Toshiba SD-3800U Owners Manual

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    DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3800 OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 18 Basic playback 26 Advanced playback 34 Quick control 46 Function setup 56 Others 68 79077213 S PM0004882011 © 2002 Toshiba Corporation
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    operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 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
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    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 DVD player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information
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    PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not
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    Introduction 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, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the
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    Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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
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    Introduction 18. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 19. 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. 20. Do not
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    solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD player. If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product's instructions. To obtain a clear picture The DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc
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    attach paper or tape to discs. Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these
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    on Discs (continued) About this owner's manual Playable discs This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD player may not respond to all operating
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    INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions 8 Notes on Discs 9 Notes on region numbers 10 Table of Contents 11 Identification of Controls 12 Front panel 12 Rear panel 12 DVD of Languages 65 Others Before Calling Service Personnel ......... 68 Specifications 69 LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER ...... 70 11
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    26 STOP button 27 Disc tray 26 PLAY button 26 OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE STOP PLAY ON/STANDBY NAVI RETURN TOP MENU MENU ENTER ZOOM SKIP DVD display 13 ZOOM button 38 SKIP buttons 31 Direction buttons / ENTER button 56 TOP MENU button 30 PROGRESSIVE indicator 19 RETURN button 56 ON/STANDBY
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    discs may not permit this operation. The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play. DVD video disc VIDEO CD Audio CD • During playback: Example TITLE CHP DVD Playing chapter 3 of title 2 • During playback: Example TRK VCD Playing track 6 • During playback: Example TRK CD
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    Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in "Locating a title using the top menu." 30
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    If you do so, you may not be able to operate the DVD player via the remote control. Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into the remote control in the
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    Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations. Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with component video inputs Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic
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    the following setting. On-screen display "Digital Output" Select: "Bitstream" or "PCM" Page 56 59 Notes • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the DVD player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making
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    setting. On-screen display Select: Page "Digital Output" "Bitstream" 56 or "PCM" 59 Notes • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet
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    to the "DIGITAL (OPTICAL)" or "DIGITAL (COAXIAL)" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making
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    picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic Dolby Laboratories. Confidential realistic sound by connecting the DVD player to a 6 channel equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder." Refer to that amplifier's owner's manual and set the amplifier so you can enjoy Dolby Surround Pro Logic
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    Page 56 59 42 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Amplifier equipped with an
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    Connections Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers). Amplifier equipped
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    Basic playback Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Variable Speed Playback Locating a Desired Section Playing an MP3 Encoded CD
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    the disc tray. With the playback side down. • There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction. • Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this
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    malfunction. • Do not push up on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the DVD player to malfunction. • In many instances, a menu screen will appear after playback of a movie is completed. Prolonged display of an on-screen menu may damage your
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    press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Notes • The DVD player mutes sound and omits subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVD video discs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. DVD-V CD VCD Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE/STEP during still playback
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    playback from the beginning regardless of the location where you stopped playback 1 Press STOP twice. STOP The DVD player erases the previous location from its memory. 2 Press PLAY. PLAY DVD-V Playback starts from the beginning of the current title. VCD Playback starts from the CD beginning of
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    vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc. If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you display the top menu during playback and press the TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the DVD player may resume playback from the point where
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    you can access chapters only within the current title. • If you press and hold the SKIP or button on the front panel during playback, the DVD player performs fast reverse or fast forward playback. You can vary the speed by pressing the button further. To locate chapters or tracks during fast reverse
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    RANDOM 37 functions are also available. This DVD player requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve manual are meant as a guide only. Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download MP3 files and music from the internet. Toshiba
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    Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your DVD player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Playing Repeatedly Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting the Camera Angle Selecting
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    scenes may not be located precisely as you specified. • This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the DVD video disc or within the current track of the VIDEO CD/audio CD. 1 1 -:--:-- 2 Press the number buttons to enter the elapsed time. e.g. 12530
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    of the segment (point A) you want to play repeatedly. A-B RPT A- 2 Press A-B RPT again at the end of the segment (point B). A-B RPT The DVD player automatically returns to point A and starts repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). To resume normal playback Press CLEAR. CLEAR Notes • Some
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    highlight the item you want to change. 2 Change the selection following the instructions in step 2. To cancel the programmed selections 1 While the display appears on If you press the REPEAT button during memory playback, the DVD player repeats the current memory playback. • If you press the MEMORY
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    Resumes normal playback. If you select the random mode during playback, the DVD player automatically starts random playback after finishing the current title, chapter, or track. 3 Press PLAY. PLAY The DVD player starts random playback. Press the PLAY button within about 5 seconds after you
