HD DVD player HD-A3KU HD-A3KC Owner’s manual 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 future reference. 00_HD-A3KU_Eng.indd 1 07.8.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE ATTENTION RISQUE DEPAS OUVRIR WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Location of the required label 3 00_HD-A3KU_Eng.indd 3 07.8.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Keep these 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. 3. Head 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. 16.
Precautions Notes on handling • Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the player is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause 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 packed at the factory. • Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for a long time.
Precautions (continued) 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 water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4 Precautions ........................................................... 5 Table of contents ................................................... 7 Features ................................................................. 8 Customizing the function settings..................... 30 Disc compatibility........................................................ 8 Ethernet ...............
Features Disc compatibility Discs which can be played on this player are as follows. The icons ( ) are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. Disc Specification Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) 12cm (43/4 in.) HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum.
HD output jacks Important notes about HD DVD HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth.
Index to parts and controls Front panel 1 2 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicator Front panel display Remote sensor Disc tray Extension port / (SKIP) buttons (PAUSE) button (STOP) button (PLAY) button OPEN/CLOSE button 3 4 7 5 8 9 10 11 Function Turns the power on or restores the unit to the standby mode. Blue: power on / Red: standby mode See the next page. Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Loads a disc into the disc drive.
Display 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 13 15 16 18 12 14 17 19 Function Displays the video output format currently selected. (i: interlaced, p: progresive) : Playing : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. DVD: A DVD is loaded. A CD is loaded. A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. Total playing time is displayed. Remaining playing time is displayed. Shows a chapter number.
Remote control No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Function To display subtitles. To open/close the disc tray. To select the sound. To display a top menu. To select a content or position to enter. To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. To pause playback. To start playback. To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse direction. To play fast in reverse direction.
Accessories Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Remote control Loading batteries 1 Open the cover and load batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Remote control Batteries (AAA) 2 Close the cover. Power cord Operating range Remote sensor Within about 7 m (23 ft) Notes • Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. • Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place.
Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Step 1: Connecting to a TV Page 15 Step 2: Connecting to audio system Page 16 Step 3: LAN connection Page 17 Step 4: Power connection Page 17 Step 5: Powering on Page 18 Step 6: Setting up the player Page 18 Resolution and connections Check the type of video input on your TV. To view high definition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV.
Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection. • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. Via HDMI input HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable.
Preparation (continued) Step 2: Connecting to audio system Sound can output from connected audio system. If you made the HDMI connection between the player and a TV, this step is unnecessary. Skip to Step 3. Via HDMI output You can enjoy the benefits of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI OUTPUT jack of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. This connection requires selection of “Digital Out HDMI” (Step 16, page 21).
Step 3: LAN connection You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s firmware. See page 35. Some HD DVD discs may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection. For example, if an HD DVD site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the content on the player via the Internet. You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function. Read the notes on page 28 as well.
Preparation (continued) Step 5: Powering on 1 Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the input which the player is connected to. 2 Press ON/STANDBY. When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel changes color from red (standby mode) to blue (operation). Start up (and disc loading ( page 24)) may take time. When you power on this player for the first time, the setting menu will appear. Go to Step 6 to make the necessary setup.
B: Time 6 Press OK. / 10 to select “General”, then press ETUP MENU Parental Lock Off Clock Set Off Picture OSD On/Off Off Audio Remote Controller Sound Off Screen Saver Off Language Ethernet Press RETURN or step 1. to return to the menu of Maintenance General Twin Format Disc 7 Press OK. 8 9 Confirm the time is correct. / HD DVD to select “Clock Set”, then press If the time is correct, select “OK” by / , then press OK to return to the menu of step 2.
Preparation (continued) C: Resolution 11 Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture TV Shape 16:9 Audio Language Enhanced Black Level Ethernet RGB Output Range General Picture Mode Resolution Setting Off Standard Auto up to 1080i 12 Press 13 Press / to select the resolution according to the performance of your TV as shown in the table below, then press OK. / to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK.
D: Audio output 15 Press / to select “Audio”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Digital Out SPDIF Bitstream Audio Language Digital Out HDMI Auto Ethernet Dynamic Range Control Auto General 16 Dialog Enhancement Off When you connected an audio system to the BITSTREAM/PCM jack ( / Press page 16): to select “Digital Out SPDIF”, then press OK. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK.
Preparation (continued) E: Ethernet Perform this setting if you connect the player to your LAN ( page 17). After performing this setting, you need to turn off this player and turn it on again to activate this setting. If you do not connect, skip to Step 20. 18 19 Press / to select “Ethernet”, then press OK. Press / to select each of the followings, then press OK.
4 Network Speed Select the speed and press OK button. For other speeds: 1 Select “Other” and press OK button. 5 Cookie Setting Cookie Setting Network Speed 28.8kbps Modem 33.6kbps Modem 56kbps Modem 64kbps ISDN 128kbps ISDN 256kbps DSL/Cable “Accept” Accept Not Accept Cookies are accepted. 384kbps DSL/Cable 512kbps DSL/Cable 768kbps DSL/Cable 1Mbps Cable Network Speed (Other) 1.5Mbps T1 Over 10Mbps 1 Other OK Select “Accept” or “Not Accept” and press OK button.
