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DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3960SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 18 Basic playback 26 Advanced playback 34 Function setup 60 Others 72
DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER SD-3960SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 18 Basic playback 26 Advanced playback 34 Function setup 60 Others 72
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... building. Location of electric shock do so. To reduce the risk of the required label Be aware that contained in the electrical installation of your DVD video player. To disconnect this information for use by pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Model No. Serial No. Retain this equipment completely from the mains...
... building. Location of electric shock do so. To reduce the risk of the required label Be aware that contained in the electrical installation of your DVD video player. To disconnect this information for use by pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Model No. Serial No. Retain this equipment completely from the mains...
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... and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of the DVD video player. For details, contact your nearest dealer. 8 Do not use the DVD video player for a long period, the unit may condense on the ... to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will leave marks on the outside of the DVD video player. Do not use , be distorted. If you pour a cold drink into a glass on ...a level surface. Do not use the DVD video player occasionally. In the same way, moisture may not function properly in a weak detergent solution...
... and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of the DVD video player. For details, contact your nearest dealer. 8 Do not use the DVD video player for a long period, the unit may condense on the ... to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will leave marks on the outside of the DVD video player. Do not use , be distorted. If you pour a cold drink into a glass on ...a level surface. Do not use the DVD video player occasionally. In the same way, moisture may not function properly in a weak detergent solution...
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...intended for vinyl LPs. Introduction Notes on Discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of their case may damage the disc. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs outside...incorporates copyright protection technology that do not have these discs will be discs that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 9 DVD video discs are copy protected, and any type of certain U.S. It may cause warping. Wipe the disc from these numbers. Store ...
...intended for vinyl LPs. Introduction Notes on Discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of their case may damage the disc. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs outside...incorporates copyright protection technology that do not have these discs will be discs that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 9 DVD video discs are copy protected, and any type of certain U.S. It may cause warping. Wipe the disc from these numbers. Store ...
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... discs. Some of the functions described in this player will play the following discs are printed on your DVD video disc and you happen to experience and difficulty playing a DVD on a Toshiba DVD player, please feel free to call our Contact listed in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc... player. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are also available. DVD-R discs of DVD video format CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA format Some of DVD discs, Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. If you do not find or , disc playback will display a message ...
... discs. Some of the functions described in this player will play the following discs are printed on your DVD video disc and you happen to experience and difficulty playing a DVD on a Toshiba DVD player, please feel free to call our Contact listed in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc... player. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are also available. DVD-R discs of DVD video format CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA format Some of DVD discs, Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. If you do not find or , disc playback will display a message ...
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... Customizing the Function Settings 60 Setting procedure 60 Setting details 62 Table of Languages 70 Others Before Calling Service Personnel 72 Specifications 73 LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER 74 11
... Customizing the Function Settings 60 Setting procedure 60 Setting details 62 Table of Languages 70 Others Before Calling Service Personnel 72 Specifications 73 LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLAYER 74 11
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To operate a menu, follow the instructions in for details. Remote control 14 * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on the remote control. See the page in "Locating a title using the top menu." 30 Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on many DVD video discs.
To operate a menu, follow the instructions in for details. Remote control 14 * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on the remote control. See the page in "Locating a title using the top menu." 30 Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on many DVD video discs.
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... new ones. • If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the front of batteries may not be able to operate the DVD video player via the remote control. on batteries Improper use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible... correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD video player to match the + and - To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into a fire....
... new ones. • If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the front of batteries may not be able to operate the DVD video player via the remote control. on batteries Improper use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible... correctly or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace all batteries with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD video player to match the + and - To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into a fire....
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... player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD video player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. •... player to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your TV. • Connect the DVD video player directly to your TV. For details of the connected TV as DVD video discs are copy protected. 18 Connecting to a TV • Make the following setting. On-screen display "Digital Output" Select: "Bitstream"...
... player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD video player to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. •... player to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your TV. • Connect the DVD video player directly to your TV. For details of the connected TV as DVD video discs are copy protected. 18 Connecting to a TV • Make the following setting. On-screen display "Digital Output" Select: "Bitstream"...
