Toshiba SD-4960SU User Manual

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DVD Player

SD-4960SU

Instruction Manual

AK68-00479B

© 2004 Toshiba Corporation

Setup	2
Connections	11
Basic Functions	13
Advanced Functions	18
Changing Setup menu	27
Reference	34

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Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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 cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

13)Unplug this apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

14)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.

Precautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

THE COVER(OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous volt-		This symbol indicates important
age” inside the product that presents a		instructions accompanying the
risk of electric shock or personal injury.		product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.

The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect this 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.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference -- Causing Equipment Regulations.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

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Precautions

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Note:

•This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

•This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, the DVD player cannot play the disc.

•This device is protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Handling Cautions

•Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off.

•Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.

•Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player.

•Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

•Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

•Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player.

If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.

•Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.

•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time.

•Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

•Do not keep under direct sunlight.

•Keep in a cool ventilated area.

•Store vertically.

•Keep in a clean protection jacket.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

•Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

•Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Before you start

Accessories

Batteries for

	Remote Control	Remote Control
	(AH59-00024B)
		(AAA Size)
		(AC43-12002H)

User’s Manual	Video/Audio Cable
(AK68-00479B)	(AC39-42001R)

Install Batteries in the Remote

1.Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

2.Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

3.Replace the battery cover.

If remote doesn’t operate properly:

•Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

•Check if the batteries are drained.

•Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

•Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

•Add in the distance & angle of the remote control with reference whit remote receiver.

Table of Contents

Setup

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Description-Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Description-Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Basic Functions

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .14

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Slow Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Advanced Functions

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . .18 Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SACD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 DVD AUDIO Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG . . . . . . . . . .24 Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 MP3/WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Changing Setup menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .27 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Surround Sound Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . .30 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .32

Reference

Controlling a TV with the Remote . . . . . . . . . .34 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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General Features

Excellent Sound

Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction.

Screen

Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed.

Slow Motion

An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.

Programmed Play (CD)

You can program tracks to play in desired order.

Parental Control (DVD)

The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

Various On-Screen Menu Functions

You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies.

Progressive Scan

Progressive scanning creates an improved picture with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture.

Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)

You can view Digital Photos on your TV.

Repeat

You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button.

MP3/WMA

This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files.

SACD (Super Audio CD)

SACD is a high quality audio format with higher sampling rates and fuller, richer sound as compared to regular CD.

DVD AUDIO

DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.

Note

* Discs which cannot be played with this player.

• DVD-ROM	• DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM	• CDV
• CDI	• VCD

• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.

*Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

• DVD-R, +R	• CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW	• CD-R

*It may not play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

COPY PROTECTION

Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS (525p)

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE, IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.

IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

Disc Type and Characteristics

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:

Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time

Characteristics

DVD-VIDEO					5"	Single-sided 240 min.	• DVD contains excellent sound and
						Double-sided 480 min.	video due to Dolby Digital and
				Audio
							MPEG-2 system.
				+
							• Various screen and audio functions
				Video	31/2"	Single-sided 80 min.
							can be easily selected through the
						Double-sided 160 min.
							on-screen menu.
AUDIO-CD					5"	74 min.	• CD is recorded as a Digital Signal
				Audio			with better audio quality, less
					31/2"	20 min.	distortion and less deterioration of
							audio quality over time.
DVD AUDIO				Audio			• DVD AUDIO is a format specifically
							designed to provide the highest
				+	5"	400 min.
							possible audio fidelity capable on
				Video
							DVD.
		SACD		Audio	5"	74 min.	• SACD is a high quality audio format with
							higher sampling rates and fuller, richer
							sound as compared to regular CD.

Disc Markings

		Play Region Number
	NTSC	NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada,
		Korea, Japan, etc.
		Dolby Digital disc
	STEREO	Stereo disc
	DIGITAL	Digital Audio disc
	SOUND

Play Region Number

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.

The Region number for this player is 1.

If region for numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find

or , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. If the DVD disc does not have any region number printed, the disc playback is not guaranteed.

DTS disc

MP3 disc

SACD disc

DVD Audio disc

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Description-Front Panel

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Front Panel Controls

1.POWER ( )

•Use to turn your player on and off (standby).

2.DISC TRAY

•Place the disc here.

3.OPEN/CLOSE ( )

•Press to open and close the disc tray.