Playing Preparation • Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. • Turn the power on. ( page 18) Playing a disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 31 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Place a disc in the hollow of the disc tray with the playback side down. 1 MENU When using a double-sided disc, turn the label of the playing side up. / / / OK 3 3 After placing a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE. Playback starts.
To pause playback HD DVD Press TOP MENU RESUME PLAY PAUSE / / DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD (PAUSE). To resume press (PLAY). To stop playback HD DVD Press DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD (STOP). To resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( HD DVD ) or DVD-RW DVD-R CD ). SLOW STOP If you want to return to the beginning, press (STOP), then press (PLAY) ( DVD-Video (PLAY).
Playing (continued) To select subtitles HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. AUDIO 1 During playback, press SUBTITLE. The current subtitle setting appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) SUBTITLE ANGLE e.g. Subtitle DISPLAY English 1 A language code ( Each time you press / “On” to view subtitles. 2 T.SEARCH page 33) may appear. , “On” and “Off” alternates.
3 To locate a position HD DVD 1 DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the category. Category Title Chapter Time Track To search by specifying: Title number Chapter number Elapsed time of the current title (track) Track number Press OK. Repeat playback starts. Notes • Some discs may not permit repeat playback operation. • You can cancel repeat playback also by pressing (STOP). To check the current status HD DVD 2 Press the number buttons to enter a number. e.g.
Playing (continued) HD DVD playing options in the future A/B/C/D buttons HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback. Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ. Cursor controls HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Future HD DVD discs may include game software and drawing software. If they do you can use the cursor function for some software.
Output sound conversion table Disc HD DVD Video Advanced content ADV indicator ADV HD DVD Video (off) Standard content DVD-Video (off) CD (off) DVD-VR (off) Audio format 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 L-PCM 44.1kHz dts 44.1kHz DD L-PCM MPEG “Digital Out SPDIF” “Digital Out HDMI” Bitstream PCM Auto PCM2 Downmixed PCM Dolby Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5.
Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1 During stop, press SETUP. “SETUP MENU” appears. OK / To return to the previous menu 2 Press OK. / to select the group that contains a desired item, then press 3 4 Press / to select the setting item, then press OK. 5 6 Repeat step 3 and 4 to set other items if necessary.
Group Setting General Disc Details Page Parental Lock HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn the parental lock function on or off. 34 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of the player. 19 OSD On/Off HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To activate or deactivate the operational status display on the TV screen.
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed. Film The player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for playback of film content pictures.
Subtitle Language To select a preferred language for subtitles. English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Finnish / Greek / Turkish None To disable subtitles. Other To make a further language choice. Refer to “How to select a language” ( page 33). Notes • Some discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that you selected, as the disc may contain alternate language. • Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Ethernet See page 22. General Parental Lock 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 back, or an extreme violent scene may be cut or replaced automatically by another scene.
Clock Set See page 19. OSD On/Off On Off Activates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. Deactivates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. Remote Controller Sound On Turns on the beep sound. Off Turns off the beep sound. Screen Saver Auto Power Off On Off Turns the player off if stop mode or picture pausing continues for about 20 minutes. Activates the screen saver if stop mode or picture pausing continues for about 20 minutes. Deactivates the screen saver.
Before calling service personnel Before accessing, try updating this player’s firmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 35). If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Symptom Remedy Page No power. • Is the power plug disconnected? Check the power connection. 17 No picture.
License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player This document is statement purpose only. Not concerned with operation of this product. The software pre-installed in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player consists of multiple, independent software components. Each software component is copyrighted by TOSHIBA or a third party.
License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) of, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
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License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) follow. Pay close attention to the difference between a “work based on the library” and a “work that uses the library”. The former contains code derived from the library, whereas the latter must be combined with the library in order to run. GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0.
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Specification Power requirement 30.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Mass 3.3kg Analog audio output 2.0V (rms), 2.2kΩ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 1 system Digital audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM jack) Optical connector x 1 system External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm LAN port 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 Signal system Standard NTSC Color TV system Extension port 1 system Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/780nm HDMI output 19 pin, Type A connector VIDEO output 1.
Limited United States Warranty 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.
How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating 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 at 1-800-319-6684.
Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand HD DVD Players Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND HD DVD Player (the “PLAYER(S)” or “Player(s)”) AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
WHETHER MADE ORALLY OR IN WRITING (INCLUDING ANY STATEMENT IN ANY BROCHURE, PRESS RELEASE, ANNOUNCEMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, POINT OF SALE DISPLAY, ETC.). YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THIS PLAYER MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND YOU MAY SUFFER DAMAGE. THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ANY SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF ANY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS.
INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER 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.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.com/customersupport. * In Canada, please call 1 (800) 268-3404 or visit www.toshiba.ca and click on support.