Toshiba HD-A2 Owner's Manual - English
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- Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 1
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD player OWNER'S MANUAL Others - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 2
CAUTION: This HD DVD 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 see service procedure. Use of controls or adjustments or - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 3
risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 4
1 Chapter Introduction )-0/24!.4 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 5
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 21. Do - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 6
turn up the volume of the TV or amplifier to play such discs, be sure to turn it back down after playback finishes. Playback restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this player. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 7
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. 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 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 8
are not supported.) Because HD DVD is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. Not all discs are compatible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Blu-ray Discs cannot be played on this player. Internet - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 9
Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Customer support To reach Toshiba Customer Support, please call 1 (800) 319-6684 or visit www.tacp.com/customersupport. This HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by the DVD Forum. The DVD Forum approved AACS (Advance Access Content - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 10
panel...13 7Display ...14 7Remote control ...15 Preparation of the remote control 16 7Loading batteries ...16 7Operating with the remote control...16 7Programming for TV control ...17 7Operating your TV with the remote control 17 Hint on reading this manual 18 7Icons for function applicability - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 11
...56 7Firmware update ...58 Language code list 59 Output sound conversion table 60 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ... 61 Before calling service personnel 68 Specification ...69 Limited United States Warranty 70 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT Back cover - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 12
Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the player. ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY indicator page 30 Turns the power on/restores the unit to the standby mode. Remote sensor page 16 Front panel display page 14 (SKIP) button page 35 Skips to the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 13
Introduction Connections Rear panel 12 3 4 5 6 Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Others 87 LAN port page 44 Use this to connect to a network with an alwayson broadband connection. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL jack page 24 Outputs digital audio signals. - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 14
controls (Continued) Display 1 23 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Status indicator : Playing II : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Disc indicator HD DVD : Illuminates when an HD DVD disc is loaded. DVD : Illuminates when a DVD button on the remote control, the display - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 15
Remote control TV CH buttonsɹ page 17 TV ɹ buttonɹ page 17 TV/ DVD buttonɹ page 17 TV MUTE buttonɹ page 17 TV CODE buttonɹ page 17 AUDIO buttonɹ page 33 TOP MENU buttonɹ page 32 RESUME PLAY buttonɹ page 36 ɹɹɹ(PAUSE) buttonɹ page 31 ɹ(PLAY) buttonɹ page 31 ɹ (SKIP) buttonɹ page 35 ɹbuttonɹ page 35 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 16
1 Chapter Introduction Preparation of the remote control Set up the remote control to operate the player and your TV. Loading batteries Operating with the remote control 1 Open the cover. Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. 2 Insert batteries. 7Use 2 batteries - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 17
Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Others Notes TOSHIBA code is already set when you operate this player for the first time. When replacing the batteries of the remote control, re-enter the brand code of your TV. Brand code table Brand name Toshiba Bell & Howell Citizen Curtis Mathes Emerson - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 18
Wards Zenith Brand code 0431 0011 0051 HD DVD Disc HD DVD video disc Icon CD DVD-Video DVD video disc CD-RW (CD-DA) DVD-RW DVD-RW CD-R (CD-DA) Disc Audio CD CD-RW (CD-DA format) CD-R (CD-DA format) DVD-R DVD-R Instructions and actual buttons Most instructions are based on remote control - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 19
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 2 Connections Connect your player to your A/V system. Others Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 20
(yellow) input Down converted. (Some discs may require 22 HDMI connection.) *Why HDMI connection is most recommended? HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to include copy protection instructions in their discs that prohibit the output of some standard video or high definition video - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 21
to the owner's manual for the TV to be connected to this player for more supported. • HDMI is an evolving technology, so it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with this player. • To get the most possible benefit from Dolby Digital Plus, you should connect your HD DVD player - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 22
cord to a wall outlet. This player supports simultaneous output of video on its HDMI and component video ports. However, some discs may restrict output of video on the component video ports when viewing high definition content or up-converted DVD - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 23
each setting. • You may find that setting the output resolution of the player to match as closely as possible the native resolution of your display provides the best picture performance (e.g., 720p for 720p and 1080i for 1080i or 1080p). 7 Press OK. 8 Press SETUP to turn off "SETUP MENU". 23 Others - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 24
of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI output of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. You can listen to down Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD (DTS core only) capability limited to 5.1 channels. DTS-HD processing of DTS core only. Full DTS-HD is not supported. 24 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 25
