Toshiba HD-E1KE manual Audio, Bitstream, Downmixed PCM, Off

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Audio

Digital Output SPDIF

Selects the output sound format by the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack on this player.

For details about output sound selection, see page 60.

Bitstream

Select this when an AV receiver or processor equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder is connected to this player.

When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is output. When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD, the sound is converted to a DTS bitstream. If the AV receiver or processor does not support DTS, select “PCM”.

PCM

Select this when a 2 channel digital stereo amplifier is

connected to this player.

When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS- HD format, sound is converted into PCM (2 channel) format.

Digital Output HDMI

Select the output sound format when a device equipped with an HDMI terminal is connected to the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this player.

For details about output sound selection, see page 60.

Auto

Select this when an HDMI device equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM decoder is connected to this player.

When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD, PCM is output (core only for DTS-HD).

When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is output.

If a connected HDMI device does not support Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG, sound is converted into linear PCM to output.

PCM

Select this when an HDMI device which has multi channel input is connected to this player.

When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in multi channel in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD format, the sound is decoded and output in multi channel in linear PCM format.

Downmixed PCM

Select this when a 2 channel digital stereo AV receiver or

processor is connected to this player.

When you play a DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 format, sound is converted into PCM (2 channel) format to output.

Note

Setting “Auto” or “PCM” will reduce output level of multi channel sound from the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack if you:

view the playback picture on an HDMI TV connected to this player.

play an HD DVD video disc of a certain type, recorded in linear PCM format.

In this case,the output level will be restored by setting to “Downmixed PCM”.

Dynamic Range Control

To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to

hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback.

Auto

While playing an HD DVD video disc recorded in Dolby

TrueHD format, this function will be automatically activated

or disabled according to certain command included in the

content.

For other discs, this function is activated.

On

This function is activated.

Off

This function is disabled.

Notes

This function is effective only in playback of HD DVD or DVD video discs recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD format.

The effect level of this function vary depending on the disc.

Dialog Enhancement

To turn on or off a function that increases dialog volume of a

DVD video disc playback.

On

This function is activated.

Off

This function is disabled.

Notes

This function is effective only in playback of Dolby Digital recorded HD DVD or DVD video discs.

The effect level of this function vary depending on the disc.

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Contents HD DVD player Safety Precautions Following information is only for EU-member states Location of the required labelImportant Safety Instructions Malfunction If the apparatus should smoke or smell Connecting cables or the apparatusCause serious personal injury and apparatus Precautions Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occurFeatures Customer support AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied Table of Contents 7Picture Others 7Audio 7Language 7Ethernet 7General 7Firmware updateAdvanced See pages with arrows for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel LAN port Rear panelDisplay Turning off the power resets this settingAvailable by software update Remote controlFor future functions may become Returns to the previous screenOperating with the remote control Preparation of the remote controlOpen the cover Insert batteries Close the coverWhile holding Operating your TV with the remote controlRelease Programming for TV controlIcons for function applicability Hint on reading this manualInstructions and actual buttons Icon DiscConnect your player to your A/V system ConnectionsCheck the type of video input on your TV Connecting to a TVHdmi input Component videoVia Hdmi input Connect the player to your TVConnect either Via component video inputVia S-VIDEO or Video yellow input Setting of video output resolution of this player Configure settings for your displaySelect the resolution Select the resolution according to the performanceVia Hdmi output Connecting to an audio systemVia optical digital audio output Make the connection as below, and set Digital Output HdmiBasic Playback Page Playback Basic Pre-recorded discs Disc compatibilityRecordable discs you can play on this player Disc SpecificationOn storing discs On cleaning discsOn handling discs Press front panel or remote control Powering on/Loading a discDown Press ON/STANDBYIf playback does not start Stopping playback / Pausing playbackPlaying a disc Press Using A/B/C/D buttonsTitle you want Press / / / to select the item you wantSelecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR mode Press while the audio setting is displayed On the TV screenDuring playback, press Selecting the soundPress while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles Press during playbackSelecting subtitles Selecting the camera anglePlaying in fast reverse or fast forward Playing at various speedsLocating by entering a section number Press repeatedly to select the area you want to inputLocating by entering elapsed time You can resume playback from the location lastPlayback Advanced Repeat playback Press To select the repeat modeYou can repeat a desired section Repeat modes are listedSupport for cursor use is Press While a disc withPlaying Use the eight direction buttons To move the cursor Extension ports may be usedSubtitle setting shows a language code You can confirm operational status and setting detailsInternet connection Ex. Special HD DVD site Movie trailer Before usingConnection requirement Basic Playback Back view of the player Connection2nd Proxy setting 1st Dhcp setting3rd NTP Server setting 4th 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 Select an item from the menu Insert the HD DVD disc and close the trayPage Others During stop, press Customizing the function settingsPress / to select the setting item, then Progressive TV Picture Bitstream AudioDownmixed PCM OffLanguage Ethernet Set the details GeneralSelect On or Off by pressing / buttons. On Select the desired limitation level by pressing / buttonsSelect your time zone by / buttons, then press To set the clock of the playerPress button to shift the cursor to the next input AreaPersistent Storage Update Firmware updateInitialize Language code list Output sound conversion table GNU General Public License Version 2, June H i b i t aOthers No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, February H i b i t BBasic Playback No Warranty H i b i t D H i b i t CBefore calling service personnel Specification Memo Playback Playback Internet Basic Advanced connection Others This is only for U.K. customers Toshiba Customer Helpline on

HD-E1KE specifications

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