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Print out this page and write these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this equipment. Model name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
Contents Introduction ...................... 9 Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls ..........11 Using the Remote Control ..................12 Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player connections ........... 15 Connecting to a TV ........................15 Connecting to the digital AV receiver/amplifier ................15 Connecting to your home network ....................15 Connecting via wired router ......................16 Connecting via the built-in Wi-Fi...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 2. Keep these instructions. manufacturer. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 4. Follow all instructions. unused for long periods of time. 5.
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If you experience such issues, please refer to particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful support.toshiba.com for information on the availability interference to radio or television reception, which can be of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is contact Toshiba Customer Solutions.
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Wireless Radio Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void For product available in the USA/Canada market, only the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device channel 1-11 can be operated. Selection of other channels and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in is not possible.
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Do not use the Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray On Recycling Disc™ Player when moisture condensation may This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be occur. reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but and internal parts.
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Trademarks Symbio is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia ActiveX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered AVCHD Related Logos are trademarks of Panasonic trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Introduction Introduction Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Introduction Enjoy your content on different kinds of media Full backwards compatibility with Blu-ray Disc™, DVD and CD ensures that you can continue to enjoy your current audio-video collection. Additionally, you can view JPEG digital pictures or listen to MP3 or Windows Media™ Audio music files. PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Some Blu-ray™...
Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player controls Front panel (Sample Illustration) Front panel controls Item: Description: Function: Disc tray Loads a disc into the disc drive. IR Sensor Receives the IR signal from the remote control. Opens or closes the disc tray.
Using the Remote Control Remote control buttons Only the buttons used to operate the player are described in this section. For the HDMI CEC Control functions, see “HDMI CEC Control” on page REMOTE SIGNAL EMITTER • Point remote control to the sensor on the front panel OPEN/CLOSE •...
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Using the Remote Control Installing the batteries Install the batteries (AAAx2), matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Slide the battery cover down. (Sample Illustration) Remote control - Opening the battery cover Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure to match the polarity marks (+ / -) on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
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Using the Remote Control Do not expose the remote sensor to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. This can damage the sensor resulting in the inability to operate the player via the remote control. Do not drop or expose the remote control to electric shock. Do not expose the remote control excessively hot or humid places to avoid moisture condensation.
Symbio Media Box and Blu-ray Disc Player connections Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player connections It is important to connect the player to the Internet and AV devices first, before connecting the player to AC power. Connecting to a TV Connect a HDMI cable from the HDMI output jack on this player to the HDMI...
Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player connections Connecting via wired router Connect the network cable from the LAN jack on the player to the LAN jack on the network system’s hub or broadband router. hub or broadband router LAN cable (not supplied) (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wired router Do not connect a modular phone cable to the LAN jack.
USB device before loading the disc. Otherwise, the disc may not play. TOSHIBA does not guarantee 100% compatibility with all USB devices. Internet access is required for BD-Live to download bonus content.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Blu-ray Disc™ playback Before you play a disc in the player, read the following information. Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.
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Blu-ray Disc™ playback Playable files: Media: AVCHD™ DVD-RW/-R, USB BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R, USB Windows Media™ Audio JPEG MPEG2-PS/TS This player cannot play disc content that is protected by Windows Media™ Digital Rights Management (DRM). Region codes This player has been designed to play back Blu-ray™ video with region “A” and DVD-video with region “1” or “ALL.”...
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Setting up the player Find the correct viewing input Press the button to turn on this product. Turn on the TV and switch to the correct video-in input (refer to the TV user’s manual for instructions on how to select the correct input).
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Stop playback Press the STOP button once to go to resume mode, the TV screen will show the resume logo. Press the button to resume playback from the point where playback is stopped. Press the STOP button twice to stop the playback completely and the setup screen appears. Use the button to select BD/DVD, and press the OK button to begin playback from the beginning of the disc.
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Blu-ray Disc™ playback TOP MENU You may press the TOP MENU button at any time, and the Blu-ray Disc or DVD video disc playback will display the disc menu. POP UP/MENU During Blu-ray Disc playback, press the POP UP/MENU button to display the disc title, and the playback will not be stopped even if the menu is displayed on the screen.
