Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; ATTENTION
2 1 Chapter 1 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat-eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence ofuninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo-sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof electri...
Page 3 - Others
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 3 Internet connection CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce therisk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions u...
Page 6 - Precautions
6 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Precautions Notes on handling 7 Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the player is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. 7 When shipping the player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For...
Page 7 - Notes on moisture condensation; Notes on copyright
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 7 Internet connection Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Dro...
Page 8 - Playback of HD DVD video discs; Features; HD output jacks
8 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Playback of HD DVD video discs HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs. 7 The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum. 7 HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB HD DVD (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB A single layer single sided disc (15 GB) ha...
Page 9 - Accessories; Certain limitations
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 9 Internet connection Accessories Remote control Batteries(AAA)x4 Power cord Caution • Do not use this power cord with any device other than this player. Composite audio/video cable Check that the following accessories are supplied...
Page 10 - Table of Contents
10 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 4 Precautions .........................................
Page 11 - Internet connection
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 11 Internet connection Changing picture quality ...................................................................................... 37 7 Adjusting picture quality ....................................................................
Page 12 - Disc tray; Index to parts and controls; Front panel
12 1 Chapter 1 Introduction ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY indicator page 30 Turns the power on/restores the unit to the standby mode. Disc tray page 30 Loads a disc into the disc drive. OPEN/CLOSE button page 30 Opens and closes the disc tray. Remote sensor page 16 Front panel display page 14 EXTEN...
Page 13 - Rear panel
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 13 Internet connection 7 10 9 8 6 4 1 3 2 5 LAN port page 46 Use this to connect to a network with an always- on broadband connection. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack page 25 Outputs digital audio signals....
Page 14 - Switching the display; Display
14 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Status indicator : Playing II : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Disc indicator HD DVD : Illuminates when an HD DVD disc is loaded. DVD : Illuminates when a DVD disc is loaded. TITLE indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. ADV (Advan...
Page 16 - Preparation of the remote control; Loading batteries; To turn on the backlight function; Press and hold
16 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Notes Do not drop or give the remote control a shock. Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place. Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control. Do not disassemble the remote control. Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal a...
Page 17 - While holding; Programming for TV control
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 17 Internet connection Point the remote control to your TV after you have entered the brand code. Operate your TV with the buttons below. TV : To turn on and off the TV TV/DVD : To change the video input TV CH : To select the TV ch...
Page 18 - Hint on reading this manual; Icons for function applicability
18 1 Chapter 1 Introduction The following icons are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs.(For disc compatibility information, see page 28.) Icon Disc Icon Disc HD DVD HD DVD video disc CD Audio CD DVD-Video DVD video disc CD-RW (CD-D...
Page 19 - Connections
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others Connecting to a TV Connecting to an audio system 2 Connections Connect your player to your A/V system. Internet connection HD-XA2KN_02_E.indd 19 HD-XA2KN_02_E.indd 19 06.12.5 0:23:40 PM 06.12.5 0:23:40 PM
Page 20 - Check the type of video input on your TV.; Connecting to a TV; Step; MODE switch on the player
20 2 Chapter 2 Connections Check the type of video input on your TV. Connecting to a TV Step 1 To view high defi nition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to a TV. Some discs may require use of the HDMI OUTPUT jack for viewing of high resolution material.Set t...
Page 21 - Via HDMI input; Connect the player to your TV.
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 21 2 Chapter 2 Connections Internet connection Via HDMI input Step 2 HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and...
Page 22 - Via component video input
22 2 Chapter 2 Connections Connecting to a TV (Continued) Via component video input Finally connect the supplied power cord to a wall outlet. Component video cables(not supplied) To COMPONENT OUTPUT To use the analog sound output, connect these jacks to audio input jacks on your TV using the audio c...
Page 23 - Setting of video output resolution of this player; Confi gure settings for your display.; OK
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 23 2 Chapter 2 Connections Internet connection Turn on the TV and select the input to which the player is connected. Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the player ( page 30). Press SETUP to display “SETUP MENU”, if not displayed. Press / ...
Page 24 - Settings and actual output resolution; Output jacks on
24 2 Chapter 2 Connections Connecting to a TV (Continued) Settings and actual output resolution 480p 720p (maximum) 1 1080i (maximum) 1 1080p (maximum) 1 480p 2 720p 2 1080i 2 Output jacks on the player MODE switch( page 20) “Resolution Setting” ( page 23) 480i 480i No video output. No video output....
