Introduction Connections 2 16 DIGITAL VIDEO Basic playback DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3980SU SD-3980SC OWNER’S MANUAL © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Advanced playback Function setup Others 24 32 50 60
Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 21.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD video 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. Take care not to give it a shock or shake when carrying. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD video player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
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 and audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Playback side Chapter 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 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 video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD video 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.
Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Introduction Remote control 24 24 24 43 36 42 41 39 28 28 40 28 50 29 25 26 24 25 29 29 26 26 27 37 17 38 29 29 33 50 35 34 * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in “Locating a title using the top menu.
Introduction Loading batteries 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries (AAA size). Operating with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance: About 7 m (23 feet) from the front of the remote sensor Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor * Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD video player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination.
Introduction Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see 41 . Connecting to a TV • Make the following setting. On-screen display Select: “Digital Output” “PCM” or “Bitstream” Page 50 55 “Video Output” Composite * Component 50 55 * Only for analog video out jack (yellow) connection with progressive scan off. Notes • Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well.
Interlaced outputs (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 video player to optional audio equipment. • For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” 16 17 . • For details of output sound, see 41 . • This section uses the following reference marks.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder To COAXIAL type digital audio input To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connections Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for 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 • Make the following setting. On-screen display Select: “Digital Output” “PCM” Page 50 55 Amplifier equipped with a digital audio input To COAXIAL type digital audio input To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 75 Ω coaxial cable 21 Connections 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
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. Basic playback Preparations • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the video input connected to the DVD video player. • When you want to enjoy the sound of discs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input connected to the DVD video player.
2, 4 1 TOP MENU 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 video 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. STOP PAUSE PLAY REV FWD SLOW Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes.
Playing in slow-motion Basic playback To resume normal playback Press SLOW during playback. Press PLAY. Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion speed changes in the following sequence: 4 8 Notes • The sound is muted during slow-motion playback. • 3 speeds are available. Resuming playback from the same location 1 Press STOP at the location where you want to interrupt playback.
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 DVD 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 VIDEO CD/audio CD Chapter 3 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Locating a title using the top menu Press TOP MENU.
CLEAR ENTER PLAY SKIP T Number buttons Locating a desired section by entering the corresponding number Press T. Press / or Track. to highlight the Title/Chapter 3 Press the number buttons to enter title, chapter or track number. 4 Press ENTER. Basic playback 1 If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. Then at step 3, enter the number for the track you want using the number buttons. e.g. DVD Search Time Title/Chapter Search Time Track 2 Press / to locate.
Advanced playback Customizing the performance of your DVD video player. Accessing a Specific Location Directly Repeating a Specific Segment Playing in a Varied Order Playing in a Favorite Order Zooming a Picture Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.) Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.
Advanced playback Accessing a Specific Location Directly The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. CLEAR ENTER PLAY T Entering the time counter of the desired location 1 To set and play favorite bookmark during playback Press T. Press / button to highlight the time counter. 1. Press T twice, the display of Bookmark appears, then press ENTER to mark the desired scene. DVD Track 2 Press the number buttons to enter the time.
Repeating a Specific Segment You can specify a desired segment and repeat it. A-B RPT Repeating a specific segment 1 Press A-B RPT again at the end of the segment (point B). To resume normal playback Press A-B RPT until Rep off is displayed. Notes • Some discs may not permit A-B repeat operation. • You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a segment that includes multiple camera angles 39 . • You can specify a segment only within the current title or track (VIDEO CD).
Advanced playback ENTER Playing in a Varied Order You can play titles, chapters within a title, or tracks in a varied order. 2 1 Playing titles, chapters or tracks in a varied order 1 Press PLAY MODE. Press / button to select desired features and then press ENTER button to toggle desired mode. e.g. Play mode Random Repeat 2 Press PLAY. Press the PLAY button, the DVD video player starts playback in the selected mode. Off Off To resume normal playback Press ENTER until the Off is displayed.
Playing in a Favorite Order CLEAR You can combine your favorite titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in the order you determine. You can program up to 12 selections into the memory. (Memory playback) 3 2 1 Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite order 1 Insert a disc and press MEMORY during stop. The following display appears. Memory 1 While the display appears on the TV screen, press / / / to move the highlighted bar to the item you want to change.
