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[PSUs]| Thursday 16th November 2006 |
The HD-XF2 and HD-XA2 players are smaller than the HD-XA1 that they will succeed, and provide both improved loading and response times. The HD-XA2 is the first HD DVD player to support high-definition 1080p resolution video. It also includes Deep Color technology, an optional add-on to the HDMI interface standard, which is designed to improve the representation of colour tones and give finer colour gradation. Both players also support 480i, 480p, 1080i and 72op resolutions.
As well as playing the limited if growing selection of HD DVD movie discs, the players can also up-convert standard DVDs to a resolution of 1080i or 720p, plus 1080p on the HD-XA2, through an HDCP-capable HDMI output. Although this does not, indeed
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Several surround-sound formats are supported - Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD - in addition to linear PCM 5.1ch audio through HDMI. The HD-XA2 also provides analogue 5.1ch and coaxial digital output.
And of course, both players support that latest in DRM technology - the Advanced Access Content System.
Navigation and 'interactive' tools include a picture-in-picture function that provides the ability to play supplementary video - 'bonus' content such as a director's commentary - over the main programme while chapters can be navigated while a movie plays via a pop-up thumbnail menu.
'The availability of HD DVD content continues to increase, with more titles expected within this year from various content providers including Paramount Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Warner Home Video,' Toshiba said. 'This fast growing availability is spurring demand for even more advanced HD DVD players. Toshiba's HD-XF2 and HD-XA2 build on technologies introduced in its first generation player, and achieve enhanced picture quality, a more compact body and faster operation, including start-up time, all improvement that reflect market demand.'
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