Toshiba SD-190ESE specifications Precautions, Table of contents

Introduction

Precautions

Notes on handling

When shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD video player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

When the DVD video player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.

If you do not use the DVD video player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the DVD video player occasionally.

Notes on locating

Place the DVD video player on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may come off the proper position and cause damage to

the DVD video player.

When you place this DVD video player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the DVD video player away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

Notes on cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry.

Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD video player.

If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD video player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes

poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

Notes on moisture condensation

Moisture condensation damages the DVD video player. Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens

inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD video player.

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Optical pick-up lens

Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases:

When you bring the DVD video player directly from a cold place to a warm place.

When you use the DVD video player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the

cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the DVD video player in a

hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

When you use the DVD video player in a humid place.

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Do not use the DVD video player when moisture condensation may occur.

If you use the DVD video player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the DVD video player to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD video player, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD video player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD video player connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

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Notes on discs

On handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

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Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD video disc

			DVD video disc
	Title 1					Title 2
Chapter 1		Chapter		1 Chapter 2
	Chapter 2				Chapter 3

Video CD/Audio CD

Video CD/Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track number” respectively.

There may be discs that do not have these numbers.

Notes on copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.

DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Notes on discs (continued)

Table of contents

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About this owner’s manual

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD video player. Refer to instruction notes of discs.

“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
A “ ” means that the operation is not permitted by the
DVD video player or the disc at the moment.
For example, sometimes it is unable to stop the
playback of copyright message of the disc when the
STOP ( 3) button is pressed. Alternatively, the “	” may
also indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.

Notes on region numbers

The region number of this DVD video player is 2. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are

printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find	2
or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the	player.

(In this case, the DVD video player will display a message on-screen.)

On Video CDs

This DVD video player supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.

•Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)

Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video player in the same way as an audio CD.

•Video CD equipped with PBC function

(Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.

Playable discs

This DVD video player can play the following discs.

	Disc Mark	Contents	Disc	Maximum
			Size	playback time
				Approx. 4 hours
				(single sided disc)
		Audio	12 cm
				Approx. 8 hours
		+
DVD				(double sided disc)
		Video
video
		(moving
discs				Approx. 80 minutes
		pictures)
				(single sided disc)
			8 cm
				Approx. 160 minutes
				(double sided disc)
		Audio	12 cm	Approx. 74 minutes
Video		+
		Video
CDs
	DIGITAL VIDEO	(moving
		pictures)
			8 cm	Approx. 20 minutes
			12 cm	Approx. 74 minutes
Audio		Audio
CDs			8 cm
			(CD	Approx. 20 minutes
			single)

The following discs are also available.

DVD-R/RW discs of DVD video format

CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD,

MP3, WMA or JPEG format

Kodak Picture CD and FUJICOLOR CD format

Some of these discs may be incompatible.

•You cannot play discs other than those listed above.

•You cannot play discs of DVD-RAM,DVD-ROM, Photo CD, etc., or non standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above.

•This DVD video player uses the PAL colour system,

and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other colour system (SECAM, etc.).

• NTSC DVD or VCD discs will be playback in black and white if PAL only TV is used.

In this case, if your TV is RGB compatible, select

“RGB” in the “Output” menu	34 .
Alternatively, use a multi-system TV.
• For MP3/WMA/JPEG CD	27 .

Introduction		Advanced playback
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS		Zooming		2
SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE		Locating desired scene
OF EQUIPMENT		Marking the scenes				....................3
Precautions		Returning to the scenes				4
Notes on discs		Repeat playback	.................			...................5
Table of contents		A-B Repeat playback				.....................7
Identification of controls		Program playback		............................	8
Front panel		Random playback				8
Rear panel		Changing angles				8
FL display		Title selection				9
Remote control		DVD menu			.........................10
Loading batteries		Changing soundtrack language			11	24
Operating with the remote control		11 Setting surround sound
Connections		Subtitles
		Karaoke playback
Connecting to a TV		Disc status			12
Connecting to a TV		To turn off the PBC
(Using the SCART socket)		MP3/WMA/JPEG12operation		..............................
Connecting to a TV		MP3/WMA/JPEG CD information				27
(Using the phono type sockets)		MP3/WMA12	CD playback
Connecting to an audio system and TV		JPEG CD playback
equipped with component video inputs	13	Slide show playback
Connecting to optional equipment		14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a		Function setup
		Customizing the function settings				30
Dolby Digital decoder		Setting procedure		14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with
		Setting details
Dolby Surround Pro Logic		14			....	35
		Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a		Language code list
DTS decoder		Others			14
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an		Before calling service personnel				37
MPEG2 audio decoder
		Specifications	15
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input					15
Basic playback
Playing a disc						16
Basic playback					16
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions .		18
Playing frame by frame			18
Playing in slow-motion			18
Locating a chapter or track		18

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