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Others Dolby features manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS features manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 26
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Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 3 Playback (Basic) Play your favorite disc. Disc compatibility Powering on/Loading a disc Playing a disc Playing at various speeds Others - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 28
Because HD DVD is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. 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 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 29
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 using will control how long this information is retained. Note The firmware in this player can be updated. See page - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 30
red (standby mode) to blue (operation). Start up (and disc loading (see below)) may take time. Loading a disc 1 Press (front panel) or (remote control). The player opens the disc tray. 2 Place a disc in the hollow of the disc tray with the playback side down. When using a double-sided disc - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 31
(Advanced) 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) To display a To display top menu a menu Start Playing a disc Preparation 1 Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. 2 Turn the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 32
Basic) Playing a disc (Continued) Playing from the top menu Playing from a menu in a recorded disc HD DVD DVD-Video instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. If you display the top menu during playback and press TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the player - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 33
menu. When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting DVD VR mode DVD-RW DVD-R (DVD VR mode) When playing a disc recorded in DVD VR mode, select the sound as follows. 1 During playback, press . • The current audio setting appears. • The language code - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 34
Some HD DVD video discs may not display this window. Language code ( turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the HD DVD DVD-Video If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. 1 Press while playing - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 35
Introduction Connections 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing at various speeds Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) Skipping chapters or tracks Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 36
resume) HD DVD Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 4 Title 5 ʜ Play Stop Resuming change the parental lock setting ( page 56). − you open the disc tray. There may be a difference in the location player retains a location in memory, however, the new setting can be valid only after the player - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 37
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 4 Playback (Advanced) Playback variations and other functions. Repeat playback EXTENSION ports Using the cursor function Checking the current status and settings Others - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 38
e.g. Repeat All Repeat Title Repeat Chapter Repeat A-B Repeat Cancel All Repeat: Repeats the entire disc. (Not available in playback of a disc recorded in DVD VR mode.) Title Repeat: Repeats the same title. Chapter Repeat: Repeats the same chapter. Track Repeat: Repeats the same track. Disc Repeat - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 39
future for additional control options. Using the cursor function HD DVD Future HD DVD discs may include game software and drawing software. If they do you can use the cursor function for some software. EXTENSION ports Start 1 Press while a disc with support for cursor use is playing. 2 Use the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 40
. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Chapter number e.g. Title number Title 002 00:19:13 Subtitle setting Angle number Definition Sound output setting *The subtitle setting shows a language code ( page 59). CD e.g. CD-RW CD-R (CD-DA) (CD-DA) - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 41
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 5 Internet connection Connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection and use special content. Others Internet connection feature (Outline) Internet connection feature (Preparation) Internet - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 42
, or other connected equipment. Toshiba is not responsible for any trouble in your internet connection. If you wish to use a wireless network to connect the player, you will need to use a wireless LAN ethernet adapter to connect the player to the network. The features of HD DVD discs made available - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 43
Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Others 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 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 44
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. Connection Back view of the player Broadband service Regarding the cable used: Use a commercially available straight - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 45
. • Set "DNS" to "Off". Set the DNS server address manually. 2nd Proxy setting If the provider you are using requires a proxy setting to be configured, set the corresponding proxy server address. 3rd NTP Server setting The player automatically accesses an internet server to adjust its clock via the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 46
. Note If you elect to accept "cookies", the HD DVD internet services you use may record or track information about your use of the player and/or those sites. If you do not choose firmware in this player is updateable. See page 58 for information. Some applications may require additional bandwidth. - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 47
(Basic) 5 Chapter Internet connection Internet connection feature (Operation) HD DVD Start Preparation Connect and configure the player to access the Internet beforehand ( pages 44 to 46). 1 Insert the HD DVD disc and close the tray. The disc begins to play. If the disc does not begin to - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 48
