Toshiba HD-1A
Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player

Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player

Toshiba's HD-A1 is the world's first HD DVD player. It produces the sharpest, cleanest high-definition images yet seen, and raises home theater realism and impact to a whole new level. 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. To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing DVD and CD collections, the HD-A1 actually uses a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition HD DVD discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs. 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.

Features of the Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player

• Plays HD DVD high-definition discs (selectable 720p/1080i output available through HDMI output only — HDMI cable included)
• Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM
• Plays CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 and WMA CD-R & CD-RW
• Selectable 720p/1080i video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only)
• Built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD lossless (2-ch.), DTS and DTS-HD lossless
• HDMI digital output (combines video and multichannel audio with HDCP copy protection)
• 1 set of A/V outputs (composite video, S-video, and component video)
• Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs
• Ethernet port for access to Internet-based content
• Two front-panel USB ports
• Remote control (multibrand for TV)
• 216MHz/11-bit video D/A converter
• Multichannel 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converters
• Viewing high-definition HD DVD content requires an HDTV or HD-ready TV with HDMI input
• Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
• Built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS and DTS-HD Decoders:Built-in Multi-Channel Decoders The HD-A1 has built-in processors to handle the multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD (2 ch), DTS and DTSHD. It employs the use of four DSPs to decode the multi-channel streams of the wide array of audio formats. These 32-bit floating-point DSPs are world renown for their high accuracy and are employed in many high quality audio solutions in the home theater market.
   
• Tray Lock: 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: Locates desired material quickly and conveniently.
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. HDMI provides the best interface between a DVD player and compatible products, such as a digital television (DTV). When matched with a compatible TV, this single interconnecting cable combines: Multi-channel audio, uncompressed digital video, intercommunication between devices and simple control Protocols. 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: 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: 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.

Also Known As:
HD.1A
HD 1A
HD_1A
HD1A

Specifications for the Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD Player