Printable Spec Sheet
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... enjoy your HDTV. An interface suite includes an abundance of stellar high-definition picture quality up to movie soundtracks. HD-A2 HD DVD PLAYER With the HD-A2, Toshiba delivers the excellent picture, sound, and interactivity features of DVD*. ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i resolution, up to support future applications and services. Advanced audio, including Dolby TrueHD...
... enjoy your HDTV. An interface suite includes an abundance of stellar high-definition picture quality up to movie soundtracks. HD-A2 HD DVD PLAYER With the HD-A2, Toshiba delivers the excellent picture, sound, and interactivity features of DVD*. ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i resolution, up to support future applications and services. Advanced audio, including Dolby TrueHD...
Printable Spec Sheet
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...registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product design and specifications subject to 5.1 channels (DTS HD support for some interactive features depending on your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. Because HD DVD is a new format that may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on... not playing back or operating as fully intended. Viewing high-definition content and up to change without notice. HD-A2 Specifications Video HD Output SD Upconversion HD DVD Video DVD Video 720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i ✓ ✓ Audio Dolby® Digital Dolby® Digital Plus ...
...registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product design and specifications subject to 5.1 channels (DTS HD support for some interactive features depending on your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. Because HD DVD is a new format that may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on... not playing back or operating as fully intended. Viewing high-definition content and up to change without notice. HD-A2 Specifications Video HD Output SD Upconversion HD DVD Video DVD Video 720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i ✓ ✓ Audio Dolby® Digital Dolby® Digital Plus ...
Owner's Manual - English
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Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD player OWNER'S MANUAL Others
Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD player OWNER'S MANUAL Others
Owner's Manual - English
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... in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Reorient or relocate the receiving ... Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location see service procedure. If this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to provide ...
... in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Reorient or relocate the receiving ... Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location see service procedure. If this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to provide ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... Service. " " means that allows specific or limited operation during the creation of HD DVD, DVD and CD software and/ or the manufacture of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that can stand the weight of said equipment. Some differences The HD DVD player operates more like a computer and differently than that is transferred to excessive dust...
... Service. " " means that allows specific or limited operation during the creation of HD DVD, DVD and CD software and/ or the manufacture of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that can stand the weight of said equipment. Some differences The HD DVD player operates more like a computer and differently than that is transferred to excessive dust...
Owner's Manual - English
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... way, moisture may condense on copyright 7The unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other rights owners. After two ...Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Notes on the outside of the glass. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. SHARC is a registered trademark and Melody...
... way, moisture may condense on copyright 7The unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other rights owners. After two ...Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection Notes on the outside of the glass. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. SHARC is a registered trademark and Melody...
Owner's Manual - English
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... speaker setup. If you to 5.1 channels. Internet connection feature (LAN port) 7Some HD DVD discs enable you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. HD output jacks 7An HDMI jack for up -converting DVD content may not operate properly in this player. 7Some discs may require use of HDMI OUTPUT for viewing of high resolution...
... speaker setup. If you to 5.1 channels. Internet connection feature (LAN port) 7Some HD DVD discs enable you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. HD output jacks 7An HDMI jack for up -converting DVD content may not operate properly in this player. 7Some discs may require use of HDMI OUTPUT for viewing of high resolution...
Owner's Manual - English
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... about AACS and this player. Therefore, certain restrictions are supplied. The DVD Forum approved AACS (Advance Access Content System) as during the life of this product. This HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by AACS ...after the production of this product, the operation of AACS protected contents. As those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed and announced by the DVD Forum. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Customer support To reach Toshiba...
... about AACS and this player. Therefore, certain restrictions are supplied. The DVD Forum approved AACS (Advance Access Content System) as during the life of this product. This HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by AACS ...after the production of this product, the operation of AACS protected contents. As those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed and announced by the DVD Forum. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Customer support To reach Toshiba...
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... ...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 Back cover 11
... ...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 Back cover 11
Owner's Manual - English
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...ADV (Advanced) indicator Illuminates when advanced content 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 played. REMAIN (Remaining) indicator... 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Status indicator : Playing II : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Disc indicator HD DVD : Illuminates when an HD DVD disc is output. CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when a chapter number is loaded. CD indicator Illuminates when a CD is displayed...
