Toshiba HD-XE1KY 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: film 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 film

content pictures.

Video

The player filters 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 identifies 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 HD-XE1KY Safety Precautions Location of the required label Important 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 panelSee pages with arrows for details 10 9 Rear panelTurning off the power resets this setting DisplayReturns to the previous screen DiscPreparation of the remote control Open the cover Insert batteriesClose the cover Programming for TV control Operating your TV with the remote controlRelease Brand code tableInstructions and actual buttons Hint on reading this manualIcons for function applicability 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 inputVia component video input Via S-VIDEO or Video yellow inputConnect either Configure settings for your display Setting of video output resolution of this playerConnections Connecting to a TV Via 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 BasicPlay your favorite disc 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/STANDBYIf playback does not start Stopping playback / Pausing playbackPlaying a disc Press During playback, pressPress / / / to select the item you want Using A/B/C/D buttonsPress / / / to select the title 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 tracksYou can resume playback from the location last StoppedChanging picture quality When complete, pressAdjusting picture quality Press / / / to select Edit of 1, 2 or Then pressSelecting picture quality At page 37, select the number 1 Or 3, then pressPlayback picture reflects the selected picture quality Playback AdvancedPlayback variations and other functions 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 codeBasic Playback Before using Connection requirementEx. Special HD DVD site Movie trailer Basic Playback Connection Back view of the player3rd NTP Server setting 1st Dhcp setting2nd Proxy setting Network Speed settingSelect your network speed Select whether you wish to accept cookies or notDisplays the MAC address of the player It cannot be changed Insert the HD DVD disc and close the tray Select an item from the menuPage Details on setting items and information OthersDuring 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 / buttonsPacific Time Update Firmware update InitializePersistent Storage 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 DNo sound Remote control does notNo picture Playback picture has noiseSpecification Memo Memo Memo Information on Customer Support

HD-XE1KY specifications

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