1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Toshiba Manuals
  4. DVD Player
  5. SD-6980SU
  6. Owner's manual

Toshiba SD-6980SU Owner's Manual

Dvd video player
Hide thumbs Also See for SD-6980SU:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-6980SU
OWNER'S MANUAL
2005 Toshiba Corporation
C

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Toshiba SD-6980SU

Summary of Contents for Toshiba SD-6980SU

  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-6980SU OWNER’S MANUAL 2005 Toshiba Corporation...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Safety Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an symbol within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to alert the...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 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, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that this DVD player will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo.
  • Page 5 Introduction • The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. In particular, this product is licensed under the following US patents: 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618, 5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481,643, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490, 5,878,080, and under US Published Patent Application No.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Introduction Before you start Accessories Remote Batteries for User’s Manual Video/Audio HDMI-HDMI Control Remote Control (AK68-00839A) Cable Cable (AA Size) (AC39-42001R) (MF39-00299A) (AK59-00028H) (AC43-12002H) Install Batteries in the Remote control Operating with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions........... . 2 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 8: General Features

    Introduction General Features Excellent Sound Note Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby - Discs which cannot be played with this Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction. player. Screen • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be •...

  • Page 9: Symbol Used In This Manual

    Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Notes on Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. HANDLING DISCS Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the This manual provides information on the operation disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on and maintenance of your DVD Home Theater the surface.

  • Page 10: Type Of Playable Discs

    Introduction Type of Playable Discs This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics - DVD contains excellent sound and Single-sided 240 min. DVD-VIDEO 5"...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Introduction Front Panel 9 10 1. ON/STANDBY( 7. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH Use to turn your player on and off (standby). - Use to reverse skip a scene or music. - Press and hold to search backward. 2. POWER Indicator This indicator will lights up when the power is on.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel 1. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS 5. S-VIDEO OUT JACK - Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks. - Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for higher picture 2.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Introduction Remote Control 7. REPLAY Button This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of a movie from the current position. 8. VOL (+, -) Buttons Control volume in TV mode. 9. SKIP Buttons ( Use to skip the title, chapter or track. 10.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connecting the DVD Player - Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 15 Connections Connection to a TV (S-Video) - Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable. - You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and color(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) Using an S-Video cable (not supplied), connect the S-VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the...
  • Page 16 Connections Connection to a TV (Interlace) - Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. - You will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P ), red(P ) signals to present clear and clean images.
  • Page 17 Connections Connection to a TV (Progressive) Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) BLUE GREEN OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red...
  • Page 18 Connections Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD player appears on your TV screen.
  • Page 19 - If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital content protection), snow noise appears on the screen. • Why does Toshiba use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.
  • Page 20 Connections Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of the Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI IN terminal of your TV as described on pages 14 to 18.
  • Page 21 Connections Connection to an Audio System (Dolby Digital or DTS Amplifier) If using an optical cable (not supplied), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of the Amplifier. If using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) terminal of the Amplifier.
  • Page 22 Connections Connection to a 5.1CH Analog Amplifier If using audio cables for 5.1 CH Analog Amplifier (not supplied) connect the 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO IN terminals of the 5.1CH Analog Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI IN...

  • Page 23: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Playing a Disc Before Play - Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input on the TV's remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select a language, press a NUMBER button.
  • Page 24 Basic Functions Note - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than Stopping Play one minute without any user interaction, a screen Press the STOP ( ) button saver will be activated. Press the PLAY/PAUSE during play. ) button to resume normal play.

  • Page 25: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    Basic Functions Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ( ) button During play, press the and press again to search at a faster speed.

  • Page 26: Using The Display Function

    Basic Functions Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD/MPEG4 You can select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button. During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Press the …/† buttons to select the desired item. 0:00:13 ENG 5.1CH When VCD2.0 is in Menu Off mode only, this...
  • Page 27 Basic Functions You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from a desired time. Press the œ/√ buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 28: Using The Disc And Title Menu

    Basic Functions Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu (DVD) During the playback of a DVD disc, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Note - Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu may not Press the …/† buttons to work.

