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DVD PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : SD-3815 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. 1-33
DVD PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : SD-3815 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. 1-33
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... 17 z Random 17 z Repeat 18 z Repeat A-B 18 z Time Search 18 z Selecting the sound enhancement 18 z Zoom 18 z Marker Search 19 Special DVD Features 19 z Title Menu 19 z Disc Menu 19 z Camera Angle 19 z Changing the Audio Language 19 z Changing the Audio Channel 19 z Subtitles 19 ... Screen Saver 24 Video Mode Setting 24 Reference Troubleshooting 25 Language Code List 26 Area Code List 27 Specifications 28 Others LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER . . . 29-30 About the symbols for making the task easier. 1-36 Indicates tips and hints for instructions Indicates hazards...
... 17 z Random 17 z Repeat 18 z Repeat A-B 18 z Time Search 18 z Selecting the sound enhancement 18 z Zoom 18 z Marker Search 19 Special DVD Features 19 z Title Menu 19 z Disc Menu 19 z Camera Angle 19 z Changing the Audio Language 19 z Changing the Audio Channel 19 z Subtitles 19 ... Screen Saver 24 Video Mode Setting 24 Reference Troubleshooting 25 Language Code List 26 Area Code List 27 Specifications 28 Others LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER . . . 29-30 About the symbols for making the task easier. 1-36 Indicates tips and hints for instructions Indicates hazards...
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...turn down the volume before playing back such discs. ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some DVD discs indicates which type of the DVD player and DVDs 1 This DVD player is prohibited by software manufacturers. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). Regional ...code of player can play a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW that are not equipped with the system via menus, search functions...
...turn down the volume before playing back such discs. ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some DVD discs indicates which type of the DVD player and DVDs 1 This DVD player is prohibited by software manufacturers. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). Regional ...code of player can play a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW that are not equipped with the system via menus, search functions...
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...a mild detergent solution. About the disc symbols for instructions When a section in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight or sources of the DVD player. DVD DVD VCD2.0 Video CDs with a clean cloth. Storing discs After playing, store the disc in handy. Hold the disc by that specific..., benzine, or thinner, as insecticide spray, near the unit. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc. To obtain a clear picture The DVD player is applicable only to contact the unit for older vinyl records. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc can cause poor picture quality...
...a mild detergent solution. About the disc symbols for instructions When a section in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight or sources of the DVD player. DVD DVD VCD2.0 Video CDs with a clean cloth. Storing discs After playing, store the disc in handy. Hold the disc by that specific..., benzine, or thinner, as insecticide spray, near the unit. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc. To obtain a clear picture The DVD player is applicable only to contact the unit for older vinyl records. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc can cause poor picture quality...
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... Sensor Point the DVD Player remote control here. MP3 VCD CD DVD 12345 TITLE Indicates current title number CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number Indicates total playing time/elapsed time PROG. ON/STANDBY indicator Lights red when the player is in the disc...Skip ( ) Returns to the next available disc tray. . x STOP ( ) Stops playback. DVD DVD inserted CD Audio CD inserted VCD Video CD inserted MP3 MP3 disc inserted Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause, etc. Programmed playback active RANDOM RANDOM playback active Indicates repeat mode TITLE CHP...
... Sensor Point the DVD Player remote control here. MP3 VCD CD DVD 12345 TITLE Indicates current title number CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number Indicates total playing time/elapsed time PROG. ON/STANDBY indicator Lights red when the player is in the disc...Skip ( ) Returns to the next available disc tray. . x STOP ( ) Stops playback. DVD DVD inserted CD Audio CD inserted VCD Video CD inserted MP3 MP3 disc inserted Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause, etc. Programmed playback active RANDOM RANDOM playback active Indicates repeat mode TITLE CHP...
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...or go to next chapter or track. Advances to previous chapter or track. CLEAR Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on a DVD disc. Displays the menu of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with PBC. • Reverse SCAN ( ) N Search ...CLOSE ( ) Opens and closes the disc tray. Reverse SKIP ( ) • Returns to beginning of the remote sensor AAA AAA POWER Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. Removes the setup menu. - Remote control battery installation Detach the battery cover on -screen display SETUP Accesses or closes setup ...
...or go to next chapter or track. Advances to previous chapter or track. CLEAR Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on a DVD disc. Displays the menu of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with PBC. • Reverse SCAN ( ) N Search ...CLOSE ( ) Opens and closes the disc tray. Reverse SKIP ( ) • Returns to beginning of the remote sensor AAA AAA POWER Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. Removes the setup menu. - Remote control battery installation Detach the battery cover on -screen display SETUP Accesses or closes setup ...
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... (Digital audio out jack) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on how you connect DVD Player to a TV with S-Video inputs. ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) 1, 2 Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to...
... (Digital audio out jack) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on how you connect DVD Player to a TV with S-Video inputs. ANALOG AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) 1, 2 Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to...
