Toshiba SD-3800 Owner's Manual

Toshiba SD-3800 Owner's Manual

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DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-3800
OWNER'S MANUAL
79077213
PM0004882011
© 2002 Toshiba Corporation
S
DIGITAL VIDEO
Introduction
2
Connections
18
Basic playback
26
Advanced
34
playback
Quick control
46
Function setup
56
Others
68

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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3800 OWNER’S MANUAL 79077213 PM0004882011 © 2002 Toshiba Corporation DIGITAL VIDEO Introduction Connections Basic playback Advanced playback Quick control Function setup Others...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. 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.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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 set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
  • Page 5 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 safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
  • Page 6 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 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Precautions

    Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD 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 DVD player.
  • Page 9: Notes On Discs

    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.
  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    Introduction Notes on Discs (continued) About this owner’s manual 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 commands.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 ...
  • Page 12: Identification Of Controls

    Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel ON/STANDBY indicator NAVI button MENU button ON/STANDBY NAVI RETURN TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU button RETURN button ON/STANDBY button Rear panel VIDEO OUT (Y/P (Component video) jacks VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO OUT VIDEO SELECT...
  • Page 13: Dvd Display

    DVD display Play mode indicator Title number indicator Multifunctional indicator (indicates operating status or messages, etc.) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD indicator When you start playback, the elapsed time indicators appear. Pressing the FL SELECT button switches them to the title/chapter/track number indicators. Some discs may not permit this operation. The indicators vary depending on the kinds of discs you play.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in Remote control OPEN/CLOSE button PROGRESSIVE button FL DIMMER button E.A.M. button V-REMOTE button QUICK button TOP MENU button Direction buttons ( / / / ) CLEAR button REV button...
  • Page 15: Loading Batteries

    Loading batteries Open the cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion.
  • Page 16: Connections

    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 Connecting to an amplifier...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. For details of output sound, see Connecting to a TV VIDEO OUT VIDEO SELECT COAXIAL OPTICAL ANALOG To S VIDEO OUT (yellow) To VIDEO SELECT Set to “I.” S video cable (not supplied) If the TV has an S video input, connect the...
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Audio System And Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs

    INTERLACED outputs/inputs (ColorStream Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy higher quality picture playback. Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change.
  • Page 19: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD player to optional audio equipment. • For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” 18 19 • For details of output sound, see •...
  • Page 20: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dolby Digital Decoder

    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 DVD player to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor.
  • Page 21: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder

    Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment (Continued) 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 have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
  • Page 22: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Digital Audio Input

    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).
  • Page 23: Playing A Disc

    Basic playback Begin your operation. Playing a Disc Variable Speed Playback Locating a Desired Section Playing an MP3 Encoded CD...
  • Page 24: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. DVD-V Basic playback Preparations • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD player. •...
  • Page 25 2, 4 TOP MENU MENU ENTER PLAY STOP PAUSE/STEP To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PAUSE/STEP the PLAY button. • Sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE.
  • Page 26: Variable Speed Playback

    Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. DVD-V Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. REV : Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed...
  • Page 27: Playing In Slow-Motion

    DVD-V Playing in slow-motion Press SLOW during playback. SLOW Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. SLOW 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 changes.
  • Page 28: Locating A Desired Section

    Basic playback Locating a Desired Section Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and audio CDs are divided into tracks. You can quickly locate any specific title, chapter, or track. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1...
  • Page 29: Locating A Desired Section By Entering Its Corresponding Number

    DVD-V Locating a desired section by entering its corresponding number Press T. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip steps 1 and 2. Then at step 3, enter the number for the track you want using the number buttons. SEARCH e.g.
  • Page 30: Playing An Mp3 Encoded Cd

    (including CD-R containing MP3 files). Given the fact that technology 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.
  • Page 31: Advanced Playback

    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 Subtitles Selecting a Language...
  • Page 32: Advanced

    Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding elapsed time (hours, minutes, seconds). DVD-V Entering the elapsed time of the desired location Press T several times. SEARCH You may have to press further depending on the disc.
  • Page 33: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. DVD-V Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. The repeat mode menu appears. REPEAT Press REPEAT or repeatedly to select the repeat playback mode. The mode changes as follows (when REPEAT using the REPEAT button): Chapter Repeat...
  • Page 34: Playing In A Favorite Order

    Advanced playback 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 30 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) DVD-V Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop.
  • Page 35: Playing In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) DVD-V Playing titles, chapters, or tracks in random order Press RANDOM. RANDOM The random mode menu appears. Press RANDOM or select the random playback mode. RANDOM ENTER The mode changes as follows (when...
  • Page 36: Zooming A Picture

    Advanced playback Zooming a Picture You can magnify areas within a picture. DVD-V Zooming a picture During normal, slow or still playback, press ZOOM, ZOOM+ or ZOOM–. The DVD player enters the zoom ZOOM playback mode, and a monitor scope and an icon appear.
  • Page 37: Selecting The Sound Enhancement (E.a.m.)

    Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode DVD-V Selecting the sound enhancement Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement menu E.A.M. appears. Press E.A.M or repeatedly to select the sound enhancement. E.A.M. Normal: Normal sound.
  • Page 38: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Advanced 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. DVD-V Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with ANGLE multiple angles, the angle icon (...
  • Page 39: Selecting Subtitles

    Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Good evening! Bonsoir! ¡Buenas tardes! DVD-V Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is SUBTITLE displayed.
  • Page 40: Selecting A Language

    Advanced playback Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the disc. Good morning! Bonjour! DVD-V Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed.
  • Page 41: Output Sound Conversion Table

    Output sound conversion table Output Input Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Linear PCM video disc MPEG1, MPEG2 MPEG1 VIDEO CD Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit Audio CD • Signals of 96kHz from the BITSTREAM/PCM jack are depressed to 48 kHz by down sampling process when: –...
  • Page 42: Quick Control

    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 -...
  • Page 43: Using The Virtual Remote Control

    Quick control Using the Virtual Remote Control - V-REMOTE - Pressing one button can display a 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 Using the virtual remote control During playback, press V-REMOTE.
  • Page 44: Selecting The Playback Function - Quick

    Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK - Pressing one button can display a list of playback functions which are relevant to your current playback mode. You can check and modify them from the list. DVD-V Selecting the playback function During playback, press QUICK. The following on-screen display appears.
  • Page 45: Accessing Features - Navi

    Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - The NAVI menu provides an icon based display from which you can easily access key playback function or setting. DVD-V NAVI menu items Press NAVI. The NAVI menu appears. e.g. DVD-V Press to select a desired feature icon.
  • Page 46 Navi menu selections STROBE VIEWER SETUP PREVIEW CAPTURE ANGLE VIEWER PICTURE SETTING E.A.M. V-REMOTE DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTION You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
  • Page 47 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 >>...
  • Page 48 CAPTURE You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Capture Storing Exit 1 Pause playback at a scene you want to capture. 2 Press to select.
  • Page 49 Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI 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.
  • Page 50 DISPLAY You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. Title : 1 Chapter : 23 Time : 1:23:45 Audio : ENG 1 D 2CH Subtitle : ENG 1 On Angle : 1/3...
  • Page 51: Function Setup

    Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings Table of Languages...
  • Page 52: Customizing The Function Settings

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. DVD-V Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. The following on-screen display SETUP appears. Picture TV Shape Progressive 4:3 Output Progressive Conversion Pause/Still Press to select a symbol for the setting you want to change.
  • Page 53 Setting TV Shape DVD-V DVD-V Progressive 4:3 Output DVD-V Progressive Conversion Pause/Still DVD-V PCM Down Sampling DVD-V Digital Output DVD-V Dynamic Range Control DVD-V Karaoke Vocal DVD-V On-Screen Language DVD-V Disc Menu Language DVD-V Audio Language DVD-V Subtitle Language DVD-V On-Screen Displays DVD-V Background...
  • Page 54: Setting Details

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details TV Shape Progressive 4:3 Output Progressive Conversion Pause/Still TV Shape DVD-V 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
  • Page 55 Audio PCM Down Sampling Digital Output Bitstream Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal PCM Down Sampling DVD-V Make this selection only when you use your audio equipment (e.g. receiver) connecting to the DVD player via the BITSTREAM/PCM (DIGITAL) AUDIO OUT jack. According to performance of your connected receiver, select a sound processing option for playback of a disc that contains high frequency signals (sampling...
  • Page 56 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Karaoke Vocal DVD-V Off: The primary vocal is not output. On: The primary vocal is output when it is recorded on the disc. Notes • The vocal output feature is used during playback of Dolby Digital (multi-channel) recorded DVD KARAOKE discs.
  • Page 57: Subtitle Language

    Audio Language DVD-V English: To play sound tracks in English. French: To play sound tracks in French. Spanish: To play sound tracks in Spanish. Others: To make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) - 4) below. 1) Obtain the abbreviation of the preferred language from the list 2) Select the first character by pressing the...
  • Page 58 Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details On-Screen Displays On Background Screen Saver On-Screen Displays Off: Operational modes (e.g. “ displayed. On: Operational modes (e.g. “ displayed on-screen. Background DVD-V Blue: Blue background. Gray: Gray background. Capture: To use a picture you sampled and stored in the memory using the Capture feature as a background.
  • Page 59 1) Press the number buttons to create a personal 4-digit security code, then press the ENTER button. If you make a mistake before pressing the ENTER button, 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.
  • Page 60: Pbc Vcd

    Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Remote Confirmation 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.
  • Page 61: Table Of Languages

    Table of Languages Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS) Malay...
  • Page 62: Others

    Others Before Calling Service Personnel Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER...
  • Page 63: Front Panel

    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 power plug is disconnected. The DVD player turned off by • The automatic power off function turned itself.
  • Page 64: Limited Warranty Dvd Player

    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 original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
  • Page 65 Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
  • Page 66 Printed in China...

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