Toshiba SD-P1500 Owner's Manual

Toshiba SD-P1500 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
2
Basic playback
20
DIGITAL VIDEO
Advanced
30

PORTABLE DVD PLAYER

playback
SD-P1500
Function setup
44
Connections
OWNER'S MANUAL
56
Others
64
© 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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XZ2029P009

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  • Page 1: Portable Dvd Player

    Introduction Basic playback DIGITAL VIDEO Advanced PORTABLE DVD PLAYER playback SD-P1500 Function setup Connections OWNER’S MANUAL Others © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION XZ2029P009...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. 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 Location of the required label...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN 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.
  • Page 5 7. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 8.
  • Page 6 If you ever detect rust, the emission of an extraordinary odor, excessive heat or anything unusual of the battery pack prior to use, do not use it. Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider.
  • Page 7 g) Keep the battery pack away from heat or fire, if you detect the emission of an extraordinary odor or leakage of alkaline solution or other electrolytic substance. h) Never dispose of used battery packs with other ordinary solid wastes, since they contain toxic substances.
  • Page 8 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. Coin-shaped Battery a) Keep coin-shaped batteries out of children’s reach. Be careful ingest inter nally, especially by children, as doing so may cause poisoning. b) Do not load a battery into the remote control with the wrong side out. c) Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries.
  • Page 9: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on handling Do not shock the LCD panel. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. When shipping the player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
  • Page 10: Notes And Information

    Introduction Notes and Information 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.
  • Page 11: Notes On Region Numbers

    About this owner’s manual This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the player may not respond to all operating commands.
  • Page 12 Introduction Notes and Information (continued) Exemptions Toshiba Corporation is not liable for any damage caused by fire, earthquake, uses by a third person, accidents, owner’s intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba Corporation is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) caused by use or misuse of this...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ... 9 Notes and Information ... 10 Notes on region numbers ... 11 Table of Contents ... 13 Identification of Controls ... 14 Main unit ... 14 Side view ...
  • Page 14: Identification Of Controls

    Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Main unit Press this button to open the top cover. Disc cover Disc cover open button Top cover open switch Remote sensor POWER/CHG (Power/Charge) indicator E.A.M. button SETUP button DISPLAY button TOP MENU button MENU button RETURN button...
  • Page 15: Side View

    Identification of Controls (continued) See the page in for details. Side view Rear Side AV IN AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO connector AV OUT jack AV IN jack VOLUME Headphone jack 2 Volume control Headphone jack 1 BATTERY S VIDEO BITSTREAM/PCM Battery pack connector cover...
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions of remote control. See the page in Remote control MENU button (see below) TOP MENU button SKIP button ENTER button Direction buttons REV button PAUSE/STEP button STOP button Number buttons SHIFT button REPEAT button...
  • Page 17: Loading A Battery

    Loading a battery While pushing the holder in direction 1 , simultaneously slide it out in direction 2 Backside Set a coin-shaped battery (CR2025) with the side up on the holder. Keep the holder horizontal so that the battery does not fall through. Push the holder back into its receptacle.
  • Page 18: Power Connection

    Introduction Power Connection Connect the supplied AC adapter to power the player. For outdoor use, the battery pack (supplied) is also available. When using the battery pack, follow the instructions on page Caution • Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that indicated on the label, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 19: Basic Playback

    About this manual • The numbers indicated with lines on the illustrations correspond to the numbers of the steps in the operations. • Aside from the section “Playing a Disc” (pages 20 to 23), explanations of operations only include illustrations of the buttons on the remote control, but the buttons with the same names on the main unit can be used in the same way.
  • Page 20: Playing A Disc

    Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. indicates a reference page of this manual. See the page in for details. Basic playback Preparations • Connect the AC adapter or the battery pack player.
  • Page 21: Start Playback

