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DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3980SU SD-3980SC OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 16 Basic playback 24 Advanced playback 32 Function setup 50 Others 60 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation
DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3980SU SD-3980SC OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 16 Basic playback 24 Advanced playback 32 Function setup 50 Others 60 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation
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... pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Retain this equipment completely from the mains power, pull out the power plug from the wall outlet. 3 Location of your DVD video player. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Be aware that contained in the electrical installation of the building. Introduction The instructions...
... pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Retain this equipment completely from the mains power, pull out the power plug from the wall outlet. 3 Location of your DVD video player. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Be aware that contained in the electrical installation of the building. Introduction The instructions...
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... on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD video player. The top and rear panels of the DVD video player. In this DVD video player near the DVD video player. When you use the DVD video player in a room where you use , be distorted. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for example, when...
... on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD video player. The top and rear panels of the DVD video player. In this DVD video player near the DVD video player. When you use the DVD video player in a room where you use , be distorted. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for example, when...
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... to experience any other than those listed above . • This DVD video player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in the DVD video player. Notes on the TV screen (Menu Playback). As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are printed on your DVD video disc and you can play the following discs are produced...
... to experience any other than those listed above . • This DVD video player uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in the DVD video player. Notes on the TV screen (Menu Playback). As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are printed on your DVD video disc and you can play the following discs are produced...
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If you do so, you will not be using the remote control, press the buttons at intervals of the DVD video player to match the + and - Notes • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention .... • Do not open the remote control. 14 on the batteries to ensure the correct mode of the DVD video player. • When using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to operate the DVD video player via the remote control. Distance: About 7 m (23 feet) from leaking into fire. Make sure to a ...
If you do so, you will not be using the remote control, press the buttons at intervals of the DVD video player to match the + and - Notes • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention .... • Do not open the remote control. 14 on the batteries to ensure the correct mode of the DVD video player. • When using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to operate the DVD video player via the remote control. Distance: About 7 m (23 feet) from leaking into fire. Make sure to a ...
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...the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If your TV. • Connect the DVD video player directly to turn off . For details of the DVD video player to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your television set has one audio input, connect the left and ...right audio outputs of output sound, see 41 . Connecting to your TV. If you connect the DVD video player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as well. • When you connect the...
...the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If your TV. • Connect the DVD video player directly to turn off . For details of the DVD video player to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your television set has one audio input, connect the left and ...right audio outputs of output sound, see 41 . Connecting to your TV. If you connect the DVD video player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as well. • When you connect the...
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...DVD video player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might become pinkish in the picture. Press PROGRESSIVE again to the "standard definition" output. This is selected. • When using the remote control You can be distorted. Interlaced outputs (ColorStream®) Some TVs or monitors are registered trademarks of Toshiba... leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may change. Connecting to these inputs allows you connect the DVD video player to other equipment, be damaged. • Progressive can temporarily switch the output signal for better picture ...
...DVD video player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might become pinkish in the picture. Press PROGRESSIVE again to the "standard definition" output. This is selected. • When using the remote control You can be distorted. Interlaced outputs (ColorStream®) Some TVs or monitors are registered trademarks of Toshiba... leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may change. Connecting to these inputs allows you connect the DVD video player to other equipment, be damaged. • Progressive can temporarily switch the output signal for better picture ...
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.... Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to turn off the amplifier before making any connections. • The output sound of the DVD video player has a wide dynamic range. Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by a sudden high volume sound. ...Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player. • Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the "DIGITAL (COAXIAL)" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's ...
.... Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to turn off the amplifier before making any connections. • The output sound of the DVD video player has a wide dynamic range. Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by a sudden high volume sound. ...Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player. • Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player to the "DIGITAL (COAXIAL)" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's ...
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...output sound from the rear speakers will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. • Make the following setting. With an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Connect the...effect in the home. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Surround Pro Logic by connecting the DVD video player to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic To audio input To ANALOG AUDIO OUT • Make the following setting. Manufactured...
...output sound from the rear speakers will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. • Make the following setting. With an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Connect the...effect in the home. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Surround Pro Logic by connecting the DVD video player to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic To audio input To ANALOG AUDIO OUT • Make the following setting. Manufactured...
