Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; This HD DVD player employs a Laser System.; ATTENTION
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The ex...
Page 3 - Location of the required label
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. Location of the required label HD-A30KUKC̲en.indd ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Head all warnings. 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 with the manufacturer’s ins...
Page 5 - Precautions
5 Precautions Notes on handling • 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. • When shipping the player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repa...
Page 6 - Notes on moisture condensation; • When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a; Notes on copyright; • This product incorporates copyright protection technology
6 Precautions (continued) 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. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, mo...
Page 7 - Table of contents; INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER
7 Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4 Precautions ........................................................... 5 Table of contents ................................................... 7 Features ...................
Page 8 - Features; Disc; Disc compatibility
8 Features Disc Specifi cation Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) 12cm (4 3 / 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 (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB• A si...
Page 9 - Important notes about HD DVD; Notes on web-enabled network content; • An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to output video; Certain system requirements; For Dolby; Customer support
9 Important notes about HD DVD HD DVD with high-defi nition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Firmw...
Page 10 - Index to parts and controls; Front panel
10 Index to parts and controls Front panel Rear panel 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 3 Front panel display See the next page. 11 4 Remote sensor Receives infrar...
Page 12 - Accessories; Loading batteries; Check that the following accessories are supplied.; Remote; Remote control; Supplied accessories; Operating range
12 Accessories 1 Open the cover and load batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 2 Close the cover. Notes • Do not drop or give the remote control a shock.• Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place...
Page 13 - TV control; To program the remote control to operate your TV; While holding TV CODE,
13 TV control The remote control of this player is compatible with TV controls.Once you program the remote control (see the next paragraph), the following controls are available. Operate the remote control toward your TV. To program the remote control to operate your TV Brand name Brand code Toshiba...
Page 14 - Preparation; Proceed the following steps to set the player ready.; Resolution and connections; Step 1: Connecting to a TV; *Why HDMI connection is most recommended?; Most; Connection to this player
14 Preparation Proceed the following steps to set the player ready. Resolution and connections Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 18 Page 19 Step 1: Connecting to a TV Step 2: Connecting to audio system Step 3: LAN connection Step 4: Power connection Step 5: Powering on Step 6: Setting up the play...
Page 15 - Via HDMI input; To view 1080p output, make this connection.; Via component video input
15 Via HDMI input To view 1080p output, make this connection. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and video cables don’t need to be connected separately to a device. Note • This player supports simultaneous output of video on its H...
Page 16 - Via HDMI output; Step 2: Connecting to audio system; Via 5.1ch analog audio output; This connection requires selection of “Speaker Setting” (Step 16,
16 Preparation (continued) *To use the optical digital output, use an optical cable to connect this jack to an optical audio input on a device capable of processing Dolby Digital, DTS bitstream, or PCM audio. Sound can output from connected audio system.If you made the HDMI connection between the pl...
Page 17 - Read the notes on page 30 as well.; Step 3: LAN connection; Via analog audio output; Sound is output only in 2ch format.
17 You may use the internet connection feature to update the player’s fi rmware. See page 38.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...
Page 18 - To power off the player; Press; Step 4: Power connection; ON/STANDBY indicator on the player illuminates in red.
18 Preparation (continued) 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 ( page 26)) may take time. When you power on this player for the fi rst time, the setting menu will appear. Go to Step 6 to...
Page 19 - Make the settings which are necessary to operate the player.; Make sure that the following menu is displayed.; Press / to select the language you want use for on-screen displays,; Step 6: Setting up the player; Start
19 Make the settings which are necessary to operate the player. 1 Make sure that the following menu is displayed. (If not, press SETUP to display it.) SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General A: Language 2 Press / to select “Language”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ether...
Page 20 - Press / to select “General”, then press; Press / to select “Clock Set”, then press
20 B: Time (GMT-4:00)Atlantic Time Time Zone Year Clock Set 2007 Month 00 Date 00 Time : : 00 OK Cancel 00 00 AM After setting this, press After setting this item, press To correct the digit, select the item again by / then input a new digit. . press OK button. then to select “OK” then 6 Press / to ...
Page 21 - Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1.; For best view of movie material (24p output); HDMI; Component video; input; VIDEO; TV input
21 C: Resolution 11 Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General TV Shape 16:9 Enhanced Black Level Off RGB Output Range Standard Picture Mode Auto Resolution Setting up to 1080i 12 Press / to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK. 13 Press / to...
Page 22 - When you connected an audio system to the BITSTREAM/PCM jack (; When a 2ch digital stereo amplifi er is connected to this player.; When you connected an HDMI device to the HDMI OUTPUT jack (
22 D: Audio output 15 Press / to select “Audio”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Digital Out SPDIF Bitstream Digital Out HDMI Auto Digital Direct Audio Mode Off Dialog Enhancement Auto Dynamic Range Control Off Speaker Setting 5.1ch 16 When you connected an audio sy...
Page 23 - When a 5.1 channel surround system is connected to this player.; When a 2ch stereo system is connected to this player.
23 17 Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1. Select one of the followings according to your connection, and press OK. 5.1ch When a 5.1 channel surround system is connected to this player. 1 Set the speaker sizes, distance to each speaker and the crossover frequency. Front Left / Front Righ...
