Toshiba SD-270E, SD-370E User Manual

			Introduction 2
	DIGITAL VIDEO		Disc playback 18
SD-370EKE			Connections 22
			Function setup 29
			Others 35

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© 2007 Toshiba Corporation

Introduction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.DO NOT OPENTHE CABINET.REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your DVD video player.

Model No.

Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

Location of the required label

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Read these instructions.
2.	Keep these instructions.	Introduction
3.	Heed all warnings.
4.	Follow all instructions.
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.	Clean only with dry cloth.
7.	Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.	Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth,
	or by placing it on carpeting.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

9.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14.When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones

continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. Introduction

15.Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

17.Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus.

18.Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.

19.Be sure to use the unit near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet at once.

20.The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable at any time.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.

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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensurethatallelectricalconnections(includingthemainsplug,extensionleadsandinter-connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

DO consultyourdealerifyouareeverindoubtabouttheinstallation,operationorsafetyofyourequipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment

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DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T useequipmentsuchaspersonalstereosorradiossothatyouaredistractedfromtherequirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way -switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

ABOVEALL

—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind —it is better to be safe than sorry!

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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.Take care not to give it a shock or shake when carrying.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD video player for a long time.They will leave marks on the finish.

The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

When the DVD video player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.

If you do not use the DVD video player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future.Turn on and use the DVD video player occasionally.

Notes on locating

Place the DVD video player on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may come off the proper position and cause damage to the DVD video player.

When you place this DVD video player near aTV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted.In this case, place the DVD video player away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

Notes on cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe.Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry.

Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinners and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the DVD video player.

If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.

Inspection and Maintenance

This DVD video player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts become dirty or worn down, the picture quality may be reduced. To avoid reduction in picture quality, it is recommended that regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) be performed every 1,000 hours of use. For further details, contact your nearest consumer electronics dealer.

Notes on moisture condensation

Moisture condensation damages the DVD video player. Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs,for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass.In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD video player.

Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases.

When you bring the DVD video player directly from a cold place to a warm place.

When you use the DVD video player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

In summer, when you use the DVD video player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

When you use the DVD video player in a humid place.

Do not use the DVD video player when moisture condensation may occur.

If you use the DVD video player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the DVD video player to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD video player, and leave it for two or three hours.After two or three hours, the DVD video player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD video player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

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Introduction

Notes on Discs

On handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

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 centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters.VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD video disc

DVD video disc

Title 1	Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2	Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

VIDEO CD/audio CD

VIDEO CD/audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track number” respectively.

There may be discs that do not have these numbers.

If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Notes on copyright

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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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 video player may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD video player. Refer to instruction notes of discs.

“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. A “ ” means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video player or the disc.

About

The icons on the heading bar show

the playable discs for the function described under that heading.

: You can use this function with DVD video discs.

: You can use this function with Video CDs.

: You can use this function with Audio CDs/CD- R/RW.

Notes on region numbers

The region number of this DVD video player is 2.If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 2 or , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the DVD video) player will display a message onscreen.)

Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.

On VIDEO CDs

This DVD video player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.)

You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.

•VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Ver 1.1). Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video player in the same way as an audio CD.

•VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Ver 2.0). In addition to operation of a VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.

Playable discs

This DVD video player can play the following discs.											Introduction
	Disc Mark					Contents		Disc		Maximum
								Size		playback time
										Approx.4 hours
										(single sided disc)
						Audio		12 cm
DVD										Approx.8 hours
						+				(double sided disc)
video
						video
discs						(moving				Approx.80 minutes
						pictures)		8 cm		(single sided disc)
										Approx.160 minutes
										(double sided disc)
						Audio		12 cm		Approx.74 minutes
						+
VIDEO						video
CDs	DIGITAL VIDEO					(moving		8 cm		Approx.20 minutes
						pictures)
								12 cm		Approx.74 minutes
Audio
						Audio		8 cm
CDs
								(CD		Approx.20 minutes
								single)
						Audio		12 cm
						+				®
DivX®						video				It depends on DivX
										quality
						(moving		8 cm
						pictures)
The following discs are also available.
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL and
DVD-ROM discs of DVD video format or DivX
									®
format. DVD ROM disc not support DAT format.
CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD,
MP3, DivX			®	or JPEG format.

Some of these discs may be incompatible.