4.FRONT DISPLAY

•Operation indicators are displayed here.

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5.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

6.SKIP ( / )

•Use to skip the title, capter or track.

7.STOP ( )

•Stops disc play.

8.PLAY/PAUSE ( )

•Begin or pause disc play.

Display Indicators

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Front Panel Display	2	3

1.Disc type indicators

2.Play / Pause / Forward play

3.Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD ...

no DISC : No disc loaded. OPEN : The disc tray is open.

LOAD : Player is loading disc information.

Important Note

•During playback of SACD, the indicator scrolls “SACD” once after first loading and display “CD”.

•During playback of DVD-AUDIO, the indicator scrolls “DVD-AUDIO” once after first loading and display “DVD”.

Description-Rear Panel

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Rear Panel

1.DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

•Use an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver.

Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

2.5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

•Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks.

3.MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS

•Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver.

4.VIDEO OUT JACK

•Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.

•The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component(I-SCAN) or S-Video.

5.S-VIDEO OUT JACK

•Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher picture quality.

•The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to S-Video.

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6.COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

•Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide Pr, Pb and Y video. Component Video provides the best picture quality.

•If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, progressive scan mode will work.

•If Component(I-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will work.

Important Note

•Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.

If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

•If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video and S-Video will not work.

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Tour of the Remote Control

This remote control can also control most TVs. See pages 34.

			8. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )
			• Press and hold the button for about 2 seconds
	1	15	to begin/pause disc play in menu.
			• If play/pause dose not activate with single push,
	2
		16	press and hold for about 2 seconds.
	3		9. DISPLAY Button
			• Displays the current disc mode.
			10. SET UP Button
		17	• Brings up the DVD player’s menu.
	4	18	11. CLEAR Button
	5	19	• Use to remove menus or status displays from
	6	20	the screen.
	7	21	12. SUBTITLE Button
		22	13. AUDIO Button
	8		• Use this button to access various audio
			functions on a disc.
			14. GROUP Button
		23	• Use to select the GROUP.
	9	24	15. POWER Button
			• Turns the DVD player’s power on or off.
		25
			16. TV CH / Buttons
	10	26	• Channel selection.
	11	27	17. TV VOL +/- Buttons

12	28	• Control volumes.
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14	29	18. TV 100 Button
		• Channel number button.

DVD Function Buttons

1.DVD Button

•DVD mode select button.

2.TV Button

•TV mode select button.

3.NUMBER Buttons

4.I.SELECT Button

•TV input select.

5.STEP Button

•Advances play one frame at a time.

6.REPEAT Button

•Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc.

7.ZOOM Button

•Enlarges DVD picture.

19.OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button

•To open and close the disc tray.

20.A-B REPEAT Button

•Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.

21.PROG. Button

•Allows you to program a specific order.

22.SEARCH/SKIP Buttons ( / , / )

•Press and hold to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

23.CURSOR Button

24.ENTER Button

•This button functions as a toggle switch.

25.STOP Button ( )

•Press and hold the button in Menu for about 2 seconds.(If stop dose not activate with single push, press and hold for about 2 seconds.)

26.MENU Button

•Brings up the Disc menu.

27.RETURN Button

•Returns to a previous menu.

28.PAGE Buttons

•Use to skip the PAGE.

29.INDEX Buttons

•Use to skip the INDEX.

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Choosing a Connection

The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components.

Before Connecting the DVD Player

•Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

•If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.

•Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those particular components.

Connection to an Audio System

Method 1

Method 2

Method 3

AUDIO

SYSTEM

2ch Amplifier

5.1ch Analog Amplifier

Dolby Digital Decoder

Audio Input Jacks

Audio Input Jacks

Digital Audio Input Jack

OR

DVD
Player	R	SURROUND L	S/W
				OPTICAL
MIXED AUDIO OUT	R	FRONT L	CENTER
		ANALOG AUDIO OUT		COAXIAL
Mixed Audio Out	Analog Audio Out			Digital Audio Out
(2 Channel)	(Multi Channel)

Note

•DVD-AUDIO only plays back two channel audio through the Digital Audio out. Multi-channel DVD-Audio discs are output through the Analog outputs.

•SACD plays back only through the Analog outputs. (See page 29~30)

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