Page 24 - Press / to select each of the followings, then press OK.
24 E: Ethernet Perform this setting if you connect the player to your LAN ( page 17). After performing this setting, you need to turn off this player and turn it on again to activate this setting.If you do not connect, skip to Step 20. 18 Press / to select “Ethernet”, then press OK. 19 Press / to se...
Page 25 - Your player is ready.
25 20 Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1. 21 Press SETUP to close the menu. 22 If you made the LAN setting (“E: Ethernet”, page 24), press ON/STANDBY to turn the player off, then press the button again to turn it on. Network Speed 28.8kbps Modem 33.6kbps Modem 56kbps Modem 64kbps ISDN 1...
Page 26 - Playing; Place a disc in the hollow of the disc tray; Playing a disc; number buttons; Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title.; OK; Playback starts from the selected item.
26 Playing 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Place a disc in the hollow of the disc tray with the playback side down. Notes • Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause th...
Page 27 - To stop playback; To pause playback; To resume press; To resume playback from the location last stopped; After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY (; If you want to return to the beginning, press; To change playback speed
27 Note • If the player freezes for about 15 minutes or more and will not respond to any buttons, holding down ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about 10 seconds can force the player to turn off. However, this is an emergency measure, which may cause damage to the player. Avoid casual use of ...
Page 28 - To select the sound; To select subtitles; To select the camera angle; ANGLE
28 To select the sound HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. 1 During playback, press AUDIO. The current audio setting appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) e.g. A language code ( page 33) may appear. 2 Press A...
Page 29 - To locate a position; Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the; To play repeatedly; To check the current status; After confi rming, press DISPLAY to turn off
29 To locate a position HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 1 Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the category. 2 Press the number buttons to enter a number. e.g. To enter 25: “2” “5” e.g. To enter 1 hour, 25 minutes, and 30 seconds: “1” “2” “5” “3” “0” Pressing CLEAR resets the numbers. 3 Press OK. Pl...
Page 30 - Cursor controls; Press CURSOR while a disc with support for cursor use is playing.; Controller port; CURSOR; HD DVD playing options in the future; Extension port
30 Playing (continued) A/B/C/D buttons HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Use these buttons as indicated by the video display during HD DVD disc playback. Depending on the disc contents, the functions of each button may differ. Cursor controls HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Future HD DVD discs may i...
Page 31 - Output sound conversion table
31 Output sound conversion table Disc ADV indicator Audio format “Digital Out SPDIF” “Digital Out HDMI” Bitstream PCM Auto PCM 2 Downmixed PCM HD DVD VideoAdvanced content ADV DD Plus/Dolby TrueHD Dolby Bitstream 2ch PCM Depend on HDMI receiver up to 5.1ch PCM 3 2ch PCM 1 dts-HD/L-PCM DTS Bitstream ...
Page 32 - Customizing the function settings; Repeat step 3 and 4 to set other items if necessary.
32 Customizing the function settings Group Setting Disc Details Page Picture TV Shape HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. 33 Enhanced Black Level HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the black level (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE). 33 RGB Outp...
Page 33 - Settings
33 Group Setting Disc Details Page Ethernet HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set up internet connection feature. 24 General Parental Lock HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn the parental lock function on or off. 37 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of the player. 20...
Page 34 - Customizing the function settings (Continued); Audio
34 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: fi lm content (pictures recorded from fi lms at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection a...
Page 35 - Language
35 Dialog Enhancement To turn on or off a function that increases dialog volume of a DVD video disc playback. On This function is activated. Off This function is disabled. Notes • This function is effective only in playback of Dolby Digital recorded HD DVD or DVD video discs.• The effect level of th...
Page 36 - How to select a language:; Language code list
36 Customizing the function settings (Continued) How to select a language: 1) Obtain the code from the list below.2) Enter the code as below.3) Select “OK” and press OK button. Code Language – – – No alternate lan-guage CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) EnglishFRE (FR) French GER (DE) GermanI...
Page 37 - Ethernet; General; To change the limitation level of Parental Lock function
37 Ethernet See page 24. General 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 the whole contents of a disc may not be played back, or an...
Page 39 - Before calling service personnel
39 Before calling service personnel Before accessing, try updating this player’s fi rmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 38).If you experience any of the following diffi culties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba ...
Page 40 - Specifi cation
40 Specifi cation Power requirement 32.0W Power supply 120V AC 60Hz Mass 3.3kg External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm Signal system Standard NTSC Color TV system Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/780nm VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75 Ω ), Sync signal negative, Pin jack x 1...
Page 41 - Memo
41 Memo HD-A30KUKC̲en.indd 41 HD-A30KUKC̲en.indd 41 07.7.26 3:01:14 PM 07.7.26 3:01:14 PM
Page 42 - Limited United States Warranty; Owner’s Manual and Product Registration Card; THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE; (1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof
42 Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR AN...
Page 43 - How to Obtain Warranty Services; (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for
43 How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “Before calling service personnel”, you fi nd that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP’s Consumer ...
Page 46 - INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT
46 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 Support: * In the U.S., please ca...
