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Toshiba HD-A1SN Owner's Manual
Toshiba HD-A1SN Owner's Manual

Toshiba HD-A1SN Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HD AISN HDDVD player...
  • 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 Serial No, Retain this information for future reference. Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BYTHE MANUFACTURER COMPLYWITH DHHS RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. SERIAL NO. TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1=1, SNIBAMRA I=CNOME, MINATO-KM, TOKYO 105"8001 JAPAN...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws Drops of water form on the outside of the glass.
  • Page 8 Not all discs are compatible. If you necessary for chosen format. experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. For on-line interactive features: Blu-ray Discs cannot be played on this player. • Ethernet connection to customer supplied always-on broadband internet service.
  • Page 9 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 • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............• Precautions ......................• Features ........................• Accessories ......................Index to parts and controls .................. • Front panel ..............................• Rear panel ..............................• Display ................................. • Remote control ............................. Preparation of the remote control ...............
  • Page 11 Playing repeatedly (Repeat playback) ..............Playing MP3/WMA files on a CD ................• Playable files ..............................Using EXTENSION ports ..................Using the cursor function ..................Checking the current status and settings ............_• Internet connection feature (Outline) ..............Internet connection feature (Preparation) ............
  • Page 12 See pages with arrows for details. I/¢ © l_PAUSE • STOp l"P)AY * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See below on how to open the cover. ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY (_) _ (SKIP) button _ page 33 indicator _ page 28...
  • Page 13 ® DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM LAN port _ page 44 (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks _ page 23 Use this to connect to a network with an always- on broadband connection. Outputs digital audio signals. Connect to a digital audio input on an amplifier Ventilation equipped with digital...
  • Page 14 Status indicator REMAIN (Remaining) indicator I_ Playing Illuminates when a remaining playback time is nn Pausing displayed. 2ch indicator (_ Disc indicator HD DVD Illuminates when an HD DVD disc is Illuminates when 2 channel (L/R) sound loaded. output. • Illuminates when a DVD disc is MULTI indicator loaded.
  • Page 15 ,,°1 ON STANDBY I ON/STANDBY button _ page 28 OPEN/CLOSE button @ page 28 AUDIO r_R." AUDIO button @ page 31 No function assigned. SUBTITLE r----?.4 SUBTITLE button@ page 32 V.OUTPUT button @ page 21 ANGLE ANGLE button@page RESOLUTION button @page 21 MENU MENU button@page TOP MENU button @ page 30...
  • 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 The brand code is memorized. TV VOL. • Notes To adjust the volume • 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 Brand name Brand name Brand code Brand code 0051 0161 0501 0531 0621 0661 Samsung Mitsubishi 0051 0251 0261 0371 0491 0501 0851 0931 1021 1141 1431 1561 0621 0661 0761 2231 5261 5271 1591 1601 1771 1811 1821 1831 0051 0501 0621...
  • Page 19 Connections Connect your player to your A/V system. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!_! i_i_J...
  • Page 20 Connect the player to your TV to view disc contents. To view 480p, 720p, 1080[ pictures, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV. (_ page 21, "Connecting to a device with an HDMI input", _ page 22, "Connecting S-video cable (net supplied)
  • Page 21 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. The HDMI OUTPUT jack is designed to HDMI Version 1.1. To view 480P, 720P, 1080_ pictures, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV (_...
  • Page 22 If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. You may also view 480p, 720p, 1080i pictures using the HDMI OUTPUT jack to connect to a TV (_ page 21, "Connecting to a device with an HDMI input")..
  • Page 23 You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby ® Digital and DTS ®sound. Audio cable (not supplied) _ONT(R) FF_R4_ k_U_ _CENTER ® ® 5.1 analog audio input Caution • When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO doubb-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 24 Caution • When you are connecting (via the HDMI OUTPUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capability, be sure to set "Digital out HDMI" (_ page 53) to "PCM" or "Downmixed PCM". Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.
  • Page 25 Playback (Basic) Play your favorite disc.
  • Page 26 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 27 • Because HD DVD is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. • Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMl-capable...
  • Page 28 OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel. This may turn double-sided disc, the player on and open the disc tray. if it still won't turn the label of the open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. playing side up. After placing a disc, press DOOR (see right) or OPEN/CLOSE.
  • Page 29 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 28) Load a disc and close the disc tray. (@ page 28) Playback starts. •...
