Printable Spec Sheet
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ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i resolution, up to support future applications and services. Using leading-edge efficient video compression standards makes it possible to movie soundtracks. HD-A2 HD DVD PLAYER With the HD-A2, Toshiba delivers the excellent picture, sound, and interactivity features of DVD*. Advanced audio, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only), along with legacy formats including Dolby® Digital and DTS bring an increased sonic realism...
ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i resolution, up to support future applications and services. Using leading-edge efficient video compression standards makes it possible to movie soundtracks. HD-A2 HD DVD PLAYER With the HD-A2, Toshiba delivers the excellent picture, sound, and interactivity features of DVD*. Advanced audio, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only), along with legacy formats including Dolby® Digital and DTS bring an increased sonic realism...
Printable Spec Sheet
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... certain parts of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. All Rights Reserved (4/07.28) Dolby and the double-D symbol are possible. Some Combo Discs and Twin Format Discs may be compatible. "DTS" is a new format that may also require an always-on possible work-around solutions or the availability of firmware updates that makes use of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component...
... certain parts of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. All Rights Reserved (4/07.28) Dolby and the double-D symbol are possible. Some Combo Discs and Twin Format Discs may be compatible. "DTS" is a new format that may also require an always-on possible work-around solutions or the availability of firmware updates that makes use of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component...
Owner's Manual - English
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... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of the FCC Rule. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. CAUTION: This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open and interlocks defeated. Use of controls or adjustments...
... B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of the FCC Rule. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. CAUTION: This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open and interlocks defeated. Use of controls or adjustments...
Owner's Manual - English
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... top and rear panels of the player may be sure to turn off the power. 7Prolonged absence Unplug the player from the TV, radio, or VCR. 7To avoid damage to this player, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. 7Do not use 7For usual absence Be sure to remove the disc from the player and turn it is turned on...
... top and rear panels of the player may be sure to turn off the power. 7Prolonged absence Unplug the player from the TV, radio, or VCR. 7To avoid damage to this player, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. 7Do not use 7For usual absence Be sure to remove the disc from the player and turn it is turned on...
Owner's Manual - English
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... output video and audio signals 7Component jacks Compatibility notes 7For compatibility, see www.toshibahddvd.com for viewing of high resolution material. 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 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...
... output video and audio signals 7Component jacks Compatibility notes 7For compatibility, see www.toshibahddvd.com for viewing of high resolution material. 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 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...
Owner's Manual - English
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... HD DVD format like it approved CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format. Accessories Accessories Check that the following accessories are imposed on the time you use this power cord with any device other than this player. Remote control Batteries (AAA)x2 Composite audio/video cable Power cord Caution • Do not use pre-recorded contents, the contents may vary depending on play, analog signal output, etc. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Customer support To reach Toshiba Customer Support...
... HD DVD format like it approved CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format. Accessories Accessories Check that the following accessories are imposed on the time you use this power cord with any device other than this player. Remote control Batteries (AAA)x2 Composite audio/video cable Power cord Caution • Do not use pre-recorded contents, the contents may vary depending on play, analog signal output, etc. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Customer support To reach Toshiba Customer Support...
Owner's Manual - English
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... Internet connection feature (Outline 42 Internet connection feature (Preparation 44 Internet connection feature (Operation 47 Customizing the function settings 50 7Picture ...52 7Audio ...53 7Language ...54 7Ethernet ...55 7General...56 7Firmware update ...58 Language code list 59 Output sound conversion table 60 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ... 61 Before calling service personnel 68 Specification ...69 Limited United States Warranty 70 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT...
... Internet connection feature (Outline 42 Internet connection feature (Preparation 44 Internet connection feature (Operation 47 Customizing the function settings 50 7Picture ...52 7Audio ...53 7Language ...54 7Ethernet ...55 7General...56 7Firmware update ...58 Language code list 59 Output sound conversion table 60 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player ... 61 Before calling service personnel 68 Specification ...69 Limited United States Warranty 70 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT...
