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  Table of contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............... 4

Precautions  ........................................................... 5

Table of contents ................................................... 7

Features  .................................................................

8

Disc compatibility ........................................................ 8

Customer support ....................................................... 9

Index to parts and controls ................................ 10

Accessories ......................................................... 13

Remote control  ................................................... 13

Loading batteries ...................................................... 13

Preparation ........................................................... 14

Resolution and connections ..................................... 14

Step 1: Connecting to a TV  ..................................... 15

Step 2: Connecting to audio system ............... ..........16

Step 3: LAN connection............................................ 17

Step 4: Power connection  ....................................... 17

Step 5: Powering on ................................................. 18

Step 6: Setting up the player .................................... 18

  

A: 

Language 

.............................................. 18

  

B: 

Time 

...................................................... 19

  

C: 

Resolution 

............................................. 20

   

D: Audio output ......................................... 21

    

E: Ethernet ................................................ 22

Playing .................................................................. 24

Playing a disc ........................................................... 24

   

To pause playback .................................... 25

   

To stop playback .... .................................. 25

   

To resume playback from the location 

  

last stopped ............................................... 25

   

To change playback speed ....................... 25

   

To select the sound  .................................. 26

   

To select subtitles  .................................... 26

   

To select the camera angle ....................... 26

   

To locate a position  .................................. 27

   

To play repeatedly ..................................... 27

   

To check the current status ....................... 27

HD DVD playing options in the future ....................... 28

  

A/B/C/D 

buttons 

........................................ 28

  

Cursor 

controls 

.......................................... 28

  

Controller 

port 

........................................... 28

   

Requirements for HD DVD discs/

 

Web-enabled network content .................. 28

Output sound conversion table ......................... 29

Customizing the function settings ..................... 30

 Settings 

................................................................. 31

  

Picture 

 

...................................................... 31

  

Audio 

......................................................... 32

  

Language 

.................................................. 32

  

Ethernet 

................................................... 34

  

General 

 

.................................................... 34

    

Firmware update ....................................... 35

Before calling service personnel  ...................... 36

License information on the software used 

in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ..................... 37

Specifi cation  ....................................................... 43

Limited United States Warranty ......................... 44

Limited Canadian Warranty ................................ 46

INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER 

SUPPORT .........................................Back cover

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Summary of Contents for HD-A3 - HD DVD Player

Page 1: ...nual 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 HD A3KU HD A3KC 00_HD A3KU_Eng indd 1 07 8 31 0 19 57 PM ...

Page 2: ...losure Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can...

Page 3: ...alified 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 00_HD A3KU_Eng indd 3 07 8 20 4 39 53 PM ...

Page 4: ... any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 16 Never expo...

Page 5: ...ny type of solvent such as thinner or benzine as they may damage the surface of the player About the volume level The volume level of some commercial HD DVD and DVD discs may seem lower than that of audio CDs other software etc If you 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 ...

Page 6: ...rding use display distribution or revision of television programs videotapes HD DVDs DVDs CDs and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries and may subject you to civil and or criminal liability This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rig...

Page 7: ...e playback from the location last stopped 25 To change playback speed 25 To select the sound 26 To select subtitles 26 To select the camera angle 26 To locate a position 27 To play repeatedly 27 To check the current status 27 HD DVD playing options in the future 28 A B C D buttons 28 Cursor controls 28 Controller port 28 Requirements for HD DVD discs Web enabled network content 28 Output sound con...

Page 8: ... supported DVD Video mode recording Finalized discs only CD RW CD CD DA audio CD format Finalized discs only CD R CD CD DA audio CD format Finalized discs only Notes This player can play pictures of the NTSC color system only You cannot play non standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above Discs other than the above cannot be played Even some of the above discs may not be able to be pla...

Page 9: ...that you perform the firmware update process to ensure that your HD DVD player is using the latest firmware version Do not unplug or turn off the player when downloading studio provided web enabled network content Doing so may cause data stored in the player s persistent storage to be lost HD output jacks An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to output video and audio signals Component jacks ...

Page 10: ...17 2 Ventilation fan Do not cover the ventilation holes 3 LAN port Use this to connect to a network with an always on broadband connection 17 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM PCM OPTICAL jack Outputs digital audio signals Connect to a digital audio input on an amplifier equipped with digital audio decoder When connecting the optional digital cable fit the connector into the jack firmly 16 5 VIDEO ...

Page 11: ... a chapter number 13 Shows a track number 14 Multi channel sound is output 15 2ch sound is output 16 Playing a scene recorded with multi angles 17 Playing in repeat mode 18 HDMI connection is verified between the player and another device 19 Displays the total playing time of the disc elapsed time remaining time a number of title chapter or track messages etc 6 8 1 7 9 2 3 4 5 11 13 15 16 18 12 14...