    TOP MENU MENU To obtain a higher quality picture SETUP Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this player, you should generally reduce the ENTER sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
  • Page 22 Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) Basic playback (continued) Disc cover open button STOP To change LCD brightness Press DIMMER on the remote control. 4 pre-selected brightness levels are ZOOM provided. DIMMER To adjust the volume of the speakers or the connected headphones Turn volume control.
  • Page 23 To change LCD mode Press LCD MODE on the main unit Each time you press LCD MODE, the LCD MODE LCD mode (picture size) changes as follows. Picture for playing LCD MODE Normal (Masking bars appear on both sides of the picture) 4:3 picture size 16:9 (widescreen) picture size...
  • Page 24: Variable Speed Playback

    Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD on the remote control during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback SLOW...
  • Page 25: Playing In Slow-Motion

    SKIP ( PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW while pressing SHIFT during playback. Each time you press the SLOW SHIFT button, the slow-motion speed changes. SLOW Resuming playback from the same location Press STOP at the location where you want to interrupt playback.
  • Page 26: Locating A Specific Title, Chapter, Or Track

    Basic playback Locating a Specific Title, Chapter, or Track 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. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1...
  • Page 27: Locating A Specific Chapter Or Track Directly

    TOP MENU SKIP ENTER PLAY CLEAR Number buttons SHIFT Locating a specific chapter or track directly Press T. e.g. Press to highlight the space of “C (Chapter).” e.g. ENTER Enter the number for the chapter or track you want, using number buttons.
  • Page 29: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Playing Repeatedly Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.) Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting a Camera Angle Selecting Subtitles Selecting a Language Operating in the On-screen...
  • Page 30: Advanced

    Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). Entering the time counter of the desired location Press T. You may have to press further depending on the disc. Press the button repeatedly until the clock icon is highlighted.
  • Page 31: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter/track repeat, A-B repeat) Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. Each time you press the REPEAT RANDOM button, the repeat mode changes as REPEAT follows.
  • Page 32: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Advanced playback Playing in a Favorite Order You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in the order you determine. You can program up to 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Set a disc and press MEMORY while pressing SHIFT during stop.
  • Page 33: Playing In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) Playing titles, chapters or tracks in random order Press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT. Each time you press the RANDOM SHIFT button, the random mode changes as follows.
  • Page 34: Zooming A Picture

    Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a picture Press ZOOM, while pressing SHIFT during normal, slow or still playback. The DVD video player enters the SHIFT zoom playback mode and displays the icon. ZOOM e.g.
  • Page 35: Selecting The Picture Enhancement (E

    Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.*) You can easily select a preferred picture enhancement. *E.P.M.: Enhanced Picture Mode Selecting the picture enhancement Press E.P.M. while pressing SHIFT. The picture enhancement menu SHIFT appears. E.P.M. E.A.M. Select the picture enhancement by pressing E.P.M. while pressing SHIFT or by pressing Each time you press the button, the picture enhancement changes.
  • Page 36: Selecting The Sound Enhancement (E.a.m.)

    Advanced playback Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily select a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement menu E.P.M. appears. E.A.M. You can also use the E.A.M. button on the main unit. Select the sound enhancement by pressing E.A.M.
  • Page 37: Selecting A Camera Angle

    Selecting a Camera Angle If a scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are viewing. Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. ANGLE While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon ( appears on the screen.
  • Page 38: Selecting Subtitles

    Advanced playback Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Good evening! Bonsoir! ¡Buenas tardes! Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is SUBTITLE displayed.
  • Page 39: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. Good Bonjour! morning! Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed. e.g.
  • Page 40: Operating In The On-Screen Display Mode

    Advanced playback Operating in the On-screen Display Mode When you turn on the on-screen display, you can view information on operational status and access features and settings. On-Screen Display Operation Press DISPLAY. The following display appears. SETUP DISPLAY You can also use the DISPLAY button on the main unit. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the on-screen display changes as follows.
  • Page 41 Press DISPLAY again. 0 : 08 : 16 Press DISPLAY again. The on-screen display disappears. : Title number (Track number) Locate a title or track using the number buttons. : Chapter number Locate a chapter using the number buttons. : To stop playback. : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track.
  • Page 43: Function Setup

    Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings Table of Languages...
  • Page 44: Customizing The Function Settings