Owner's Manual - English
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... 5.1 channel sound is displayed. The display may not change, depending on the remote control, the display changes the contents. TITLE indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. HDMI Indicator Illuminates when HDMI connection is verified between the player and another device. 16 TOTAL indicator Illuminates when the total playing time of the disc is displayed. Video output format indicator Displays the video output format currently selected. 480 : 480 interlace 480 : 480 progressive 720 : 720 progressive 1080 : 1080 interlace Switching...
... 5.1 channel sound is displayed. The display may not change, depending on the remote control, the display changes the contents. TITLE indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. HDMI Indicator Illuminates when HDMI connection is verified between the player and another device. 16 TOTAL indicator Illuminates when the total playing time of the disc is displayed. Video output format indicator Displays the video output format currently selected. 480 : 480 interlace 480 : 480 progressive 720 : 720 progressive 1080 : 1080 interlace Switching...
Owner's Manual - English
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...-quality Dolby Digital Plus signal, it can change if the HDMI output Auto-adjusts. If your receiver does not support DTS, you should connect your HD DVD player to your audio system and have enough bandwidth to your TV. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on your receiver does not have an HDMI input, but it will be connected separately to a multi-channel disc. As a result, audio cables and video cables don't need to be reduced when listening to a device. If...
...-quality Dolby Digital Plus signal, it can change if the HDMI output Auto-adjusts. If your receiver does not support DTS, you should connect your HD DVD player to your audio system and have enough bandwidth to your TV. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on your receiver does not have an HDMI input, but it will be connected separately to a multi-channel disc. As a result, audio cables and video cables don't need to be reduced when listening to a device. If...
Owner's Manual - English
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... HD DVD player is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. and are trademarks of the NTSC color system only. Discs other than Region 1, disc playback will not be played depending on your DVD video disc and you do not find or !,, , or the disc is encoded to a specific playable area, are printed on their state. Recordable discs you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba...
... HD DVD player is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. and are trademarks of the NTSC color system only. Discs other than Region 1, disc playback will not be played depending on your DVD video disc and you do not find or !,, , or the disc is encoded to a specific playable area, are printed on their state. Recordable discs you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba...
Owner's Manual - English
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... display device. 7Some HD DVD discs and DVD discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. On storing discs • Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. • Store discs vertically in places subject to discs. If you are using CD-DA method for CD audio playback. 7The included remote control may not operate some operation commands or features. 7Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby...
... display device. 7Some HD DVD discs and DVD discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. On storing discs • Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. • Store discs vertically in places subject to discs. If you are using CD-DA method for CD audio playback. 7The included remote control may not operate some operation commands or features. 7Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby...
Owner's Manual - English
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Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 6 Others This chapter includes details on setting items and information on troubleshooting problems. Others Customizing the function settings Language code list Output sound conversion table License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player Before calling service personnel Specification Limited United States Warranty INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection 6 Others This chapter includes details on setting items and information on troubleshooting problems. Others Customizing the function settings Language code list Output sound conversion table License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player Before calling service personnel Specification Limited United States Warranty INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Owner's Manual - English
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...) Internet connection Group Setting Picture TV Shape Enhanced Black Level Picture Mode Resolution Setting Audio Digital Output SPDIF Digital Output HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Language Disc Menu Language Subtitle Language Audio Language On Screen Language Ethernet General Parental Lock Clock Set OSD On/Off Remote Controller Sound Screen Saver Maintenance Twin Format Disc Disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Details To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of an HD DVD Twin Format 58 Disc. (Not available while a disc is received. CD...
...) Internet connection Group Setting Picture TV Shape Enhanced Black Level Picture Mode Resolution Setting Audio Digital Output SPDIF Digital Output HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Language Disc Menu Language Subtitle Language Audio Language On Screen Language Ethernet General Parental Lock Clock Set OSD On/Off Remote Controller Sound Screen Saver Maintenance Twin Format Disc Disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Details To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of an HD DVD Twin Format 58 Disc. (Not available while a disc is received. CD...
