Toshiba HD-XE1 manual Picture

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Customizing the function settings (Continued)

Picture

TV Shape

16:9

Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

4:3

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both of

the picture’s sides are cut off.

4:3 Letter Box

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and

below the picture.

Notes

When an HD DVD disc or a DVD video disc has a particular available picture shape, the contents may not be compatible with other picture shapes.

DVD video discs containing 4:3 picture only always display 4:3 pictures regardless of this setting.

If “16:9” is selected while connecting a 4:3 TV, playback pictures may be distorted horizontally or shrink vertically. Make this setting according to your TV shape.

Actual picture shape may depend on signal types of broadcasts or input sources, or settings on the connected TV. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV.

Picture Mode

There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in

DVD video discs: fi lm content (pictures recorded from films

at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals

recorded at 25 frames in PAL (30 frames in NTSC) per

second). Make this selection according to the type of content

being viewed.

Film

The player converts film content pictures in the progressive

output format appropriately. Suitable for playback of fi lm

content pictures.

Video

The player fi lters video signal, and converts it in the

progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for

playback of video content pictures.

Auto

Select this position normally. The player automatically

detects source content, film or video, of playback source,

and converts that signal in the progressive output format

in an appropriate method.

Note

The player may not be able to detect the source (film or video) of some material. If you notice undesirable picture performance, try selecting “Film” or “Video”.

Resolution Setting

See page 23.

PAL/Auto

PAL

Select this when you view a DVD disc of PAL colour system on a PAL TV connected to this player.

Auto

The player automatically identifi es PAL or NTSC video system of a disc. Connect a multisystem TV (PAL/NTSC compatible) to view a picture. A playback picture may be distorted when detected a signal change between PAL and NTSC on the disc.

Note

Actual effects of these settings may vary depending on performance of connected device.

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Contents XE1 Safety Precautions Location of the required label Following information is only for EU-member statesImportant Safety Instructions Connecting cables or the apparatus Cause serious personal injury and apparatusMalfunction If the apparatus should emit smoke or an Precautions Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur Moisture condensation occurs during the following casesFeatures Certain limitations AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied Customer supportTable of Contents Advanced 7Firmware updateChanging picture quality 7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7GeneralIndex to parts and controls Front panelRear panel Display Returns to the previous screen DiscPreparation of the remote control Open the cover Insert batteriesClose the cover Release Operating your TV with the remote controlWhile holding Programming for TV controlInstructions and actual buttons Hint on reading this manualIcons for function applicability Icon DiscConnections Connect your player to your A/V systemConnecting to a TV Check the type of video input on your TVConnect the player to your TV Via Hdmi inputVia component video input Via S-VIDEO or Video yellow inputConnect either Configure settings for your display Setting of video output resolution of this playerUp to 480p/576p Up to 720p Up to 1080p 1080i Maximum Settings and actual output resolutionOutput jacks on Resolution Setting Player 480p/576p 720p 1080i No videoVia digital audio output Connecting to an audio systemVia Hdmi output Make the connection as below, and set Digital Out HdmiMake the connection as below, and set Speaker Setting Via 5.1ch analog audio outputAnalog audio input Playback Basic Recordable discs you can play on this player Disc compatibilityPre-recorded discs Disc SpecificationOn cleaning discs On handling discsOn storing discs Press Powering on/Loading a discPress Front panel or Remote control Press ON/STANDBYTo display a Stopping playback / Pausing playbackPlaying a disc If playback does not startPress / / / to select the item you want Using A/B/C/D buttonsTitle you want Playing from the top menuOn the TV screen Selecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR modeDuring playback, press Selecting the soundPress while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles During playbackDisplayed on the TV screen Selecting subtitlesPlaying at various speeds Skipping chapters or tracksDuring playback Locating by entering elapsed time Press the number buttons toLocating by entering a section number You can resume playback from the location lastPress To select Edit of 1, 2 or When complete, pressChanging picture quality Then press PressSelecting picture quality At page 37, select the number 1 Or 3, then pressPlayback picture refl ects the selected picture quality Playback Advanced You can repeat a desired section Press To select the repeat modeRepeat playback Repeat modes are listedExtension ports may be used Press While a disc with Support for cursor use isPlaying Use the eight direction buttons To move the cursor Future for additional control optionsYou can confirm operational status and setting details Subtitle setting shows a language codeInternet connection Before using Connection requirementEx. Special HD DVD site Movie trailer Basic Playback Connection Back view of the player5th Select your network speed User information settingMac Address Select whether you wish to accept cookies or notInsert the HD DVD disc and close the tray Select an item from the menuPreparation Page Others During stop, press Customizing the function settingsPress To select the setting item, then From 54, to change the selection by / orProgressive TV Picture Downmixed PCM AudioBitstream Off1ch When you selected 5.1chCrossover Setting 2chLanguage Ethernet Select On or Off by pressing / buttons. On GeneralSet the details Select the desired limitation level by pressing / buttonsTurns off the beep sound Update Firmware update InitializePersistent Storage Language code list Output sound conversion table PCMH i b i t a GNU General Public License Version 2, JuneBasic Playback No Warranty H i b i t B GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, FebruaryOthers No Warranty H i b i t C H i b i t DNo sound Remote control does notNo picture Playback picture has noiseSpecification Memo Memo Memo Toshiba Customer Helpline on This is only for U.K. customers

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