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Are Toshiba HD DVD players energy efficient?
Toshiba High Definition DVD players are NOT energy efficient. Think about it, a High Definition DVD player is not very energy efficient. If you had a portable HD DVD player it would be much more energy efficient because it's battery-powered.
Will a standard definition DVD play on A high definition DVD players?
It should, if store bought. A homemade one may not. The latest/newest players should all be backwards compatible, but may not, if the manufacturer did this on purpose.
Do divimax DVDs play in regular DVD players or require High Definition player?
DiviMax is a high definition (HD) file transfer. Although to capture the high definition effects you would rather pop it into a regular DVD player, but initially it works on All home theater systems.
Can you play an HD DVD on a 1080i upconverting DVD player?
* No you cannot, you need an HD-DVD player to play HD-DVD's * * HD-DVD is a brand of high definition DVD, just like "Sony" is a brand of electronics. Since an HD-DVD is its own brand and competes with Blu-Ray, the other brand of high definition DVD, it is proprietary and can only be played on HD-DVD brand DVD players. An upconverting DVD player is a DVD player that takes standard definition DVD's (in 480p) and uses digital technology to upconvert them to a 1080i or 1080p definition.
Do dvd's have to be marked HD in order to play in HD?
There are three storage formats for video discs: A DVD will carry standard definition video and will be described simply as "DVD". DVDs can be played on standard definition DVD players as well as either of the HD disc players mentioned below. Regardless of the player used, the image will always be standard definition. HD DVD is one of the two HD disc formats. The disc will be described as an "HD DVD". This format was withdrawn in 2009 when Bluray won the HD format war. HD DVD players and discs are still around but none are sold commercially now. These discs can only be played on HD DVD players. Bluray is the other HD video disc format. They will always be described as "Bluray". They can only be played on Bluray players and will not operate on standard DVD players. Nor will they play on an HD DVD player. Note: HD DVD is the product trade name of the now defunct high definition disc format. It is also commonly used in reference to an disc that supports high definition video. Therefore, is it sometimes used as a reference to Bluray. Although Bluray is a high definition DVD, it is NOT an "HD DVD". As the HD DVD format moves into the history books of television, the term is used more and more to refer to Buray even though it is strictly not the correct term.
Will a high def DVD player and DVD work on a regular tv?
Most Blueray high definition players have an analog output that delivers standard definition signals. If a high definition disc is played, the output will normally provide an SD version of the content. Using the analog output means that it is possible to use Blueray players on SD televisions. When an HD television is installed, the HDMI port can be used to obtain HD video. Before purchasing a Blueray player, check that it has an analog output and that it provides a down converted signal of HD material on the analog ports.
Can you play an HD DVD in a Blu-ray player?
The introduction of high definition discs saw two formats launched. Bluray is one and HD DVD was the other. The format war was won by the Bluray system and HD DVD was withdrawn in 2009. Both Bluray and HD DVD are high definition players but note that "HD DVD" is the name of the format and is confusingly close to the generic description of high definition disc players. Bluray and HD DVD are not compatible so a disc of one type will not play on the other format. There are a handful of dual format disc players but they were expensive and few were sold. If you have HD DVD discs then you need to hand on to an HD DVD player if you want to watch them. All high definition discs on sale now are Bluray and of course will need a Bluray player to play them.
Can PC DVDs work on DVD players?
If a DVD is burned properly through a PC, the DVD will work in most DVD players. The DVD must be in the proper format. Depending on the brand, and model of the DVD player, the format must be readable.
What is a blu ray dvd player used for?
A blu ray dvd players function is to play the variouse materials such as high definition dvds. As well, it is capable of playing any an all CDS you may have.
Can DVD-Audio discs work on normal DVD Players?
Yes
Is it possible to burn high definition video to a DVD and read it with a Blu-ray player?
I suppose so since Blu-Ray players are compatible with DVDs
What exactly is the difference between HD DVDs and DVDs?
HD DVDS are DVDs that can be played on high definition TV players. The regular DVD can be played on any TV and is not in the same definition as the HD DVDs.