Advanced playback Zooming a Picture ZOOM You can magnify areas within a picture. Zooming a picture Press ZOOM during normal, slow or still playback. To resume normal playback Press ZOOM repeatedly until the Original picture is restored. Off is displayed. The centre part of the image will be zoomed in. e.g. 2 Each time you press the ZOOM button, the magnification level changes as follows: 1 2 3 Off Press the ZOOM button to select the magnificant level.
Selecting the Picture Enhancement (E.P.M.*) You can easily select a preferred picture enhancement. *E.P.M.: Enhanced Picture Mode 2 E.P.M. Selecting the picture enhancement 1 To exit the picture enhancement selection Press E.P.M. Press E.P.M. again. The picture enhancement menu appears. 2 Advanced playback Note Actual effect to picture may vary depending on the TV. Make selection according to your preference. Select the picture enhancement by pressing / , then press / to make your selections.
Advanced playback Selecting the Sound Enhancement (E.A.M.*) You can easily switch a preferred audio enhancement. *E.A.M.: Enhanced Audio Mode E.A.M. Selecting the sound enhancement 1 To exit the audio enhancement selection Press E.A.M. The sound enhancement will appear: 3D On Press the E.A.M. button again, the sound enhancement change to OFF. 3D*: To obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from two speakers.
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. DVD 1 ANGLE Changing the camera angle Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. e.g. Press the ANGLE repeatedly until the “ displayed. 1/3 ” is Notes: • This function can only be used for discs on which scenes shot from multiple angles have been recorded. • If only one angle is recorded, “ 1/1 ” is displayed.
Advanced playback Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. DVD 1 Selecting a subtitle language Press SUBTITLE during playback. To turn subtitles on or off 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting is displayed. 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly until the displayed. e.g. 2 SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE while the subtitle setting is displayed on the TV screen.
Selecting a Language You can select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. AUDIO Selecting a playback audio setting 1 2 Press AUDIO during playback. Each time you press the AUDIO button, the audio settings included on the DVD video disc change. e.g. To turn off the audio setting display, press the AUDIO button. Recorded audio format number changes sequentially.
Advanced playback On-screen Display Operation NAVI When you turn on the on-screen display, you can view information on operational status and access features and settings. ENTER On-screen display operation Press NAVI. The following display appears. See the pages in for details on the features. e.g. When playing a DVD video disc 1/3 1/16 00:02:30 Title number Chapter number Elapsed time Features : Title number (Track number) Locate a title or track using the number buttons. 29 To stop playback.
On-screen Display Operation (Continued) DISPLAY On-screen display operation Viewing the operational status 1 Press DISPLAY. The following display appears. Advanced playback Time counter DVD Elapsed time / remaining time of the current title VCD Elapsed time / remaining time of the current track CD Chapter number 29 29 Title number Angle Setting 39 40 Subtitle Setting Bitrate Off 5.888Mbps Audio Setting 41 Bit Rate 2 To turn off the display, press DISPLAY again.
Advanced playback 2 Playing MP3/WMA Files You can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the DVD video player. ENTER PLAY PAUSE/STEP 3 T Playing MP3/WMA files Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this DVD video player. 45 1 Place a CD that contains MP3/WMA files on the disc tray. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to load the disc. 3 Selecting a track (file) in the disc 1 Press T. 2 Enter the track number to select a track you want to play.
Playable files Advanced playback MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: • Playable discs: CD-ROM, CD-R (650MB / 74 min. only) CD-RW is not recommendable. • Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz only • Bit rate: WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps (CBR*) MP3: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (CBR*) • CD physical format: Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1 • File system: ISO9660 Level 1, 2 or Joliet • File name: A file name should be in alphabet and numerals only, and must incorporate “MP3” or “WMA” extension. e.g.“********.
Advanced playback Viewing JPEG Files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the DVD video player. You can select a preferred view: a page of 9 thumbnail images or a single image view. Also, rotating, enlarging and shifting of each image can be possible. TOP MENU ENTER PLAY PAUSE/STEP STOP Viewing JPEG files Preparations • Prepare a disc that contains JPEG files you want to view. 48 • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 picture size.
