Toshiba HD-A35 1080p HD DVD Player
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Manufacturer: ToshibaBrand: Toshiba
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-10-01
Model: HD-A35
Color: Black
Publisher: Toshiba
Studio: Toshiba
Music Label: Toshiba
Product features:
- HD DVD Playback
- DVD Playback, CD Playback
- 720p/1080i/1080p resolution with upconversion of Standard Def DVDs
- HDMI Out with Deep Color Support and HDMI CEC
- Includes Warner Bros' 300 HD DVD and Universal's The Bourne Identity HD DVD (packaged inside)
- AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (14 Feet/4.2 Meters)
- AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- RCA 6-in-1 Universal Remote (Silver)
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Customer Review: so far so good
Summary: 4 Stars
As I am writing this, the machine is downloading it's latest firmware update. I recall some people complained of long download times. Please make sure that the Ethernet settings are appropriate for your home network, as the default connection speed is only 56k. I have mine set to 768k (sounds right) and the downloading process took only 20 minutes, approximately.
*cracks a can of Red Bull*
ahh, where was I...
Oh yes. To connect to your home network router, first connect a suitable ethernet (cat5) cable to the A35 and the router. For me, the router is two rooms away and I didn't want to be bothered with going out and buying a wireless modem for the dvd player before I know it will be worthwhile, so I retrieved my 75 foot long cat5 cable and ran it from the router to the player up above the TV. This was necessary, as I do not have an appropriate video-in on the computers to view the setup screens. I realize not just anyone has a 50+ foot long cat5 cable laying around, so you will need to do the needful so that you can be connected to your router and have access to a television.
Now, power up the A35 and go into Ethernet. The user's guide is very clear on how to do this, and worked for me just fine. Set DCHP to on and DNS to on (DNS is obtained via DCHP). Press confirm and wait a few seconds. If your IP address changes to one that seems correct (such as 192.168.1.102 or similar), then press OK to accept the changes. It is OK if your gateway is 0.0.0.0, at least it was for me.
Power off the machine. Wait a few seconds. Power it back on.
Now choose General->Maintenance->Update and run through the OK screens (license agreement or w/e that is). The player should now see the update server and will display a message that it is updating and to not power it off. Sound advice.
With a decent cable connection, you should be done in half an hour. The player will power itself off when the update is complete.
Turn it back on. Do not worry about setting the time (again). There is a setting in the menu to have the player obtain time/date settings automatically via the network. Since turning that feature on, it has stopped nagging me with the set date screen on boot up.
Unfortunately, I am still waiting on my Samsung LNT4069FX to arrive, so I cannot comment yet on upscaling. However, I just put in my widescreen version of Conan The Barbarian (a never-endingly great classic) and it works and looks just fine.
Boot time is about 30-35 seconds, well within reason. You're only going to notice it if you forget to power on the player until the last moment. Make sure it's the first thing you do before pulling the film, grabbing drinks, getting comfy, etc.
The remote seems well-made and is very functional. There is a dedicated slow-motion button that shifts between 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8th speed frame rates. There is also a dedicated frame-forward button when paused. It has a very robust repeat system, which can repeat All, Title, Chapter, or point A-B.
The inclusion of TV controls (channel, vol, source, mute, power) on the remote is very nice and putting in the code is a cinch with a dedicated TV CODE button.
The user guide is very clear and informative, although I do not see anything regarding the persistent storage (128MB). It seems to be used for storing content downloaded from the internet that pertains to your movies, or for future feature upgrades to the player itself (from the A2 product description).
Allegedly, the resume function only works on standard DVD and only if you keep the disc in the player. It clears the memory if you open the tray. Since all the HD-DVDs I have are going to be used as presents, I'm hesitant to open one for testing. I will take their word for it, though, as I've seen other users complain of resume not working.
I wish the USB port was functional already for playing images or video (divx, h.264), but that's a minor point, as I'm going to be connecting one of our computers to the LCD tv when it arrives via an extended S-VGA patch cable.
Overall, this thing seems to be working fine. I will give an update once the Samsung arrives and I have had a chance to test it out.