Page 25 - Connecting to an audio system; Via HDMI output
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 25 2 Chapter 2 Connections Internet connection Connecting to an audio system Caution When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoding cap...
Page 26 - Via 5.1ch analog audio output
26 2 Chapter 2 Connections Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other ...
Page 27 - Disc compatibility
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 3 Playback (Basic) Play your favorite disc. Internet connection Disc compatibility Powering on/Loading a disc Playing a disc Playing at various speeds Changing picture quality HD-XA2KN_03_E.indd 27 HD-XA2KN_03_E.indd 27 06.12.5 0:2...
Page 28 - Recordable discs you can play on this player
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 28 Pre-recorded discs Disc compatibility Disc Specifi cation HD DVD video disc • 12cm (4 3 / 4 in.) DVD video disc • 12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)/ 8cm (3 1 / 4 in.) • Region number 1 or ALL Audio CD • 12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)/ 8cm (3 1 / 4 in.) The region number of this HD DVD player is...
Page 29 - Yes; On handling discs; Compatibility notes
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 29 Internet connection • Fingerprints and dust on the disc may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. .O 9ES • Do not use ...
Page 30 - Powering on/Loading a disc; Press; Turning the power on
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 30 Press (front panel) or (remote control). When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel changes color from red (standby mode) to blue (operation). Start up (and disc loading (see below)) may take time. 1 1 Press ON/STANDBY. The power turns off and ON...
Page 31 - Load a disc and close the disc tray.; Stopping playback / Pausing playback; Start; Preparation; Playing a disc
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 31 Internet connection Load a disc and close the disc tray. ( page 30) Playback starts. • If playback does not start Press . If a loaded disc contains a top menu, a top menu appea...
Page 32 - Playing from the top menu
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 32 HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R Some discs may include a top menu, on which you can view the structure of contents or select a scene. Discs recorded on personal devices such as DVD recorders may contain menus, on which items can be easily selected. Notes The instruction...
Page 33 - Selecting the sound; Selecting the sound of a disc recorded in DVD VR mode
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 33 Internet connection Selecting the sound If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R During playback, press . Some HD DVD video discs may not display ...
Page 34 - Selecting the camera angle; Selecting subtitles
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 34 Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. HD DVD DVD-Video Bonsoir! Good evening! ¡Buenas tardes! HD DVD DVD-Video Press during playback. The current subtitle settin...
Page 35 - Playing at various speeds
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 35 Internet connection Skipping chapters or tracks Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Playing in slow-motion Press during playback. Picture is played forward in slow- motion. • Each time you press the ...
Page 36 - Locating by entering a section number
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 36 Press repeatedly to select the area you want to input. Press the number buttons to enter a number of the section. e.g. To enter chapter/track 25: Press , then press . • Pressing CLEAR resets the numbers. To turn off the display, press T.SEARCH several times (depending...
Page 37 - Adjusting picture quality; Changing picture quality; Item
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 37 Internet connection Press . The menu appears. Press / / / to select “Edit” of “1”, “2” or “3”, then press . Press / to select the item (see below), then press . Press / to change the value. You can s...
Page 38 - Selecting picture quality
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 38 Changing picture quality (Continued) At step 2 ( page 37), select the number (“1”, “2” or “3”), then press . Playback picture refl ects the selected picture quality. Selecting picture quality HD-XA2KN_03_E.indd 38 HD-XA2KN_03_E.indd 38 06.12.5 0:25:45 PM 06.12.5 0:25:...
Page 39 - Repeat playback
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 4 Playback (Advanced) Playback variations and other functions. Repeat playback EXTENSION ports Using the cursor function Checking the current status and settings Internet connection HD-XA2KN_04_E.indd 39 HD-XA2KN_04_E.indd 39 06.12...
Page 41 - Using the cursor function
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 41 4 Chapter 4 Playback (Advanced) Internet connection EXTENSION ports Press while a disc with support for cursor use is playing. Use the eight direction buttons to move the cursor. Example: Game/drawing software Move the cursor to...
Page 42 - Checking the current status and settings
42 4 Chapter 4 Playback (Advanced) Checking the current status and settings Press . The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) 002 00:19:1300:00:28 0003 Chapter Title Video Codec: Audio: Subtitle: Angle: Video Output: Audio Output: MPEG4AVC English 1 ...
