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Introduction
Playback of HD DVD video discs
HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity
discs.
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The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by
the DVD forum.
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HD DVD (single layer): 15 GB
HD DVD (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB
A single layer single sided disc (15 GB) has
capacity of about 8 hours in 1125 line high defi nition
picture; about 48 hours in 525 line standard
defi nition picture (depending on bitrate of pre-
recorded contents).
*1GB means 1,000,000,000 bytes.
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HD DVD Twin Format Discs have both HD DVD
and DVD layers on one side. HD DVD Combination
DVD Discs have HD DVD material on one side and
standard DVD material on the other side. Because
both disc types are new, such discs may not operate
properly in this player.
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To view high-defi nition picture in HD DVD discs,
an HDTV display (720p, 1080i) is required.
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Connect an HDTV set to the COMPONENT OUTPUT
jacks or the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this player.
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Some discs may require use of HDMI OUTPUT for
viewing of high resolution material.
Compatible with multiple disc types
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Playback of commercial HD DVD video disc, DVD
video, and Audio CD
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Playback of DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (disc recorded in
DVD VR mode or DVD video mode), and DVD-R
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Playback of CD-RW and CD-R (Audio CD of CD-DA
format, MP3 fi le, WMA fi le)
Because HD DVD is a new format, disc compatibility
issues with new and existing format discs are
possible. Not all discs are compatible. If you
experience compatibility problems, please contact
Toshiba Customer Service.
Blu-ray Discs cannot be played on this player.
Features
Internet connection feature (LAN port)
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Some HD DVD discs enable you to access special
HD DVD sites. If an HD DVD site includes content
such as movie trailers, you can watch the content on
the player via the Internet if your internet connection
provides suffi cient bandwidth.
Compatibility notes
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For compatibility, see
page 27.
Various output jacks
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An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to
output video and audio signals
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Component jacks
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5.1 channel surround analog audio jacks
Certain system requirements
For high defi nition video playback:
7 High defi nition display (720p and 1080i input
capable).
7 HD DVD disc with high defi nition content.
7 HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device required for some content (as specifi ed by
disc authors).
7 For up-conversion of standard defi nition DVD, an
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for copy protected content.
For Dolby
®
Digital Plus and DTS-HD (DTS core only)
multi-channel audio playback:
7 Receiver or processor/amp combination with 5.1
channel analog input or HDMI™ multi-channel
LPCM capable audio input.
7 Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as
necessary for chosen format.
For on-line interactive features:
7 Ethernet connection to customer supplied
always-on broadband internet service.
7 Some features may require higher bandwidth.