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Question: Could I plug this into a tube TV with yellow-white-red cable inputs? (That's composite, right?)
Document: I DO love the quality that HD DVD brings, but that's not the player, it's the HD technology. Maybe 3 stars is harsh because I'll end up enjoying the player just fine but... I would expect that an HD DVD player would come with an HDMI cable or at least component cables and digital audio. TO make things worse, the cable they send is analog audio and composite video.
That along is a dumb reason to write this off. however, another minor thing that could get a little annoying is it's long start up time. It takes probably 30-40 seconds for the unit to come on and eject the bay to load a disc. Once you place the disk in there, the load time is very fast. About 10 seconds until the disc begins to play. That's not too big of a deal. Right?A really good player! use HDMI if you can!
Quick and easy HD picture. This low profile, light player fits right in the cabinet. Picture clarity is superb. Current HD TV doesn't have a HDMI port but with composite output the result is bright, vivid colors with excellent detail. After reading all the issue with software problem people were having with Blu-ray I decided to go with HD A2. Little pricey but much less than Blu-ray. Very Nice unit.
The opening sequence looks really good, with Kate Capshaw's gold and red sequined dress sparkling like mad, probably even more than it did when I first saw the film in the theaters when it opened years ago. All in all, the only thing this player lacks is the analog 7.1 inputs and the coax input of the more expensive player in Toshiba's line up. Get it, since it's so cheap now and let your senses roar along with it.
No HDMI cable was included. I would have liked the player to have two HDMI outputs instead of one. So I could go direct to the sources, HD DVD to TV, HD DVD to receiver. Instead you must run it all through the receiver using two HDMI cords, or you can use a optical cable, forgoing on the True Dolby sound. Other than that, loading times are great, DVD menu works flawlessly, and the sound is out of this world.
I shopped for a HD disc player so I could see some HD content on my TV without having to subscribe to cable or dish. I'm happy with Netflix and I wanted to save myself and my family from the temptation to channel surf. I chose HD DVD over Blu-Ray because of price and reviews.The Toshiba HD-A2 works fine; in a side by side comparison HD DVD looks much better than standard DVD. To my untrained eye, the picture can look as good as any in the stores.
It's true they aren't quite as slim as current DVD players are but in time that will change as components and players become more affordable. The design is simple in that it has one button for turning on the device (when off it has a cool red glowing ring around it and when turned on it glows blue) and once button to eject ur media.Set up was as easy as it should be. Plug in the AC outlet, connect the HDMI. Fire it up  and you're good to go in moments.
Excellent product but incompatible with my HDMI switcher. Having only one HDMI output on my big screen TV, I was relying on my switcher but it did not work at all. Now I'm having to plug and unplug my HD DVD player.
Even tried another Walt Disney(Toy 2)dvd, but nothing worked. I then switched out the hdmi cable for component ones(red,blue,green)still the error message was there. After trying all I knew, I call Toshiba for help. They walked me thru the normal trouble shooting routine, still no picture. The tech guy put me on hold while he researched the issue to find the problem.
Read the other reviews here. Then go to a retail store and use the player in person to get a feel for it. That's the best way to be sure you're getting what you want. It relly is as good as everyone says. If you have the money, go for it! As for me, I'm in home theater heaven. What more could I ask for?
Answer: Yes you can, just don't expect an HD picture to appear.