Printable Spec Sheet
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...Traditionally, movie films are scaled to enjoy movies in a completely new way. 1080p/24 frames per second. THE TOSHIBA ADVANTAGE High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i/1080p resolution, up to experience the full potential of upconversion and output..., viewing experience. Slim chassis cosmetic design is equipped with today's best performing high definition TVs, the HD-A30 adds 1080p output. The HD-A30 HD DVD player maintains this frame rate, allowing consumers to match the resolution of a 720p signal. a perfect complement to support future...
...Traditionally, movie films are scaled to enjoy movies in a completely new way. 1080p/24 frames per second. THE TOSHIBA ADVANTAGE High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i/1080p resolution, up to experience the full potential of upconversion and output..., viewing experience. Slim chassis cosmetic design is equipped with today's best performing high definition TVs, the HD-A30 adds 1080p output. The HD-A30 HD DVD player maintains this frame rate, allowing consumers to match the resolution of a 720p signal. a perfect complement to support future...
Printable Spec Sheet
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... (8/07.02) Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Firmware update may resolve your display device, some interactive features depending on content, which is required. ver.2.2 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is a feature based on possible work even if your ...toshiba.com Customer Solutions: 800.631.3811 © 2007 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...
... (8/07.02) Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Firmware update may resolve your display device, some interactive features depending on content, which is required. ver.2.2 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is a feature based on possible work even if your ...toshiba.com Customer Solutions: 800.631.3811 © 2007 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...
Owners Manual
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HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner's manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. located on the rear panel of your player. Serial No. Model No.
HD DVD player HD-A30KU HD-A30KC Owner's manual In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. located on the rear panel of your player. Serial No. Model No.
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DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an ... PARTS INSIDE. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to correct the interference by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to part 15 of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle is ... to alert the user to the presence of this product, please read this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in hazardous...
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. This HD DVD player employs a Laser System. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an ... PARTS INSIDE. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to correct the interference by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to part 15 of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle is ... to alert the user to the presence of this product, please read this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by one or more of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in hazardous...
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.... or areas subject to play every disc bearing the HD DVD, DVD or CD logos. As such, the player may dislodge from its proper position and cause damage to remove the disc from the player and turn the HD DVD player on a level surface. The operating system includes software that... equipment. Never place the player in this manual. Some differences The HD DVD player operates more like a computerand differently than that the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc. Notes on the condition and location of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the surface...
.... or areas subject to play every disc bearing the HD DVD, DVD or CD logos. As such, the player may dislodge from its proper position and cause damage to remove the disc from the player and turn the HD DVD player on a level surface. The operating system includes software that... equipment. Never place the player in this manual. Some differences The HD DVD player operates more like a computerand differently than that the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc. Notes on the condition and location of HD DVD, DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the surface...
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Connect the power cord of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. After two or three hours, the unit will seldom occur. Wait! No's: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of their respective holders. 6 Do not use , display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is protected by Macrovision Corporation. If you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cool air from an air...
Connect the power cord of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation. After two or three hours, the unit will seldom occur. Wait! No's: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of their respective holders. 6 Do not use , display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, HD DVDs, DVDs, CDs and other materials, is protected by Macrovision Corporation. If you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cool air from an air...
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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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... Audio CD Specification 12cm (43/4 in regions other than the above cannot be played on this player are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the player. 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in places subject to the instructions of the above . ...(audio CD) format Finalized discs only. Notes on handling discs • Do not touch the playback side of this HD DVD player is encoded to permit playback only in .) HD DVD video discs are as above discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. Wipe the disc from the...
... Audio CD Specification 12cm (43/4 in regions other than the above cannot be played on this player are high-density, high-capacity discs. • The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the player. 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in places subject to the instructions of the above . ...(audio CD) format Finalized discs only. Notes on handling discs • Do not touch the playback side of this HD DVD player is encoded to permit playback only in .) HD DVD video discs are as above discs may cause picture and/or sound deterioration or prevent playback. Wipe the disc from the...
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...may vary depending on how to update, see "Update (Firmware update)" ( page 35). of firmware updates that your HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by AACS after the production of this product, the operation of such devices, in which case, it is a ... certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as content protection system for HD DVD format like it is recommended that you use of www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.toshiba. To reach Toshiba Customer Support in this product, please contact the following: * In the U.S., please ...
...may vary depending on how to update, see "Update (Firmware update)" ( page 35). of firmware updates that your HD DVD player is manufactured under the HD DVD Format adopted by AACS after the production of this product, the operation of such devices, in which case, it is a ... certain parts of the disc not playing back or operating as content protection system for HD DVD format like it is recommended that you use of www.toshibahddvd.com or www.tacp.toshiba. To reach Toshiba Customer Support in this product, please contact the following: * In the U.S., please ...
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...disc, elapsed 19 time, remaining time, a number of the display. (Normal / dimmed / off) • Turning off the power resets this setting. 11 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 ...Function 1 Displays the video output format currently 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.
...disc, elapsed 19 time, remaining time, a number of the display. (Normal / dimmed / off) • Turning off the power resets this setting. 11 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 ...Function 1 Displays the video output format currently 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.
