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DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-6980SY
OWNER’S MANUAL
C 2005 Toshiba Corporation
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 2 Introduction Safety Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an symbol within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to alert the intended to alert the user to the presence user to the presence of i
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 3 Introduction Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed 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 instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce hea
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 4 Introduction Note: • This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110~240V, 60/50Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. Notes on Regional Codes • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD player’s regional code or the disc cannot play. • If you try to play a DVD with a different region code from your player, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen. No
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Introduction 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 5 Introduction HANDLING CAUTIONS • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged. • Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player. • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other than the disc i
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 6 Introduction Before you start Accessories Remote Batteries for User’s Manual Video/Audio HDMI-HDMI Control Remote Control Cable Cable (AA Size) Install Batteries in the Remote control Operating with the remote control Point the remote control at the remote sensor and 1 press the buttons. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 30º 30º Within approx. 7m(23 feet) 2 Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 7 Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . .
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 8 Introduction General Features Excellent Sound Note Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby - Discs which cannot be played with this Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction. player. Screen • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • WMA Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be • CD-ROM • CDV viewed. • CDI • CVD Slow Motion • CDGs play audio only, not graphics. An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. - Ability to play back may depend
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Introduction 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 9 Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Notes on Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. HANDLING DISCS Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the This manual provides information on the operation disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on and maintenance of your DVD Home Theater the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. System. Should the unit require servic
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 10 Introduction Type of Playable Discs This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics - DVD contains excellent sound and Single-sided 240 min. DVD-VIDEO 5" video due to Dolby Digital and Double-sided 480 min. Audio MPEG-2 system. + - Various screen and audio functions Video Single-sided 80 min. 31/2" can be easily selected thr
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Introduction 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 11 Introduction Front Panel 9 10 123 4 5678 1. ON/STANDBY( ) 7. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH Use to turn your player on and off (standby). - Use to reverse skip a scene or music. - Press and hold to search backward. 2. POWER Indicator This indicator will lights up when the power is on. 8. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH - Use to forward skip a scene or music. 3. DISC TRAY - Press and hold to search forward. Place the disc here. 9. STOP ( ) 4. DISPLAY Stops disc pla
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 12 Introduction Rear Panel 2 7 12 3 45 6 1. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS 5. S-VIDEO OUT JACK - Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks. - Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for higher picture 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS quality. - Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect - The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO.
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Introduction 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 13 Introduction Remote Control 7. REPLAY Button This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of a movie from the current position. 8. VOL (+, -) Buttons 19 1 Control volume in TV mode. 9. SKIP Buttons ( / ) Use to skip the title, chapter or track. 10. STOP Button ( ) 2 11. SEARCH Buttons ( / ) Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. 12. DISPLAY Button 20 3 Displays the current disc mode. 21 13. SETUP Button 4 22 Bring
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 14 Connections Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connecting the DVD Player - Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the user’s manual of the additional components (such as a TV) you are connecting for more information on those particular components. Connection to a TV (Vid
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Connections 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 15 Connections Connection to a TV (S-Video) - Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable. - You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) 1 Using an S-Video cable (not supplied), connect the S-VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the S-VIDEO
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 16 Connections Connection to a TV (Interlace) - Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. - You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) 1 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rea
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Connections 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 17 Connections Connection to a TV (Progressive) 1 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV. 2 RED BLUE GREEN Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV. 3 RED WHITE Press the input selec
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 18 Connections Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack 1 Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. 2 Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD player appears on your TV screen. HDMI cable HDMI VIDEO Specifications When you press the HDMI button, 576p, 720p and 1080i are selected in order. The first press of the HDMI button brings up the curre
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Connections 00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 19 Connections • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDMI connecti
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00873A-SD-6980SY-1 8/22/05 4:41 PM Page 20 Connections Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) 1 Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of the Amplifier. 2 Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI IN terminal of your TV as described on pages 14 to 18. RED WH
