Toshiba HD-E1KE Connecting to an audio system, Via Hdmi output, Via optical digital audio output

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Chapter2Connections

Connecting to an audio system

You can enjoy the benefits of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI output of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. You can listen to down-converted Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD as well as Dolby Digital and DTS using a receiver with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capabilities and an optical digital input.

Via HDMI output

Make the connection as below, and set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53).

HDMI compatible device

HDMI input

You may need to adjust the HDMI audio output to match the capabilities of your AV amplifier. In this case, set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53) to “PCM”.

HDMI output

HDMI input

HDMI cable

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

AV amplifier

Caution

When you are connecting (via the HDMI OUTPUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capability, be sure to set “Digital Output HDMI” ( page 53) to “PCM” or “Downmixed PCM”. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

Via optical digital audio output

Make the connection as below, and set “Digital Output SPDIF” ( page 53).

AV amplifier

Digital input

Optical

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Caution

When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoding capability, be sure to set “Digital Output SPDIF” ( page 53) to “PCM”. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

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Contents HD DVD player 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 smoke or smell 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 suppliedCustomer support Table of Contents 7Firmware update Advanced7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7General Index to parts and controls Front panelSee pages with arrows for details Rear panel LAN portTurning off the power resets this setting DisplayRemote control Available by software updateFor future functions may become Returns to the previous screenPreparation of the remote control Operating with the remote controlOpen the cover Insert batteries Close the coverOperating your TV with the remote control While holdingRelease Programming for TV controlHint on reading this manual Icons for function applicabilityInstructions and actual buttons Icon DiscConnections Connect your player to your A/V systemConnecting to a TV Check the type of video input on your TVHdmi input Component videoConnect 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 playerSelect the resolution Select the resolution according to the performanceConnecting to an audio system Via Hdmi outputVia optical digital audio output Make the connection as below, and set Digital Output HdmiBasic Playback Page Playback Basic Disc compatibility Pre-recorded discsRecordable discs you can play on this player Disc SpecificationOn cleaning discs On handling discsOn storing discs Powering on/Loading a disc Press front panel or remote controlDown Press ON/STANDBYStopping playback / Pausing playback Playing a discIf playback does not start Using A/B/C/D buttons PressTitle you want Press / / / to select the item you wantPress while the audio setting is displayed On the TV screen Selecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR modeDuring playback, press Selecting the soundPress during playback Press while playing a scene recorded with multiple anglesSelecting subtitles Selecting the camera anglePlaying at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forwardPress repeatedly to select the area you want to input Locating by entering a section numberLocating by entering elapsed time You can resume playback from the location lastPlayback Advanced 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 isPlaying Use the eight direction buttons To move the cursor Extension ports may be usedYou 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 player1st Dhcp setting 2nd Proxy setting3rd NTP Server setting 4th 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 Others Customizing the function settings Press / to select the setting item, thenDuring stop, press Progressive TV Picture Audio BitstreamDownmixed PCM OffLanguage Ethernet General Set the detailsSelect On or Off by pressing / buttons. On Select the desired limitation level by pressing / buttonsTo set the clock of the player Select your time zone by / buttons, then pressPress button to shift the cursor to the next input AreaUpdate Firmware update InitializePersistent Storage Language code list Output sound conversion table H i b i t a GNU General Public License Version 2, JuneOthers No Warranty H i b i t B GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, FebruaryBasic Playback No Warranty H i b i t C H i b i t DBefore calling service personnel Specification Memo Playback Playback Internet Basic Advanced connection Others Toshiba Customer Helpline on This is only for U.K. customers

HD-E1KE specifications

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