[opendtv] More detail on Toshiba HD DVD-V player

http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2006_03/pr3101.htm ;
Specs for techs:

Key Features of the New Player

1. Playback of high definition content and support for advanced content features
Alongside playback of high-definition quality HD DVD content, the HD-XA1 
supports enhanced functionality and diverse features. While those features 
depend on content, the player's "pop-up menu" displays menu or movie chapters 
while the movie plays, enabling to search desired functions or jump to a 
desired scene through chapter guide. The player also supports PIP with motion 
video functions. For example, director's and actor's commentary can be motion 
video super-imposed concurrently when the movie continues to play, allowing 
them to literally point to the material they are discussing. 

2. Next generation surround-sound formats
HD DVD supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD, next generation 
surround-sound formats, and also supports L-PCM 5.1ch. Analog 5.1ch output 
integrated into the HD-AX1 allows consumers to enjoy surround sound simply by 
connecting the player to an AV amplifier with analog input.

3. Digital high definition picture output with up-converter and HDMI output
Through the HDMI interface, high-definition pictures stored in a disc can be 
displayed digitally in HD, on digital TVs and displays that incorporate HDCP 
capable HDMI input. Such TVs include Toshiba's new TV REGZA Z1000 series. 
Through the HDMI interface, standard definition DVDs can be up-converted to an 
output resolution of 720p or 1080i, to complement the performance of a HDTV. 

4. Compatible to playback various discs including current DVD software
In addition to prerecorded DVD software, HD-XA1 supports playback of DVD-R, 
DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. It is also compatible with music CDs and playback of 
CDs in WMA or MP3 file format.

Key Specifications
(see attached GIF)

About HD DVD Format
HD DVD is standardized by the DVD Forum, the international association of some 
240 companies. Specifications of HD DVD-ROM physical, file and application 
formats were approved by the Forum in August 2005. In addition to a versatility 
that enables support for diverse applications, including players, recorders, 
PCs and automotive devices, HD DVD's main features are: 
1)
The same disc structure as DVD, two 0.6mm-thick polycarbonate discs bonded 
back-to-back. This structure makes it easy for HD DVD to achieve backward 
compatibility with DVD hardware devices, and also assures a simple 
manufacturing process for discs and hardware devices, resulting in reasonable 
manufacturing costs.
2)
Robust playability, with no need for a disc cartridge to protect against 
surface blemishes and fingerprints.
3) 
The ability to meet capacity demands. The DVD Forum has approved HD DVD-ROM 
discs with a data capacity of 15GB with a single-layer disc and 30GB with a 
dual-layer disc (1GB = 1-billion bytes). High data capacities are achieved by 
adopting a shorter wavelength blue-violet laser and advanced data processing 
technologies, assuring the ability to store large capacity data sources, 
including high-definition images.
4) 
Adoption of advanced navigation and content features to enhance the 
entertainment of consumers.
5)
Adoption of AACS (Advanced Access Content System) to secure robust content 
protection.
6)
Using twin format disc technology (single-sided dual-layer; DVD 4.7GB and HD 
DVD 15GB), a single disc can store both HD DVD and DVD versions of a film, 
allowing consumers to immediately enjoy the standard definition movie on 
today's DVD players and to playback the same movie in HD on an HD DVD player at 
a later date. A combination disc (double-sided dual-layer; DVD 8.5GB and HD DVD 
30GB) is now under development.

Kilroy Hughes
Sr. Media Architect
Digital Media Interoperability Team
Microsoft Corporation


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