Printable Spec Sheet
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.... a perfect complement to match the resolution of your HD DVD player to receive updates to six times the resolution of a 720p signal. THE TOSHIBA ADVANTAGE High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i/1080p... resolution, up to support future applications and services. Traditionally, movie films are scaled to your HDTV. THE HD-A30 TAKES THE PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE OF HD DVD TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Ethernet connection allows your HD display for near-HD picture quality. The HD-A30 HD DVD player...
.... a perfect complement to match the resolution of your HD DVD player to receive updates to six times the resolution of a 720p signal. THE TOSHIBA ADVANTAGE High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i/1080p... resolution, up to support future applications and services. Traditionally, movie films are scaled to your HDTV. THE HD-A30 TAKES THE PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE OF HD DVD TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Ethernet connection allows your HD display for near-HD picture quality. The HD-A30 HD DVD player...
Printable Spec Sheet
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... Toshiba America Consumer Products, LLC 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. , HD DVD and DVD are possible. Product design, dimensions, and specifications are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ver.2.2 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD...
... Toshiba America Consumer Products, LLC 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. , HD DVD and DVD are possible. Product design, dimensions, and specifications are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ver.2.2 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD...
Owners Manual
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Serial No. HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner's manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Model No. located on the rear panel of your player. Retain this information for future reference.
Serial No. HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner's manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Model No. located on the rear panel of your player. Retain this information for future reference.
Owners Manual
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...off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in hazardous radiation exposure. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying... help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of this product, please read this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment...
...off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in hazardous radiation exposure. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying... help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of this product, please read this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment...
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...or inclined stand. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs are produced in the player. This is not a defect in a manner 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 the... surface can occur during playback. " " means that can stand the weight of the player. About software Because of problems and errors ...
...or inclined stand. Some HD DVD discs or DVD video discs are produced in the player. This is not a defect in a manner 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 the... surface can occur during playback. " " means that can stand the weight of the player. About software Because of problems and errors ...
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... the glass. VRS is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Do not use , display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is protected by method claims of the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision..."DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the following carefully. and are trademarks or registered trademarks of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. If you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cool air from an air conditioned room...
... the glass. VRS is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Do not use , display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is protected by method claims of the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision..."DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the following carefully. and are trademarks or registered trademarks of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. If you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cool air from an air conditioned room...
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...To locate a position 27 To play repeatdly 27 To check the current status 27 HD DVD playing options in the future 28 A/B/C/D buttons 28 Cursor controls 28 Controller port 28 Requirements for HD DVD discs/ Web-enabled network content 28 Output sound conversion table 29 Customizing the function ...Ethernet 34 General 34 Firmware update 35 Before calling service personnel 36 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player 37 Specification 43 Limited United States Warranty 44 Limited Canadian Warranty 46 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT Back cover 7
...To locate a position 27 To play repeatdly 27 To check the current status 27 HD DVD playing options in the future 28 A/B/C/D buttons 28 Cursor controls 28 Controller port 28 Requirements for HD DVD discs/ Web-enabled network content 28 Output sound conversion table 29 Customizing the function ...Ethernet 34 General 34 Firmware update 35 Before calling service personnel 36 License information on the software used in the TOSHIBA HD DVD player 37 Specification 43 Limited United States Warranty 44 Limited Canadian Warranty 46 INFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT Back cover 7
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... HD DVD Combination Format Discs have both HD DVD and DVD layers on this player. It may damage the disc. • Refer to various types of this player are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum. • HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB • HD DVD (.... If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on this HD DVD player is encoded to be played depending on the disc may cause warping. 8 Notes • This player can be played. Even some of the NTSC color system only. • You cannot...
... HD DVD Combination Format Discs have both HD DVD and DVD layers on this player. It may damage the disc. • Refer to various types of this player are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum. • HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB • HD DVD (.... If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on this HD DVD player is encoded to be played depending on the disc may cause warping. 8 Notes • This player can be played. Even some of the NTSC color system only. • You cannot...
