Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; This HD DVD player employs a Laser System.
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 DISCONN...
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. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and S...
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
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 compatibility; Disc
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 HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) 12cm (4 3 / 4 in.) HD DV...
Page 9 - Important notes about HD DVD; Notes on web-enabled network content
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 50/60 Hz display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quali...
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 11 - Display
11 Display No. Function 1 Displays the video output format currently selected.(i: interlaced, p: progressive) 2 : Playing 3 : Pausing 4 : Fast forward playback 5 : Fast reverse playback 6 Shows a title number. 7 HD DVD: An HD DVD is loaded.DVD: A DVD is loaded. 8 A CD is loaded. 9 A disc which conta...
Page 12 - Remote control
12 Remote control No. Function Page 1 To display subtitles. 26 2 To open/close the disc tray. 24 3 To select the sound. 26 4 To display a top menu. 24 5 To select a content or position to enter. 18, 24 6 To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. 25 7 To pause playback. 25 8 To start playback. 24 9...
Page 13 - Check that the following accessories are supplied.; Accessories; Remote; Operating range
13 Loading batteries 1 Open the cover and load batteries (R03 size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 2 Close the cover. Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Accessories Notes • Do not drop or give the rem...
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 17 Page 18 Page 18 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; Sound is output only in 2ch format.; Step 2: Connecting to audio system
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 28 as well.; Step 3: LAN connection; ON/STANDBY indicator on the player illuminates in red.
17 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...
Page 18 - 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; To power off the player; Press; Step 6: Setting up the player; Start
18 Preparation (Continued) 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 P i ...
Page 19 - Press / to select “General”, then press; Press / to select “Clock Set”, then press; Press RETURN or to return to the menu of
19 B: Time 6 Press / to select “General”, then press OK. ETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General OSD On/Off Off Parental Lock Off Off Remote Controller Sound Off MaintenanceTwin Format Disc HD DVD Clock Set HDMI Control 7 Press / to select “Clock Set”, then press OK. 8 Confi rm the time is...
Page 20 - HDMI; Component video; input; VIDEO; TV input; Press RETURN or to return to the menu of step 1.
20 Preparation (Continued) C: Resolution 11 Press / to select “Picture”, then press OK. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General TV Shape 16:9 Picture Mode Auto RGB Output Range Standard Resolution Setting up to 1080i 12 Press / to select “Resolution Setting”, then press OK. 13 Press / to ...
Page 21 - When a 2ch digital stereo amplifi er is connected to this player.; When you connected an HDMI device to the HDMI OUTPUT jack (
21 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 Dynamic Range Control Auto Dialog Enhancement Off 16 When you connected an audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack ...
Page 22 - Press / to select each of the followings, then press OK.
22 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 sel...
Page 23 - Your player is ready.
23 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 22), 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 IS...
Page 24 - 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.; Playback starts from the selected item.; MENU
24 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 25 - To pause playback; To resume press; To stop playback; After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY (; If you want to return to the beginning, press; To change playback speed; STOP
25 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 26 - To select the sound; To select subtitles; To select the camera angle; ANGLE
26 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 27 - To locate a position; Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the; Press the number buttons to enter a number.; To play repeatedly; To check the current status; After confi rming, press DISPLAY to turn off
27 To locate a position HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 1 Press T.SEARCH repeatedly to select the category. Category To search by specifying: Title Title number Chapter Chapter number Time Elapsed time of the current title (track) Track Track number 2 Press the number buttons to enter a number. e.g...
Page 28 - 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
28 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 29 - Output sound conversion table
29 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 30 - Customizing the function settings; SETUP
30 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. 31 RGB OutputRange HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R To select the RGB range according to the capacity of the connecte...
Page 31 - Settings
31 Group Setting Disc Details Page General Parental Lock HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R To turn the parental lock function on or off. 34 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of the player. 19 OSD On/Off HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To activate or deactivate the operational ...
Page 32 - Customizing the function settings (Continued); Audio; Language
32 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 25 frames in PAL (30 frames in NTSC) per sec...
Page 33 - How to select a language:; Language code list
33 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. Subtitle Language To select a preferred language for subtitles. English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Finnish / Greek / Turkish Non...
Page 34 - Ethernet; General; To change the limitation level of Parental Lock function
34 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Ethernet See page 22. 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 co...
Page 36 - Before calling service personnel
36 Before calling service personnel Before accessing, try updating this player’s fi rmware. For details on how to update, see “Update (Firmware update)” ( page 35). If you experience any of the following diffi culties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba...
Page 37 - Specifi cation
37 Specifi cation Power requirement 35.0W Power supply 220 - 240V AC 50/60Hz Mass 3.3kg External dimension Width 430 x Height 59.5 x Depth 327mm Signal system Standard PAL/NTSC colour system Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 405nm/650nm/780nm VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75 Ω ), Sync signal negative, P...
Page 38 - Memo
38 Memo HD-EP30KE̲Eng.indd 38 HD-EP30KE̲Eng.indd 38 07.9.3 2:02:06 PM 07.9.3 2:02:06 PM
Page 40 - INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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...