<rant>
Oh, and don't support Sony's proprietary Blu-ray format - they are already controlling too much of the entertainment industry as it is. The PS3 is a trojan horse attempt to establish a blu-ray infrastructure so that everyone who owns one will be coerced into buying Sony blu-ray discs by default. Very, very clever marketing strategy. I like Sony, but I don't approve of the way they are trying to manipulate and control all sides of the industry, from production, to the disc format, to the players themselves. They are going for it all, perhaps, partially as vengeance for their failed BETAMAX format. I like the idea of the hard coating (not the extremely thin layer of plastic), but I just don't think it's a good idea letting Sony rule all aspects of the film/entertainment industry, a monopoly in their own right. HD-DVD, with more layers, has a potential of around 140GB, which is more than enough for anything in the near future. Also, there is the new holographic technology coming out. So stop thinking size is all that matters between formats, because it's not; keeping Sony contained, so that prices are more competitive, is what matters.
</rant>
Description of Toshiba HD-A35 1080p HD DVD Player
Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player - (HDA35) Toshiba has announced their third generation of HD DVD players which add to the very impressive and popular HD-A2 range of players. Their latest third generation of players come in three versions, the Toshiba HD-A3, HD-A30 and the HD-A35. -1080p resolution (1920 x 1080p) -Capable of outputing signals at 1080p/24 frames per second -High gloss, black acrylic face plate -HDMI-CEC -Support for Deep Color via HDMIThe Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player stands less than two-and-a-half inches tall but packs a long list of cutting edge features that will help you get the most out of your home theater system. With support for 1080p/24-frame video, Deep Color, and HDMI pass-through audio, this player makes it possible to achieve a viewing experience that's as much like being in a theater as you can get without going to one.
 The Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player has support for 1080p/24-frame video and HDMI pass-through audio. View larger. |
 The HD-A35 upconverts standard DVDs for display on an 1080p HD screen. View larger. |
The HD-A35's refined design--with rounded edges, a slim chassis, and a high-gloss black face plate--looks sleek and elegant in your home theater system without taking up too much real estate.
Outstanding Performance
All of Toshiba's HD DVD players support the enhanced features of the HD DVD format, including picture-in-picture video, audio commentary, and Web-enabled network capabilities. With an Ethernet port, the A35 can connect to the Internet for firmware updates to keep the player up to date on new features, and to support the growing number of HD DVD titles with interactive online features and bonus content.
The HD-A35 uses the latest HDMI 1.3 interface to connect to your HD television, providing large bandwidth to eliminate any data bottlenecks and to support new technologies for the utmost in viewing experience. The HD-A35 can output video at 1080p, the highest resolution available, and includes support for 24-frame video, which maintains the native 24-frames-per-second rate of films, thereby delivering an experience more similar to one in theaters. It also supports Deep Color, a new standard that breaks through the 8-bit color depth limitation of existing HD video and allows a wider range of color than ever before.
Of course, the HD-A35 upconverts from other resolutions so all your standard-definition DVDs display in near-HD quality on your HD television. In addition to 1080p, the HD-A35 also outputs at 720p and 1080i if desired.
High-Definition Audio
Audiophiles rejoice! The A35 has HDMI pass-through audio: The audio signal can bypass the HD DVD player's internal audio processor and feed directly into an A/V receiver. The HD-A35 can output 5.1 channel analog audio and, with HDMITM, High Bit Rate Audio (up to 7.1 channels). With a capable receiver, the lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio standards are then decoded externally and audiophiles will be rewarded with the highest fidelity surround sound possible, adding a new dimension of enjoyment to the home theater experience. The HD-A35 also supports other surround sound audio standards including Dolby Digital Plus, DTS 5.1, and DTS HD (core only).
One-Touch Convenience
You can use the CE-Link (HDMI-CEC) to connect the HD-A35 with other CEC-capable devices for unsurpassed simplicity and convenience. For example, if the HD-A35 is connected to a compatible HDTV, you can turn on both the HD DVD player and the TV and start playing a movie with a single touch of a button on the remote.
The HD-A35 is backed by a limited 1-year warranty.
 Six times the resolution of regular DVD (up to 1080p). |  Upconverts standard DVDs to the output resolution. |  Tons of new interactive features and bonus content. |
What's in the Box
HD-A35 HD DVD player, remote control, and power cable.
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