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on troubleshooting problems. Others Customizing the function settings Language code list Output sound conversion table License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player Before calling service personnel Specification Limited United States Warranty INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 50
setting item, then press . Start SETUP MENU Audio Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Digital Output SPDIF Digital Output HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Bitstream Auto Off Off Select SPDIF Output Format. Setting item 4 Refer to the explanations on pages beginning from 52 - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 51
-R CD-R (CD-DA) (CD-DA) (CD-DA) To reset player options to factory defaults or check 58 HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R for firmware updates. CD CD-RW CD-R CD-R (CD-DA) (CD-DA) (CD-DA) HD DVD To select the layer to play of an HD DVD Twin Format 58 Disc. (Not available while a disc is loaded - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 52
with masking bars above and below the picture. Notes When an HD DVD disc or a DVD video disc has a particular available picture shape, the contents may not or settings on the connected TV. Refer to the owner's manual of your TV. Video The player filters video signal, and converts it in the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 53
is converted to a DTS bitstream. If the AV receiver or processor does not support DTS, select "PCM". PCM Select this when a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier is connected to this player. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 54
the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 59). 2) Select the first character by pressing / buttons. 3) Press / buttons to shift. Select the second character by pressing / buttons. 4) Select "OK" and press OK button. Note Some discs may be played in a different language from that you - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 55
Introduction Connections On Screen Language To select a preferred language for on-screen displays. English To view on-screen display in English. French To view on-screen display in French. Japanese To view on-screen display in Japanese. German To view on-screen display in German. Ethernet See the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 56
HD DVD and DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc. For example the whole contents of a disc may not be played the player for the to change Lock Area Code Level Off U - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 57
for about 20 minutes. Off Deactivates the screen saver. Notes Toshiba does not guarantee that this function will protect your display. To close the screen saver, press any button on the player or the remote control. Time zone map Internet connection Others 65 4 3 21 1 Newfoundland Time - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 58
receive update discs. Persistent Storage To open the menu to control player's memory allocated for content. The menu selections will vary depending on the content. Operate following the instructions displayed on your screen. Twin Format Disc To select a layer to play, HD DVD or DVD of an HD DVD - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 59
Introduction Connections Language code list Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Others !BBREVIATION ,ANGUAGE nnn #() - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 60
2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM Disc HD DVD Video Advanced con. HD DVD Video Standard content DVD-Video CD DVD-VR Audio Format Auto DD Plus/Dolby TrueHD/ dts-HD/L-PCM DD plus True HD 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz dts-HD L-PCM 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz MPEG DD L-PCM 48kHz 96kHz dts MPEG - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 61
is copyrighted by TOSHIBA or a third party. The TOSHIBA HD DVD player uses software components that are distributed as freeware under a third-party end-user license agreement or copyright notice (hereinafter referred to as a "EULA"). Some EULAs require that the source code of the applicable - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 62
License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the source code distributed need not include anything - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 63
detail to address new problems or concerns. Each Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 64
the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) E x h i b i t B GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish); that you receive source code or can get it if you - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 65
by you; rather, the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library. In the complete machine-readable "work that uses the Library", as object code and/or source code, so that the user can modify the Library and then relink to - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 66
TOSHIBA HD DVD player to address new problems or concerns. Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 67
Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 68
? Check or clean the disc. ( page 29) . If the disc is a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc, finalize the disc before attempting to play it with the player. . If the disc includes parent lock support, playback is restricted while the parent lock of the player is set. Cancel Parental Lock ( page 56) or change the - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 69
EXTENSION port EXTENSION port × 2 systems HDMI output 19 pin Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0252) Operating conditions Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C future. The Illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 70
defaced, or rendered illegible. Owner's Manual and Product Registration Card Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating this DAV Product. Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your DAV Product on-line at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 71
instructions in this manual and checking the section "Before calling service personnel", you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll-free web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES - Toshiba HD-A2 | Owner's Manual - English - Page 72
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 call 1 (800) 319-6684 or visit www.tacp.com/customersupport. Printed on 100% Recycled Paper ˓( GX1D00000110
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HD DVD player
OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Connections
Playback
(Basic)
Playback
(Advanced)
Others
Internet
connection