  • Page 30 Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on Discs recorded on personal devices such as DVD which you can view the structure of contents or select recorders may contain title menus, on which titles can be scene. easily selected. TOPMENU MENU Press _.
  • Page 31 If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. Good iBuenos morning! Bonjo dias_ @ @ ¢' During playback, press _. e.g. The current audio setting appears. AUDIO The language code appears instead of the language name.
  • Page 32 You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those Start included on tile disc. SUBTITLE Press _ during playback. • The current subtitle setting appears. • The language code appears instead e.g. of languages and their abbreviations. [ _lr_ of the language name.
  • Page 33 Page 34 I ll/lll,- During playback, pressl-_l. Picture pauses. II/111_ If you press _ while a picture is paused, you can play the picture frame by frame. ,, To resume normal playback, press Some discs may not permit this operation. During normal playback,...
  • Page 34 Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By Press _. entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. You may have to press repeatedly, depending on Press _ repeatedly to select a disc. Press the button until the cursor moves to the area you want to input•...
  • Page 35 Playback (Advanced) Playback variations and other functions. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!_! i_i_J...
  • Page 36 You can repeat a desired section. REPEAT Press _. The repeat modes are listed. Press A/_ r 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 37 CD-RW for MP3 flies is not recommended, Microsoft, Windows Media, and the You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba Windows Logo are trademarks or Designed for registered trademarks of Microsoft cannot and does not grant such permission.
  • Page 38 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 to software and drawing use some interactive features. Additional software. You can use the cursor function for some features may be supported in the future.
  • Page 39 You can confirm operational status and setting details. DISPLAY Press ©. The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) number Elapsed time of a title Elapsed time of a chapter Video codec Language setting Subtitle setting Angle number Definition Sound output setting...
  • Page 41 Internet connection Connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection use special content. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!_! i_i_J...
  • Page 42 (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 and 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 To LAN port Connectingusinga router(e.g.ADSL) Broadband modem...
  • Page 45 1 Press SETUP button. 1_.___ DHCP Setting "SETUP MENU" appears. • Set "DHCP" to "On". 2 Press •/V buttons to select "Ethernet", then press OK The network information is automatically set. button. • Set "DNS" to "On". 3 Set "DHCP" to "On", then press OK button. The DNS server is obtained automatically from the DHCP server.
  • Page 46 • User information setting Although not directly related to the Internet connection, Enter the proxy server address when your provider some HD DVD discs may require the following settings requires proxy setting. 1 On "Ethernet" menu, press k/V 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. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!_! i_i_J...
  • Page 50 You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. During stop, press I_-I. "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 press Setting item Refer to the explanations...
  • Page 51 Details Group Disc Page Setting Picture TV Shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. To select the black level of playback pictures. Enhanced Black 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.
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  • Page 54 To select various parameters for the analog 5.1 channel output. To select a preferred language for disc menus. 5.1ch English When a 5.1 channel surround system is connected to this To display disc menus in English. player. French Go to the next step (see below) for detailed selections. To display disc menus in French.
  • Page 55 Notes See the "lnternet connection" chapter (_ page 42). • Some discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed by the disc. • Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
  • 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 Turns the player off if picture pausing continues for about 20 minutes. Activates the screen saver if picture pausing continues for about 20 minutes. Deactivates the screen saver. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV screen by all means.
  • Page 58 Abbreviation Abbreviation Abbreviation Language Language 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 59 DD plus 5.1ch/2ch Bitstream 2ch PCM True HD 48kHz 2ch/2ch 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 96kHz 2ch/2ch 2ch PCM*I 2oh PCM*I HD DVD Video 192kHz 2ch/2ch 2ch PCM*I 2ch PCM*I Standard dts-HD 5.1ch/2ch Bitstream 2ch PCM contents L-PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM*I 2oh PCM*I 192k...
  • Page 60 If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. • No power. _ Is the power plug disconnected? Check the power connection. • No picture. _ Is the cable for connecting...
  • Page 61 • Power requirement • Analog audio output ??.?W 2.0V (rms), 2.2k_ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 2 systems supply • Power 120V AC 60Hz 2.0V (rms), 2.2k_ or below, pin jack • Mass Pin jack x 6 ?.?kg •...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 WARRANTY GARANTIE CANADIENNE Toshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited 1) Toshiba du Canada Limit_e (TCL) offre au Canada les warranties to original consumers in Canada. garanties limit6es suivantes aux consommateurs originaux. Please retain your "Bill of Sale" as proof of purchase.
  • Page 65 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.