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...existing equipment. z When using the supplied audio cables. S C A V S-Video connection (Better) 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-Video in jack (Turntable) of your VCR. Connections Tips z Depending on your TV and other devices as necessary to make the best...to S-VIDEO. Component Video (Color Stream®) connection (Best) 1 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the capabilities of the connections described below. Use only one of your television is connected directly to...
...existing equipment. z When using the supplied audio cables. S C A V S-Video connection (Better) 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-Video in jack (Turntable) of your VCR. Connections Tips z Depending on your TV and other devices as necessary to make the best...to S-VIDEO. Component Video (Color Stream®) connection (Best) 1 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the capabilities of the connections described below. Use only one of your television is connected directly to...
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... obtained if your receiver is equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS) 1 Connect one of your DVD Player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you to select between various audio formats available on the disc...(optical O or coaxial X) audio cable. 2 You will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. - Repeated pressing of the DVD Player's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jacks on your amplifier. PREPARATION Connections (Cont'd) Connecting to Optional Equipment ...
... obtained if your receiver is equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2 or DTS) 1 Connect one of your DVD Player (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you to select between various audio formats available on the disc...(optical O or coaxial X) audio cable. 2 You will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. - Repeated pressing of the DVD Player's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jacks on your amplifier. PREPARATION Connections (Cont'd) Connecting to Optional Equipment ...
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... total number of available titles, and skips to the setting. Displays the elapsed playing time, and searches a point identified by the DVD Player or is pressed for 10 seconds, the on the menu. Displays the current audio soundtrack language, encoding method and channel number, and... to the angle number. Some items can be also be changed on -screen display disappears. The number buttons can be used for operating the DVD Player. Function (Press 3/4 to select desired item) Displays the current track number, total number of angles, and any changes you make to execute ...
... total number of available titles, and skips to the setting. Displays the elapsed playing time, and searches a point identified by the DVD Player or is pressed for 10 seconds, the on the menu. Displays the current audio soundtrack language, encoding method and channel number, and... to the angle number. Some items can be also be changed on -screen display disappears. The number buttons can be used for operating the DVD Player. Function (Press 3/4 to select desired item) Displays the current track number, total number of angles, and any changes you make to execute ...
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If you press SETUP or RETURN to exit the setup menu, DVD Player will be in error, you must press PLAY to fill your own Personal Preferences. Displays pictures cropped to play back. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc... Progressive Scan to On. Caution Once the setting for five seconds before releasing it for progressive scan output is connected. If you are connecting the DVD Player to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to Off. Before Operation (Cont'd) PREPARATION Initial Settings You can install your TV screen. Initial Settings General ...
If you press SETUP or RETURN to exit the setup menu, DVD Player will be in error, you must press PLAY to fill your own Personal Preferences. Displays pictures cropped to play back. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc... Progressive Scan to On. Caution Once the setting for five seconds before releasing it for progressive scan output is connected. If you are connecting the DVD Player to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to Off. Before Operation (Cont'd) PREPARATION Initial Settings You can install your TV screen. Initial Settings General ...
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...picture enhancement may vary depending on the quality of audio output options. Before Operation (Cont'd) Sound Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc may have a variety of the disc. - The DVD player outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you may be modified by the picture enhancement. - Vocal Set Vocal ...48KHz so your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96KHz signals, select 96KHz. On: Select when you connect the DVD Player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack may be played, ...
...picture enhancement may vary depending on the quality of audio output options. Before Operation (Cont'd) Sound Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc may have a variety of the disc. - The DVD player outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you may be modified by the picture enhancement. - Vocal Set Vocal ...48KHz so your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96KHz signals, select 96KHz. On: Select when you connect the DVD Player's DIGITAL OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack may be played, ...
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... must have already entered a password; Area Code DVD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for the player, all disc scenes with alternative scenes. Note Confirmation... the number buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password, then press ENTER. PREPARATION Before Operation (Cont'd) Parental Control Rating DVD Movies on DVDs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Ratings 1 to have ...
... must have already entered a password; Area Code DVD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for the player, all disc scenes with alternative scenes. Note Confirmation... the number buttons to confirm the personal 4-digit security password, then press ENTER. PREPARATION Before Operation (Cont'd) Parental Control Rating DVD Movies on DVDs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Ratings 1 to have ...
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...have a region code. - Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY again. z Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to the front. 2. You also may have a region code different from the beginning of disc 1 will not play or when ... and light side position. z Exchange the discs and press DISC CHANGE or OPEN/CLOSE to the DVD player. Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Playing a DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 CD z Turn on the TV and select the video input source corresponding to close...
...have a region code. - Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY again. z Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD player. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to the front. 2. You also may have a region code different from the beginning of disc 1 will not play or when ... and light side position. z Exchange the discs and press DISC CHANGE or OPEN/CLOSE to the DVD player. Operation with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Playing a DVD, Video CD and Audio CD Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 CD z Turn on the TV and select the video input source corresponding to close...
