It's not just upgrading, it's upconversion . . . to 1080p
Don't worry, your purchase of a new flat panel HDTV doesn't mean "lights out" for your DVD collection. To the contrary. Your new XD-E600 DVD player from Toshiba lets you enjoy your favorite DVD in high resolution thanks to the combination of video upconversion and HDMI. Using advanced pixel-interpolation technology, the XD-E600 is able to convert standard 480i DVD video content up to 720p, 1080i or even 1080p resolutions, depending on the resolution of your HDTV. HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface (described in detail below), delivers the expanded bandwidth capability necessary to transmit this upconverted, higher-resolution video data to your flatpanel.
Share your photos with all
Sure, you enjoy watching all your DVDs in near-HD resolution on your HDTV using the Toshiba XD-E600. But you'd like to be able to do more. In fact, what you'd really like to be able to do is use your HDTV to share all the digital photos from your latest adventure with your friends and family, using your big-screen HDTV as the gallery. Well, you're in luck. The XD-E600 combines JPEG Photo Viewer capability with a built-in, front-panel USB 2.0 port. Simply load your JPEG digital photos onto a USB thumbdrive, connect the drive to the XD-E600, and ta-da, you have a photo gallery that everyone can view at once.
DVD, Toshiba style
This single-disc DVD player from Toshiba delivers the versatility and performance power you seek in a home-theater component. The XD-E600 supports a variety of audio and video formats — from DVD-Video, DVD-/+RW DL, CD, WMA, MP3, and JPEG. Also, powerful video and audio digital-to-analog converters enhance your home entertainment experience with high-performance signal conversion.
Great video quality
If you don't have a television with HDMI, you'll still be able to enjoy pristine video reproduction. ColorStream Pro component video outputs allow the highest quality video signal to be sent from the XD-E600 to a component-video equipped 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. Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 pulldown) uses frame interpolation to deliver smooth, film-like video reproduction on any progressive-scan television.
Realistic audio
In addition to all of its video capabilities, the XD-E600 also gives you some great audio options, including Dolby Digital and dts-compatible output. Connected to a compatible AC-3 receiver, Dolby Digital creates a multi-channel audio experience with unsurpassed three-dimensional audio performance rivaling the best movie theaters. And the XD-E600 features dts (Digital Theater Systems) compatibility. You can connect the XD-E600 to a dts-compatible receiver/decoder via its digital audio outputs for playback of high-resolution multi-channel dts-encoded DVDs and CDs. The recorder's 3-D Virtual Surround Sound feature provides a simulated surround-sound effect from sources that contain only a stereo soundtrack. This is convenient when playing older DVD films or for use with home theaters not equipped with multi-channel playback compatibility. This feature is also active via the headphone output jacks.
HDMI-CEC
When it comes to firing up your home entertainment system, faster is better. HDMI-CEC makes controlling multiple components quick and easy. Simply connect your XD-E600 player to compatible devices using an HDMI cable and you can control all connected devices with a single remote. No additional programming or setup is required!
The advanced connectivity of HDMI
Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Toshiba's XD-E600 features an HDMI connection. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable.
Your HD lifeline
High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater’s high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It’s only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann’s sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