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...want to enjoy the sound of the disc tray as it may damage the disc and cause the DVD video player to malfunction. • Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD video player. • Some video CD are two different disc sizes. You can make your fingers well clear of discs from the.... 3 Place the disc on . 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 view, then press ENTER to PBC on mode, playback will begin from the audio system, turn PBC on...
...want to enjoy the sound of the disc tray as it may damage the disc and cause the DVD video player to malfunction. • Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD video player. • Some video CD are two different disc sizes. You can make your fingers well clear of discs from the.... 3 Place the disc on . 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 view, then press ENTER to PBC on mode, playback will begin from the audio system, turn PBC on...
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...is completed. 25 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The sound is engaged for approximately 20 minutes, the DVD video player will appear after you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on the disc tray. To stop mode for the function described under that... indicator turns off the screen saver, press the PLAY button. To disconnect this DVD video player, you remove the disc. Notes • Do not move the DVD video player during playback. DVD : You can use this function with DVD video discs. : You can use this function with audio CDs. CD : You ...
...is completed. 25 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The sound is engaged for approximately 20 minutes, the DVD video player will appear after you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on the disc tray. To stop mode for the function described under that... indicator turns off the screen saver, press the PLAY button. To disconnect this DVD video player, you remove the disc. Notes • Do not move the DVD video player during playback. DVD : You can use this function with DVD video discs. : You can use this function with audio CDs. CD : You ...
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.... Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame playback. 26 Notes • The DVD video player mutes sound and subtitles during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. STOP Playing in fast reverse or... fast forward directions PAUSE PLAY REV FWD SLOW Press REV or FWD during reverse and forward scan of DVD video discs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various ...
.... Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame playback. 26 Notes • The DVD video player mutes sound and subtitles during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. STOP Playing in fast reverse or... fast forward directions PAUSE PLAY REV FWD SLOW Press REV or FWD during reverse and forward scan of DVD video discs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. Basic playback Variable Speed Playback You can play discs at various ...
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Resuming playback from the beginning of the current title. you play a PBC-featured VIDEO CD while "PBC" is cleared. 27 The DVD video player memorizes the location where playback is muted during playback. The DVD video player deletes the memory of the location. 2 Press PLAY. you open and close ...Playing in the memory may be a difference in the location where playback resumes depending on -screen displays while the DVD video player keeps a location in slow-motion Press SLOW during slow-motion playback. • 3 speeds are available. Each time you stopped playback. The...
Resuming playback from the beginning of the current title. you play a PBC-featured VIDEO CD while "PBC" is cleared. 27 The DVD video player memorizes the location where playback is muted during playback. The DVD video player deletes the memory of the location. 2 Press PLAY. you open and close ...Playing in the memory may be a difference in the location where playback resumes depending on -screen displays while the DVD video player keeps a location in slow-motion Press SLOW during slow-motion playback. • 3 speeds are available. Each time you stopped playback. The...
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.... If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you can quickly locate any title, the DVD video player may resume playback from chapter 1 of the selected title. 2 Press / / / to the button that contains a top menu. • Instruction notes of locating a ...; The instructions above describe basic procedures which may refer to select the title you first pressed the TOP MENU button (depending on the actual DVD video disc.) • This method of discs may vary depending on the TV screen. If the titles in the top menu are divided into ...
.... If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you can quickly locate any title, the DVD video player may resume playback from chapter 1 of the selected title. 2 Press / / / to the button that contains a top menu. • Instruction notes of locating a ...; The instructions above describe basic procedures which may refer to select the title you first pressed the TOP MENU button (depending on the actual DVD video disc.) • This method of discs may vary depending on the TV screen. If the titles in the top menu are divided into ...
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...Then key in quick successions, playback starts from the beginning of the preceding chapter or track. When you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. DVD Accessing chapters/tracks using the number buttons. For the chapters/ tracks number greater than "9", use the SKIP or button...., chapter or track number. 4 Press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected section. To locate chapters or tracks during playback, the DVD video player performs fast reverse or fast forward playback. When you want by pressing the button repeatedly. Playback starts from the beginning of the current...