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... restrictions. As those restrictions may be supported. Some features may not be adopted and/or changed and announced by the DVD Forum. This HD DVD player is a feature based on support. Customer support To reach Toshiba Customer Solutions in Canada, please call 1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www. Some recordable media may require additional bandwidth...
... restrictions. As those restrictions may be supported. Some features may not be adopted and/or changed and announced by the DVD Forum. This HD DVD player is a feature based on support. Customer support To reach Toshiba Customer Solutions in Canada, please call 1 (800) 319-6684, or visit www. Some recordable media may require additional bandwidth...
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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... selected. (i: interlaced, p: progresive) 2 : Playing 3 : Pausing 4 : Fast forward playback 5 : Fast reverse playback 6 Shows a title number. 7 HD DVD: An HD DVD is verified between the player and another device. Displays the total playing time of the disc, elapsed 19 time, remaining time, a number of the display. (Normal / dimmed...
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... selected. (i: interlaced, p: progresive) 2 : Playing 3 : Pausing 4 : Fast forward playback 5 : Fast reverse playback 6 Shows a title number. 7 HD DVD: An HD DVD is verified between the player and another device. Displays the total playing time of the disc, elapsed 19 time, remaining time, a number of the display. (Normal / dimmed...
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... 3 To select the sound. 26 18 4 To display a top menu. 24 19 5 To select a content or position to enter. 6 To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. 18, 24 25 20 7 To pause playback. 25 21 8 To start playback. 24 22 9 To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse direction. 27... display a window to locate a title, chapter or track. 27 28 To clear entered information. 27 29 To change the brightness of the display on the player. 11 30 To display the setup menu. 30 12 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 No.
... 3 To select the sound. 26 18 4 To display a top menu. 24 19 5 To select a content or position to enter. 6 To resume playback while playing an HD DVD. 18, 24 25 20 7 To pause playback. 25 21 8 To start playback. 24 22 9 To locate a title, chapter or track in the reverse direction. 27... display a window to locate a title, chapter or track. 27 28 To clear entered information. 27 29 To change the brightness of the display on the player. 11 30 To display the setup menu. 30 12 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 No.
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HDMI OUTPUT jack TV input Signal Connection to this player Cable Resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to include copy protection instructions in their discs that prohibit the output of some standard video or high de...64257;nition video (original 720p, 1080i or 1080p or up the player Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page...
HDMI OUTPUT jack TV input Signal Connection to this player Cable Resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to include copy protection instructions in their discs that prohibit the output of some standard video or high de...64257;nition video (original 720p, 1080i or 1080p or up the player Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page...
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... output level from these jacks will be reduced when listening to a multichannel disc. Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your HD DVD player and that some discs may restrict output of video on the component video ports when viewing high definition content or up-converted...Thus, because the HDMI output can use the SPDIF (coaxial or optical) input on your AV receiver. • If you should connect your HD DVD player to your display, if you connect both units from Dolby Digital Plus, you use the SPDIF optical output or analog outputs to a VCR, TV...
... output level from these jacks will be reduced when listening to a multichannel disc. Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your HD DVD player and that some discs may restrict output of video on the component video ports when viewing high definition content or up-converted...Thus, because the HDMI output can use the SPDIF (coaxial or optical) input on your AV receiver. • If you should connect your HD DVD player to your display, if you connect both units from Dolby Digital Plus, you use the SPDIF optical output or analog outputs to a VCR, TV...
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... may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you can receive internet service may use the internet connection feature to update the player's firmware. For example, if an HD DVD site includes content such as well. Read the notes on the lock. • Do not connect a modular phone... cable to use the supplied power cord with this player. • Do not use this player. 17 Broadband modem (...
... may enable you to access special HD DVD sites, if you can receive internet service may use the internet connection feature to update the player's firmware. For example, if an HD DVD site includes content such as well. Read the notes on the lock. • Do not connect a modular phone... cable to use the supplied power cord with this player. • Do not use this player. 17 Broadband modem (...