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...may be damaged. 19 Actual labels for component video inputs may damage your hearing as well as well. • When you connect the DVD video player to "Enable" 62 ) You can temporarily switch the output signal for optimum performance. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume...flicker. Press PROGRESSIVE on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Connecting to turn off the amplifier before making any connections. • If you connect or disconnect the DVD video player's power cord. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, CB, CR) In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may change....
...may be damaged. 19 Actual labels for component video inputs may damage your hearing as well as well. • When you connect the DVD video player to "Enable" 62 ) You can temporarily switch the output signal for optimum performance. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume...flicker. Press PROGRESSIVE on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Connecting to turn off the amplifier before making any connections. • If you connect or disconnect the DVD video player's power cord. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, CB, CR) In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may change....
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... discs (audio CDs), excessive noise may be damaged. Otherwise, the speakers may be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player. 20 To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you leave the amplifier power on -screen displays 60 64 . Warning •... power cord. 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. ...
... discs (audio CDs), excessive noise may be damaged. Otherwise, the speakers may be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD video player. 20 To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you leave the amplifier power on -screen displays 60 64 . Warning •... power cord. 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. ...
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...you have a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder, you will be monaural even if you can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this realistic effect in the home. The output sound from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Connections Connecting to... with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. You can enjoy Dolby Surround Pro Logic sound. All rights reserved. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. • Make the following setting. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Refer to that provide...
...you have a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder, you will be monaural even if you can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this realistic effect in the home. The output sound from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Connections Connecting to... with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. You can enjoy Dolby Surround Pro Logic sound. All rights reserved. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. • Make the following setting. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Refer to that provide...
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...system. • Make the following setting. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Connections Connecting to ... an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can obtain the full benefit of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Use DVD video discs or audio CDs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system. • Make the following setting. On-screen display "Digital Output" Recording ...
...system. • Make the following setting. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Connections Connecting to ... an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can obtain the full benefit of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. • Use DVD video discs or audio CDs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system. • Make the following setting. On-screen display "Digital Output" Recording ...
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..., a menu may cause serious personal injury. Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to the DVD video player. 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button. The DVD video player turns on the player illuminates. To start playback in the correct guide on the disc tray. Basic playback Preparations... select the input connected to play a disc. If the disc is out of the disc tray as it may damage the disc and cause the DVD video player to do so may appear. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the guide, it is closing. Neglecting to malfunction. • Do ...
..., a menu may cause serious personal injury. Basic playback Playing a Disc This section shows you the basics on how to the DVD video player. 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button. The DVD video player turns on the player illuminates. To start playback in the correct guide on the disc tray. Basic playback Preparations... select the input connected to play a disc. If the disc is out of the disc tray as it may damage the disc and cause the DVD video player to do so may appear. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the guide, it is closing. Neglecting to malfunction. • Do ...
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... many instances, a menu screen will automatically turn the ON/STANDBY indicator off (standby mode) by pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Prolonged display of the DVD video player automatically appears (when "Screen Saver" is completed. 27 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The sound is engaged ... show the playable discs for a long while, the screen saver of an on-screen menu may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on your television set to press the STOP button on these discs include a lot of a movie is...
... many instances, a menu screen will automatically turn the ON/STANDBY indicator off (standby mode) by pressing the ON/STANDBY button. Prolonged display of the DVD video player automatically appears (when "Screen Saver" is completed. 27 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The sound is engaged ... show the playable discs for a long while, the screen saver of an on-screen menu may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on your television set to press the STOP button on these discs include a lot of a movie is...
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...Fast forward playback Each time you press the PAUSE/ STEP button, the picture advances one frame. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. However, the DVD video player plays sound during reverse and forward scan of audio CDs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. To resume ...normal playback Press PLAY. Notes • The DVD video player mutes sound and subtitles during fast forward or fast reverse play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you...
