Toshiba HD-A2KU manual Features

Chapter1Introduction

Features

Playback of HD DVD video discs

HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs.

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 high-definition 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

7Playback of commercial HD DVD video disc, DVD video, and Audio CD

7Playback of DVD-RW (disc recorded in DVD VR mode or DVD video mode), and DVD-R

7Playback 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.

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 multi-channel audio playback:

7A/V Receiver with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker setup.

Certain limitations:

Viewing high-definition 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 files not supported. Please see www.toshibahddvd.com for more information. Features subject to change and delayed availability. The firmware in this player can be updated.

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