...Then key in quick successions, playback starts from the beginning of the preceding chapter or track. When you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. DVD Accessing chapters/tracks using the number buttons. For the chapters/ tracks number greater than "9", use the SKIP or button...., chapter or track number. 4 Press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected section. To locate chapters or tracks during playback, the DVD video player performs fast reverse or fast forward playback. When you want by pressing the button repeatedly. Playback starts from the beginning of the current...
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...resumes depending on the disc. A-B RPT Repeating a specific segment 1 Press A-B RPT at the end of the selected segment (A-B). The DVD video player automatically returns to play repeatedly. To resume normal playback Press A-B RPT until Rep off is displayed. 2 Press A-B RPT again at the...playback of the segment (point B). Advanced playback 33 Repeating a Specific Segment You can specify a segment only within the current title or track (VIDEO CD). • There may not permit A-B repeat operation. • You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a segment that includes ...
...resumes depending on the disc. A-B RPT Repeating a specific segment 1 Press A-B RPT at the end of the selected segment (A-B). The DVD video player automatically returns to play repeatedly. To resume normal playback Press A-B RPT until Rep off is displayed. 2 Press A-B RPT again at the...playback of the segment (point B). Advanced playback 33 Repeating a Specific Segment You can specify a segment only within the current title or track (VIDEO CD). • There may not permit A-B repeat operation. • You cannot set the A-B repeat function for a segment that includes ...
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... Repeat Off 2 Press PLAY. To resume normal playback Press ENTER until the Off is displayed. Track: Repeats the current track. Press the PLAY button, the DVD video player starts playback in the selected mode. Off On Off Chapter Title Off Track All Note Some discs may not permit these operations. All: Repeats the...
... Repeat Off 2 Press PLAY. To resume normal playback Press ENTER until the Off is displayed. Track: Repeats the current track. Press the PLAY button, the DVD video player starts playback in the selected mode. Off On Off Chapter Title Off Track All Note Some discs may not permit these operations. All: Repeats the...
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...• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation. • If you select repeat 34 during playback, a programming display appears. The DVD video player starts memory playback. 35 e.g. To cancel the programmed selections 1 While the display appears on the TV screen, press / / / to ... Press PLAY button to enter, then press the corresponding number buttons. Each time you press the MEMORY button during memory playback, the DVD video player repeats the current memory playback. • If you press the MEMORY or RETURN button while the display appears on the TV screen, ...
...• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation. • If you select repeat 34 during playback, a programming display appears. The DVD video player starts memory playback. 35 e.g. To cancel the programmed selections 1 While the display appears on the TV screen, press / / / to ... Press PLAY button to enter, then press the corresponding number buttons. Each time you press the MEMORY button during memory playback, the DVD video player repeats the current memory playback. • If you press the MEMORY or RETURN button while the display appears on the TV screen, ...
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Notes • Actual effects to "PCM". * Effective in playback of a DVD video disc or a VIDEO CD. 38 Otherwise, Dolby Surround Pro Logic may function differently than usual. 3D*: To obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from the ...your preference. • Actual effects to sounds may vary depending on the disc. • When the DVD video player is connected to OFF. The sound enhancement will appear: To exit the audio enhancement selection Leave the DVD video player unattended for about 5 seconds after having made a selection. 3D On Press the E.A.M. button again, the...
Notes • Actual effects to "PCM". * Effective in playback of a DVD video disc or a VIDEO CD. 38 Otherwise, Dolby Surround Pro Logic may function differently than usual. 3D*: To obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from the ...your preference. • Actual effects to sounds may vary depending on the disc. • When the DVD video player is connected to OFF. The sound enhancement will appear: To exit the audio enhancement selection Leave the DVD video player unattended for about 5 seconds after having made a selection. 3D On Press the E.A.M. button again, the...
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.... • Some DVD video discs will allow you to make subtitle selections and turn subtitles on the DVD video disc change the subtitle language. 40 e.g. To turn off 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE DVD Selecting a subtitle language 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly until is not included on the disc, the DVD video player plays a prior language...
.... • Some DVD video discs will allow you to make subtitle selections and turn subtitles on the DVD video disc change the subtitle language. 40 e.g. To turn off 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. SUBTITLE DVD Selecting a subtitle language 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly until is not included on the disc, the DVD video player plays a prior language...