Page 43 - Internet connection feature (Preparation)
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 5 Internet connection Connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection and use special content. Internet connection feature (Outline) Internet connection feature (Preparation) Internet connection feature (Operation) Inte...
Page 44 - Before using
44 5 Chapter 5 Internet connection Internet connection feature (Outline) You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s fi rmware. See page 61. Future 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 ...
Page 46 - Regarding the cable used:; Connection
46 5 Chapter 5 Internet connection HD DVD Connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection. In addition to accessing special HD DVD sites, this function is used when updates are available for the control program (fi rmware) of the player. Back view of the player Straight cabl...
Page 48 - User information setting
48 5 Chapter 5 Internet connection Internet connection feature (Preparation) (Continued) Notes Please contact the router manufacturer when the router DHCP feature is not operating properly (in such a case, an error will occur since the default gateway and the DNS server IP address cannot be obtained...
Page 49 - Insert the HD DVD disc and close the tray.
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 49 Internet connection 5 Chapter 5 Internet connection Insert the HD DVD disc and close the tray. The disc begins to play. If the disc does not begin to play, press . Select an item from the menu. • If the menu does not appear, pre...
Page 51 - INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 6 Others This chapter includes details on setting items and information on troubleshooting problems. Internet connection Customizing the function settings Language code list Output sound conversion table License information on the ...
Page 52 - Customizing the function settings
52 6 Chapter 6 Others Customizing the function settings During stop, press . “SETUP MENU” appears. Press / to select the group that contains a desired item, then press . SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Dialog Enhancement Dynamic Range Control Digital Out HDMI Digital Out SPDIF Ethernet General Spe...
Page 54 - Picture; Customizing the function settings (Continued)
54 6 Chapter 6 Others Picture TV Shape 16:9 Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 4:3 Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fi ll your TV screen. Both of the picture’s sides are cut off. 4:3 Letter Box Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatri...
Page 57 - Language
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 57 Internet connection Disc Menu Language To select a preferred language for disc menus. English To display disc menus in English. French To display disc menus in French. Japanese To display disc menus in Japanese. German To displa...
Page 58 - Ethernet
58 6 Chapter 6 Others On Screen Language To select a preferred language for on-screen displays. English To view on-screen display in English. French To view on-screen display in French. Japanese To view on-screen display in Japanese. German To view on-screen display in German. See the “Internet conn...
Page 59 - General
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 59 Internet connection Parental Lock HD DVD and DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc. For example...
Page 62 - Language code list
62 6 Chapter 6 Others n n n #():( $54., %.'%. &2%&2 '%2$% )4!)4 *0.*! +/2+/ -!9-3 30!%3 !!!"!&!-!2!3!9!:"!"%"'"(")"."/"2#!#/#3#9$!$:%,%/%4%5&!&)&*&/&9'!'$', .OALTERNATELANGUAGE#HINESE$UTCH%NGLISH&RENCH'ERMAN)TALIAN*APANESE+OREAN...
Page 63 - Output sound conversion table
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 63 6 Chapter 6 Others Internet connection Output sound conversion table Notes The main title content of most movie HD DVD discs is “advanced content”. The BITSTREAM/PCM jack may not output SAP sound you select. In this instance, se...
Page 71 - Before calling service personnel
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 71 6 Chapter 6 Others Internet connection Symptom Remedy No power. . Is the power plug disconnected? Check the power connection. No picture. . Is the cable for connecting the player and TV disconnected or not connected properly? Ch...
Page 72 - Specifi cation
72 6 Chapter 6 Others Power requirement 47.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Mass 6.2kg External dimension Width 438 x Height 74.4 x Depth 344mm Signal system Standard NTSC Color TV system Laser Semiconductor laser, Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/ 780nm VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75 ), Sync signal negative, Pin jack...
Page 76 - Limited Canadian Warranty
76 6 Chapter 6 Others Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand HD DVD Players Toshiba of Canada Limited (“ TCL ”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND H...
Page 78 - MEMO
78 6 Chapter 6 Others MEMO HD-XA2KN_06_E 78 HD-XA2KN_06_E 78 06.12.5 0:28:17 PM 06.12.5 0:28:17 PM