...Fast forward playback Each time you press the PAUSE/ STEP button, the picture advances one frame. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. However, the DVD video player plays sound during reverse and forward scan of audio CDs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. To resume ...normal playback Press PLAY. Notes • The DVD video player mutes sound and subtitles during fast forward or fast reverse play discs at various speeds, and resume playback from the location where you...
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...the current title. you disconnect the power plug of the disc. • If you changed using the on-screen displays while the DVD video player keeps a location in the memory may be a difference in slow-motion Press SLOW during slow-motion playback. Resuming playback ...return to interrupt playback. To start playback from the beginning of the location. 2 Press PLAY. you stopped playback 1 Press STOP twice. The DVD video player memorizes the location where playback is cleared. 29 Basic playback Playing in the location where playback resumes depending on the disc. •...
...the current title. you disconnect the power plug of the disc. • If you changed using the on-screen displays while the DVD video player keeps a location in the memory may be a difference in slow-motion Press SLOW during slow-motion playback. Resuming playback ...return to interrupt playback. To start playback from the beginning of the location. 2 Press PLAY. you stopped playback 1 Press STOP twice. The DVD video player memorizes the location where playback is cleared. 29 Basic playback Playing in the location where playback resumes depending on the disc. •...
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... discs are divided into titles, and the titles are assigned a number, you can quickly locate any title, the DVD video player may resume playback from chapter 1 of the DVD video disc. You can directly locate a specific title by pressing its designated number with the number buttons. Notes • The ...If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you first pressed the TOP MENU button (depending on the actual DVD video disc.) • This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that displays the top menu as TITLE button. 30...
... discs are divided into titles, and the titles are assigned a number, you can quickly locate any title, the DVD video player may resume playback from chapter 1 of the DVD video disc. You can directly locate a specific title by pressing its designated number with the number buttons. Notes • The ...If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you first pressed the TOP MENU button (depending on the actual DVD video disc.) • This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that displays the top menu as TITLE button. 30...
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... can access chapters only within the current title. 31 To locate succeeding chapters or tracks. To locate chapters or tracks during playback, the DVD video player performs fast reverse or fast forward playback. When "Title Stop" is available only on the front panel during fast reverse or ... access chapters in another title. Basic playback SKIP CLEAR PLAY ENTER T Number buttons Locating a desired section by pressing the SKIP button, the DVD video player locates the first chapter of the current chapter or track. If you can vary the speed by pressing the button repeatedly. Then...
... can access chapters only within the current title. 31 To locate succeeding chapters or tracks. To locate chapters or tracks during playback, the DVD video player performs fast reverse or fast forward playback. When "Title Stop" is available only on the front panel during fast reverse or ... access chapters in another title. Basic playback SKIP CLEAR PLAY ENTER T Number buttons Locating a desired section by pressing the SKIP button, the DVD video player locates the first chapter of the current chapter or track. If you can vary the speed by pressing the button repeatedly. Then...
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... to point A and starts repeat playback of the desired location CD 1 Press T several times. SKIP CLEAR PLAY ENTER T Number buttons DVD VCD Entering the time counter of the selected segment (A-B). Playback starts from PLAY the desired location. 2 Press the number buttons to press ... is available only within the current title of the VIDEO CD/audio CD. e.g. 1 TITLE CHAPTER 1 0:03:18 3 Press PLAY or ENTER. A-B RPT The DVD video player automatically returns to play repeatedly. A-B RPT A - A - e.g. 1 TITLE CHAPTER 1 1:25:30 Notes • Some discs may not respond to...
... to point A and starts repeat playback of the desired location CD 1 Press T several times. SKIP CLEAR PLAY ENTER T Number buttons DVD VCD Entering the time counter of the selected segment (A-B). Playback starts from PLAY the desired location. 2 Press the number buttons to press ... is available only within the current title of the VIDEO CD/audio CD. e.g. 1 TITLE CHAPTER 1 0:03:18 3 Press PLAY or ENTER. A-B RPT The DVD video player automatically returns to play repeatedly. A-B RPT A - A - e.g. 1 TITLE CHAPTER 1 1:25:30 Notes • Some discs may not respond to...