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Blu-ray Disc™ playback REPEAT Press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select different repeat modes. Blu-ray Disc : Repeat Chapter and Title. DVD: Repeat Chapter, Title and All. CD-DA/JPEG/MP3: Repeat Track and All. To play certain sections within the video or song, press the A-B button to set the start point. Then, press the A-B button again to set the end point and complete the setting.
Blu-ray Disc™ playback Some Blu-ray™ discs have the PIP function enabling you to display the secondary video in the primary video. You can call up the secondary video by pressing the PIP button when the scene contains the secondary video. See the documentation that came with the disc for playback instructions. Turn on secondary video by pressing the PIP button.
Customizing Customizing This section describes the various setting options of this Symbio™ Media Box and Blu-ray Disc™ Player. If the setup option is greyed out, it means the setting cannot be changed at the current state. Press the SETTING button in stop mode to display the setup screen. Press OK to enter the Setting menu.
On: The disc playback automatically after loading. Off: Turn off disc auto play mode. This feature uses CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI™ CEC compatible devices from the player’s remote control via the HDMI™ connection.
Customizing Deactivate Setting To apply the deactivation, unplug the player after operating deactivation. Upgrade This option allows you to update your players software via a Disc, USB Storage or Network. External Memory The External Memory can be used in the BD-Live function.
Customizing Media Server Search The Media Server Search function enables you to connect with other devices for resource sharing based on a network. See Media Server Search on page 31 for details. Language Setting This setting allows you to choose the language for your on-screen menus and screens. In the Setting menu, use the / button to select Language and press OK.
Customizing Rated discs above the level you set in [Parental Control] require a password to be entered. The ratings are country dependent. To allow all discs to play, select ‘Off’. Information Setting In the Setting menu, use the / button to select Information and press OK. The current Software Version, MAC Address and Netflix ESN will be displayed.
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Customizing TV Screen Select the screen format according to how you want the picture to appear on the TV. 16:9 Full: For a disc with the aspect ratio of 4:3, the output video is stretched into 16:9 full screen. 16:9 Normal: For a disc with the aspect ratio of 4:3, the output video is resized vertically to match what will be seen on the display.
OK. For more information, please see the On your Miracast compatible device, search for the “TOSHIBA BDPL” from the list of discovered devices and select it. It may take the player and the Miracast compatible device a few seconds to connect.
Some features require an always-on broadband Internet connection, firmware update and/or additional bandwidth dedicated to this product. Third party Internet services may change or be discontinued or restricted at any time. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third-party content or services.
If you are not a Netflix member: Select no. ® Read the instructions displayed on the TV screen, and visit http://www.netflix.com/toshiba from your Sign up to create your account, then select “I’m now a member”. If you are a Netflix member, select yes.
Network functional description Watching movies with YouTube ® This service enables you to use the following services provided by YouTube ® Press the HOME button on the remote control or select Portal in the setup screen to display the ePortal Home.
Network functional description Creating a new account on the Symbio Media Box and Blu-ray Player Press the HOME button on the remote control or select Portal in the setup screen to display the ePortal Home. Use the / / / buttons to select Pandora icon, and press OK. Select I am new to Pandora from the option list.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Problem: Solution: Connect the product to the power outlet. No reaction to the remote control. Point the remote control at the product.
Glossary Glossary Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letterbox allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
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Glossary HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. This is a specification that provides a secure transmission of digital contents between different devices (to prevent unauthorized copyright.) HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a high-speed digital interface that can transmit uncompressed high definition video and digital multichannel audio. It delivers high quality picture and sound quality. HDMI is fully backward compatible with DVI.
Some features may require additional bandwidth. Third party Internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to third party restrictions. Toshiba makes no representations or warranties about these services, which may require the creation of a user account through a computer with Internet access.
Nevertheless, You agree to use the Third Party Services at Your sole risk and that Toshiba shall not have any liability to You for content that may be found to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable. Certain Services may display, include or make available content, data, information, applications or materials from third parties (“Third Party Materials”) or provide...
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Toshiba, and its licensors, reserve the right to change, suspend, remove, or disable access to any Services at any time without notice. In no event will Toshiba be liable for the removal of or disabling of access to any such Services. Toshiba may also impose limits on the use of or access to certain Services, in any case and without notice or liability.
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However, some of the software components distributed under an EULA are made available for use by the user on the assumption that they are not copyrighted or warranted by TOSHIBA or any third party. These software components are licensed to the user free of charge and therefore not covered by any warranty within the scope of the applicable laws.