Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SD-4205 Toshiba
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DVD VIDEO PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL Aug., 2000 SD-4205 s DIGITAL VIDEO.
2 Intr oduction SAFETY PRECA UTIONS W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. D ANGEROUS HIGH V OL T A GES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET . REFER SER VICING T O QU ALIFIED PERSONNEL ONL Y .
3 Introduction In the spaces provided belo w , record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your D VD video play er . Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Location of the required label THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
4 Intr oduction IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS CA UTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSER VE ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS O WNER ’ S MANU AL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manuf actured to assure personal safety .
5 Introduction 6. W ater and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
6 Intr oduction IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 18. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
7 Introduction 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
8 Intr oduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the D VD video pla yer , the original shipping car ton and packing materials come in handy . For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the f actor y . Do not use volatile liquids , such as insect spra y , near the D VD video player .
9 Introduction Notes on Discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
10 Intr oduction About this owner ’ s manual This owner ’ s manual explains the basic instructions of this D VD video player . Some D VD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during pla yback. As such, the D VD video pla yer ma y not respond to all operating commands.
11 Introduction Intr oduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ... 4 Precautions ............................................... 8 Notes on Discs .......................................... 9 Notes on region numbers .
12 Intr oduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel Rear panel ColorStream ® (Component video) VIDEO OUT jacks (Y/P B /P R ) 19 18 S VIDEO OUT jack 18 VIDEO OUT jack 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks 18 19 5.
13 Introduction D VD display The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you pla y . D VD video disc A udio CD • Some discs may not display chapter numbers. • A time indication not accompanied with a chapter number shows elapsed time of a segment within the current title.
14 Intr oduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote contr ol * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs.
15 Introduction Open the co ver . Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the co ver . Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion.
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.
18 Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the D VD video play er to your TV . For details of output sound, see 43 . Connecting to a TV Notes • Refer to the o wner’s man ual of the connected TV as well.
19 Connections Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with ColorStream ® (Component video) inputs ColorStream ® (Component video) outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows y ou to enjo y higher quality picture playbac k.
20 Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment Y ou can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds b y connecting the D VD video pla yer to optional audio equipment.
21 Connections Dolby Pr o Logic Surround Y ou can enjoy the dynamic realistic sound of Dolb y Pro Logic Surround by connecting an amplifier and speaker system (right and left front speakers, a center speaker , and one or two rear speakers).
22 Connections Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs. If you ha ve a DTS decoder or processor , you can obtain the full benefit of 5.
23 Connections Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo Y ou can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo b y connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
Basic pla ybac k Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Locating a Specific Title, Chapter , or T rack.
26 Basic pla yback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CA UTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing.
27 Basic pla ybac k T o pause playbac k (still mode) Press P A USE/STEP during playbac k. T o resume nor mal playbac k, press the PLA Y button. Alternatively press the jog control during nor mal playback. T o resume nor mal playbac k, press the jog control again.
28 Basic pla yback Playing a Disc (continued) Y ou can play discs at v ar ious speeds, and resume pla yback from the location where you stopped playback. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions During normal playbac k, move the jog contr ol towar d or .
29 Basic pla ybac k Pla ying in slo w-motion Press SLO W during playbac k. Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. If you press the SLOW button during playback, you can view the picture in reverse slow-motion. (Only when using a DVD video disc.
30 Basic pla yback Locating a Specific T itle, Chapter , or T rack Nor mally , D VD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters . VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks . Y ou can quickly locate an y specific title, chapter , or track.
31 Basic pla ybac k Locating a specific chapter or trac k directly Press T . Skip steps 1 and 2 if you are using a VIDEO CD/ audio CD. Mo ve the cursor contr ol ( ) to highlight the space next to “ Chapter . ” Press the corresponding number buttons f or the chapter or track y ou want.
Advanced playback Customizing the perf ormance of your D VD video play er. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Playing Repeatedly Playing in a Favorite Order Playing in Random Order Zooming a Pictu.
34 Adv anced playback Press T twice . Y ou ma y hav e to press fur ther depending on the disc. Press the button repeatedly until the following display appears. Press the number buttons to enter the time. Press PLA Y . Playback starts from the desired location.
35 Adv anced pla yback Playing Repeatedly Y ou can play a specific title , chapter, tr ack, or segment repeatedly . Repeating a title, chapter , or trac k Press REPEA T .
36 Adv anced playback Playing in a Favorite Order Y ou can combine your f avorite titles, chapters, or tr acks and pla y them in the order you determine. Y ou can prog ram up to 30 selections into the memory . (Memory playback) Setting titles, chapter s, or trac ks in a fav orite order Insert a disc and press MEMOR Y during stop.
37 Adv anced pla yback Playing in Random Order Y ou can play titles , chapters within a title, or trac ks in random order . (Random playback) Pla ying titles, chapters or tracks in random or der Press RANDOM. Each time you press the RANDOM button, the random playback mode changes as follows.
38 Adv anced playback Zooming a Picture Y ou can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a picture Press ZOOM during normal, slow or still playbac k. Zoom playback starts. Select the zoom point and magnification level. T o increase the magnification lev el.
39 Adv anced pla yback Notes • Actual picture enhancement may vary depending on the quality of the disc. • While the DNR2 level can provide additional improvement in the reduction of noise in the video signal, it may produce undesireble picture artifacts on some discs.
40 Adv anced playback Selecting the Camera Angle If the scene was recorded from multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with m ultiple angles.