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    -V CD VCD Zooming a picture 1 During normal, slow or still playback, press ZOOM, ZOOM+ or ZOOM-. ZOOM The DVD player enters the zoom playback mode, and a monitor scope and an icon appear. e.g. Zoom point To shift: ENTER Press the / / / buttons. To hide the monitor scope
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    the speaker systems. Make selection according to your preference. • Actual effects to sounds may vary depending on the disc. • When the DVD player is connected to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic, select "Normal". Otherwise, Dolby Surround Pro Logic may function differently than
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    Angle If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. 2 CLEAR 1, 2 DVD-V CD VCD Changing the camera angle 1 Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. ANGLE While playing a scene recorded with multiple
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    or off only via the disc menu. ENTER To turn off the subtitle setting display, press the ENTER button. Notes • When you turn on the DVD player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting 61 . When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc, the
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    included on the disc change. Notes • When you turn on the DVD player or replace a disc, player returns to the initial default setting 61 . If you select a sound track which is not included on the disc, the DVD player plays a prior sound track programmed on the disc. • Some discs
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    sound conversion table Input Output Dolby Digital BITSTREAM/PCM jack "Digital Output" 56 59 "Bitstream" "PCM" Bitstream PCM ANALOG AUDIO OUT Jacks DVD video disc Linear PCM DTS PCM Bitstream PCM Bitstream MPEG1, MPEG2 Bitstream PCM VIDEO CD Audio CD MPEG1 Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit
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    Quick control Simple use of a single button and the cursor control enables you to direct your playback, without manipulating many actual buttons. Using the Virtual Remote Control - V-REMOTE Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK Accessing Features - NAVI -
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    graphics based on-screen remote control that allows you to control playback as if you were doing it from the actual remote control. DVD-V CD VCD Using the virtual remote control 1 During playback, press V-REMOTE. V-REMOTE The graphic remote control (Virtual Remote) appears. For the meaning of
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    the value, the more data processed, but this does not necessarily insure better picture quality.) Text : To activate the Text display. Text display: Displays DVD-Text data or CD-Text data if included on the disc. (Some content on the disc may not be displayed properly depending on the disc
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    easily 1 access key playback function or setting. 2 3 DVD-V CD VCD NAVI menu items 1 Press NAVI. NAVI The NAVI menu appears. e.g. DVD-V To exit the NAVI menu Press NAVI. NAVI Alternatively Refer to the list on the next page and follow the instructions detailed on subsequent pages. 48
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    a 51 preferred one from them. You can fine tune picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture 52 settings in the memory of the DVD player. You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. 39 You can control key playback functions using the graphics based 46 on-screen remote control
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    Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI menu items STROBE VIEWER You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Slow Normal Fast Strobe Viewer >>
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    Capture Storing Exit 1 Pause playback at a scene you want to capture. 2 Press / to select. ENTER Storing: To sample and store the current picture in the player memory. Exit: To quit the on-screen display. 3 Press ENTER. ENTER The stored picture will be displayed as a background picture when the
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    menu items PICTURE SETTING You can fine tune picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture settings in the memory of the DVD player. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. 1 2 3 1 Press / to select, and press ENTER. ENTER 1, 2, 3: Select the
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    display, press ENTER. Note Some discs or scenes may not permit this operation. CLOSED CAPTION You can display closed captions CC included on a DVD disc without connecting a closed caption decoder to your TV. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears
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    Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings Table of Languages
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    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1, 6 2, 3, 4 RETURN DVD-V CD VCD Setting procedure 1 Press SETUP during stop. SETUP The following on-screen display appears. AB C Picture TV Shape 4:3 LB
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    -V To select the system of output signal. (Only 58 when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) DVD-V To select the resolution of still pictures. 58 (Field/Frame) DVD-V DVD-V VCD CD DVD-V DVD-V To select a sound processing option according 59 to performance of the connected equipment. (Only when the
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    at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed. Auto: Select this position normally. The DVD player automatically detects source content, film or video, of playback source, and converts that signal to the progressive output format in an appropriate
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    that contains high frequency signals (sampling frequency 96 kHz). Off: Select when your connected receiver processes high frequency signals of 96 kHz. The DVD player outputs these signals as they are on the disc. On: Select when your connected receiver does not process high frequency signals of 96
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    off vocal audio tracks, or restore them for background accompaniment. • When playing KARAOKE, connect appropriate audio equipment such as an amplifier to the DVD player. AB C AB C Language On-Screen Language ENG Disc Menu Language ENG Audio Language ENG Subtitle Language - - - On-Screen Language
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    French Spanish Others Code E S 4) Press the ENTER button. Note Some DVD video discs may be played in a different language than you selected. A selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc. • Some DVD video discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu. If
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    content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For parental lock settings. This is not a defect in the DVD player. Make sure this function works with your DVD video discs. Off: The parental lock feature does not
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    press the CLEAR button and enter your 4-digit security code again. 2) Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list below. Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN
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    VCD CD Off: The beeper does not sound. On: The beeper sounds with each remote operation. Title Stop DVD-V Off: The DVD player continues after playback of a title is completed. On: The DVD player stops after playback of a title is completed. PBC VCD Off: When playing a VIDEO CD without using the menu
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    PS Pashto, Pushto Abbreviation Language PT Portuguese QU Quechua RM Rhaeto-Romance RN Kirundi RO Rumanian RU Russian RW Kinyarwanda SA Sanskrit SD Sindhi SG Sango SH Serbo-Croatian SI Singhalese SK Slovak SL Slovenian SM Samoan SN Shona SO Somali SQ Albanian SR
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    Others Before Calling Service Personnel Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER
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    Others Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptoms and correction Symptom No power. The DVD player turned off by itself. No picture. No sound. The playback picture has occasional distortion. Brightness is
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    Others LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP"), Toshiba Hawaii ("THI") and Toshiba Canada Limited ("TCL") make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the
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    How to Obtain Warranty Service (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. This check list may solve your problem. (2) In the U.S.A., only call the TACP toll free number 800-631-3811, or if in Hawaii or Canada see listing below within (30) days after
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