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Chapter1Introduction

Playback of HD DVD video discs

HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity
discs.
7 The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by
the DVD forum.
7 HD 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 defi nition
picture; about 48 hours in 525 line standard
defi nition picture (depending on bitrate of pre-
recorded contents).
*1GB means 1,000,000,000 bytes.
7 HD 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 high-defi nition picture in HD DVD discs,
an HDTV display (720p, 1080i) is required.
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

7 Playback of commercial HD DVD video disc, DVD
video, and Audio CD
7 Playback of DVD-RW (disc recorded in DVD VR
mode or DVD video mode), and DVD-R
7 Playback of CD-RW and CD-R (Audio CD of CD-DA
format only; playback of MP3, WMA and other
non-CD-DA audio formats are not supported.)
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.
Blu-ray Discs cannot be played on this player.
Features

Internet connection feature (LAN port)

7 Some 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 suffi cient bandwidth.

HD output jacks

7 An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to
output video and audio signals
7 Component jacks

Compatibility notes

7 For compatibility, see page 28.

Certain system requirements and limitations

For high defi nition video playback:
7 HD display (some discs may require HDCP capable
input)
7 HD DVD disc with HD content
For Dolby® Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
multi-channel audio playback:
7 A/V Receiver with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM
capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker
setup.
Certain limitations:
Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting
DVD content may require an HDCP capable input
on your display device. Because HD DVD is a new
format, certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. Some recordable
media may not be supported. Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD and DTS support for up to 5.1
channels. DTS-HD support for DTS core only.
MP3/WMA audio fi les not supported. Please see
www.toshibahddvd.com for more information.
Features subject to change and delayed availability.
The fi rmware in this player can be updated.
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