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... General Parental Lock Clock Set OSD On/Off Remote Controller Sound HDMI Control Screen Saver Maintenance Twin Format Disc Off Off Off Off Off Off HD DVD 7 Press / to select "Clock Set", then press OK. 8 Confirm the time is correct. 9 If the time is correct, select "OK" by / then input...
... General Parental Lock Clock Set OSD On/Off Remote Controller Sound HDMI Control Screen Saver Maintenance Twin Format Disc Off Off Off Off Off Off HD DVD 7 Press / to select "Clock Set", then press OK. 8 Confirm the time is correct. 9 If the time is correct, select "OK" by / then input...
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... step 1. 20 In the case of video based HD DVDs, we recommend that setting the output resolution of movie material (24p output) HD DVD DVD-Video Movie films are traditionally captured at 30 frames or 60 fields per second and this player can maintain this frame rate allowing you to match ...as closely as shown in their native form. For best view of the player to enjoy in the ...
... step 1. 20 In the case of video based HD DVDs, we recommend that setting the output resolution of movie material (24p output) HD DVD DVD-Video Movie films are traditionally captured at 30 frames or 60 fields per second and this player can maintain this frame rate allowing you to match ...as closely as shown in their native form. For best view of the player to enjoy in the ...
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... PCM Auto When an HDMI device equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM decoder is connected to this player. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is connected to this... player. play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD format, sound is output. When you play an HD DVD video disc of a certain type, recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or...
... PCM Auto When an HDMI device equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM decoder is connected to this player. When you play an HD DVD or DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format, digital audio signal (bitstream audio) is connected to this... player. play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD format, sound is output. When you play an HD DVD video disc of a certain type, recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or...
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Playing Preparation • Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. • Turn the power on. ( page 18) Playing a disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 31 2 Place a disc in a list. When... while closing, the mechanical protection system of the selected title. • Depending on and open , contact TOSHIBA Customer Support. 24 This may cause the player to display a top menu. Doing so may turn the player off, and press OPEN/CLOSE on which is moving. Do not force it .
Playing Preparation • Turn on the TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the player is connected to. • Turn the power on. ( page 18) Playing a disc HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 31 2 Place a disc in a list. When... while closing, the mechanical protection system of the selected title. • Depending on and open , contact TOSHIBA Customer Support. 24 This may cause the player to display a top menu. Doing so may turn the player off, and press OPEN/CLOSE on which is moving. Do not force it .
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...player clears the location memory, i.e., starts resume playback. • Some discs or scenes may also resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( HD DVD ) or (PLAY) ( DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD ). To change playback speed HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD...button repeatedly changes PLAY the playback speed. To stop playback HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press (STOP). Fast forward playback Pressing this button. 2 Press / / / to the player. chapter/track beginning of this button once locates the -...
...player clears the location memory, i.e., starts resume playback. • Some discs or scenes may also resume playback from the location last stopped HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD After stopping playback, press RESUME PLAY ( HD DVD ) or (PLAY) ( DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD ). To change playback speed HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD...button repeatedly changes PLAY the playback speed. To stop playback HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press (STOP). Fast forward playback Pressing this button. 2 Press / / / to the player. chapter/track beginning of this button once locates the -...
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...camera angle changes to change immediately after selected. Playing (continued) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY T.SEARCH Number buttons CLEAR To select subtitles HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on a disc, a speci... appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) e.g. If this is displayed, press ANGLE repeatedly to hear. 1 During playback, press AUDIO. Angle 1 / 6 Number of subtitles the disc has is output. • Depending on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to change the camera angle...
...camera angle changes to change immediately after selected. Playing (continued) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY T.SEARCH Number buttons CLEAR To select subtitles HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD You can display subtitles on the TV and select a subtitle language from those included on a disc, a speci... appears. (except for some HD DVD discs) e.g. If this is displayed, press ANGLE repeatedly to hear. 1 During playback, press AUDIO. Angle 1 / 6 Number of subtitles the disc has is output. • Depending on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to change the camera angle...