HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC 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_Eng.indd 1 07.10.
Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4 Precautions ........................................................... 5 Table of contents ................................................... 7 Features ................................................................. 8 Customizing the function settings..................... 30 Disc compatibility........................................................ 8 Ethernet ...............
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.
Display 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 13 15 16 18 12 14 17 19 Function Displays the video output format currently selected. (i: interlaced, p: progressive) : Playing : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. DVD: A DVD is loaded. A CD is loaded. A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. Total playing time is displayed. Remaining playing time is displayed. Shows a chapter number.
Preparation (continued) Step 5: Powering on 1 Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the input which the player is connected to. 2 Press ON/STANDBY. When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel changes color from red (standby mode) to blue (operation). Start up (and disc loading ( page 24)) may take time. When you power on this player for the first time, the setting menu will appear. Go to Step 6 to make the necessary setup.
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 ETUP MENU Language Press RETURN or step 1. to return to the menu of HDMI Control Ethernet Screen Saver General Off Maintenance Twin Format Disc 7 Press OK. 8 9 Confirm the time is correct. / HD DVD to select “Clock Set”, then press If the time is correct, select “OK” by / , then press OK to return to the menu of step 6.
Preparation (continued) 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 Picture Mode Resolution Setting Off Standard 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 Auto Ethernet Dynamic Range Control Auto General 16 Dialog Enhancement Off When you connected an audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack ( page 16): / Press to select “Digital Out SPDIF”, then press OK. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK.
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.
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 MENU When using a double-sided disc, turn the label of the playing side up. / / / OK 3 3 After placing a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE. Playback starts.
To pause playback HD DVD Press TOP MENU DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD (PAUSE). To resume press (PLAY). To stop playback RESUME PLAY PAUSE / / HD DVD Press 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 ). SLOW STOP 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. AUDIO 1 During playback, press SUBTITLE. The current subtitle setting appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) SUBTITLE ANGLE e.g. Subtitle DISPLAY English 1 Off A language code ( Each time you press / “On” to view subtitles. 2 T.SEARCH 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) 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 44.1kHz DD L-PCM MPEG “Digital Out SPDIF” “Digital Out HDMI” Bitstream PCM Auto PCM2 Downmixed PCM Dolby Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5.
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 General Disc Details Page Parental Lock HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW To turn the parental lock function on or off. 34 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of the player. 19 OSD On/Off HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To activate or deactivate the operational status display on the TV screen. 35 Remote Controller Sound HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn on or off the confirmation beeper announcing when each remote command is received.
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.
Subtitle Language To select a preferred language for subtitles. English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Finnish / Greek / Turkish None To disable subtitles. Other To make a further language choice. Refer to “How to select a language” ( page 33). Notes • Some discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that you selected, as the disc may contain alternate language. • Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
Customizing the function settings (Continued) Ethernet See page 22. 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.
Clock Set See page 19. 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 (CE-Link) To turn on or off the features offered with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) when an HDMI device is connected to this player.
Before calling service personnel Before accessing, try updating this player’s firmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 35). 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.
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Specification Power requirement 32.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Mass 3.3kg Analog audio output 2.0V (rms), 2.2kΩ or below, pin jack (L, R) x 1 system Digital audio output (BITSTREAM/PCM jack) Optical connector x 1 system External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm LAN port 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 Signal system Standard NTSC Color TV system Extension port 1 system Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/780nm HDMI output 19 pin, Type A connector VIDEO output 1.
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.