Chapter1Introduction
Features
Playback of HD DVD video discs
HD DVD video discs are
7The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum.
7HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB
HD DVD (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB A single layer single sided disc (15 GB) has capacity of about 8 hours in 1125 line high definition picture; about 48 hours in 525 line standard definition picture (depending on bitrate of pre- recorded contents).
*1GB means 1,000,000,000 bytes.
7HD DVD Twin Format Discs have both HD DVD and DVD layers on one side. HD DVD Combination DVD Discs have HD DVD material on one side and standard DVD material on the other side. Because both disc types are new, such discs may not operate properly in this player.
7To view
7Connect an HDTV set to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks or the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this player.
7Some discs may require use of HDMI OUTPUT for viewing of high resolution material.
Compatible with multiple disc types
7Playback of commercial HD DVD video disc, DVD video, and Audio CD
7Playback of
7Playback of
Because HD DVD is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. Not all discs are compatible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service.
Internet connection feature (LAN port)
7Some HD DVD discs enable you to access special HD DVD sites. If an HD DVD site includes content such as movie trailers, you can watch the content on the player via the Internet if your internet connection provides sufficient bandwidth.
HD output jacks
7An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to output video and audio signals
7Component jacks
Compatibility notes
7For compatibility, see page 28.
Certain system requirements and limitations
For high definition video playback:
7HD display (some discs may require HDCP capable input)
7HD DVD disc with HD content
For Dolby® Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
7A/V Receiver with HDMI™
Certain limitations:
Viewing
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