Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; CLASS 1
2 1 Chapter 1 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THEENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNELONLY. CAUTION: This HD DVD pla...
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 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 1 Chapter 1 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all war nings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance w...
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 (R03)x4 Power cord Use either to match your walloutlet. Caution • Do not use this power cord with any device other than this player. Composite audio/video cable Check that ...
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 - Front panel; Index to parts and controls
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 REMAIN (Remaining) indicator Illuminates when a remaining playback time is displayed. 2ch indicator Illuminates when 2 channel (L/R) sound is output. MULTI indicator Illuminates when 5.1 channel sound is output. Repeat mode indicator Illuminates when playing in repeat mod...
Page 16 - Loading batteries; Preparation of the remote control; Operating with the remote control; 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; Instructions and actual buttons
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.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use ...
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-XE1_02_E 19 HD-XE1_02_E 19 06.12.6 2:54:04 PM 06.12.6 2:54:04 PM
Page 20 - Check the type of video input on your TV.; Step; MODE switch on the player; Connecting to a TV
20 2 Chapter 2 Connections Check the type of video input on your 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 the MODE switch acco...
Page 21 - Connect the player to your TV.; Via HDMI input
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 21 2 Chapter 2 Connections Internet connection 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 video cables d...
Page 22 - Via component video input
22 2 Chapter 2 Connections Connecting to a TV (Continued) 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 cable, and set “Speaker Set...
Page 23 - Confi gure settings for your display.; SETUP; OK; Setting of video output resolution of this player
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 23 2 Chapter 2 Connections Internet connection Step 3 Confi gure settings for your display. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language PAL/Auto Resolution Setting Picture Mode TV Shape Ethernet General ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY SETUP OK / Turn ...
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/576p 720p (maximum) 1 1080i (maximum) 1 1080p (maximum) 1 480p/576p 2 720p 2 1080i 2 Output jacks on the player MODE switch( page 20) “Resolution Setting” ( page 23) 480i 480i No video output. No vid...
Page 25 - Via digital audio output; Connecting to an audio system
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 25 Internet connection You can enjoy the benefi ts of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD by connecting the HDMI output of your player to an AV receiver with an HDMI audio input. You can listen to down-converted Dolby Digital Plus a...
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-XE1_03_E 27 HD-XE1_03_E 27 06.12.6 3:03:34 PM 06.12....
Page 28 - Recordable discs you can play on this player
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 28 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 2 or ALL Audio CD • 12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)/ 8cm (3 1 / 4 in.) The region number of this HD DVD player is 2. If region numbers, corresponding t...
Page 29 - Yes; 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 centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. .O 9ES • Do not use ...
Page 30 - Press; Loading a disc; Powering on/Loading a disc
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 30 Press (front panel) or (remote control). ON/STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY button When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel changes colour from red (standby mode) to blue (operation). Start up (and disc loading (see below)) may t...
Page 31 - Load a disc and close the disc tray.; y g; 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 Playing a disc (Continued) 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 sele...
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 Playing a disc (Continued) Press during playback. ...
Page 35 - Playing at various speeds
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 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- motio...
Page 36 - Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume)
3 Chapter 3 Playback (Basic) 36 You can resume playback from the location last stopped. If you press after stopping playback, playback starts from the location last stopped. If you press after stopping playback, the resume feature is canceled. P l a y S t o p R e s u m i n g T i t l e 1 T i t l e 2 ...
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-XE1_03_E 38 HD-XE1_03_E 38 06.12.6 3:04:09 PM 06.12.6 3:04:09 PM
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-XE1_04_E 39 HD-XE1_04_E 39 06.12.6 3:22:16 PM ...
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) 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 None 1/1 1080i Digital Bitstream Chapter ...
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 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 connection. For example, if an HD DVD ...
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; Mac Address
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 - Customizing the function settings; 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 54 - Customizing the function settings (Continued); Picture
54 6 Chapter 6 Others 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 theatrical imag...
Page 55 - Audio
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 55 Internet connection Digital Out SPDIF Selects the output sound format by the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack on this player. For details about output sound selection, see page 63. Bitstream Select this when an AV receive...
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 Internet connection 6 Chapter 6 Others Notes The main title content of most movie HD DVD discs is “advanced content”. The BITSTREAM/PCM jack may not output sound you select. In this instance, set “Digital Out SPDIF” to “PCM”. 1:...
Page 71 - Before calling service personnel
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 71 Internet connection 6 Chapter 6 Others 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 50.0W Power supply 220 – 240V AC 50/60Hz Mass 6.2kg External dimension Width 438 x Height 74.4 x Depth 344mm Signal system Standard PAL/NTSC colour TV system Laser Semiconductor laser, Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/ 780nm VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75 ), Sync signal nega...
Page 73 - MEMO
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Others 73 Internet connection MEMO HD-XE1_06_E 73 HD-XE1_06_E 73 06.12.6 3:15:22 PM 06.12.6 3:15:22 PM
Page 76 - * Should you experience any problems after 12 months from date of
INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT HD DVD is a new and evolving format, so changes and improvements are possible. To obtain updated information about HD DVD and this product, as well as customer support information about this product, please contact Toshiba customer service for your country or http://w...