•You cannot play discs other than those listed above.

•You cannot play DVD-RAM discs or non-standardized discs, etc., even if they may be labeled as above.

•This DVD video player uses the NTSC/PAL colour system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded

in any other colour system (SECAM, etc.). Because of problems and errors that can occur during

the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that this DVD video player will successfully play every disc bearing the DVD and CD logos. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities are rare.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................			2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....			3
Precautions .................................................			7
Notes on Discs ...........................................			8
Notes on region numbers ...................................			9
Table of Contents .......................................			10
Identification of Controls ..........................			11
Front panel .....................................................			11
Rear panel......................................................			12
DVD display .......................................................			12
Remote control ...............................................			13
Loading batteries ...........................................			16
Operating with the remote control ..................			16
Disc playback
Playing a Disc..........................................			17
Basic playback ........................................			17
Resuming playback from the same
location....................................................			18
Locating a specific chapter or track ........			18
Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX	®	/Audio CD
Files .........................................................			19
Connections
Connecting to aTV ....................................			21
Connecting to a TV (Using the SCART socket)
..........................................................................			21
Connecting to a TV (Using the phono type jacks)
..........................................................................			21
Connecting to a TV (Using the component video
jacks) ...............................................................			22
Connecting to a display
(Using a HDMITM cable) .....................................			23
Connecting to Optional Equipment ........			25
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
Dolby®Digital decoder ....................................			26
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with
Dolby Surround Pro Logic ............................			26
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
DTS®decoder ...............................................			27
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an
MPEG2 audio decoder.................................			27
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input .........................................			27

Function setup
Customizing the Function Settings ......	28
Setting procedure ...........................................	28
Setting details.................................................	28
Others
Table of Languages................................	34
Before Calling Service Personnel .........	35
Specifications.........................................	37

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Identification of Controls

See the NO. in for details.

Front panel

ON/STANDBY button 1

Disc tray 3

Remote sensor 2

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HDMI indicator HDMI SELECT button

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1.ON/STANDBY button

Press to toggle the unit ON and OFF.

2.Remote sensor

Point the remote control here to operate the player. 3.Disc tray

When loading a disc, place the disc in the disc tray with the label side facing up.

4.PLAY button Press to play the disc.

5.STOP button

During DVD playback, press once to stop playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. Press PLAY button to resume playback from the stopped point. If you press this button again, the unit will clear the stopped point. The disc will return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again.

OPEN/CLOSE
button 7	PLAY button 4
DVD display	6

STOP button

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6.DVD display

Display current disc information.

7.OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open and close the disc tray.

8.HDMI SELECT button

Press to receive a suitable video quality in stop mode.

9.HDMI indicator

576p,720p and 1080i indicate the resolution of the picture, see page 24 .

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Identification of Controls (continued)

Rear panel

	COAXIAL DIGITAL	VIDEO OUT jack	3
	AUDIO OUT jack 4			AV (SCART) socket 6
		VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)
		(Component video) jacks		5
	ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/R)	HDMI OUTPUT jack 2
	jacks 1	4.COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
	1.ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
			Use to output digital audio recorded on discs by
	Use Audio/Video cable supplied to connect to TV or
			connecting to the coaxial digital audio input on an
	monitor with audio/video inputs.
			AV amplifier or receiver with digital audio input
	2.HDMI OUTPUT jack
			capability, but first you need to change the setting
	Connect to a HDMI compatible port of a television or		to digital audio output on the SETUP MENU.
	other display equipment.	5.VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)(Component video) jacks
	3.VIDEO OUT jack
			If your TV or monitor or other similar devices has
	Connect the video output to TV or monitor with audio		component video inputs, you can produce a higher
	/video inputs capability.		quality picture on it by connecting its component
			video cable to the Y/PB/PR jack on this unit.

6.AV (SCART) socket

Connect to the scart socket on your TV.

DVD display

The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.

	Bad disc
No disc	Bad disc

DVD video disc	VIDEO CD	Audio CD
• During playback:	• During playback:	• During playback:
Example	Example	Example
Some discs may	Some discs may	Some discs may
only display chaper	only display track	only display track
numbers.	numbers.	numbers.

Chapter/Track number Indicator

Multifunctional indicator (indicates operating status or messages, etc.)

OPEN LOAD/CLOSE

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