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DIGITAL VIDEO
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-3860SC
OWNER’S MANUAL
3860
© 2004 Toshiba Corporation
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
2C01801A [E] COVER 1 1/13/04, 5:05 PM
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure DO NOT OPEN that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec- tric shock to persons. CAUTION: O T The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and S T R A P O T mainten
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED 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 transistorized and does not c
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. S3125A 13. Unplu
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16.Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Never insert objects of any kind into this apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the apparatus. 18.Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 19.
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Wait! ! e r n u t o s i i o t m a s f Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the DVD video player, the original Moisture condensation damages the DVD video shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. player. 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. pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of Do not
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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 discs Fingerpr
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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 may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect Approx. 4 hours in the DVD. Refer to instruction not
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Table of contents Introduction Advanced playback SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2 Zooming .................................................................21 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...................................3 Locating desired scene ..........................................21 Precautions ..............................................................6 Marking the scenes ................................................22 Notes on discs ...........................
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Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel ON/STANDBY ( ) button 18 Disc tray 18 STOP button 18 Power indicator 18 OPEN/CLOSE button 18 Remote sensor 13 SKIP buttons 20 DVD display 11 PLAY button 18 Rear panel When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion. COMPONENT/S-VIDEO selector switch 14 15 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT j
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FL display TRACK indicator (TRACK) CD indicator (CD) Repeat mode indicators DVD indicator (DVD) (ALL REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT A B) DVD CD TRACK ALL REPEATAB Play indicator ( ) Message or number indicator (Title, chapter, track, playing time or other information) Pause indicator ( ) Dimmer function This function will change the brightness of the FL display during Power-on status. 1. Press FL DIM once to dim the FL display. 2. Press FL DIM twice to turn off the FL display. 3. Press FL DIM
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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 DVD button 18 *POWER ( ) button 18 *TV button 40 OPEN/CLOSE button 18 *Number buttons (0—9) 21 INPUT SELECT button 40 CLEAR button 21 *DISPLAY button 28 SEARCH button 21 TOP MENU button 25 *100 button 40 ZOOM button 21 MENU button 25 ANGLE button 25 PLAY MODE button 23 SUBTITLE button 27 MARKER button 22 AUDIO button 26 PLA
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Loading batteries Operating with the remote control Slide the battery compartment cover in the Point the remote control at the remote direction of the arrow. 1 sensor and press the buttons. Within about 7 m (23 feet) Install two “AAA” batteries (supplied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery 2 compartment. 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
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Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD video player to your TV. Connecting to a TV Signal flow OUT PUT COMPONENT DIGITAL Y S-VIDEO P B L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO P R R VEDIO To S (red) (white) (yellow) VIDEO OUT To AUDIO To VIDEO To wall outlet OUT OUT Audio/video cable (supplied) To video input To audio inputs (yellow) (red) (white) S video cable (not supplied) To S video input If the TV has an S video input, connect the DVD video player with an S video cable. When using an TV or monitor w
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Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. INTERLACED outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy the highest quality DVD picture playback. Connecting to an audio system and TV e
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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. : Front speaker : Center speaker : Rear speaker : Signal flow 14 15 For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” . : Sub woofer Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this real
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Warning When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the DVD video player are connected to an amplification system. (Do not leave the ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/R) cables dongling.) To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the OPTI
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Basic playback CAUTION Playing a disc Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. Power indicator 3 , 5 4 PLAY STOP Display window 2 DVD VCD Basic playback CD Preparations: • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the corresponding video input connected to the DVD. This may include S-video or component video inputs which are exclusive to DVD playbac
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To obtain a higher quality picture POWER Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast DVD may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high OPEN/CLOSE resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this unit, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. PLAY DVD VCD CD About DVD VCD CD The icons on the heading ba
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Basic playback Playing a disc (continued) You can play discs at various speeds. REW PLAY FF SLOW / PAUSE/STEP SKIP / DVD VCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions CD To resume normal playback Press REW or FF during playback. Press PLAY. PLAY REW: Fast reverse playback FF: Fast forward playback Notes: • The DVD video player mutes sound and subtitles during Each time you press the REW or FF reverse and forward scan of DVD/VCD video discs. button, the playback speed changes. How