...ADV (Advanced) indicator Illuminates when advanced content 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 played. REMAIN (Remaining) indicator... 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Status indicator : Playing II : Pausing : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Disc indicator HD DVD : Illuminates when an HD DVD disc is output. CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when a chapter number is loaded. CD indicator Illuminates when a CD is displayed...
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... indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. (For disc compatibility information, see page 28.) Icon HD DVD Disc HD DVD video disc Icon CD DVD-Video DVD video disc CD-RW (CD-DA) DVD-RW DVD-RW CD-R (CD-DA) Disc Audio CD CD-RW (CD-DA format) CD-R (CD-DA format...
... indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to various types of discs. (For disc compatibility information, see page 28.) Icon HD DVD Disc HD DVD video disc Icon CD DVD-Video DVD video disc CD-RW (CD-DA) DVD-RW DVD-RW CD-R (CD-DA) Disc Audio CD CD-RW (CD-DA format) CD-R (CD-DA format...
Owner's Manual - English
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HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to a TV Step1 Check the type of video input on your .... (Some discs may require use the HDMI OUTPUT jack to copy protection. 20 Caution on connection • When you connect the player to your TV, be distorted due to view the disc in a high definition format and the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, if... (original 720p or 1080i or up-converted 480i or 480p) from the wall outlet before making any device other than this player. • Do not use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to your TV. If such ...
HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to a TV Step1 Check the type of video input on your .... (Some discs may require use the HDMI OUTPUT jack to copy protection. 20 Caution on connection • When you connect the player to your TV, be distorted due to view the disc in a high definition format and the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, if... (original 720p or 1080i or up-converted 480i or 480p) from the wall outlet before making any device other than this player. • Do not use the HDMI OUTPUT jack or the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks to connect to your TV. If such ...
Owner's Manual - English
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..." to your AV receiver using either HDMI or an optical digital input, use the two channel analog outputs. • If you should connect your HD DVD player to "Downmixed PCM". 21 After completing the connection, proceed to page 23 to a multi-channel disc. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cable ...output can decode DTS, then the next best choice is possible that some discs may be reduced when listening to make sure one of your HD DVD player and that does work over SPDIF. If sound still is not heard, use audio from these jacks will change automatically to a device. ...
..." to your AV receiver using either HDMI or an optical digital input, use the two channel analog outputs. • If you should connect your HD DVD player to "Downmixed PCM". 21 After completing the connection, proceed to page 23 to a multi-channel disc. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cable ...output can decode DTS, then the next best choice is possible that some discs may be reduced when listening to make sure one of your HD DVD player and that does work over SPDIF. If sound still is not heard, use audio from these jacks will change automatically to a device. ...
Owner's Manual - English
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... region number of this player. You cannot play on your DVD video disc and you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service, See page 8 for more information about disc compatibility. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Disc compatibility Pre-recorded discs Disc HD DVD video disc DVD video disc • ....)/ 8cm (31/4 in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the player. Blu-ray Discs cannot be played depending on this HD DVD player is encoded to be played on their state. Discs other than the above cannot be labeled as ...
... region number of this player. You cannot play on your DVD video disc and you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service, See page 8 for more information about disc compatibility. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Disc compatibility Pre-recorded discs Disc HD DVD video disc DVD video disc • ....)/ 8cm (31/4 in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the player. Blu-ray Discs cannot be played depending on this HD DVD player is encoded to be played on their state. Discs other than the above cannot be labeled as ...
Owner's Manual - English
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The disc you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. 7Viewing high-definition content and up and ...incompatible due to laser pick-up -converting standard DVD content may damage the disc. • Refer to the instructions of DTS core only. Note The firmware in this player can be recorded using will control how long... storing discs • Do not store discs in a place subject to use your display device. 7Some HD DVD discs and DVD discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. On handling discs • Do not ...
