Summary of the content on the page No. 1
HD DVD player
HD-EP30KB
HD-EP30KE
Owner’s manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. WARNING: THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS THE DISCONNECT DEVICE, THEREFORE INSTALL THE PLAYER NEAR THE WALL OUTLET SO THAT THE MAINS PLUG CAN BE ACCESSED EASILY AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION: This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your player. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Location of the required label The rating plate and the safety caution
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fi re hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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. this player. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs Doing 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
e Wait! r n u t o s i i t o a m s 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 Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, pour a cold drink into a glas
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................2 Customizing the function settings .....................30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............4 Settings .................................................................... 31 Precautions ...........................................................5 Picture ......................................................31 Table of contents ...................................................7 Audio ...............
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Important notes about HD DVD Notes on web-enabled network content HD DVD with high-defi nition content required for HD Certain HD DVD discs may contain or have the capability viewing. Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting of downloading studio-provided, web-enabled network DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI content. To minimize any potential compatibility and/or input on your 50/60 Hz display device. Up-conversion connectivity issues, before viewing such content, i
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Index to parts and controls Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No. Control Function Page ON/STANDBY button Turns the power on or restores the unit to the standby mode. 18 1 2 ON/STANDBY indicator Blue: power on / Red: standby mode 18 3 Front panel display See the next page. 11 4 Remote sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. 13 Disc tray Loads a disc into the disc drive. 24 5 6 Extension port For future functions. 28 Locates a chapter or track. 7 / (SKIP) buttons 25 :
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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: progressive) 2 : Playing 3 : Pausing 4 : Fast forward playback 5 : Fast reverse playback 6 Shows a title number. 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. Total playing time is displayed. 10 Remaining playing time is displayed. 11 12 Shows a chapter nu
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Remote control No. Function Page 26 1 To display subtitles. 1 16 2 To open/close the disc tray. 24 2 17 3 To select the sound. 26 3 18 To display a top menu. 24 4 18, 24 5 To select a content or position to enter. 4 19 6 To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. 25 5 20 7 To pause playback. 25 6 21 To start playback. 24 8 To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse 7 22 9 27 direction. 10 To play fast in reverse direction. 25 8 23 11 To display a repeat mode menu. 27
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Accessories Remote control Supplied accessories Loading batteries Check that the following accessories are supplied. Open the cover and load 1 batteries (R03 size). Make sure to match the + and Remote control – on the batteries to the marks Batteries inside the battery compartment. (R03) Close the cover. 2 HDMI cable Operating range Power cord Remote sensor Within about 7 m (For HD-EP30KB) (For HD-EP30KE) Caution Notes � Do not use this power cord � Do not drop or give the remote contr
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Step 1: Connecting to a TV Page 15 Step 2: Connecting to audio system Page 16 Page 17 Step 3: LAN connection Page 17 Step 4: Power connection Step 5: Powering on Page 18 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VTR, TV/VTR 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 HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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 � When you are co
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Preparation (Continued) Step 5: Powering on When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the Turn on the TV or monitor, and select the 1 front panel changes colour from red (standby mode) to input which the player is connected to. blue (operation). Press ON/STANDBY. Start up (and disc loading ( page 24)) may take time. 2 When you power on this player for the fi rst time, the ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY button setting menu will appear. Go to Step 6 to make the necessary setup. To
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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 Ethernet General 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 the time needs to
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Preparation (Continued) C: Resolution Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. 11 SETUP MENU Picture TV Shape 16:9 Audio RGB Output Range Standard Language Ethernet Picture Mode Auto General 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 13 table below, then press OK. TV input “Resolution Setting” e.g. 480i/576i Select the resolution. HDMI input up to
