Precautions
Notes on handlingPlayback restrictions
Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while This owners manual explains the basic instructions for
the player is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. this player. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs
Doing so may cause malfunction.are produced in a manner that allows speci c or limited
When shipping the player, the original shipping carton operation during playback. As such, the player may not
and packing materials come in handy. For maximum respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in
protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the player. Please refer to the notes on compatible discs
the factory.later in this Introduction and to the discussion of DVD
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the playback and features later in this manual.
player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact ? may appear on the TV screen during operation. ?
with the player for a long time. They will leave marks on means that the operation is not permitted by the player or
the nish.the disc.
The top and rear panels of the player may become warm
after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.About software
Because of problems and errors that can occur during
When not in usethe creation of HD DVD, DVD and CD software and/or
For usual absencethe manufacture of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba
Be sure to remove the disc from the player and turn off cannot assure that this player will successfully play
the power.every disc bearing the HD DVD, DVD or CD logos. If you
Prolonged absencehappen to experience any dif culty playing an HD DVD,
Unplug the player from a wall outlet. (This will stop the DVD or CD disc on this player, please contact Toshiba
clock. Display SETUP MENU by pressing SETUP (customer service.
page 32), and reset the clock.)
Some differences
Notes on locatingThe HD DVD player operates more like a computerand
Place the player on a level surface. Do not use it on a differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to
shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbly table or containing a microprocessor, it contains an operating
inclined stand. The loaded disc may dislodge from its system, random access memory (RAM), and an HD DVD
proper position and cause damage to the player. Before drive. The operating system includes software that is
placing the player, make sure that the surface can stand transferred to the RAM when the machine is turned on
the weight of the player. Never place the player in a high and at other times during operation. This transfer can take
location to avoid damage to the product or person by an time. Therefore, when you turn the HD DVD player on, it
accidental fall of the player.may take a little while before it is ready to use. Likewise,
When you place this player near a TV, radio, or VTR, the other functions may not be performed as quickly as they
playback picture may become poor and the sound may would on other AV equipment. Please take these factors
be distorted depending on the condition and location of into consideration as you use the HD DVD player.
said equipment. In such an event, place the player as far
away as practical from the TV, radio, or VTR.
To avoid damage to this product, never place or store
the unit in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas
subject to excessive dust, oily smoke, cigarette smoke or
vibration.
Notes on cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or
benzine, as they may damage the surface of the player.
About the volume level
The volume level of some commercial HD DVD and DVD
discs may seem lower than that of audio CDs, other
software, etc. If you turn up the volume of the TV or
ampli er to play such discs, be sure to turn it back down
after playback nishes.
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