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FILE NO. 8U0-200202




SERVICE MANUAL


DVD VIDEO PLAYER


SD-1810A




DOCUMENT CREATED IN JAPAN, Jan., 2003
DIGITAL VIDEO




DVD VIDEO PLAYER
SD-1810
OWNER'S MANUAL




J2B50101A U
02/09 Printed in Thailand




SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- CAUTION: Servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
WARNING eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclo- instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
AVIS PAS OUVRIR of electric shock to persons. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your DVD video
player.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat- Model No. Serial No.
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
accompanying the appliance. Retain this information for future reference.


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 Location of the required label
ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for
future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location -
see service procedure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
DVD PLAYER MODEL NO. SD-1810A
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. TOSHIBA CORPORATION : 1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8001, JAPAN

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY
WITH DHHS RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties
authorized by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.




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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR manufacturer's instructions.
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 contain any parts that
can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.




1. Read these instructions.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
2. Keep these instructions.




10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
3. Heed all warnings. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.




4. Follow all instructions.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.




5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
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.



6. Clean only with dry cloth. S3125A




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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 18. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do
of time. so may cause serious personal injury.




19. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall,
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus.
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.



20. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily
broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction.

15. When you use headphones on the amplifier, keep the volume at a moderate
level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it
may cause hearing damage.




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.




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Precautions Notes on Discs

Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation On handling discs Structure of disc contents
When shipping the DVD video player, the original Moisture condensation damages the DVD video Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and
shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. player. Please read the following carefully. the titles are sub-divided into chapters. VIDEO CDs and
For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was audio CDs are divided into tracks.
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 use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near DVD video disc
water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way,
the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic DVD video disc
moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens
products to contact the DVD video player for prolonged Title 1 Title 2
inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of
period. They will leave marks on the finish. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
the DVD video player.
The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may Playback side
le of mo
become warm after a long period of use. This is not a Examp ensat isture
cond ion!
malfunction. Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
When the DVD video player is not in use, be sure to
remove the disc and turn off the power.
Optical pick-up
If you do not use the DVD video player for a long lens
VIDEO CD/audio CD
period, the unit may not function properly in the
VIDEO CD/audio CD
future. Turn on and use the DVD video player
occasionally. Moisture condensation occurs during the Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
following cases.
When you bring the DVD video player directly from a On cleaning discs
Notes on locating cold place to a warm place.
When you use the DVD video player in a room where Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
Place the DVD video player on a level surface. Do not you just turned on the heater, or a place where the sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which
use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc is called "title number", "chapter number" or "track
wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may In summer, when you use the DVD video player in a clean. number" respectively.
become dis-aligned and damage the DVD video hot and humid place just after you move the unit from There may be discs that do not have these numbers.
player. an air conditioned room.
When you place this DVD video player near a TV, When you use the DVD video player in a humid place.
radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor Notes on copyright
and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place It's too
the DVD video player away from the TV, radio, or warm! It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
VCR. broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe material without permission.
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and
Notes on cleaning finish with a dry cloth. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, made from these discs will be distorted.
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc. This product incorporates copyright protection
solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe Do not use the DVD video player when moisture
technology that is protected by method claims of certain
it dry. condensation may occur.
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and If you use the DVD video player in such a situation, it On storing discs by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the Use of this copyright protection technology must be
video player. disc, connect the power cord of the DVD video player Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD video player, and or near heat sources. for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
follow that product's instructions. leave it for two or three hours. After two or three Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
hours, the DVD video player will have warmed up and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD video player Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
To obtain a clear picture connected to the wall outlet and moisture objects on discs outside of their case may cause
condensation will seldom occur. warping.
The DVD video player is a high technology, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts Wa
are dirty or worn down, the picture quality will
it!
Wall outlet
deteriorate. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend
regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts
replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on
the operating environment. For details, contact your
nearest dealer.




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Notes on Discs (continued) Table of Contents Advanced Function
MP3 playback .............................................. 23
Introduction Zooming/Locating desired scene ............. 24
About this owner's manual Playable discs Zooming ......................................................... 24
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... 2
Locating desired scene .................................. 24
This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of This DVD video player can play the following discs. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................... 4
this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are Repeat playback ..................................... 25
produced in a manner that allows specific or limited Disc Maximum Precautions ............................................... 8 Title, Chapter and Track Playback .................. 25
Disc Mark Contents Size playback time
operation during playback. As such, the DVD video Notes on Discs .......................................... 9 A-B Repeat Playback ..................................... 25
player may not respond to all operating commands. This Approx. 4 hours Notes on region numbers ............................... 10 Program playback/Random
is not a defect in the DVD video player. Refer to (single sided disc) Table of Contents.................................... 11
instruction notes of discs. 12 cm
playback (CD/VCD/MP3) ......................... 26
Audio Approx. 8 hours Identification of Controls ....................... 12 Program playback .......................................... 26
" " may appear on the TV screen during operation. + (double sided disc) Front panel ..................................................... 12 Random playback ........................................... 26
DVD video
A " " means that the operation is not permitted by the video (moving Rear panel ...................................................... 12 Marking desired scenes/
DVD video player or the disc at the moment. discs pictures) Approx. 80 minutes DVD display .................................................... 13
For example, sometimes it is unable to skip the playback (single sided disc) Karaoke playback ................................... 27
8 cm
Remote control ............................................... 14
of copyright message of the disc when the SKIP( )
Loading batteries ............................................ 15 Changing soundtrack language/
button is pressed. Alternatively, the " " may also Approx. 160 minutes
(double sided disc) Operating with the remote control .................. 15 Setting the Spatializer/Subtitles ............ 28
indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.
Changing soundtrack language ...................... 28
Connections Setting the Spatializer .................................... 28
Notes on region numbers Audio
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes
Connecting to a TV ................................. 16 Subtitles .......................................................... 28
VIDEO
+ Connecting to a TV ......................................... 16 Changing angles/Title selection/
The region number of this DVD video player is 1. If video
CDs (moving Connecting to an audio system and TV DVD menu ............................................... 29
region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are DIGITAL VIDEO
printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1
pictures)
8 cm Approx. 20 minutes
equipped with component video inputs ........ 17 Changing angles ............................................ 29
or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. Connecting to Optional Equipment ...... 18 Title selection .................................................. 29
(In this case, the DVD video player will display a Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DVD menu ...................................................... 29
message on-screen.) Dolby Digital decoder ................................... 18
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen .... 30
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with
Audio Dolby Pro Logic Surround ............................ 18 Setting on Screen display/
Audio
On VIDEO CDs CDs 8 cm
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Disc status .............................................. 31
(CD Approx. 20 minutes
single) DTS decoder ................................................ 18 Setting on Screen display ............................... 31
This DVD video player supports VIDEO CDs equipped
with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an Disc status ...................................................... 31
The following discs are also available. MPEG2 audio decoder ................................. 19
abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two CD-R Dynamic Range Control ......................... 32
playback variations depending on types of discs. CD-RW Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input ......................................... 19 Parental control setting .......................... 33
CD-R/RW discs recorded by CD-DA method can be