Toshiba HD-XE1KY manual Press / / / to select the title you want, Playing from the top menu

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Chapter3Playback (Basic)

Playing a disc (Continued)

Playing from the top menu

HD DVD DVD-Video

Some discs may include a top menu, on which you can view the structure of contents or select a scene.

1Press .

A top menu appears.

2Press /// to select the title you want.

If the titles in the top menu are assigned a number, you can directly locate a specific title by pressing its designated number with the number buttons.

3Press .

Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title.

Notes

The instructions above describe basic procedures which may vary depending on the contents of a disc. If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions.

If you display the top menu during playback and press TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the player may resume playback from the point where you first pressed TOP MENU button (depending on the actual disc.)

This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that contains a top menu.

Instruction notes of discs may refer to the button that displays the top menu as TITLE button.

Depending on a disc, MENU button may have to be pressed instead of TOP MENU button to display the top menu.

Using A/B/C/D buttons

HD DVD

Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback. Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ.

Playing from a menu in a recorded disc

DVD-RW DVD-R

Discs recorded on personal devices such as DVD recorders may contain menus, on which items can be easily selected.

1Press .

Recorded contents are displayed.

2Press /// to select the item you want.

3Press .

Playback of the selected item starts.

Notes

Disc menus vary depending on the disc or the recording device. Some discs may not contain a disc menu.

Discs recorded in DVD VR mode display the recorded contents not in thumbnails but in a list. Select an item on the list and press OK button.

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Contents HD-XE1KY Safety Precautions Location of the required label Important Safety Instructions Malfunction If the apparatus should emit smoke or an Connecting cables or the apparatusCause serious personal injury and apparatus Precautions Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur Moisture condensation occurs during the following casesFeatures Accessories Check that the following accessories are suppliedCertain limitations Customer supportTable of Contents 7Firmware update Changing picture qualityAdvanced 7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7GeneralSee pages with arrows for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel 10 9 Rear panelTurning off the power resets this setting DisplayReturns to the previous screen DiscClose the cover Preparation of the remote controlOpen the cover Insert batteries Operating your TV with the remote control ReleaseProgramming for TV control Brand code tableHint on reading this manual Icons for function applicabilityInstructions and actual buttons Icon DiscConnecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system Connecting to a TV Check the type of video input on your TVConnect the player to your TV Via Hdmi inputConnect either Via component video inputVia S-VIDEO or Video yellow input Configure settings for your display Setting of video output resolution of this playerConnections Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system Via Hdmi outputVia digital audio output Make the connection as below, and set Digital Out HdmiAnalog audio input Make the connection as below, and set Speaker SettingVia 5.1ch analog audio output Playback BasicPlay your favorite disc Disc compatibility Pre-recorded discsRecordable discs you can play on this player Disc SpecificationOn storing discs On cleaning discsOn handling discs Powering on/Loading a disc Press Front panel or Remote controlPress Press ON/STANDBYStopping playback / Pausing playback Playing a discIf playback does not start Press During playback, pressUsing A/B/C/D buttons Press / / / to select the title you wantPress / / / to select the item you want Playing from the top menuSelecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR mode During playback, pressOn the TV screen Selecting the soundDuring playback Displayed on the TV screenPress while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles Selecting subtitlesPlaying at various speeds Skipping chapters or tracksYou can resume playback from the location last StoppedWhen complete, press Adjusting picture qualityChanging picture quality Press / / / to select Edit of 1, 2 or Then pressPlayback picture reflects the selected picture quality Selecting picture qualityAt page 37, select the number 1 Or 3, then press Playback AdvancedPlayback variations and other functions Press / to select the repeat mode Repeat playbackYou can repeat a desired section Repeat modes are listedPress While a disc with Support for cursor use is Playing Use the eight direction buttons To move the cursorExtension ports may be used Future for additional control optionsYou can confirm operational status and setting details Subtitle setting shows a language codeBasic Playback Ex. Special HD DVD site Movie trailer Before usingConnection requirement Basic Playback Connection Back view of the player1st Dhcp setting 2nd Proxy setting3rd NTP Server setting Network Speed settingDisplays the MAC address of the player It cannot be changed Select your network speedSelect whether you wish to accept cookies or not Insert the HD DVD disc and close the tray Select an item from the menuPage Details on setting items and information OthersCustomizing the function settings Press To select the setting item, thenDuring stop, press From 54, to change the selection by / orProgressive TV Picture Audio BitstreamDownmixed PCM OffWhen you selected 5.1ch Crossover Setting1ch 2chLanguage Ethernet General Set the detailsSelect On or Off by pressing / buttons. On Select the desired limitation level by pressing / buttonsPacific Time Persistent Storage Update Firmware updateInitialize Language code list Output sound conversion table PCMH i b i t a GNU General Public License Version 2, JuneIntroduction Connections No Warranty H i b i t B GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, FebruaryOthers Software Foundation H i b i t C H i b i t DRemote control does not No pictureNo sound Playback picture has noiseSpecification Memo Memo Memo Information on Customer Support

HD-XE1KY specifications

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In summary, the Toshiba HD-XE1KY offers a compelling blend of high-definition video and audio capabilities, extensive format compatibility, and user-friendly features. It represents a significant advancement in consumer electronics, especially during the height of the HD DVD versus Blu-ray rivalry, demonstrating Toshiba's commitment to innovation and quality in home entertainment technology.
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