- 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. CAUTION: Servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED 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 SAFEGUARDS 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
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16. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Never insert objects of any kind into this apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
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. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD video player.
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.
Introduction Notes on discs (continued) About this owner’s manual This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD may not respond to all operating commands.
FL display CD indicator (CD) DVD indicator (DVD) DVD CD Play indicator ( Pause indicator ( Dimmer function This function will change the brightness of the FL display during Power-on status. 1. Press FL DIM once to dim the FL display. 2.
Introduction Identification of controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in 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 “DVD menu.”...
Loading batteries Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Install two “AAA” batteries (supplied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Replace the compartment cover. Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. Connecting to a TV Signal flow To S (red) (white) VIDEO To AUDIO To VIDEO S video cable (not supplied) Notes: • Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well. •...
Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs 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. INTERLACED outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.
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” 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.
Warning When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD video player are connected to an amplification system.
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 corresponding video input connected to the DVD. This may include S-video or component video inputs which are exclusive to DVD playback.
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POWER OPEN/CLOSE PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP ENTER C/D/B/A To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. STOP Notes: • If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Parental Error” will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc.
Basic playback Playing a disc (continued) You can play discs at various speeds. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REW or FF during playback. REW: Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Each time you press the REW or FF button, the playback speed changes.
Advanced playback Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The centre part of the image will be zoomed in.
Advanced playback Marking desired scenes The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback. Select the blank Marker using C or D. Then press ENTER at the desired scene.
Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Press B B B B B /A A A A A or ENTER once or twice to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter.
Advanced playback Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And also the unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Audio CD, Video CD and MP3/WMA/JPEG Program playback Press PLAY MODE during stop mode.
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.
Advanced playback Changing soundtrack language/ Setting surround sound Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired lan- guage is selected. •...
Subtitles/Karaoke playback Subtitles When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until your desired language appears. To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off”...
Advanced playback Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows. 00:34:56 01:12:33 Title To make status display disappear, press DISPLAY again. Video CD 00:12 04:32...
MP3/WMA/JPEG operation This player can play back the MP3/WMA/JPEG-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD-RW. To produce the MP3/WMA/ JPEG-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-RW drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System can not be played. MP3/WMA/JPEG CD information Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playback •...
Advanced playback MP3/WMA/JPEG operation (continued) MP3/WMA CD playback Place a disc on which MP3 or WMA files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file menu screen will appear on the screen. Press B B B B B /A A A A A or ENTER to select folder. Press C C C C C /D D D D D /B B B B B /A A A A A or Number buttons (0–9) to select the desired file.
JPEG CD playback Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the tray. A file menu screen will appear on the screen. Press B B B B B /A A A A A to select folder. Press C C C C C /D D D D D /B B B B B /A A A A A or Number buttons (0–9) to select the desired file.
Advanced playback Selecting PROGRESSIVE scan The progressive scan capability provides the highest resolution pictures with less flicker and line structure. If you are using the Component video jacks, but are connecting the DVD video player to a standard (analog) television, set PROGRESSIVE to Off. If you are using the Component video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set PROGRESSIVE to On.
Function setup Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Language Picture Press B or A to select the desired section, then press D or ENTER.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Section Option Menu Language Subtitle Audio E.B.L. Tv Screen Display Picture JPEG Interval Select Files Dialogue Sound Password Parental Parental Other OSD language Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio”...
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Language Language Picture Menu Subtitle Audio Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the “Language code list”...
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Display On screen display can be switched on or off when you press the buttons. On: On screen displays appear when you press the buttons (factory setting). Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons.
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Parental Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit. 1) Press C or D to select “Parental”, then press B or A until the level you require appears. •...
Function setup Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit (see page 18).
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see pages 35). Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian...
Function setup Multi brand remote control The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. Setting TV control codes Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV.
Others Troubleshooting guide Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause No power. • The power plug is disconnected. No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. •...
Others Specifications DVD Video Player Power supply Power consumption Mass External dimensions Signal system Pickup Frequency response Harmonic distortion Wow and flutter Operating conditions Outputs Video output S video output Component video output Audio output (DIGITAL COAXIAL) Audio output (DIGITAL OPTICAL) Audio output (ANALOG) COMPONENT/S-VIDEO selector Supplied Accessories...
LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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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.