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HD DVD player
HD-A30KU
HD-A30KC
Owner’s manual
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Model No. Serial No.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ATTENTION PAS OUVRIR The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK
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CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualifi ed to do so. Location of the required label 3 H HD-A30KUKC_en.indd 3 D-A30KUKC_en.indd 3 0 07.7.25 8:15:49 AM 7.7.25 8:15:49 AM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Keep these instructions. 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of 3. Head all warnings. fi re or electric shock. 4. Follow all instructions. 16. Never expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing or place items such as vases, aquariums, any other item 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. fi lled with liquid, or candles
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Precautions Notes on handling Playback restrictions • Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for the player is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. Doing this player. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs so may cause malfunction. are produced in a manner that allows specifi c or limited • When shipping the player, the original shipping carton operation during playback. As such, the player may not and packing material
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e Wait! r n u t o s i i t o a m s n Precautions (continued) Notes on moisture condensation Notes on copyright Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read • The unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or the following carefully. revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, a cold drink into a
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Table of contents Customizing the function settings .....................30 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................2 Settings .................................................................31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............4 Picture ......................................................31 Precautions ...........................................................5 Audio .........................................................32 Table of contents .........
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Features Disc compatibility Discs which can be played on this player are as follows. The icons ( ) are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. Disc Specifi cation Prerecorded discs 3 HD DVD video disc 12cm (4 /4 in.) HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum. • HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB ( HD DVD ) • HD DVD (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB
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Important notes about HD DVD HD output jacks HD DVD with high-defi nition content required for HD • An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to output video viewing. Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting and audio signals DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI • Component jacks input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Firmware update may Certain system requirements be required for some interactive features
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Index to parts and controls Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No. Control Function Page 1 ON/STANDBY button Turns the power on or restores the unit to the standby mode. 18 2 ON/STANDBY indicator Blue: power on / Red: standby mode 18 Front panel display See the next page. 11 3 Remote sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. 13 4 5 Disc tray Loads a disc into the disc drive. 24 6 Extension port For future functions. 28 Locates a chapter or track. 7 / (SKIP) buttons 25 : fo
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Display 1 7 9 11 13 15 16 18 2 3 6 8 10 12 14 17 19 4 5 No. Function Displays the video output format currently selected. 1 (i: interlaced, p: progresive) 2 : Playing 3 : Pausing 4 : Fast forward playback 5 : Fast reverse playback Shows a title number. 6 HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded. 7 DVD: A DVD is loaded. 8 A CD is loaded. 9 A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. 10 Total playing time is displayed. Remaining playing time is displayed. 11 Shows a chapter number. 12 13 Shows a track nu
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Remote control No. Function Page 1 To display subtitles. 26 1 16 To open/close the disc tray. 24 2 2 17 To select the sound. 26 3 24 3 4 To display a top menu. 18 5 To select a content or position to enter. 18, 24 4 19 6 To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. 25 5 20 To pause playback. 25 7 To start playback. 24 8 6 21 To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse 9 27 direction. 7 22 10 To play fast in reverse direction. 25 8 23 11 To display a repeat mode menu. 27 To set the 8 direc
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Accessories Remote control Supplied accessories Loading batteries Check that the following accessories are supplied. Open the cover and load 1 batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and Remote control – on the batteries to the marks Batteries inside the battery compartment. (AAA) Close the cover. 2 Power cord Operating range Remote sensor Within about 7 m (23 ft) Notes • Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. • Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or hu
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Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Page 15 Step 1: Connecting to a TV Step 2: Connecting to audio system Page 16 Page 17 Step 3: LAN connection Page 17 Step 4: Power connection Page 18 Step 5: Powering on Step 6: Setting up the player Page 18 Resolution and connections Check the type of video input on your TV. To view high defi nition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV. Some discs may require use of the HDMI OU
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Step 1: Connecting to a TV � Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifi er, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection. � Be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. Via HDMI input Notes To view 1080p output, make this connection. • When the HDMI connection is not verifi ed, an error message appears HDMI transfers digital audio and unco
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Preparation (continued) Step 2: Connecting to audio system Sound can output from connected audio system. If you made the HDMI connection between the player and a TV, this step is unnecessary. Skip to Step 3. Via HDMI output You can enjoy the benefi ts of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI OUTPUT jack of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. This connection requires selection of “Digital Out HDMI” (Step 16, page 21). Caution HDMI cable HDMI cable • When
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Step 3: LAN connection You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s fi rmware. See page 35. Some HD DVD discs may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection. For example, if an HD DVD site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the content on the player via the Internet. You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function. Read the notes on page 28 as well.
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Preparation (continued) Step 5: Powering on Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the input When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the 1 front panel changes color from red (standby mode) to blue which the player is connected to. (operation). Press ON/STANDBY. 2 Start up (and disc loading ( page 24)) may take time. When you power on this player for the fi rst time, the setting ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY button menu will appear. Go to Step 6 to make the necessary setup. To p
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B: Time Press / to select “General”, then press Press RETURN or to return to the menu of 6 10 OK. step 1. Parental Lock Off ETUP MENU Clock Set Off OSD On/Off Off Picture Audio Remote Controller Sound Off Language HDMI Control Off Ethernet General Screen Saver Off Maintenance Twin Format Disc HD DVD Press / to select “Clock Set”, then press 7 OK. Confi rm the time is correct. 8 If the time is correct, select “OK” by / , 9 then press OK to return to the menu of step 2. When
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Preparation (continued) C: Resolution Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. 11 SETUP MENU Picture TV Shape 16:9 Audio Enhanced Black Level Off Language Ethernet RGB Output Range Standard General Picture Mode Auto Resolution Setting up to 1080i Press / to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK. 12 Press / to select the resolution according to the performance of your TV as shown in the table 13 below, then press OK. TV input “Resolution Setting” Select the resolution. e.g.