Viewing a thumbnail view To quit the JPEG playback, press STOP. 1 Press TOP MENU in full-screen review. • Pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray can also quit the playback. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Prev Advanced playback To pause playback Next To view the previous 9 images. To view the succeeding 9 images.
Advanced playback JPEG files compatibility Discs whose compatibility with this DVD video player has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows. Many of these discs, when loaded, will make the DVD video player enter the automatic mode to play a prescribed folder in the disc. To play other folders, display a folder list and select a folder.
Function setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Function setup 2 Customizing the Function Settings RETURN You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. ENTER 3, 4 1, 6 Setting procedure 1 2 Press SETUP during stop. The following on-screen display appears. 3 Press / to select the setting you want to change, then press ENTER. 4 Change the selection by / buttons, by referring to the corresponding pages, then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change other settings. 6 Press SETUP.
Setting Language Details OSD Menu 52 DVD To select a preferred language for subtitles. 52 Audio DVD To select a preferred language for the sound track. 53 DVD Menu DVD To select a preferred language for disc menus. 53 TV Shape DVD To select a picture size according to aspect ratio of your TV. 54 Video Output To select whether you send Composite or Component signals to the connected TV. Digital Output To select an output sound format corresponding 55 to your system connection.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Subtitle Language English: Deutsch: Français: Español: Italiano: Auto: OSD Menu English: Deutsch: Français: Español: Italiano: To view on-screen displays in english. To view on-screen displays in german. To view on-screen displays in french. To view on-screen displays in spanish. To view on-screen displays in italian. Off: DVD To display subtitles in english. To display subtitles in german. To display subtitles in french.
Audio DVD DVD Menu English: Deutsch: Français: Español: Italiano: To play sound tracks in english. To play sound tracks in german. To play sound tracks in french. To play sound tracks in spanish. To play sound tracks in italian. English: Deutsch: Français: Español: Italiano: 1) Press ENTER. 2) Press / to select the Audio. 3) Press ENTER button, then the / and change the Language. 4) Press ENTER. 5) Press RETURN. to shift DVD To display DVD menus in english. To display DVD menus in german.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Video Output Video TV Shape 1) 2) 3) 4) Press / to select the Video. Press ENTER. / to select the Video Output. Press Press ENTER button, then press / to select the output mode. 5) Press ENTER. 6) Press RETURN. DVD 1) Press / to select the Video. 2) Press ENTER. 3) Press ENTER button, then press the shift and change the TV type 4) Press ENTER. 5) Press RETURN. 4:3 Pan Scan: / to Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Audio Rating Digital Output Password / Parental Selected the output sound format corresponding to your system connection. DVD discs equipped with the password function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier.
Function setup Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details (continued) Default The parental lock level is equivalent to the following ratings: If you want to return the inital language setting such as Language, Video, Audio and etc. to the factory default, do the following: Level 1: Kid Safe Level 2: G Level 3: PG Level 4: PG-13 Level 5: PG-R 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Press / to select Rating. Press ENTER. Press / to select the Default. Press ENTER.
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 United States Warranty Canadian Warranty
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. 16 The DVD video player turned off by itself. • The automatic power off function turned the unit off. • Press the PLAY button. 25 No picture or abnormal color (pinkish, greenish, etc.).
Specifications DVD video player / outputs / supplied accessories DVD Video Player Power supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 11 W Mass 1.5 kg External dimensions 430 x 42 x 200 mm (W/H/D) Signal system Standard NTSC Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650/780 nm Frequency range DVD linear sound : Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100 dB 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz 96 kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz More than 93 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.
Others Limited United States Warranty DVD Players - Exchange 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 DVD PLAYER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. 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 “Troubleshooting,” you found that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for exchange program DVD Players, contact TACP’s Call Center toll free at 1-866-583-7353. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE U.S.A.
- IMPORTANT CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION STANDARD WARRANTY TYPE OF SET WARRANTY PERIOD DVD Player DVD/VCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD 12 MONTHS CANADIAN WARRANTY Toshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. Please retain your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase. To obtain a “Canadian Warranty” please register online at www.toshiba.ca.
