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Introduction
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Connections
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DIGITAL VIDEO
Basic playback
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DVD VIDEO PLAYER
Advanced playback
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SD-3980SU
Function setup
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SD-3980SC
Others
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OWNER’S MANUAL
© 2004 Toshiba Corporation
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Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
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Introduction The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 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 qualified to do so. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial
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Introduction 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 fire 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 transistor
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Introduction 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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Introduction 18.Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 19.Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus. 20.Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction. 21.If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately disconnect t
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Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the DVD video player, the original Moisture condensation damages the DVD video player. shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. Please read the following carefully. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you originally packed at the factory. Take care not to give pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of it a shock or shake wh
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Introduction Notes on Discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. 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 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. VIDEO CD/audio CD VIDEO CD/audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On cleaning d
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Introduction Notes on Discs (continued) About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of This DVD video player can play the following discs. this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are Disc Maximum produced in a manner that allows specific or limited Disc Mark Contents Size playback time operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. This Approx. 4 hours is not a defect in the DVD video player
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Advanced playback SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2 Accessing a Specific Location Directly ... 32 Entering the time counter of the desired IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 location ......................................................... 32 Precautions .............................................. 8 Repeating a Specific Segment .............. 33 Notes on Discs ......................................... 9 Repeating a specific segment .
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Introduction Identification of Controls See the page in for details. Front panel 24 24 24 24 29 25 24 14 25 Rear panel 16 17 19 20 21 16 17 16 12
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Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote control 24 24 24 43 42 36 41 39 28 28 40 28 50 29 25 26 25 24 29 29 26 26 27 17 37 38 29 29 33 50 35 34 * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in “Locating a title using the top menu.” 28 13
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Introduction Loading batteries Operating with the remote control Open the cover. Point the remote control at the remote 1 sensor and press the buttons. Insert batteries (AAA size). 2 Distance: About 7 m (23 feet) from the front of the remote sensor Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor * Do not expose the remote sensor of the DVD video player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the DVD
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Introduction Connections Read this chapter first to make all necessary preparations. Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with component video inputs Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with Dolby Surround Pro Logic Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 15
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Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. For details of output sound, see . 41 Connecting to a TV Make the following setting. On-screen display Select: Page “PCM” or 50 “Digital Output” 55 “Bitstream” Composite “Video Output” 50 55 * Component * Only for analog video out jack (yellow) connection with progressive scan off. Notes Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well. When you connect the DVD video player to your TV, be sure to turn off the p
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Connections ® ® Interlaced outputs (ColorStream ) Progressive outputs (ColorStream Pro ) Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively higher quality picture playback. scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows Actual labels for component video inputs may vary you to view the highest quality pictures with less
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Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD video player to optional audio equipment. For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” Warning 16 17 . When you are connecting (via the COAXIAL DIGITAL For details of output sound, see 41 . AUDIO OUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have This section uses the following reference marks. Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set
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Connections Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. Laboratories. Confidential unpublished You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic works.
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Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for Inc. home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 Use DVD video discs or audio channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video di
