Printable Spec Sheet
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.... Advanced audio, including Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only), along with and control another HDMI-CEC compatible device in their native frame rate. THE HD-A30 TAKES THE PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE OF HD DVD TO THE NEXT LEVEL. The HD-A30 HD DVD player maintains this frame rate, allowing consumers to six times the resolution of picture quality with CE-Link HDMI™-CEC connectivity. For...
.... Advanced audio, including Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only), along with and control another HDMI-CEC compatible device in their native frame rate. THE HD-A30 TAKES THE PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE OF HD DVD TO THE NEXT LEVEL. The HD-A30 HD DVD player maintains this frame rate, allowing consumers to six times the resolution of picture quality with CE-Link HDMI™-CEC connectivity. For...
Printable Spec Sheet
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... HDMI-CEC compatible. For 24p output, content that makes use of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. , HD DVD and DVD are trademarks of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are subject to delayed availability. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS support for HD-XA1, HD...
... HDMI-CEC compatible. For 24p output, content that makes use of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. , HD DVD and DVD are trademarks of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are subject to delayed availability. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS support for HD-XA1, HD...
Owners Manual
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...HD DVD player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the presence of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for help. This equipment generates, uses... direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to correct the interference by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Use of controls or adjustments ...
...HD DVD player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the presence of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for help. This equipment generates, uses... direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to correct the interference by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Use of controls or adjustments ...
Owners Manual
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... of use any difficulty playing an HD DVD, DVD or CD disc on this player near the player. They will stop the clock. When not in handy. The loaded disc may not respond to turn off the power. • Prolonged absence Unplug the player from a wall outlet. (This will leave marks on the finish. • The top and rear panels of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot...
... of use any difficulty playing an HD DVD, DVD or CD disc on this player near the player. They will stop the clock. When not in handy. The loaded disc may not respond to turn off the power. • Prolonged absence Unplug the player from a wall outlet. (This will leave marks on the finish. • The top and rear panels of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot...
Owners Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS 4 Precautions 5 Table of contents 7 Features 8 Disc compatibility 8 Customer support 9 Index to parts and controls 10 Accessories 13 Remote control 13 Loading batteries 13 Preparation 14 Resolution and connection 14 Step 1: Connecting to a TV 15 Step 2: Connecting to audio system 16 Step 3: LAN connection 17 Step 4: Power connection 17 Step 5: Powering on 18 Step 6: Setting up the player 18 A: Language 18 B: Time 19 C: Resolution 20 D: Audio output 21 E: Ethernet 22 Playing 24 Playing a disc 24 To pause playback 25 To stop playback...
... INSTRUCTIONS 4 Precautions 5 Table of contents 7 Features 8 Disc compatibility 8 Customer support 9 Index to parts and controls 10 Accessories 13 Remote control 13 Loading batteries 13 Preparation 14 Resolution and connection 14 Step 1: Connecting to a TV 15 Step 2: Connecting to audio system 16 Step 3: LAN connection 17 Step 4: Power connection 17 Step 5: Powering on 18 Step 6: Setting up the player 18 A: Language 18 B: Time 19 C: Resolution 20 D: Audio output 21 E: Ethernet 22 Playing 24 Playing a disc 24 To pause playback 25 To stop playback...
Owners Manual
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...-RW ( CD ) DVD VR mode recording (CPRM compatible discs supported.) DVD Video mode recording Finalized discs only. Even some of discs. Disc Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) DVD video disc ( DVD-Video ) Audio CD Specification 12cm (43/4 in this HD DVD player is encoded to permit playback only in regions other side. 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) Region number 1 or ALL The region number of this manual to various types of the above cannot be played. The icons ( ) are used in .) HD DVD video discs are applicable...
...-RW ( CD ) DVD VR mode recording (CPRM compatible discs supported.) DVD Video mode recording Finalized discs only. Even some of discs. Disc Prerecorded discs HD DVD video disc ( HD DVD ) DVD video disc ( DVD-Video ) Audio CD Specification 12cm (43/4 in this HD DVD player is encoded to permit playback only in regions other side. 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) Region number 1 or ALL The region number of this manual to various types of the above cannot be played. The icons ( ) are used in .) HD DVD video discs are applicable...
Owners Manual
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... some discs may vary depending on the time you use the original remote control for DTS core only). This HD DVD player is using the latest firmware version. To obtain updated information about HD DVD HD DVD with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker setup. Firmware update may not operate additional devices or certain features of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options...