41 Adv anced pla yback Selecting Subtitles Y ou can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during pla yback. The current subtitle setting is displayed for about 3 seconds.
42 Adv anced playback Selecting a Language Y ou can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. Press A UDIO during playbac k. The current audio setting is displayed for about 3 seconds. The abbreviation of the language appears instead of the language name.
43 Adv anced pla yback Output sound con version table (sampling frequency/quantization bit) • HDCD sound via the 2CH A UDIO OUT jacks and the 5.1CH SURROUND A UDIO OUT jacks is output in a normal audio CD format when 3-D (N-2-2) sound enhancement is on or when “ Analog 6ch ” is selected.
Quic k contr ol Simple use of a single button and the cursor control enables y ou to direct your pla yback, without manipulating many actual buttons . Using the Graphic Remote Contr ol - V -REMO TE - .
46 Quick contr ol Using the Graphic Remote Control - V -REMO TE - Pressing one button can displa y a graphics based on-screen remote control that allows y ou to control pla yback as if you w ere doing it from the actual remote control. During playbac k, press V -REMOTE.
47 Quick contr ol Selecting the Playback Function - Q UICK - Pressing one button can displa y a list of playback functions which are rele vant to your current pla yback mode. Y ou can check and modify them from the list. During pla yback, press QUICK.
48 Quick contr ol Accessing F eatures - N A VI - The NA VI menu provides an icon based displa y from which you can easily access ke y playbac k function. NA VI menu items Press NA VI. The NA VI menu appears. Each time you press the NA VI button, the displa y changes.
49 Quick contr ol Navi menu selections Y ou can control key pla yback functions using the g raphics based on-screen remote control. Y ou can display all camer a angles simultaneously and select y our preferred one from them. Y ou can magnify areas within a picture.
50 Quick contr ol Accessing F eatures - N A VI - (continued) NA VI menu items Y ou can display all camera angles simultaneously and select y our preferred one from them. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.
51 Quick contr ol Y ou can display thumbnail views of the first scenes of titles or chapters and select a pref erred one. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. 1 Move the cursor control to select. 1 - 6: T o locate the scene.
52 Quick contr ol Accessing F eatures - N A VI - (continued) Y ou can sample a scene from a playbac k picture and transf or m it into a background picture . After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. 1 Pause playback at a scene you want to capture.
Function Setup Y ou can change the default settings to customiz e performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings T able of Languages Operating a TV with the remote contr ol.
54 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings Y ou can change the default settings to customiz e perf ormance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. The following on-screen display appears. Move the cur sor control ( / ) to select a symbol for the setting y ou want to change .
55 Function setup TV Shape Blacker than Black Setting: Interlaced Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke V ocal CD Attenuation On-Screen Language Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Lan.
56 Function setup TV Shape 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
57 Function setup When you select “Analog 6ch”: Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1ch surround decoder . 1) Select an item by moving the cursor control ( / ), and press the ENTER button. 2) Make the settings (see below) by moving the cursor control ( / / / ), and press the ENTER button.
58 Function setup All speakers should be located within a circle with a radius of Df . Ideal location of a center speaker Ideal location of a surround speaker SR SL FL FR SW (A) Dc Df Ds (B) Adjusting the delay time: When enjoying 5.1ch surround playback, it is ideal to choose a listening position that is the same distance from each speaker .
59 Function setup A udio Language English: T o pla y sound trac ks in English. French: T o pla y sound tracks in F rench. Spanish: T o pla y sound tracks in Spanish. Others: T o make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) - 4) below .
60 Function setup 3) Move the cursor control ( / ) to shift and select the second character by moving the cursor control ( / ). 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language than y ou selected.
61 Function setup P ause/Still Auto: For normal use. Still and fast motion images can be paused. Frame: The resolution of still pictures is improved, so that you can make a motionless picture more clearer when you pause it. P arental Lock DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content.
62 Function setup 3) Move the cursor control ( / ) to select the parental lock level, then press the ENTER button. Y ou cannot play D VD video discs rated higher than the level you selected unless you cancel the parental lock function. For example, when you select level 7, discs rated higher than level 7 are locked out and cannot be played.
63 Function setup Initial Setup 1) Move the cursor control ( / ) to select “ On- Screen Language, ” and press the ENTER button. 2) Select a language moving the cursor control ( / ), and press the ENTER button. See page 59 , “ On-screen Language.
64 Function setup T able of Languages T able of languages and their abbreviations – – – CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) IT A (IT) JPN (JA) KOR (KO) MA Y (MS) SP A (ES) AA AB AF AM A.
65 Function setup Operating a TV with the remote control Y ou can operate the basic functions of selected TVs using the supplied remote control. Operating a TV with the remote control T o program the .
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Other s Bef ore Calling Service P ersonnel Specifications LIMITED W ARRANTY D VD VIDEO PLA YER.
68 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 video player turned off by itself . No picture. No sound. The playback picture has occasional distortion.
69 Others Specifications D VD video play er / outputs / supplied accessories D VD Video Player P ower supply 120 V AC , 60 Hz P ower consumption 19 W Mass 6.
70 Others LIMITED W ARRANTY D VD VIDEO PLA YER T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“T ACP”), T oshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and T oshiba Canada Limited (“TCL ”) make the f ollowing limited w arranties.
71 Others How to Obtain W arranty Service (1) Refer to the troub leshooting guide in your o wner’ s manual. This check list ma y solve your prob lem. (2) In the U .S.A., only call the T A CP toll free number 800-631-3811, or if in Hawaii or Canada see listing belo w within (30) days after you find a defective product or part.
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