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hd-a2

hd-a2
The HD-A2 delivers the excellent picture, sound and interactivity features of HD DVD, and adds a new, sleek, compact chassis. The combination of stellar high-definition picture quality up to 1080i, near high-definition picture-quality of up-converted standard DVDs output through HDMI, and leading edge audio (including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus) provides a new level of Home Theater Experience.
Key FeaturesBenefitsDetailed SpecsProduct Resources
Video

Audio
High-performance SHARC® DSP
CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA)
Dolby® TrueHD 5.1ch

Convenience
Persistent Storage
Universal remote with glow print

Jackpacks
HDMI™
ColorStream Pro® Component Video Output

Video
HD Output 720p/1080i
Definition: High definition playback delivers 720p/1080i resolution, up to six times the resolution of DVD*. Using 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
High-performance SHARC® DSP
Benefit: Realize the benefits of new generation high-definition audio to complement high-definition video with 32-bit floating point SHARC DSP. Designed to perform audio conversion while executing extensive on-board multi-channel signal management, SHARC DSP in HD DVD delivers stunning audio to complete your total high-definition experience.

Jackpacks
Ethernet Port
Definition: With the ethernet port and persistent storage, you will have the potential to download future studio-provided additional content such as trailers, soundtracks or related merchandise. Also, your HD DVD player can be updated to support future applications and services.

Video
Combo Format disc playback
DVD Video
DVD VR
DVD-R (Video)

Audio
High-performance SHARC® DSP
CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA)
Dolby® TrueHD 5.1ch

Convenience
Persistent Storage
Universal remote with glow print
Slim Chassis

Jackpacks
HDMI™
ColorStream Pro® Component Video Output
RCA Video Outputs (1)
2ch. Audio Output
Digital Optical Output
S-Video Output

Weights and Dimensions
Dimensions: 16.9" x 13.58" x 2.58" (WxHxD)

General
UPC: 022265000151

HD DVD with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-definition 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. Some features may require additional bandwidth. Some recordable media may not be supported. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS support for up to 5.1 channels (DTS HD support for DTS core only). MP3/WMA audio files not supported. Some current DVDs and CDs may not be compatible. Some Combo Discs and Twin Format Discs may not be compatible. HDMI audio support for PCM only. 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 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. Some features subject to delayed availability. 1080p capable display required for 1080p output resolution. In some cases, the universal remote control may not operate additional devices or certain features of such devices, in which case, it is suggested that you use the original remote control for the applicable device. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. *Resolution comparison based on 480i vs. 1080i pixel counts.