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Introduction
Playback of HD DVD video discs
HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity
discs.
7 The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by
the DVD forum.
7 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.
7 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.
7To view high-defi nition picture in HD DVD discs,
an HDTV display (720p, 1080i, 1080p) is required.
1080p picture viewing on this player requires HDMI
connection.
7Connect an HDTV set to the COMPONENT OUTPUT
jacks or the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this player.
7Some discs may require use of HDMI OUTPUT for
viewing of high resolution material.
Compatible with multiple disc types
7 Playback of commercial HD DVD video disc, DVD
video, and Audio CD
7 Playback of DVD-RW (disc recorded in DVD VR
mode or DVD video mode), and DVD-R
7 Playback of CD-RW and CD-R (Audio CD of CD-DA
format only; playback of MP3, WMA and other
non-CD-DA audio formats are not supported.)
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)
7 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.
HD output jacks
7 An HDMI jack for connecting a single cable to
output video and audio signals
7 Component jacks
Compatibility notes
7 For compatibility, see
page 28.
Certain system requirements
For high defi nition video playback:
7 HD display (some discs may require HDCP capable
input)
7 HD DVD disc with HD content
For Dolby
®
Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
multi-channel audio playback:
7 A/V Receiver with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM
capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker
setup.
Important notes
Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting
DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or
HDMI input on your display device. Because HD DVD
is a new format that makes use of new technologies,
certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility
and/or performance issues are possible. This may,
in rare cases, include disc freezing while accessing
certain disc features or functions, or certain parts
of the disc not playing back or operating as fully
intended. If you experience such issues, please refer
to the FAQ sections of www.toshibahddvd.com or
www.tacp.toshiba.com for information on possible
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