Owner's Manual - English
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.... Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV shape. Auto Select this setting. Resolution Setting See page 23. Enhanced Black Level You can adjust the black level of video content pictures. Film The player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Make this setting according to the owner's manual of film content pictures. 52 If "16:9" is selected while connecting a 4:3 TV, playback pictures may depend on signal types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs...
.... Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV shape. Auto Select this setting. Resolution Setting See page 23. Enhanced Black Level You can adjust the black level of video content pictures. Film The player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Make this setting according to the owner's manual of film content pictures. 52 If "16:9" is selected while connecting a 4:3 TV, playback pictures may depend on signal types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs...
Owner's Manual - English
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... multi channel in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is connected to this player. Auto Select this player. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby TrueHD format, this player. Dialog Enhancement To turn on an HDMI TV connected to "Downmixed PCM". When you play a disc recorded in linear PCM format. view the playback picture on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to this when an HDMI device equipped with an HDMI terminal is output. Auto While playing an HD DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby...
... multi channel in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is connected to this player. Auto Select this player. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby TrueHD format, this player. Dialog Enhancement To turn on an HDMI TV connected to "Downmixed PCM". When you play a disc recorded in linear PCM format. view the playback picture on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to this when an HDMI device equipped with an HDMI terminal is output. Auto While playing an HD DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby...
Owner's Manual - English
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... TOSHIBA HD DVD player you have purchased under the applicable laws or in executable format. To protect your rights with operation of these software components. And you legal permission to EULAs. Please read the applicable EULAs carefully before using it , that any third party. Finally, any free program is not the original, so that you receive source code or can get the source code...
... TOSHIBA HD DVD player you have purchased under the applicable laws or in executable format. To protect your rights with operation of these software components. And you legal permission to EULAs. Please read the applicable EULAs carefully before using it , that any third party. Finally, any free program is not the original, so that you receive source code or can get the source code...
Owner's Manual - English
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...copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it , when started running the Program). These actions are prohibited by modifying or distributing the Program (or any part there of, to control compilation and installation of warranty; You may not impose any thirdparty, for a charge no more than copying...and separate works in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. For an executable work based on it may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as "you...
...copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it , when started running the Program). These actions are prohibited by modifying or distributing the Program (or any part there of, to control compilation and installation of warranty; You may not impose any thirdparty, for a charge no more than copying...and separate works in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. For an executable work based on it may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as "you...
Owner's Manual - English
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... used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) E x h i b i t B GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but we suggest you can do these things. that you receive source code...
... used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (Continued) E x h i b i t B GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but we suggest you can do these things. that you receive source code...
Owner's Manual - English
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... the disc is a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc, finalize the disc before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Playback picture has noise. . Are the batteries of the remote control dead? Screen freezes and no buttons work . . Turn the player off . Select either connection and make the appropriate setting. ( page 21 - 23) No sound. . Switch the audio input of the device connected by the audio cable to play . . Change the output resolution ( page 23) so that sound can be played with the player. . The disc does not play...
... the disc is a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc, finalize the disc before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Playback picture has noise. . Are the batteries of the remote control dead? Screen freezes and no buttons work . . Turn the player off . Select either connection and make the appropriate setting. ( page 21 - 23) No sound. . Switch the audio input of the device connected by the audio cable to play . . Change the output resolution ( page 23) so that sound can be played with the player. . The disc does not play...
Owner's Manual - English
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..., THE CONSUMER SHALL PAY ALL LABOR CHARGES INVOLVED IN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT THEREOF. *Rental Units The warranty for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase. (2) All warranty servicing of original retail purchase. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT...
..., THE CONSUMER SHALL PAY ALL LABOR CHARGES INVOLVED IN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT THEREOF. *Rental Units The warranty for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase. (2) All warranty servicing of original retail purchase. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT...