OWNER'S MANUAL DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3750 SD-K700 Jan.
Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS 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.
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. 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. Introduction CAUTION: In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No.
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. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Introduction 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. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
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. 15.
18. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. Introduction 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. 20. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.
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. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the DVD player may become warm after a long period of use.
Notes on Discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Introduction On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/ audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 2 Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to 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. This is not a defect in the DVD player. Refer to instruction notes of discs. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
Table of Contents 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 ....................................
Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details.
Off Dimmed Normal FL DIMMER Introduction Repeated pressing of the FL DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display. DVD display Remaining time/elapsed time indicators Chapter/track number indicator Memory playback indicator Title number indicator Random playback indicator Play mode indicator TITLE HDCD CHP TRK REMAIN MEMORY RANDOM A-B DVD VCD VIDEO CD/CD indicator DVD indicator Multifunctional indicator (indicates operating status or messages, etc.
Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote control Power button 26 OPEN/CLOSE button 26 FL DIMMER button 13 OPEN/CLOSE FL DIMMER SETUP ZOOM SETUP button 56 E.A.M E.A.
1 Open the cover. Operating with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. 30° 2 Insert batteries (AA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction.
Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD player to your TV. For details of output sound, see 43 . Connecting to a TV Signal flow VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2CH BITSTREAM /PCM Y AC IN VIDEO L PB SELECT I PR R S COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL P To S VIDEO OUT (yellow) (white) To VIDEO OUT (red) To 2CH AUDIO OUT SELECT I P To wall outlet Set to “I.
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, CB, CR) In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance.
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 43 . • This section uses the following reference marks. : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer : Center speaker : Signal flow Notes • DO NOT connect the BITSTREAM/PCM (DIGITAL) AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder VIDEO OUT To COAXIAL type digital audio input Select: “Audio Out Select” “Bitstream” Page BITSTREAM /PCM 56 VIDEO L PB SELECT I To OPTICAL type digital audio input On-screen display AUDIO OUT 2CH Y R S PR 59 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL P Recording system Connect either.
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 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.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input Amplifier equipped with a digital audio input VIDEO OUT To COAXIAL type digital audio input On-screen display Select: “Audio Out Select” “PCM” Page 56 59 AUDIO OUT 2CH BITSTREAM /PCM Y VIDEO L PB SELECT I To OPTICAL type digital audio input • Make the following setting. PR R S COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL P Connect either.
Basic playback Begin your operation.
Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. POWER indicator 3 2, 4 PAUSE STOP 1 DVD display / DVD-V VCD CD PLAY / ENTER MENU TOP MENU Basic playback Preparations • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD player.
1 2, 4 TOP MENU MENU / / ENTER STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this DVD player, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you stopped playback. PLAY FWD REV PAUSE/STEP DVD-V VCD CD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. REV FWD REV : Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. DVD-V VCD CD To resume normal playback Press PLAY.
STOP PLAY SLOW DVD-V VCD CD Playing in slow-motion SLOW SLOW Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes. button If you press the SLOW during playback, you can view the picture in reverse slow-motion. (Only when using a DVD video disc.) To resume normal playback Basic playback Press SLOW during playback. Press PLAY. PLAY Notes • The sound is muted during slow-motion playback. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Basic playback Locating a Desired Section TOP MENU / / / / ENTER 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 Chapter 2 DVD-V VCD CD 1 Chapter 1 Press TOP MENU. TOP MENU The top menu appears on the TV screen. TITLE 1 TITLE 3 Press want.
CLEAR / / / / ENTER PLAY T Number buttons SKIP DVD-V VCD CD 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. e.g. SEARCH T 2 1 Press / to locate. to select a section you want 1 3 Press / section. ENTER Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary. Press PLAY or ENTER. PLAY ENTER Playback starts from the selected section. – : –– : –– 1 e.g. When you want to locate a chapter.
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.
Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly You can access a specific location by entering its corresponding time (hours, minutes, seconds). 3 3 1 2 DVD-V VCD CD 1 Entering the time counter of the desired location Press T several times. SEARCH T You may have to press further depending on the disc. Press the button repeatedly until the clock icon is highlighted. e.g. 2 – : –– : –– 1 1 Press the number buttons to enter the time. e.g.