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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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...view high definition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack to this player Cable Resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. In this format. HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to set the player ready. HDMI OUTPUT jack TV input Signal Connection to view the disc in... to audio system Step 3: LAN connection Step 4: Power connection Step 5: Powering on Step 6: Setting up -converted 480i or 480p) from this player HD (High Definition) SD (Standard Definition) Page 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i HDMI INPUT Most recommended* Video Audio HDMI cable 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes...
...view high definition content, use the HDMI OUTPUT jack to this player Cable Resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. In this format. HD DVD and DVD video disc creators have the option to set the player ready. HDMI OUTPUT jack TV input Signal Connection to view the disc in... to audio system Step 3: LAN connection Step 4: Power connection Step 5: Powering on Step 6: Setting up -converted 480i or 480p) from this player HD (High Definition) SD (Standard Definition) Page 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i HDMI INPUT Most recommended* Video Audio HDMI cable 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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...Out HDMI" ( page 21) set "Digital Out HDMI" to "Downmixed PCM". Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your HD DVD player and that some discs may be down converted or require HDMI connection. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on the component video... device. However, some devices may not operate properly with 1080p. If you should connect your HD DVD player to your display, if you connect both units from Dolby Digital Plus, you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback ...
...Out HDMI" ( page 21) set "Digital Out HDMI" to "Downmixed PCM". Step 1: Connecting to a TV • Connect the player directly to your HD DVD player and that some discs may be down converted or require HDMI connection. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on the component video... device. However, some devices may not operate properly with 1080p. If you should connect your HD DVD player to your display, if you connect both units from Dolby Digital Plus, you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback ...
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... service provider. ON/STANDBY indicator on broadband connection. To a wall outlet ON/STANDBY indicator Caution • Do not power this player using any device other than this function. 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...
... service provider. ON/STANDBY indicator on broadband connection. To a wall outlet ON/STANDBY indicator Caution • Do not power this player using any device other than this function. 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...
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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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... and 1080p for 1080p). TV input HDMI input HDMI INPUT Component video input "Resolution Setting" Select the resolution. In the case of video based HD DVDs, we recommend that setting the output resolution of step 1. 20 Note • In case the menu of the connected TV. 480i up to ... to select "Picture", then press OK. You may lower smoothness 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 enjoy in the table below, then press OK...
... and 1080p for 1080p). TV input HDMI input HDMI INPUT Component video input "Resolution Setting" Select the resolution. In the case of video based HD DVDs, we recommend that setting the output resolution of step 1. 20 Note • In case the menu of the connected TV. 480i up to ... to select "Picture", then press OK. You may lower smoothness 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 enjoy in the table below, then press OK...
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...in multi channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder is converted into PCM (2ch) format to output. When you : - play an HD DVD video disc of multi channel sound from the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack if you play a disc recorded.... PCM When an HDMI device which has multi channel input is connected to this player. - When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 format, sound is output (core only for DTS-HD). When you play a DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS...
...in multi channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder is converted into PCM (2ch) format to output. When you : - play an HD DVD video disc of multi channel sound from the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT jacks and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack if you play a disc recorded.... PCM When an HDMI device which has multi channel input is connected to this player. - When you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 or MPEG2 format, sound is output (core only for DTS-HD). When you play a DVD video disc recorded in Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS...
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... 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 , contact TOSHIBA Customer Support. 24 This may damage the disc tray. • If the... disc tray will open and close . Doing so may turn the player on and open , turn the label of the ...
... 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 , contact TOSHIBA Customer Support. 24 This may damage the disc tray. • If the... disc tray will open and close . Doing so may turn the player on and open , turn the label of the ...
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...this button repeatedly. TOP MENU RESUME PLAY PAUSE / / SLOW STOP To pause playback HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press (PAUSE). chapter/track beginning of the previous chapter or track. Note • If the player freezes for about 15 minutes or more and will not respond to any buttons, ...about 10 seconds can force the player to turn off may cause damage to the previous Pressing this button repeatedly changes PLAY the playback speed. If you select a disc menu language ( page 32) or change playback speed HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Button Function Operation To ...
...this button repeatedly. TOP MENU RESUME PLAY PAUSE / / SLOW STOP To pause playback HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Press (PAUSE). chapter/track beginning of the previous chapter or track. Note • If the player freezes for about 15 minutes or more and will not respond to any buttons, ...about 10 seconds can force the player to turn off may cause damage to the previous Pressing this button repeatedly changes PLAY the playback speed. If you select a disc menu language ( page 32) or change playback speed HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD Button Function Operation To ...
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... to hear. 1 During playback, press AUDIO. To select the camera angle HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD If the scene was recorded with multiple angles (angle icon ( ) displayed on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting ( page 33). Notes • You ...1 A language code ( page 33) may appear. 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 the TV screen. Notes • Some...
... to hear. 1 During playback, press AUDIO. To select the camera angle HD DVD DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R CD If the scene was recorded with multiple angles (angle icon ( ) displayed on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting ( page 33). Notes • You ...1 A language code ( page 33) may appear. 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 the TV screen. Notes • Some...