Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Location of the required label Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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 unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
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Take the battery pack to an authorized Toshiba service provider. f) Keep the battery pack away from heat or fire. g) Never dispose of used battery packs with other ordinary solid wastes, since they contain toxic substances.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e) If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. 30.After unpacking coin-shaped batteries, store them in poly bags, etc. separately one by one when unused.
Precautions Notes on handling Do not shock the LCD monitor. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. Do not use the player in a place subject to vibration. Neglecting this may cause malfunction of the player or damage to the disc. Do not leave the player in a vehicle.
Introduction Notes and Information Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. DVD audio discs are divided into groups, and the groups are sub-divided into tracks. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1...
• Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback on this player may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as above. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
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Saving data • It is recommended that you back up your memory card data. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by the use of any memory card with this DVD player. Toshiba will not compensate for any lost data or recording(s) caused by the use of such cards.
Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ... 7 Notes and Information ... 8 Notes on region numbers ... 9 Identification of Controls ... 12 Main unit ... 12 Side view ... 13 Rear view ...
Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Main unit Press the open switch and lift the LCD monitor up. Disc cover OPEN button Remote sensor POWER indicator 18 60 Open switch Disc cover MODE button TOP MENU button MENU button PLAY button SKIP buttons...
Side view Memory card slot DC IN jack Headphone jack 1 Headphone jack 2 Rear view S VIDEO jack AV OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO AV IN jack connector BITSTREAM/PCM jack 58 59...
Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions of the remote control. See the page in Remote control MENU button (see below) MODE button 54 56 SETUP button TOP MENU button SUBTITLE button AUDIO button PAUSE/STEP button STOP button REV button...
Loading the remote control battery Gently insert a fingernail in groove 1 and pull out the holder in direction 2 . Backside Take care not to break your fingernail. Place a coin-shaped battery (CR2025) with the side up on the holder. Keep the holder horizontal so that the battery does not fall through.
Introduction Power Connection Connect the supplied AC adapter to power the player. For mobile 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.
About this manual Aside from the section “Playing a Disc”, explanations of operations only include illustrations of the corresponding buttons on the remote control. The buttons sharing the same name on the main unit can also be used in an identical manner. Basic playback Begin your operation.
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. DVD-V DVD-A Basic playback Preparations • Connect the AC adapter or the battery pack player.
This type of damage is not covered by your Toshiba Warranty. To avoid this, be sure to press the STOP button once the movie is completed. NOTICE Never operate the player in a moving vehicle.
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Basic playback Playing a Disc (continued) Basic playback (continued) To change an on-screen language. 1 Press SETUP while pressing SHIFT during stop. Alternatively press SETUP on the main unit. The following on-screen display appears. 2 Press to select “ (LANGUAGE MENU)”, then press ENTER.
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Still pictures included on DVD audio discs DVD audio discs may include still pictures, which are classified into two large groups. • Slideshow: Still pictures appear one after another automatically consistent with the disc program. Their order, or viewing time cannot be modified.
Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. DVD-V DVD-A Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD on the remote control during playback.
DVD-V DVD-A Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW while pressing SHIFT during playback. Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. If you press the SLOW during playback, you can view the picture in reverse slow-motion. (Only when using a DVD video disc.) Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed...
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. Contents of DVD audio discs are divided into groups, and the groups are sub-divided into tracks. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track.
Directly Accessing a Specific Location You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). DVD-V DVD-A Entering the time counter of the desired location Press T several times. The display changes each time this button is pressed.
There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3/WMA or DivX in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set out in this owner’s manual are meant as a guide only.
Viewing JPEG Files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or memory card on this player. Viewing JPEG Files Preparation Prepare a compatible disc or memory card that contains JPEG files you want to view Insert a CD or memory card that contains JPEG files into the player.
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Basic playback Viewing JPEG Files (continued) Viewing JPEG Files (continued) To rotate a picture Press during playback. : Rotate counterclockwise (by 90°). : Rotate clockwise (by 90°). To zoom in a picture Press ZOOM during playback. You will enter the zoom mode. If you press in the zoom in mode, the zoom point will be shifted.
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• Be sure to stop playing the disc before changing the mode. JPEG files compatibility Discs and pixels whose compatibility with this unit has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows. Kodak Picture CD JPEG disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows: •...
Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your player. Repeat Play Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.) Selecting a Camera Angle Selecting Subtitles Selecting a Language On-screen Display Mode Adjusting the Picture...
Advanced playback Repeat Play You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. (Title repeat, chapter/track repeat, A-B repeat) DVD-V DVD-A Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT while pressing SHIFT. Each time you press the REPEAT button, the repeat mode changes as follows.
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 12 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) DVD-V DVD-A Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Press MEMORY while pressing SHIFT.
Advanced playback Playing in Random Order You can play chapters or tracks in random order. (Random playback) DVD-V DVD-A Playing chapters or tracks in random order Press RANDOM while pressing SHIFT. Each time you press the RANDOM button, the random mode changes as follows.
Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. DVD-V DVD-A Zooming a picture During normal, slow, still, fast reverse or fast forward playback, press ZOOM. The player enters the zoom playback mode, and the zoom icon appears. e.g. The picture is enlarged to twice the size.
Advanced playback Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily select a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode DVD-V DVD-A Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement menu appears. 3D Off Select the sound enhancement by pressing E.A.M. If you press E.A.M.
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. DVD-V DVD-A Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon ( appears on the screen.
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! DVD-V DVD-A Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is displayed.
Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the disc. Good morning! Bonjour! DVD-V DVD-A Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. The current audio setting is displayed. e.g. D 2 ch ENG Press AUDIO while the audio setting is displayed on the screen.
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Advanced playback Selecting a Language (continued) DVD-V DVD-A Selecting a playback audio setting (continued) Output sound conversion table (sampling frequency/quantization bit) Sound recording system Discs Dolby Digital 48 kHz Linear 96 kHz video discs MPEG1, MPEG2 VIDEO CDs MPEG1 Linear PCM 44.1 kHz AUDIO CDs 44.1 kHz Linear...
On-screen Display Mode You can confirm the disc usage status and player operation information on the screen. DVD-V DVD-A On-Screen Display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following display appears. e.g. Title 1/3 Chapter4/13 Audio Subtitle Bitrate 6.912Mbps The screen displayed varies depending on the disc.
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Advanced playback On-screen Display Mode (continued) DVD-V DVD-A On-Screen Display (continued) When playing a VIDEO CD or audio CD Elapsed time of Current track number the current track e.g. 00:00:00 00:00:00 Track 1/11 Note This may not be displayed for some discs. Remained time of the current track...
Adjusting the Picture You can easily select a preferred picture. DVD-V DVD-A Adjusting the picture Press PICTURE. Alternatively press PICTURE on the main unit. (This function can only be set when you view pictures on the LCD of the player.) The picture setting display appears.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. DVD-V DVD-A Setting procedure Press SETUP while pressing SHIFT during stop. Alternatively press SETUP on the main unit. The following on-screen display appears.
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Setting Setting TV MENU TV Shape AV-OUT LANGUAGE OSD Menu MENU Subtitle Audio DVD Menu DivX AUDIO MENU EQ Mode E.A.M. D.R.C. Digital Out OPERATION Parental MENU-1 Screen Saver Default OPERATION Priority Contents MENU-2 DivX registration Details Details To select a picture size according to the aspect DVD-V ratio of your TV.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details TV Shape 16:9 Widescreen AV-OUT TV Shape DVD-V 4:3 Normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Either or both sides of the picture are cut off. 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
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DivX DVD-V WesternEurope: To display subtitles in west European language. CentralEuropea: To display subtitles in Central European language. SlavonicCyrillic: To display subtitles in Slavonic Cyrillic language. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language than you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed on the disc.
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Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Digital Out DVD-V DVD-A 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.
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To change your 5-digit security code 1) After selecting password, press the 9 button five times. The 5-digit security code is cleared. 2) Press the number buttons to create a new 5-digit security code. For details of PBC, see On : To use the menu when playing a PBC-featured VIDEO CD.
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 or audio system Connecting to Headphones Viewing Pictures From Connected Video Equipment Connecting to Audio Equipment Using the Battery Pack Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port...
Connections Connecting to a TV or audio system Connect the player to your TV or audio system. For details of output sound, see Connecting to a TV To S VIDEO OUT If the TV has an S video input, connect the player with an S video cable.
Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Signal flow To AV OUT To audio inputs...
Connections Connecting to Headphones You can listen to movies and music privately by connecting headphones. Headphone (supplied) (headphone) jack Connect either of these jacks. To use 2 pairs of headphones at the same time, use commercially-available headphones for the other jack. 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.
Connecting to Audio Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the player to audio equipment. • For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” • For details of output sound, see • This section uses the following reference marks. : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer...
Connections Connecting to Audio Equipment (continued) 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. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the player to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor.
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 MPEG2 audio decoder To digital audio input...
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.
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Detaching the battery pack 1 Turn the player off. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and the power cord from the player. 3 Turn the player upside down. 4 Slide the battery pack’s lock switch in the direction of the arrow , then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Lock switch...
Connections Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port For use of the DVD player in a car, this adapter can power the DVD player from the cigarette lighter socket. WARNING • NEVER operate the DVD player or view a DVD Video while operating an automobile or other vehicle. Note: doing so is illegal in many jurisdictions.
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Instructions for Use 1 Turn off the DVD player. 2 Insert the pin plug of the adapter into the DC IN 12V jack of the DVD player. The LED illuminates when powered. 3 Insert the plug of the adapter into the cigarette lighter socket or power port fully.
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. • The battery pack has been removed. •...
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Symptom Cause The remote control does not • The remote control is not pointed at the work properly. remote sensor of the player. • The remote control is too far from the player. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
Others 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)
(This is only for U.K. customers.) Should you experience any problems during the installation of this product or within the first 12 months of purchase* please call the Toshiba Customer Helpline on 01159766958. To assist the Helpline when contacting them please have available.