The disc you experience compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. 7Viewing high-definition content and up and ...incompatible due to laser pick-up -converting standard DVD content may damage the disc. • Refer to the instructions of DTS core only. Note The firmware in this player can be recorded using will control how long... storing discs • Do not store discs in a place subject to use your display device. 7Some HD DVD discs and DVD discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. On handling discs • Do not ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...Playback stops. To resume, press . Internet connection Others 31 Playback pauses. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) To display a To display top menu a menu Start Playing a disc Preparation 1...source that the player is connected to. 2 Turn the power on the disc, you may need to press or to select a desired title. ("Playing from the top menu", page 32) DVD-RW DVD-R If a loaded disc contains a title menu, you start Press . HD DVD DVD-Video If ...
...Playback stops. To resume, press . Internet connection Others 31 Playback pauses. Introduction Connections Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) To display a To display top menu a menu Start Playing a disc Preparation 1...source that the player is connected to. 2 Turn the power on the disc, you may need to press or to select a desired title. ("Playing from the top menu", page 32) DVD-RW DVD-R If a loaded disc contains a title menu, you start Press . HD DVD DVD-Video If ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...MENU button again without selecting any title, the player may differ. 32 Notes The instructions above describe basic procedures which items can view the structure of contents or select a scene. 1 Press . If you display the top menu during HD DVD disc playback. Some discs may have to ...If the titles in a list. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing a disc (Continued) Playing from the top menu Playing from a menu in a recorded disc HD DVD DVD-Video Some discs may include a top menu, on which you first pressed TOP MENU button (depending on the actual disc.) This method of locating...
...MENU button again without selecting any title, the player may differ. 32 Notes The instructions above describe basic procedures which items can view the structure of contents or select a scene. 1 Press . If you display the top menu during HD DVD disc playback. Some discs may have to ...If the titles in a list. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing a disc (Continued) Playing from the top menu Playing from a menu in a recorded disc HD DVD DVD-Video Some discs may include a top menu, on which you first pressed TOP MENU button (depending on the actual disc.) This method of locating...
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...recorded in DVD VR mode DVD-RW DVD-R (DVD VR mode) When playing a disc recorded in DVD VR mode, select the sound as ! 1 During playback, press . "R" (Right sub channel) . Good morning! Notes Some discs allow you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns ... specific type of the language name. SAP sound contents "Main" . e.g. If this window. "Sub" . Start Selecting the sound HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from the selections on the disc menu. Bonjour! ¡Buenos dí...
...recorded in DVD VR mode DVD-RW DVD-R (DVD VR mode) When playing a disc recorded in DVD VR mode, select the sound as ! 1 During playback, press . "R" (Right sub channel) . Good morning! Notes Some discs allow you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns ... specific type of the language name. SAP sound contents "Main" . e.g. If this window. "Sub" . Start Selecting the sound HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from the selections on the disc menu. Bonjour! ¡Buenos dí...
Owner's Manual - English
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...subtitles on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to view subtitles. 2 Press while the subtitle setting is output. Some discs will allow you press / , "On" and "Off" alternate. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing a disc (Continued) Selecting subtitles Start Start HD DVD DVD-Video You ... repeatedly to the new setting when you pause a picture immediately after selected. If you resume normal playback. Subtitle: ENG 1 Some HD DVD video discs may not change the camera angle during playback. Angle 1 / 6 Number of subtitles the disc has is displayed on ...
...subtitles on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to view subtitles. 2 Press while the subtitle setting is output. Some discs will allow you press / , "On" and "Off" alternate. 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing a disc (Continued) Selecting subtitles Start Start HD DVD DVD-Video You ... repeatedly to the new setting when you pause a picture immediately after selected. If you resume normal playback. Subtitle: ENG 1 Some HD DVD video discs may not change the camera angle during playback. Angle 1 / 6 Number of subtitles the disc has is displayed on ...
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Introduction Connections 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing at various speeds Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) Skipping chapters or tracks Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Others 35 ...
Introduction Connections 3 Chapter Playback (Basic) Playing at various speeds Playback (Basic) Playback (Advanced) Internet connection HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD CD-RW (CD-DA) CD-R (CD-DA) Skipping chapters or tracks Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. Others 35 ...