Page 12: ...s 27 15 For future functions which may become available by software update 16 To select a camera angle 26 17 To turn the power on or off 18 18 To display operating status 27 19 To display a menu included on many DVD video discs 24 20 To enter a selected content 18 24 21 To return to the previous menu 18 22 To stop playback 25 23 To play fast in forward direction 25 24 To locate a title chapter or ...

Page 13: ...s If the remote control does not operate correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced replace all batteries with new ones When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control always replace all batteries with new ones Never mix battery types or use new and used batteries in combination Always remove batteries from remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not be used ...

Page 14: ... the HDMI OUTPUT jack to view the disc in a high definition format and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks if activated will output video only in 480i or 480p resolution 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 Some discs may require use of the HDMI OUTPUT jack HDMI OUTPUT jack Some discs m...

Page 15: ...s type of input make sure it is connected to your HD DVD player and that the input is set to use audio from HDMI and not the SPDIF coaxial or optical input If your AV receiver does not have an HDMI input then the next best choice is to use the SPDIF coaxial or optical input on your AV receiver If you use the SPDIF optical output or analog outputs to connect your audio system and have the Digital O...

Page 16: ...ties and an optical digital input This connection requires selection of Digital Out SPDIF Step 16 page 21 Via analog audio output Sound is output only in 2ch format 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 21 to PCM or Downmixed PCM Otherwise high volume sound may damage y...

Page 17: ...on Step 4 Power connection ON STANDBY indicator on the player illuminates in red Broadband service Broadband service Broadband modem with integrated router Broadband modem Router Connect either Use a commercially available straight LAN cable Category 5 CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector Press down to remove Lock portion Plug Caution When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable hold the plug portion o...

Page 18: ... 4 Press to select the language you want use for on screen displays then press OK 5 Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1 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...

Page 19: ...OK ETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General OSD On Off Off Parental Lock Off Off Remote Controller Sound Off Screen Saver Off Maintenance Twin Format Disc HD DVD Clock Set 7 Press to select Clock Set then press OK 8 Confirm the time is correct 9 If the time is correct select OK by then press OK to return to the menu of step 2 When the time needs to be corrected set each item using the fol...

Page 20: ...tput 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 Note In case the menu of Resolution Setting disappears make composite video yellow connection to restore it then select the resolution which is compatible with the connected TV up to 480p 480i up to 720p up to 1080i...

Page 21: ... Dolby Digital DTS MPEG or linear PCM decoder is connected to this player When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD PCM is output core only for DTS HD When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format digital audio signal bitstream audio is output If a connected HDMI device does not support Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG sound is converted into linear PCM to ...

Page 22: ...n is automatically set 1 Set Proxy to On and press OK button 3 Select OK and press OK button 2 Enter the specified data from the provider a Set DHCP to Off and press OK button The network information is automatically set b Input the addresses using the number buttons c Select OK and press OK button IP Address This sets a different address within the same subnet of the PC on your network e g if the...

Page 23: ... DSL Cable 768kbps DSL Cable 1Mbps Cable 1 5Mbps T1 Over 10Mbps Other 4 Network Speed 5 Cookie Setting Cookie Setting Accept Not Accept Select the speed and press OK button For other speeds 1 Select Other and press OK button Select Accept or Not Accept and press OK button Accept Cookies are accepted Not Accept Cookies are rejected This may disable some services on web pages Network Speed Other 1 k...

Page 24: ...n using a double sided disc turn the label of the playing side up 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 If a loaded disc contains a top menu a top menu appears when you start playback Select a title by or number buttons then press OK Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected...

Page 25: ...setting from the setup menu while the player retains a location in memory however the new setting can be valid only after the player clears the location memory i e starts resume playback Some discs or scenes may not permit this operation While the ADV indicator on the front panel illuminates this feature is not available To change playback speed HD DVD DVD Video DVD RW DVD R CD Button Function Ope...

Page 26: ...tle languages which do not appear in the setting are not included in the disc Notes Some discs are set to display subtitles automatically Depending on the scene subtitles may not appear immediately after you set the subtitle function to on Some discs will allow you to change subtitle languages and turn subtitles on or off only via the disc menu When you turn on the player or replace a disc the pla...

Page 27: ...nd press OK A B Repeat A Point appears Perform steps 1 and 2 below and skip step 3 1 While the above display appears press OK at a start point of a segment where you want to repeat The display changes to A B Repeat B Point To cancel the setting press RETURN 2 Press OK at an end point of a segment where you want to repeat Playback returns to the point A and repeats between A and B 3 Press OK Repeat...

Page 28: ...layer to the network The features of HD DVD discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by Toshiba and Toshiba is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability Some disc related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player If you have questions about such content please contact the producer of ...

