HD DVD player HD-A35KU HD-A35KC Owner’s manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. HD-A30KUKC_en.indd 1 07.7.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE ATTENTION RISQUE DEPAS OUVRIR WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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. Location of the required label 3 HD-A30KUKC_en.indd 3 07.7.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Keep these instructions. 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 3. Head 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. 16.
Precautions Notes on handling • Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the player is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. • When shipping the 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 player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the player for a long time.
Precautions (continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4 Precautions ........................................................... 5 Table of contents ................................................... 7 Features ................................................................. 8 Disc compatibility........................................................ 8 Customer support .......................................................
Features Disc compatibility Discs which can be played on this player are as follows. The icons ( ) are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. Disc Specification Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) 12cm (43/4 in.) HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum.
HD output jacks Important notes about HD DVD HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth.
Index to parts and controls Front panel 1 2 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicator Front panel display Remote sensor Disc tray Extension port / (SKIP) buttons (PAUSE) button (STOP) button (PLAY) button OPEN/CLOSE button 3 4 7 5 8 9 10 11 Function Turns the power on or restores the unit to the standby mode. Blue: power on / Red: standby mode See the next page. Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Loads a disc into the disc drive.
Display 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 13 15 16 18 12 14 17 19 No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Function Displays the video output format currently selected. (i: interlaced, p: progresive) : Playing : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. DVD: A DVD is loaded. 18 19 Function A CD is loaded. A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. Total playing time is displayed. Remaining playing time is displayed.
Accessories Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Remote control Loading batteries 1 Open the cover and load batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Remote control Batteries (AAA) 2 Close the cover. Power cord Operating range Remote sensor Within about 7 m (23 ft) Notes • Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. • Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place.
TV control The remote control of this player is compatible with TV controls. Once you program the remote control (see the next paragraph), the following controls are available. Operate the remote control toward your TV.
Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Step 1: Connecting to a TV Page 15 Step 2: Connecting to audio system Page 16 Step 3: LAN connection Page 17 Step 4: Power connection Page 18 Step 5: Powering on Page 18 Step 6: Setting up the player Page 19 Resolution and connections Check the type of video input on your TV. To view high definition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV.
Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection. • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. Via HDMI input To view 1080p output, make this connection. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable.
Preparation (continued) Step 2: Connecting to audio system Sound can output from connected audio system. If you made the HDMI connection between the player and a TV, this step is unnecessary. Skip to Step 3. Via HDMI output You can enjoy the benefits of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI OUTPUT jack of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. This connection requires selection of “Digital Out HDMI” (Step 16, page 22).
Via analog audio output Sound is output only in 2ch format. Audio cable (not supplied) TV To ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG AUDIO INPUT AV amplifier Step 3: LAN connection You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s firmware. See page 38. Some HD DVD discs may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection.
Preparation (continued) Step 4: Power connection After completing all connections, connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN socket and a wall outlet. ON/STANDBY indicator on the player illuminates in red. ON/STANDBY indicator To a wall outlet Caution • Do not power this player using any power cord other than the one supplied with this player. • Do not use the supplied power cord with any device other than this player.
Step 6: Setting up the player Make the settings which are necessary to operate the player. 1 Make sure that the following menu is displayed. (If not, press SETUP to display it.) SETUP MENU Picture To move a cursor Audio Language Ethernet To enter the selected item General A: Language 2 To return to the previous menu Press / to select “Language”, then press OK.
Preparation (continued) B: Time 6 Press OK. / 10 to select “General”, then press Parental Lock Off Clock Set Off Picture OSD On/Off Off Audio Remote Controller Sound Off HDMI Control Off Screen Saver Off ETUP MENU Language Ethernet General Press RETURN or step 1. to return to the menu of Maintenance Twin Format Disc 7 Press OK. 8 9 Confirm the time is correct.
C: Resolution 11 Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture TV Shape 16:9 Audio Language Enhanced Black Level Ethernet RGB Output Range General Off Standard Picture Mode Resolution Setting Auto up to 1080i 12 Press 13 Press / to select the resolution according to the performance of your TV as shown in the table below, then press OK. / to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK.
D: Audio output 15 Press / to select “Audio”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Digital Out SPDIF Bitstream Audio Language Digital Out HDMI Ethernet Digital Direct Audio Mode General Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Speaker Setting 16 Auto Off Auto Off 5.1ch When you connected an audio system to the BITSTREAM/PCM jack ( Press / page 16): to select “Digital Out SPDIF”, then press OK. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK.
When you connected an audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack ( page 16): Press / to select “Speaker Setting”, then press OK. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK. 5.1ch When a 5.1 channel surround system is connected to this player. 1 Set the speaker sizes, distance to each speaker and the crossover frequency. 3PEAKER 3ETTING CH CH Front Left / Front Right Small: Select if the speaker cannot output low frequency.
Preparation (continued) E: Ethernet Perform this setting if you connect the player to your LAN ( page 17). After performing this setting, you need to turn off this player and turn it on again to activate this setting. If you do not connect, skip to Step 20. 18 19 Press / to select “Ethernet”, then press OK. Press / to select each of the followings, then press OK.