  • Page 29: Using The Function Menu

    Basic Functions Using the Function Menu Using the Function Menu (DVD/VCD) Press the SETUP button during playback. Press the …/† buttons to Info Zoom select Function, then press Bookmark the √ or ENTER button. Repeat - Info (See pages 26 to 27) Angle Front Display : Bright - Zoom (See page 39)

  • Page 30: Repeat Play

    Basic Functions Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD/VCD/CD Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat play by disc or track.

  • Page 31: Slow Repeat Play

    Basic Functions Slow Repeat Play This feature allows you slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can study them more closely. When playing a DVD/VCD During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Press the SEARCH ( button to choose the play speed between 1/8, 1/4 and...

  • Page 32: Program Play & Random Play

    Basic Functions Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD) Program Play allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. During play, press the PROGRAM button. œ œ √ Press the œ/√ buttons to PROGRAM RANDOM select PROGRAM.

  • Page 33: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/VCD/CD) Press the AUDIO button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Advanced Functions Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD/MPEG4) Press the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.

  • Page 35: Changing The Camera Angle

    Advanced Functions Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the Angle Function (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. During play or pause mode, press the SETUP button on the remote control.

  • Page 36: Using The Instant Replay/Skip Function

    Advanced Functions Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function Using the Instant Replay function (DVD) If you miss a scene, you can see it again using this function. Press the REPLAY button. - The current scene moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back.

  • Page 37: Using The Marker Function

    Advanced Functions Using the Marker Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (Menu Off mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Marker Function (DVD/VCD) During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control.
  • Page 38 Advanced Functions Recalling a Marked Scene During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button to skip to the marked scene. Clearing a Marker During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control.

  • Page 39: Using The Zoom Function

    Advanced Functions Using the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) During play, press the ZOOM button on the remote control. Using the SETUP button. During play or pause mode, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Press the … † buttons to Info select Function, then Zoom...

  • Page 40: How To Insert A Memory Card

    When cards are inserted in two slots, the card which is inserted first has a priority on playback. Toshiba is an authorized licensee of the Compact Flash® registered trademark. SD is a trademark of SD Card Association. MMC and MultiMedia Card are trademarks of Infineon Technologies AG and licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

  • Page 41: Dvd Audio Playback

    Advanced Functions DVD AUDIO Playback Open the disc tray. Place the DVD AUDIO disc on the tray. - Place the DVD AUDIO disc with the labeled side up. Close the tray. - The tray closes and disc plays. You can select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button.
  • Page 42 Advanced Functions Note Most DVD AUDIO discs are recorded in Groups you can change Groups with this Function. Bonus Group playback. Some DVD AUDIO discs have Bonus groups. If you want to play a Bonus group, you must enter the Bonus Group code.
  • Page 43 Advanced Functions REPEAT Play Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Track ( ): repeats the title that is playing. DVD-AUDIO Group ( ): repeats the group that is playing. Press the œ/√ buttons to select Track, Group, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 44: Super Audio Cd Playback

    Advanced Functions Super Audio CD Playback Open the disc tray. Place the Super Audio CD disc on the tray. - Place the Super Audio CD disc with the labeled side up. Close the tray. - The tray closes and you should get a screen.
  • Page 45 Advanced Functions Super Audio CD Clips Menu Off Play Function In Stop mode, press the DISC MENU button until the Clips menu is off. You can select Info in the function menu by pressing the SETUP button. During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
  • Page 46 Advanced Functions CD Layer Play Function Note - Some Super Audio CD discs do not include a CD layer. During Super Audio CD playback, press the 0:00:13 - Depending on a disc, this function may not work. SACD/CD button to playback - Super Audio CD, SA-CD and their logos are the CD layer of a dual layer trademaks of Sony and Philips.

  • Page 47: Clips Menu For Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Mpeg4

    Advanced Functions Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray.

  • Page 48: Mp3/Wma Playback

    Advanced Functions MP3/WMA Playback Open the disc tray. R O O T R O O T R O O T R O O T Place the disc on the tray. W M A W M A J P E G J P E G Close the tray.
  • Page 49 MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. For example, a cusor is jumping next file, and play a file but Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission no sound. top download any copyrighted content.