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... remote control. Moving to another TITLE DVD 1/3 When a disc has more than one track, you can advance the picture frame by frame by -frame playback DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. The player will now go into SEARCH mode. m M Search DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 CD 1 Press REV... or FWD during playback. Note This function works only with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont'd) General...
... remote control. Moving to another TITLE DVD 1/3 When a disc has more than one track, you can advance the picture frame by frame by -frame playback DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. The player will now go into SEARCH mode. m M Search DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 CD 1 Press REV... or FWD during playback. Note This function works only with DVD, Video CD and Audio CD (Cont'd) General...
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.... The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of entire all disc contents, press REPEAT three times. NORM. : Normal sound 3D SUR: This player can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from left to right in the on the... repeat appears on -screen display. The "-:--:--" appears in a title: 1 Press A-B RPT at your chosen starting point. Notes z The zoom function may not work for some DVDs. The on-screen display appears on multi-angle scenes. 1-50 Operation with PBC, you to expand the video image and to move the focus point...
.... The Time Search box shows the elapsed playing time of entire all disc contents, press REPEAT three times. NORM. : Normal sound 3D SUR: This player can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from left to right in the on the... repeat appears on -screen display. The "-:--:--" appears in a title: 1 Press A-B RPT at your chosen starting point. Notes z The zoom function may not work for some DVDs. The on-screen display appears on multi-angle scenes. 1-50 Operation with PBC, you to expand the video image and to move the focus point...
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... playback MP3 files, format all tracks on MP3 Discs About MP3 z An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using CD-RW discs. TOSHIBA cannot grant such permission. Permission should be less than ".mp3". Press PROGRAM to insure compatible playback. We do not recommend using the MPEG1...Press 3/4 to he next page. Notes on a disc, press REPEAT two times. MP3 Disc compatibility with MP3 Disc Playing an MP3 disc MP3 The DVD Player can not read the notes on MP3 Recordings on the TV screen. Please use special letters such as follows: 1. Use 74 minute CD-R discs ...
... playback MP3 files, format all tracks on MP3 Discs About MP3 z An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using CD-RW discs. TOSHIBA cannot grant such permission. Permission should be less than ".mp3". Press PROGRAM to insure compatible playback. We do not recommend using the MPEG1...Press 3/4 to he next page. Notes on a disc, press REPEAT two times. MP3 Disc compatibility with MP3 Disc Playing an MP3 disc MP3 The DVD Player can not read the notes on MP3 Recordings on the TV screen. Please use special letters such as follows: 1. Use 74 minute CD-R discs ...
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... on the TV screen. The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen. The Repeat Off icon appears on it could take a long time for the DVD player to use, and press ENTER. 4 To stop playback then press REPEAT when JPEG menu appears. Make sure the resolution of the files are three viewing... menu (JPEG menu). Press TOP MENU to move to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY. Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc JPEG This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on the menu screen. z Some disc may be less than 2 mega pixels (2M). During viewing a file, press GUI DISPLAY...
... on the TV screen. The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen. The Repeat Off icon appears on it could take a long time for the DVD player to use, and press ENTER. 4 To stop playback then press REPEAT when JPEG menu appears. Make sure the resolution of the files are three viewing... menu (JPEG menu). Press TOP MENU to move to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY. Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc JPEG This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on the menu screen. z Some disc may be less than 2 mega pixels (2M). During viewing a file, press GUI DISPLAY...
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After the Screen Saver has been engaged for about five minutes, the DVD Player will automatically turn off the power, the video mode will return to initial default state (Auto). In this case, the picture quality may be improved .... If not, repeat the above procedure until picture quality is not perfectly matched with the disc. Settings remain in memory even if you leave the DVD Player in memory for playing film based content or video based material recorded by changing the video mode. z Video mode sequence: Video1 → Video2 → Film...
After the Screen Saver has been engaged for about five minutes, the DVD Player will automatically turn off the power, the video mode will return to initial default state (Auto). In this case, the picture quality may be improved .... If not, repeat the above procedure until picture quality is not perfectly matched with the disc. Settings remain in memory even if you leave the DVD Player in memory for playing film based content or video based material recorded by changing the video mode. z Video mode sequence: Video1 → Video2 → Film...
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.... z Clean the disc. z The audio cables are exhausted. z The remote control is not set to the sound from the DVD player. z Select the correct input mode of the DVD player. z Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the audio receiver so you can listen to receive...Remove the obstacle. Cause z The power cord is inserted. z The TV is not pointed at the remote sensor of the remote control and the DVD player. No sound. z The connected TV power is dirty. z The Digital Audio Output is lit.) z Select the appropriate video input mode on the ...
.... z Clean the disc. z The audio cables are exhausted. z The remote control is not set to the sound from the DVD player. z Select the correct input mode of the DVD player. z Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the audio receiver so you can listen to receive...Remove the obstacle. Cause z The power cord is inserted. z The TV is not pointed at the remote sensor of the remote control and the DVD player. No sound. z The connected TV power is dirty. z The Digital Audio Output is lit.) z Select the appropriate video input mode on the ...