Playing Repeatedly You can play a specific title, chapter, track, or segment repeatedly. / PLAY CLEAR REPEAT A-B RPT DVD-V VCD CD Repeating a title, chapter, or track Press REPEAT. 2 Press REPEAT or / repeatedly to select the repeat playback mode. REPEAT REPEAT If you select the mode during playback, the DVD player automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title, chapter, or track. The mode menu appears.
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) / / / / ENTER 3 2 CLEAR 1 DVD-V VCD CD 1 Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop. MEMORY The following display appears.
Playing in Random Order You can play titles, chapters, or tracks in random order. (Random playback) 2 3 CLEAR 1, 2 DVD-V VCD CD Playing titles, chapters, or tracks in random order To resume normal playback 1 Press RANDOM. 2 Press RANDOM or / repeatedly to select the random playback mode. RANDOM Press CLEAR. The mode menu appears. Notes • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. • You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the memory playback function.
Advanced playback Zooming a Picture ZOOM–/ZOOM/ZOOM+ You can magnify areas within a picture. / / / / ENTER DVD-V VCD CD 1 Zooming a picture During normal, slow or still playback, press ZOOM, ZOOM+ or ZOOM–. Zoom point To shift: The DVD player enters the zoom playback mode, and a monitor scope and an icon appear. ZOOM Press the / / / buttons. ENTER e.g. To hide the monitor scope and the icon during zoom playback Press / / / to select “EXIT,” and press ENTER.
Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) 1, 2 You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. ENTER 2 *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode DVD-V VCD CD 1 Selecting the sound enhancement To exit the audio enhancement selection Press E.A.M. E.A.M Press ENTER. The sound enhancement menu appears. ENTER 2 Press E.A.M or / repeatedly to select the sound enhancement. E.A.M Normal: Notes • Actual effects to sounds may vary depending on the speaker systems. Make selection according to your preference.
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. 2 CLEAR 1, 2 DVD-V VCD CD 1 Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. ANGLE While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon ( ) flashes in the DVD display. Press the ANGLE button while the angle icon is flashing. e.g.
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! / / / / ENTER ¡Buenas tardes! SUBTITLE DVD-V VCD CD 1 Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE The current subtitle setting is displayed. To turn subtitles on or off 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE Off ENG1 FRE1 SPA1 The abbreviation of the language appears instead of the language name.
Advanced playback Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the disc. 2 CLEAR Good morning! Bonjour! ¡Buenos días! 1, 2 DVD-V VCD CD 1 Selecting a playback audio setting Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO The current audio setting is displayed. Selecting sound channels of VIDEO CDs You can switch left and right channels by pressing the AUDIO button repeatedly during playback. AUDIO e.g.
Output sound conversion table (sampling frequency/quantization bit) Audio selection from the menu 56 59 and output jacks on the rear panel Discs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Dolby Digital 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit Linear 48 kHz/24 bit PCM 96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit DTS MPEG1, MPEG2 MPEG1 Linear PCM 44.
Quick control Simple use of a single button and the cursor control enables you to direct your playback, without manipulating many actual buttons.
Quick control Using the Graphic Remote Control - V-REMOTE - 1 2 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 VCD CD 1 Using the graphic remote control During playback, press V-REMOTE. V-REMOTE The graphic remote control (Virtual Remote) appears. For the meaning of each icon, see right. Icons and features See the pages in for details on the features.
Selecting the Playback Function - QUICK - 1 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 VCD CD 1 2-5 Selecting the playback function During playback, press QUICK. The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display will vary depending on the playback status.) QUICK 5 Press ENTER. ENTER The on-screen display disappears and playback will resume according to your selection.
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 VCD CD 1 1 2, 3 NAVI menu items To exit the NAVI menu Press NAVI. NAVI Press NAVI. The NAVI menu appears. NAVI e.g. DVD-V Alternatively press / to remove the highlight from an icon to the center position, and press ENTER. ENTER CC Exit 2 Press / / feature icon.
Navi menu selections You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. 50 You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 56 Setup You can display thumbnail views of the first scenes of titles or chapters and select a preferred one. 50 Preview You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture.
Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI menu items Strobe Viewer You can divide a desired scene into stop action frames for careful analysis. Preview After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. e.g.
Capture You can sample a scene from a playback picture and transform it into a background picture. Angle Viewer You can display all camera angles simultaneously and select your preferred one from them. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: e.g. e.g.
