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HD-A1

HD-A1
The HD-A1 HD DVD player delivers outstanding resolution, bright, vivid colors and stunning sound from the next generation DVD standard adopted by the DVD forum. The HD-A1 is backwards compatible with standard DVDs and allows you to enjoy your existing collection of DVDs. The HD-A1 offers Video Up-conversion via the HDMI interface which scales the standard DVD video to output resolution of 720p or 1080i, matching the output to the resolution of your HDTV. And with the built in multi-channel decoders for Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® TrueHD (2ch), DTS and DTS-HD, the HD-A1 will bring improved fidelity and sonic realism to your DVD movie soundtracks.
Key FeaturesBenefitsDetailed SpecsProduct Resources
Audio
Dolby® True HD Compatible (2 Channel, 5.1 channel enabled via firmware update)

Convenience
Tri-Lingual OSD (English, French/Japanese)
Tray Lock

Jackpacks
Opitcal TosLink® Digital Audio Input (1)

Convenience
Tray Lock
Benefit: This features allows software to be loaded into the tray and secured with an on-screen code. Great for ensuring retail demonstrations as well as to keep children from removing music and movie titles.
Time Search
Benefit: Locates desired material quickly and conveniently.

Jackpacks
HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Benefit: This single cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution.
ColorStream Pro® Component Video Output
Benefit: These outputs allow the video signal to be sent from the DVD player to a component video equipped interlaced or progressive scan TV. When this connection is utilized with today's HD-compatible sets, typical NTSC artifacts-like video noise, dot crawl, and flicker-are virtually eliminated, resulting in a low-noise, highly detailed picture with unequaled color purity.
Coaxial Digital Output
Benefit: Allows user to enjoy the signature multi-channel soundtrack encoded on the disc (Dolby Digital®/DTS®) in a cleaner digital form without an unnecessary digital-to-analog conversion step.

Audio
Dolby® True HD Compatible (2 Channel, 5.1 channel enabled via firmware update)
WMA & MP3 Playback

Convenience
Tri-Lingual OSD (English, French/Japanese)
Parental Lock
Tray Lock

Jackpacks
S-Video
Composite Video (1)
Opitcal TosLink® Digital Audio Input (1)
USB

Weights and Dimensions
Dimensions: 17.72" x 4.33" x 13.39" (W x H x D) (WxHxD)

General
UPC: 022265412107

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 section of this site or www.toshibahddvd.com for information on possible work-around solutions or the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319-6684 or customer_support@tacp.com

Firmware updates may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Some features may require additional bandwidth. Firmware updates may be required for some interactive features depending on content.

Some Combo Discs and Twin format Discs may not be compatible.

Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, and DTS-HD (core only) support for up to 5.1 channels.

HD DVD with high definition conent required for HD output.

Viewing high definition content and up - converting DVD content may require a HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input on your display device.

Design specifications and dimensions are not final and may be subject to change. Please confirm specific features and exact dimensions by reference to the product itself.