    Function setup Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP while pressing SHIFT during stop. (For the main unit, only press SETUP.) The following on-screen display SHIFT appears.
  • Page 45 Setting TV Shape LCD Picture Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language On-Screen Displays Background Screen Saver Pause/Still Parental Lock Title Stop On-Screen Language TV Shape Audio Out Select 1, 6 3, 4 RETURN Details...
  • Page 46: Setting Details

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Picture TV Shape LCD Picture TV Shape 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 47 Audio Audio Out Select Bitstream Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal Audio Out Select Select the output sound format corresponding to your system connection. For details of sound recording systems, see Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 decoder.
  • Page 48: Audio Language Dvd

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Language On-Screen Language ENG Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language On-Screen Language English: To view on-screen displays in English. Français: To view on-screen displays in French. Español: To view on-screen displays in Spanish. Disc Menu Language English: To display disc menus in English.
  • Page 49 3) Press the buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the buttons. Language On-Screen Language ENG English Disc Menu Language French Spanish Audio Language Subtitle Language No Subtitle – – – Others Code A A 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes •...
  • Page 50 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Operation Pause/Still Parental Lock Title Stop Pause/Still Auto: For normal use. Still and fast motion images can be paused. Frame: The resolution of still pictures is improved, so that you can make a motionless picture sharper when you pause it.
  • Page 51: Pbc Vcd

    3) Press the button to select the parental lock level, then press the ENTER button. Operation Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock Title Stop You cannot play DVD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function.
  • Page 52 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Initial Setup On-Screen Language ENG TV Shape Audio Out Select Initial Setup 1) Press the buttons to select “On-Screen Language,” and press the ENTER button. ENTER ENTER 2) Select a language pressing the and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 53: Table Of Languages

    Table of Languages Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS) Malay...
  • Page 55: Connections

    Connections You can connect the player to a TV or audio system. Also, you can connect a battery pack to power the player. Connecting to a TV Connecting to Headphones View Pictures of Video Equipment Connecting to Optional Equipment Using the battery pack...
  • Page 56: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the player to a TV to view playback pictures. For details of output sound, see S video cable (supplied) To AV OUT Audio/video cable (supplied) (yellow) To S video input To video input When using an S video cable, do not connect the yellow (composite) video cable.
  • Page 57: Connect To Headphones

    Connect to Headphones You can enjoy sounds by connecting headphones. (headphone) jack VOLUME Viewing Pictures From Connected Video Equipment You can use the LCD of this player to monitor pictures of video equipment connected via the AV IN jack. AV IN AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 58: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the player to optional audio equipment. For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” For details of output sound, see 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.
  • Page 59: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With An Mpeg2 Audio Decoder

    Warning • When you are connecting (via the BITSTREAM/PCM jack) an AV decoder that does not have the Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set “Audio Out Select” to “PCM” from the on-screen displays .
  • Page 60: Using The Battery Pack

    Connections Using the battery pack Warning • Do not use a battery pack other than one specified as it can result in a fire or damage to the unit. • Do not heat, open, or short-circuit the battery pack. Do not throw the battery pack into a fire. Doing so may cause an explosion or a fire.
  • Page 61 Detaching the battery pack 1 Turn the player off. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and the power cord from the player. 3 Slide the battery pack’s lock switch in the open direction, then slide the player in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
  • Page 63: Others

    Others Before Calling Service Personnel Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY PORTABLE DVD PLAYER...
  • Page 64: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Others Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptoms and correction Symptom Cause No power. • The AC adapter or power plug is disconnected. • Dead batteries. The player turned off by itself. •...
  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Player / Connectors / Liquid crystal display / Supplied accessories Player Power supply Mass External dimensions Signal system Laser Frequency range Operating conditions Connectors Video output (AV OUT) S video output (S VIDEO) Component video output (COMPONENT VIDEO) Audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM) Audio output (AV OUT) Video input (AV IN) Audio input (AV IN)
  • Page 66: Limited Warranty Portable Dvd Player

    LIMITED WARRANTY PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 Printed in Japan...

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