Quick control Accessing Features - NAVI - (continued) NAVI menu items Picture Setting You can fine adjust picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture settings in the memory of the DVD player. 3 Press ENTER. The sub menu appears. 4 Press e.g. / to adjust the value, and press ENTER. Color +2 After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: Contrast : Brightness : Color: Tint : DNR*1 : Edge Enhance*2 : All Reset : e.g.
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. Closed Caption You can display closed caption included on a DVD disc without CC connecting a closed caption decoder to your TV. After selecting this icon and pressing ENTER, the following on-screen display appears: On Off Chapter : 23 Time : 1:23:45 Audio : ENG 1 Quick control e.g.
Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Function setup 1, 6 Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 2, 3, 4 RETURN DVD-V VCD CD 1 Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop. SETUP The following on-screen display appears. 3 Press / to select the setting you want to change, then press ENTER. ENTER AB C Picture TV Shape 4:3 LB Progressive 4:3 Output Full Progressive Conversion Auto 4 2 Press / to select a symbol for the setting you want to change.
Setting Details TV Shape DVD-V Progressive 4:3 Output DVD-V VCD Progressive Conversion DVD-V PCM Down Sampling DVD-V Audio Out Select DVD-V VCD CD Page To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. To select the video output of pictures recorded in 4:3 format. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) To select the system of output signal. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details AB C Picture TV Shape 4:3 LB Progressive 4:3 Output Full Progressive Conversion Auto Progressive 4:3 Output DVD-V VCD Select the video output of pictures recorded in 4:3 format. (Only when connected to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) Full: Displays pictures expanded horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen. TV Shape 4:3 Letterbox: 4:3 Normal: DVD-V Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
AB C Audio PCM Down Sampling Audio Out Select Dynamic Range Control Karaoke Vocal PCM Down Sampling Off Bitstream On Off Audio Out Select Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 decoder. 21 22 The DVD player outputs digital audio information in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 recording system. PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier.
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. This feature allows you to turn off vocal audio tracks, or restore them for background accompaniment.
Audio Language English: French: Spanish: Others: 3) Press the / buttons to shift and select the second character by pressing the / buttons. DVD-V To play sound tracks in English. To play sound tracks in French. To play sound tracks in Spanish. 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 65 . 2) Select the first character by pressing the / buttons.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details AB C AB C Operation Pause/Still Auto Parental Lock Off Remote Confirmation On Title Stop Off PBC On Display On-Screen Displays On Background Gray Screen Saver On On-Screen Displays DVD-V VCD Off: Operational modes (e.g. “ displayed. On: Operational modes (e.g. “ displayed on-screen. Background DVD-V VCD Pause/Still CD ”, “ ”) are not ”, “ ”) are Auto: For normal use. Still and fast motion images can be paused.
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. 3) Press the / buttons to select the parental lock level, then press the ENTER button. Parental Lock US Area Code 7 Level 2) Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list below.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Remote Confirmation DVD-V VCD CD AB C Initialize All settings will be restored to pre-set levels. Off: The beeper does not sound. On: The beeper sounds with each remote operation. Title Stop Exit Yes 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. Initialize DVD-V VCD CD To restore all settings to the factory set.
Table of Languages Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation ––– No alternate language Chinese Dutch English French German Italian Japanese Korean Malay Spanish Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Belorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scottish Gaelic Galician Abbreviation GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE IK I
Others Before Calling Service Personnel Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY DVD PLAYER
Others Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptoms and correction Symptom Cause Correction No power. • The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug securely into the wall outlet. 18 The DVD player turned off by itself. • The automatic power off function turned the unit off. • Press the PLAY button. 27 No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Specifications DVD player / outputs / supplied accessories DVD player Power supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Mass 3.0 kg External dimensions 430 × 81 × 311 mm (W/H/D) Signal system Standard NTSC Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm / 780 nm Frequency range DVD linear sound : 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz 96 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 112 dB Audio dynamic range More than 108 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.
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.
How to Obtain Warranty Service (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. This check list may solve your problem. (2) In the U.S.A., only call the TACP toll free number 800-631-3811, or if in Hawaii or Canada see listing below within (30) days after you find a defective product or part. (3) Arrange for the delivery of the product to the TACP/THI/TCL Authorized Service Station or TACP Return Center.
