Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: DVD Player
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SD-170EKB
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:23 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2007-01-01
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Introduction
This manual provides instructions for the TOSHIBA SD-170EKB DVD Video Player. It covers safety precautions, setup, product overview, getting started, playback features, DVD menu options, specifications, and troubleshooting.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not open the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: Do not expose to rain or moisture. High voltages present inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Read and observe all warnings and instructions. Retain for future reference.
Setup
- Finding a suitable location: flat, hard, stable surface, away from heat and moisture.
- Space for ventilation: allow at least 10 cm rear/top, 5 cm sides.
- Cleaning discs: use a micro fiber cloth, wipe from center to edge.
- Moisture Condensation: If condensation occurs, unplug the unit and leave it on for 2-3 hours to dry.
- Region Codes: Ensure the disc's region code matches the player's.
Getting Started
- Inserting Batteries: Use AAA size batteries.
- Finding viewing channel: Connect DVD player to TV and select the correct Video In channel.
- Setting up Progressive Scan: Connect via Y PB PR jacks to a progressive scan TV.
- Setting the language: OSD, Subtitle, Audio, DVD Menu languages can be set.
Playback
- Playable discs: DVD Video, DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW, Audio CD, Video CD, Super Video CD, JPEG/Kodak picture CD.
- Basic playback control: Play/Pause, Stop, Skip Chapter/Track, Zoom, Slow Motion.
- Selecting repeat functions: Repeat Chapter, Title, Single, All.
DVD Menu Options
- Language, Video, Audio, Rating, Misc setup menus allow customization.
- Rating Level settings: Control playback based on age restrictions.
Troubleshooting
Check power connection, TV channel, progressive scan settings, disc compatibility, audio connections, and disc condition before contacting service.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| No power | -Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. -Press the I/ON/STANDBY on the front of the DVD player to turn on the power. |
| No picture | -Refer to your TV's manual for correct Video In channel selection. Change the TV channel until you see the DVD screen. -Check if the TV is switched on. |
| Distorted picture | -If the progressive scan feature is activated but the connected TV does not support progressive signals or the cables are not connected accordingly. See pages 11-12 for proper progressive scan set up or deactivate the progressive scan feature. |
| Picture clipped | -Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear depending on the disc being played back. This is not malfunction. -May be caused by View Mode Setting (see page 17). Set to Original for normal viewing. |
| Completely distorted picture or black/white picture with DVD. | -Connect DVD Player directly to the TV. -Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD player. -Ensure that the DVD Player's setting is set to match that of the disc and your TV. |
| No sound / distorted sound | -Adjust the volume. -Check that the speakers are connected correctly. |
| No audio at digital output | -Check the digital connections. -Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS and if not, please make sure the digital output is set to PCM. |
| No sound and picture | -Check if the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities. |
| Disc cannot be played | -Check that the cable is connected to the correct device (See Connecting to television). -The DVD±R/RW must be finalized. -Ensure the disc label is facing up. -Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc. -Wrong region code. |
| Picture freezes momentarily during playback | -Check the disc for fingerprint/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from centre to edge. |
| No return to start-up screen when disc is removed | -Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again. |
| The player does not respond to the Remote Control | -Aim the Remote Control directly at the sensor on the front of the player. -Reduce the distance to the player. -Replace the batteries in Remote Control. -Re-insert the batteries with their polarities(+/- signs)as indicated. |
| Buttons do not work | -To completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord from AC outlet for 5-10 seconds. |
| Player does not respond to some operating commands during playback. | -Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc jacket. |
| DVD Player cannot read CDs/DVDs | -Use a commonly available cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending the DVD Player for repair. |
| Menu items cannot be selected | -Press STOP twice before selecting System Menu. -Depending on the disc availability, some menu items cannot be selected. |