4 Network Speed Select the speed and press OK button. For other speeds: 1 Select “Other” and press OK button. 5 Cookie Setting Cookie Setting Network Speed 28.8kbps Modem 33.6kbps Modem 56kbps Modem 64kbps ISDN 128kbps ISDN 256kbps DSL/Cable “Accept” Accept Not Accept Cookies are accepted. 384kbps DSL/Cable 512kbps DSL/Cable 768kbps DSL/Cable 1Mbps Cable Network Speed (Other) 1.5Mbps T1 Over 10Mbps 1 Other OK Select “Accept” or “Not Accept” and press OK button.
Playing Preparation • Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. • Turn the power on. ( page 18) Playing a disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 31 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Place a disc in the hollow of the disc tray with the playback side down. 1 When using a double-sided disc, turn the label of the playing side up. MENU / 3 After placing a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE. Playback starts.
To pause playback HD DVD Press DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD (PAUSE). To resume press (PLAY). To stop playback TOP MENU HD DVD Press RESUME PLAY PAUSE / / SLOW STOP DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD (STOP). To resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( HD DVD ) or DVD-RW DVD-R CD ). If you want to return to the beginning, press (STOP), then press (PLAY) ( DVD-Video (PLAY).
Playing (continued) To select subtitles HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. 1 During playback, press SUBTITLE. The current subtitle setting appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) DISPLAY e.g. AUDIO Subtitle SUBTITLE English 1 A language code ( Each time you press / “On” to view subtitles. ANGLE 2 page 33) may appear. , “On” and “Off” alternates.
3 To locate a position HD DVD 1 DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the category. Category Title Chapter Time Track To search by specifying: Title number Chapter number Elapsed time of the current title(track) Track number Press OK. Repeat playback starts. Notes • Some discs may not permit repeat playback operation. • You can cancel repeat playback also by pressing (STOP). To check the current status HD DVD 2 Press the number buttons to enter a number. e.g.
Playing (continued) HD DVD playing options in the future A/B/C/D buttons HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback. Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ. Cursor controls HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Future HD DVD discs may include game software and drawing software. If they do you can use the cursor function for some software.
Output sound conversion table Disc HD DVD Video Advanced content ADV indicator ADV HD DVD Video (off) Standard content DVD-Video (off) CD (off) DVD-VR (off) Disc HD DVD Video Advanced content ADV indicator ADV HD DVD Video Standard content (off) DVD-Video (off) CD (off) DVD-VR (off) Audio format DD Plus/Dolby TrueHD dts-HD/L-PCM DD plus True HD 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz dts-HD L-PCM 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz MPEG DD L-PCM 48kHz 96kHz dts MPEG L-PCM 44.1kHz dts 44.
Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1 During stop, press SETUP. “SETUP MENU” appears. / OK To return to the previous menu 2 Press OK. / to select the group that contains a desired item, then press 3 4 Press / to select the setting item, then press OK. 5 6 Repeat step 3 and 4 to set other items if necessary.
Group Setting Disc Ethernet General Details Page 24 HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set up internet connection feature. Parental Lock HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn the parental lock function on or off. 37 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of the player. 20 OSD On/Off HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To activate or deactivate the operational status display on the TV screen.
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed. Film The player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for playback of film content pictures.
Dialog Enhancement To turn on or off a function that increases dialog volume of a DVD video disc playback. On This function is activated. Off This function is disabled. Notes • This function is effective only in playback of Dolby Digital recorded HD DVD or DVD video discs. • The effect level of this function vary depending on the disc. Speaker Setting See page 23. Language Disc Menu Language To select a preferred language for disc menus.
Customizing the function settings (Continued) How to select a language: e.g. 1) Obtain the code from the list below. 2) Enter the code as below. 3) Select “OK” and press OK button.
Ethernet See page 24. General Parental Lock HD DVD and DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc. For example the whole contents of a disc may not be played back, or an extreme violent scene may be cut or replaced automatically by another scene. Important • Depending on discs, it may not be evident whether the disc is compatible with Parental Lock function.
Clock Set See page 20. OSD On/Off On Off Activates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. Deactivates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. Remote Controller Sound On Turns on the beep sound. Off Turns off the beep sound. HDMI Control To turn on or off the features offered with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) when an HDMI device is connected to this player. Use of HDMI Control which is a feature based on HDMI-CEC requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device.
Before calling service personnel Before accessing, try updating this player’s firmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 38). If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Symptom Remedy Page No power. • Is the power plug disconnected? Check the power connection. 17 No picture.
Specification Power requirement 32.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Analog audio output 2.0V (rms), 2.2kΩ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 1 system 2.0V (rms), 2.2kΩ or below, pin jack x 6 Mass 3.3kg Digital audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM jack) Optical connector x 1 system External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.
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Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “Before calling service personnel”, you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP’s Consumer Solution Center toll-free at 1-800-319-6684.
Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand HD DVD Players Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND HD DVD Player (the “PLAYER(S)” or “Player(s)”) AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
WHETHER MADE ORALLY OR IN WRITING (INCLUDING ANY STATEMENT IN ANY BROCHURE, PRESS RELEASE, ANNOUNCEMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, POINT OF SALE DISPLAY, ETC.). YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THIS PLAYER MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND YOU MAY SUFFER DAMAGE. THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ANY SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF ANY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS.
INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT HD DVD is a new and evolving format, so changes and improvements are possible. To obtain updated information about HD DVD and this product, as well as customer support information about this product, please contact Toshiba Customer Support: * In the U.S., please call 1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.com/customersupport. * In Canada, please call 1 (800) 268-3404 or visit www.toshiba.ca and click on support.