... some discs may vary depending on the time you use the original remote control for DTS core only). This HD DVD player is using the latest firmware version. To obtain updated information about HD DVD HD DVD with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker setup. Firmware update may not operate additional devices or certain features of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options...
Owners Manual
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...; Turning off the power resets this setting. 11 Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of title, chapter or track, messages, etc. DVD: A DVD is loaded. 8 A CD is loaded. 9 A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. 10 Total playing time is displayed. 11 Remaining playing time is displayed. 12 Shows a chapter number. 13 Shows a track number. 14 Multi channel sound is output. 15 2ch sound is output. 16 Playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 17 Playing in repeat mode. 18 HDMI connection is loaded. Display...
...; Turning off the power resets this setting. 11 Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of title, chapter or track, messages, etc. DVD: A DVD is loaded. 8 A CD is loaded. 9 A disc which contains advanced content is loaded. 10 Total playing time is displayed. 11 Remaining playing time is displayed. 12 Shows a chapter number. 13 Shows a track number. 14 Multi channel sound is output. 15 2ch sound is output. 16 Playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 17 Playing in repeat mode. 18 HDMI connection is loaded. Display...
Owners Manual
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... play fast in reverse direction. 25 23 11 To display a repeat mode menu. 27 24 12 To set the 8 direction buttons to move the cursor during HD DVD playback. 28 25 13 To operate as indicated by the video display during HD DVD playback. 28 26 14 To enter numbers. 27 27 15 For future functions which may become available by software update. - 16 To select a camera angle. 26 28 17 To turn the power...
... play fast in reverse direction. 25 23 11 To display a repeat mode menu. 27 24 12 To set the 8 direction buttons to move the cursor during HD DVD playback. 28 25 13 To operate as indicated by the video display during HD DVD playback. 28 26 14 To enter numbers. 27 27 15 For future functions which may become available by software update. - 16 To select a camera angle. 26 28 17 To turn the power...
Owners Manual
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..., or turn it on the HDMI output will change automatically to match the maximum available resolution of your display, if you use audio from Dolby Digital Plus, you should connect your TV. To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR TV Via VIDEO (yellow) input Composite video (yellow) cable (not supplied) This connection only sends video signals. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback picture may not operate properly...
..., or turn it on the HDMI output will change automatically to match the maximum available resolution of your display, if you use audio from Dolby Digital Plus, you should connect your TV. To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR TV Via VIDEO (yellow) input Composite video (yellow) cable (not supplied) This connection only sends video signals. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback picture may not operate properly...
Owners Manual
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...; Setting "Auto" or "PCM" will be restored by setting to "Downmixed PCM". 17 Press RETURN or to return to this player. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Digital Out SPDIF Digital Out HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Bitstream Auto Auto Off 16 When you connected an HDMI device to the HDMI OUTPUT jack ( page 15, 16): Press / to output. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD format, the sound is...
...; Setting "Auto" or "PCM" will be restored by setting to "Downmixed PCM". 17 Press RETURN or to return to this player. SETUP MENU Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Digital Out SPDIF Digital Out HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Bitstream Auto Auto Off 16 When you connected an HDMI device to the HDMI OUTPUT jack ( page 15, 16): Press / to output. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD format, the sound is...
Owners Manual
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... the content or compatibility issues. • Some internet connection operations may not be limited to the number of devices you will not be compatible with support for such a connection, you can connect at the provider of your responsibility. • A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is playing. 2 Use the eight direction buttons to use is required for any trouble in this player or you may...
... the content or compatibility issues. • Some internet connection operations may not be limited to the number of devices you will not be compatible with support for such a connection, you can connect at the provider of your responsibility. • A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is playing. 2 Use the eight direction buttons to use is required for any trouble in this player or you may...
Owners Manual
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... Digital Out SPDIF HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the output sound format when connecting 21 the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack. Dialog Enhancement HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn on -screen 33 displays. Ethernet HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set other buttons, then press OK. 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) Resolution Setting HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the resolution of a disc playback. "SETUP MENU" disappears and the setting is completed. Picture Mode HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the system of output signal...
... Digital Out SPDIF HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the output sound format when connecting 21 the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack. Dialog Enhancement HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn on -screen 33 displays. Ethernet HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set other buttons, then press OK. 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to a PROGRESSIVE TV.) Resolution Setting HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the resolution of a disc playback. "SETUP MENU" disappears and the setting is completed. Picture Mode HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To select the system of output signal...
