Features – Toshiba HD-E1KE User Manual

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Chapter

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) is required.
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.
HD DVD discs containing high defi nition content at
a fi eld rate of 50Hz or a frame rate of 25Hz can not
be played on this player without a fi rmware update.
Firmware update is expected in the future.
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 and Iimitations

For high defi nition video playback:
7HD display (some discs may require HDCP

capable input)

7HD DVD disc with HD content

For Dolby

Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD

multi-channel audio playback:
7A/V Receiver with HDMI™ multi-channel LPCM

capable audio input and 5.1 channel speaker
setup.

Certain limitations:
Viewing high-defi nition content and up-converting
DVD content may require an HDCP capable input
on your display device. Because HD DVD is a new
format, certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. 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 fi les not supported. Please see
http://www.highdefi nitiondvd.eu/ for more
information. Features subject to change and
delayed availability. The fi rmware in this player can
be updated.

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