function, the player needs to be connected to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection.
  • Page 59 Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language No alternate Guarani Portuguese Quechua language Gujarati Chinese Hausa Rhaeto-Romance CHI (ZH) Dutch Hindi Kirundi DUT (NL) Croatian Rumanian ENG (EN) English French Russian FRE (FR) Hungarian German Armenian GER (DE) Kinyarwanda Italian Sanskrit ITA (IT) Interlingua Sindhi...
  • Page 60 DD plus Bkstream 2ch PCM True HD 48kHz 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 96kHz 2ch PC M*I 2ch PCM*I HD DVD Video 192kHz 2ch PCM*I 2ch PCM*I Standard dts-HD Bkstream 2ch PCM contents L-PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM*I 2ch PCM*I 192k 2ch PCM*I 2ch PCM*I...
  • Page 61 Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting. ( _ page 54) Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.
  • Page 62 The table below lists the software components pre-installed in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player, which are subject to EULAs. The user should read the applicable EULAs carefully before using these software components. The EULAs are exhibited in their original text (English) as exactly...
  • Page 63 For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether the Program is not required to print an announcement.) gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. you have.
  • Page 64 THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein.
  • Page 65 ExhibitB GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL It also counts as the successor of the GNU Library Public License, version 2, hence the version number 2.1 .]...
  • Page 66 such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, When a "work that uses the Library" uses material from a header provided that you also meet all of these conditions: file that is part of the Library, tile object code for the work may be a derivative work of the Library even though the source code is not.
  • Page 67 and of the other library facilities is otherwise permitted, and provided version ever published by the Free Software Foundation. that you do these two things: 14.If you wish to incorporate parts of the Library into other free a) Accompany tile combined library with a copy of the same work programs whose distribution conditions are incompatible with based on the Library, uncombined with any other library facilities.
  • Page 68 ExhibitC LICENSE ISSUES This package is an SSL implementation written by The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes apply to the toolkit.
  • Page 69 ExhibitD This copy of the libpng notices is provided for your convenience. Magnus Holmgren case of any discrepancy between this copy and the notices in the Greg Roelofs file png.h that is included in the libpng distribution, the latter shall Tom Tanner prevail.
  • Page 70 Toshiba dealer. • No power. _ Is tile power plug disconnected? Check tile power connection. • No picture. _ Is the cable for connecting...
  • Page 71 • Power requirement • Analog audio output ??.?W 2.0V (rms), 2.2k_ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 2 systems • Power supply 120V AC 60Hz • Digital audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM jack) • Mass Optical connector x 1 system ?.?kg •...
  • Page 72 Digital Audio Video ("DAV") Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L,L,C, ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE, DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U,S,A, AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S,A,, INCLUDING,...

  • Page 73: Before Calling Service Personnel

    TACP Consumer Solutions Center. For additional information, visit TACP's web site: www.tacp,toshiba,com, ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.
  • Page 74 WARRANTY GARANTIE CANADIENNE Toshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited 1) Toshiba du Canada Limit6e (TCL) offre au Canada les warranties to original consumers in Canada. garanties limit_es suivantes aux consommateurs originaux. Please retain your "Bill of Sale" as proof of purchase.
  • Page 75 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.tacp.com/customersupport.

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