  • Page 50: Mpeg4 Playback

    Advanced Functions MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Play Function AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only AVI format files with the “.avi” extensions can be played. Open the disc tray. R O O T R O O T R O O T R O O T Place the disc on the tray.
  • Page 51 Advanced Functions MPEG4 Function Description CD-R AVI file Function Description Reference page This unit can play the following video compression formats During play, press the within the AVI file format: Skip button, it moves forward - DivX 3.11 contents or backward 5 minutes. - DivX 4 contents (Based on MPEG4 Simple Profile) During play, press the SEARCH - DivX 5 contents (MPEG4 simple profile plus additional...

  • Page 52: Picture Cd Playback

    Advanced Functions Picture CD Playback Select the desired folder. R O O T R O O T W M A J P E G M P 3 M P E G 4 Press the … † buttons to R O O T select a Picture file in the W M A J P E G...

  • Page 53: Picture Cd Playback For Hd-Jpeg

    Advanced Functions Picture CD Playback for HD-JPEG Must connect to HDMI. Resolution should be 720p or 1080i, and HD-JPEG should be in HD mode. (See page 64) Note HDMI SETUP - Only available in HDMI/COMPONENT(P-SCAN) Resolution setting : Auto output. Set the HD-JPEG to HD from Resolution : 1080i...
  • Page 54 Advanced Functions JPEG Discs When playing a CD-R/Memory Card/Picture CD - Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. - If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. - Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

  • Page 55: Changing Setup Menu

    Changing Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.

  • Page 56: Setting Up The Language Features

    Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button.

  • Page 57: Using The Disc Menu Language

    Changing Setup Menu Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √...
  • Page 58 Changing Setup Menu Using the Audio Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √ Display Setup the √ or ENTER button. √...

  • Page 59: Using The Subtitle Language

    Changing Setup Menu Using the Subtitle Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √ Display Setup the √ or ENTER button. √...

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √...
  • Page 61 Changing Setup Menu Œ Dolby/DTS Digital Out - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital or DTS Bitstream via digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a Dolby Digital and DTS Decoder. ´ Dynamic Compression - On : To select dynamic compression.

  • Page 62: Surround Sound Speaker Setup

    Changing Setup Menu Surround Sound Speaker Setup With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √ Display Setup the √ or ENTER button. √...
  • Page 63 Changing Setup Menu The default settings : FRONT L, R (Small), CENTER (Small), SURROUND (Small). Select the size of the speakers to be connected. Œ Front (FL, FR) - Large: Normally select this. - Small: When the sound distorts or the surround sound effects are difficult to hear, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from the subwoofer.

  • Page 64: Setting Up The Display Options

    Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √...
  • Page 65 Changing Setup Menu Œ ˆ TV Aspect Video Output Depending on the type of television you Select Video Output. have, you may want to adjust the screen - COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO : Select when you setting (aspect ratio). want to use Video and S-Video Out. - 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to - COMPONENT(I-SCAN) : Select when you see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD...
  • Page 66 Changing Setup Menu Ø HDMI This setting is used when the unit is • Consult your TV User’s Manual to find connected by HDMI to Display devices (TV, out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. Projector, etc.). If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual regarding - Resolution setting Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s...

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button.
  • Page 68 Changing Setup Menu Setting Up the Rating Level With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to select Setup, then press the √ or ENTER button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √...

  • Page 69: Changing The Password

    Changing Setup Menu Changing the Password With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. Press the … † buttons to √ Language Setup √ Audio Setup select Setup, then press √ Display Setup the √ or ENTER button. √...

  • Page 70: Reference

    Controlling a TV with the Remote Control The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. Setting Control Codes Table of Brand Codes 1.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Reference Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Action Problem Page • Check the batteries in the remote control. No operations can be They may need replacing. performed with the • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. remote control.
  • Page 72 Reference Action Problem Page No HDMI output. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player. P18~19, P66 • See if the TV supports this 480p/720p/1080i DVD player. •...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Reference Specifications Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 14 W Weight 5.1 lbs General Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 9.8 (D) x 1.9 (H) inches +41°F to +95°F Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec.

  • Page 74: Limited United States Warranty

    Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your DAV Product on-line at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By registering your DAV Product you will enable TACP to bring you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the U.S.
  • Page 75 DAV Product to the TACP Warranty Exchange Center. For additional information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.
  • Page 76 SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corp. Toshiba is an authorized licensee of the Compact Flash® registered trademark. SD is a trademark of SD Card Association. MMC and MultiMedia Card are trademarks of Infineon Technologies AG and licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

Table of Contents