Toshiba HD-E1KE 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

For HD DVD playback, be sure to set this option to “Auto” and use a PAL/NTSC (50Hz/60Hz) compatible TV.

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

Alert message is displayed when detected both PAL and NTSC video system on the same disc.

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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 Cause serious personal injury and apparatus Connecting cables or the 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 Check that the following accessories are supplied AccessoriesCustomer support Table of Contents Advanced 7Firmware update7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7General Front panel Index to parts and controlsSee 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 S-VIDEO or Video yellow input Via component video 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 handling discs On cleaning discsOn storing discs Powering on/Loading a disc Press front panel or remote controlDown Press ON/STANDBYPlaying a disc Stopping playback / Pausing playbackIf 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 Connection requirement Before usingEx. 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 whether you wish to accept cookies or not Select your network speedDisplays 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 Press / to select the setting item, then Customizing the function settingsDuring 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 AreaInitialize Update Firmware updatePersistent 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

The Toshiba HD-E1KE is a pioneering high-definition DVD player that played a significant role in the transition from standard definition to high-definition media formats. Introduced as part of Toshiba's commitment to advancing home entertainment technology, the HD-E1KE offers a unique blend of features that cater to both movie enthusiasts and casual viewers alike.

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