Page 29: ... on HDMI receiver up to 5 1ch PCM 2ch PCM L PCM 48kHz 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 96kHz 2ch PCM1 2ch PCM1 2ch PCM 2ch PCM3 2ch PCM1 dts Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5 1ch PCM 2ch PCM MPEG Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver 2ch PCM 2ch PCM CD off L PCM 44 1kHz 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM dts 44 1kHz Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5 ...

Page 30: ...nt sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late hour playback 32 Dialog Enhancement HD DVD DVD Video DVD RW DVD R CD To turn on or off a function that increases dialog volume of a disc playback 32 Language Disc Menu Language HD DVD DVD Video DVD RW DVD R CD To select a preferred language for disc menus 32 Subtitle Language HD DVD DVD Video DVD RW DVD R CD To select a preferred la...

Page 31: ...tandard 4 3 TV is connected Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen Both of the picture s sides are cut off 4 3 Letter Box Select when a standard 4 3 TV is connected Displays theatrical images 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 be compatible with other picture shapes DVD ...

Page 32: ...nds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late hour playback Auto While playing an HD DVD video disc recorded in Dolby TrueHD format this function will be automatically activated or disabled according to certain command included in the content For other discs this function is activated On This function is activated Off This function is disabled Notes This function is effective only in...

Page 33: ...an AF Afrikaans AM Amharic AR Arabic AS Assamese AY Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Belorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DZ Bhutani EL Greek EO Esperanto ET Estonian EU Basque FA Persian FI Finnish FJ Fiji FO Faroese FY Frisian GA Irish GD Scottish Gaelic GL Galician GN Guarani GU Gujarati HA Hau...

Page 34: ...ring to the list below Country Area Code AUSTRALIA AU BELGIUM BE CANADA CA CHINA CN CHINA HONG KONG HK DENMARK DK FINLAND FI FRANCE FR GERMANY DE Country Area Code INDONESIA ID ITALY IT JAPAN JP MALAYSIA MY NETHERLANDS NL NORWAY NO PHILIPPINES PH RUSSIAN FEDERATION RU SINGAPORE SG Country Area Code SPAIN ES SWEDEN BE SWITZERLAND CH TAIWAN TW THAILAND TH UNITED KINGDOM GB UNITED STATES US c Select ...

Page 35: ...se configure the LAN port page 17 You may need to turn on DHCP and DNS page 22 Press SETUP and select General Maintenance Follow the instructions on the screen If a firmware update is available for your player it will be downloaded Once the firmware update dowload process has finished the player s power will automatically switch off You must wait until this process has finished DO NOT UNPLUG TURN ...

Page 36: ...be heard 20 If using the optical digital output for a Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD or DTS soundtrack be sure your AV receiver or processor is set to use the input connected to your player and is set to decode a DTS bitstream If your AV receiver or processor does not support DTS select PCM output on the player 21 The disc does not play Make sure the disc type can be played with the player...

Page 37: ...an apply it to your programs too When we speak of free software we are referring to freedom not price Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have 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 want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs and that...

Page 38: ...or modifying the Program or works based on it 6 Each time you redistribute the Program or any work based on the Program the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients exercise of the rights granted herein You are not responsible for...

Page 39: ...se not price Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have 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 want it that you can change the software and use pieces of it in new free programs and that you are informed that you can do these things To protect your rights we need to make re...

Page 40: ... In addition mere aggregation of another work not based on the Library with the Library or with a work based on the Library on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License 3 You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU General Public License instead of this License to a given copy of the Library To do this you must alter all the n...

Page 41: ...unenforceable under any particular circumstance the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software d...

Page 42: ...udes cryptographic software written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com This product includes software written by Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com Original SSLeay License Copyright 1995 1998 Eric Young eay cryptsoft com All rights reserved This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young eay cryptsoft com The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL This library is free fo...

Page 43: ... may not be compatible with features and or specifications that may be added in the future The illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit 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 LAN port 100...

Page 44: ... purposes have a limited warranty for all parts and labor which warranty begins on the date of original retail purchase and ends on the date that is ninety 90 days thereafter 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 tosh...

Page 45: ...TY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES GUARANTEES AGREEMENTS AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TACP WITH RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS IN NO EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DAV PRODUCT ...

Page 46: ... purchase 2 All warranty servicing of this Player must be performed by a Toshiba Factory Service Depot 3 The warranties from TCL are effective only if the Player is i purchased as new and unopened from TCL or from TCL s authorized distributors dealers or resellers ADR s and ii located operated in Canada 4 Warranties extend only to material defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and d...

Page 47: ...te shall be referred to and resolved by final and binding arbitration to the exclusion of the courts To the extent not precluded by law you agree to waive any right that you may have to commence or participate in any representative or class proceeding against the Related Parties relating to any Dispute If and where applicable and to the extent not precluded by law you further agree to opt out of a...

Page 48: ...r 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 Printed in China GX1D00002230 Printed on 70 Recycled Paper 2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION 00_HD A3KU_Eng indd 48 07 8 20 4 40 16 PM ...

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