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HD-A3

HD-A3
WITH THE HD-A3, TOSHIBA DELIVERS THE EXCELLENT PICTURE, SOUND, AND INTERACTIVITY FEATURES of HD DVD, and adds a new, sleek, compact chassis. The combination of stellar high-defi nition picture quality up to 1080i, near high-defi nition picture quality of upconverted DVDs output through HDMITM, leading edge audio (including Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus) and web-enabled capability provides a new level of Home Theater Experience. The HD-A3 includes an abundance of audio/video connections plus an Ethernet connection, so that your HD DVD player can be updated to support future applications and services. Web-enabled capability opens the door to new entertainment experiences that can include access to exciting studio-provided enhanced features such as the option to access the latest trailers of upcoming releases, the opportunity to buy movie-related merchandise, download ringtones, vote in on-line polls, play interactive games, listen to music from the movie, or share a favorite clip with your friends!
Key FeaturesBenefitsDetailed SpecsProduct Resources
Video
High Definition (720p/1080i) Playback
Definition: Leading-edge, efficient video compression standards makes it possible to experience the full potential of your HDTV.
SD Upconversion 480p/720p/1080i
Definition: HDMI™ can support uncompressed digital video up to HDTV resolution. Thus the player makes use of this conduit by up-converting the standard DVD picture resolution of 720p or 1080i. This makes a DVD player with an HDMI™ connection the perfect match for today's digital televisions. And because this conversion is performed in the player, the signal remains free frome excessive digital to analog artifacts.

Audio
Advanced Audio including Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only), along with legacy formats including Dolby® Digital DTS®
Definition: Advanced Audio capability brings increased sonic realism to movie soundtracks.

Convenience
Backwards Compatibility
Definition: With backwards compatibility you can enjoy your existing library of DVDs and CDs, and through the process of upconversion and output through HDMI, your movies are scaled to match the resolution of your HD display for near-HD picture quality.
Slim Chassis Cosmetic Design
Definition: At only 2.34 inches high, this unit features a sleek, high gloss face plate; a perfect complement to your HD LCD television.

Video
DVD Video
DVD VR
DVD-R (Video)
DVD-RW (Video/VR CPRM)
CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA)

Audio

Convenience
Persistent Storage
OSD Language English/French/Spanish/Others

Jackpacks
Ethernet (10/100BASE) (1)
Digital / Analog out simultaneously
Composite Output
Analog (2 ch)
Digital Optical Output
HDMI™ Output (1)

Weights and Dimensions
Weight: 7.26 lbs.
Dimensions: 16.9” x 2.34” x 12.9” (WxHxD)
Dimensions With Stand: 19.7” x 5.6” x 16.1” (WxHxD)

General
UPC: 022265001066

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HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. Firmware update may be required for some interactive features depending on content, which may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. To take advantage of web-enabled network content, installing the latest firmware (ver.2.3 for HD-XA1, HD-A1, and HD-D1; ver.2.5 for HD-XA2, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A2C, and HD-A20; and ver.1.0 for HD-A35, HD-A30, and HD-A3) is required. Web-enabled features require an always on broadband connection along with specifi c movie titles that include this form of content. Some features may require additional bandwidth. Some recordable media may not be supported. MP3/WMA audio fi les not supported. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS support for up to 5.1 channels (DTS HD support for DTS core only). HDMI audio output requires connection to a PCM capable 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 work-around solutions or the availability of fi rmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. Some features subject to delayed availability. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifi cations, confi gurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. *Resolution comparison based on 480i vs. 1080i pixel counts.

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.