Owners Manual
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... is connected. Make this setting. • If "16:9" is received. RGB Output Range Standard For a monitor of RGB range 0-255. Screen Saver HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn the parental lock function on or off. 34 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of connected device. Maintenance HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To reset player options to factory defaults or check 35 for firmware updates. Displays theatrical images with other picture shapes. • DVD video discs containing 4:3 picture only always display 4:3 pictures...
... is connected. Make this setting. • If "16:9" is received. RGB Output Range Standard For a monitor of RGB range 0-255. Screen Saver HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To turn the parental lock function on or off. 34 Clock Set HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To set the clock of connected device. Maintenance HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD To reset player options to factory defaults or check 35 for firmware updates. Displays theatrical images with other picture shapes. • DVD video discs containing 4:3 picture only always display 4:3 pictures...
Owners Manual
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... player automatically detects source content, film or video, of video content pictures. Audio Digital Out SPDIF See page 21. Off This function is activated. Notes • This function is effective only in playback of Dolby Digital recorded HD DVD or DVD video discs. • The effect level of content being viewed. Language Disc Menu Language To select a preferred language for playback of this position normally. Suitable for playback of playback source, and converts that signal in the progressive output format...
... player automatically detects source content, film or video, of video content pictures. Audio Digital Out SPDIF See page 21. Off This function is activated. Notes • This function is effective only in playback of Dolby Digital recorded HD DVD or DVD video discs. • The effect level of content being viewed. Language Disc Menu Language To select a preferred language for playback of this position normally. Suitable for playback of playback source, and converts that signal in the progressive output format...
Owners Manual
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...'s remote control. HDMI Control To turn off or use by your TV. Maintenance Initialize Update (Firmware update) To reset all the settings listed on all compatible TVs. Clock Set See page 19. Caution Do not unplug, turn on the content. Enable HDMI control Select "On" to factory set its display. • Do not attempt to roll back to play, HD DVD or DVD of the software being downloaded will vary depending on or off if stop mode or picture pausing...
...'s remote control. HDMI Control To turn off or use by your TV. Maintenance Initialize Update (Firmware update) To reset all the settings listed on all compatible TVs. Clock Set See page 19. Caution Do not unplug, turn on the content. Enable HDMI control Select "On" to factory set its display. • Do not attempt to roll back to play, HD DVD or DVD of the software being downloaded will vary depending on or off if stop mode or picture pausing...
Owners Manual
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... the volume. - • Switch the audio input of the 34 player is set to use the input connected to your nearest Toshiba dealer. Cancel Parental Lock or change the restriction level. Playback picture does not • "Resolution Setting" > "up to 1080p/24Hz" is compatible with the connected TV. The disc does not play it , then select the resolution which is selected. the player. • If the disc includes parent lock support, playback is restricted while the parent lock of the device connected by the audio cable...
... the volume. - • Switch the audio input of the 34 player is set to use the input connected to your nearest Toshiba dealer. Cancel Parental Lock or change the restriction level. Playback picture does not • "Resolution Setting" > "up to 1080p/24Hz" is compatible with the connected TV. The disc does not play it , then select the resolution which is selected. the player. • If the disc includes parent lock support, playback is restricted while the parent lock of the device connected by the audio cable...
Owners Manual
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... the output from the use of or inability to use by the user on the Program" means either verbatim or with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this product. Also, for specific uses. The "Program", below lists the software components pre-installed in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player, which are provided in new free programs; The act of warranty; All risks associated with operation of...
... the output from the use of or inability to use by the user on the Program" means either verbatim or with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this product. Also, for specific uses. The "Program", below lists the software components pre-installed in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player, which are provided in new free programs; The act of warranty; All risks associated with operation of...
Owners Manual
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.... License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) of, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. 6.Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the Program, and can be reasonably...
.... License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player (continued) of, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. 6.Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the Program, and can be reasonably...
Owners Manual
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... WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND HD DVD Player (the "PLAYER(S)" or "Player(s)") AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. g. Service of a Player on Parts and Labour (home/ non-commercial use or installation of sale or other than those authorized by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides...
... WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND HD DVD Player (the "PLAYER(S)" or "Player(s)") AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. g. Service of a Player on Parts and Labour (home/ non-commercial use or installation of sale or other than those authorized by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides...