Official specs of Toshiba HD-EP35 and HD-EP30

FrancescoP · 08-31-07, 10:52 AM

Official specs of the European players from the Toshiba web site:

http://testing.toshibahddvd.co.uk/products/hd-ep35.cfm
http://testing.toshibahddvd.co.uk/products/hd-ep30.cfm

HD-EP35
HD DVD Output Resolution: 1080p/60Hz, 24Hz
Playback: HD DVD1, DVD Video, DVD-R/-R Dual Layer DVD-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW
Standard DVD Video Upscaling2 to 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® True HD, DTS®, DTS®-HD (core)
7.1 Digital Bitstream Output
HDMI v1.3
5.1 & 2 Channel Analogue Output
CEC Funtionality (REGZA-Link)
Deep Colour Function
148MHz/12 bit Video DAC
Ethernet Connection

HD-EP30
HD DVD Output Resolution: 1080p/60Hz, 24Hz
Playback: HD DVD1, DVD Video, DVD-R/-R Dual Layer DVD-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW
Standard DVD Video Upscaling2 to 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® True HD, DTS®,
DTS®-HD (core)
HDMI v1.2a
2 Channel Analogue Output
148MHz/12 bit Video DAC
Ethernet Connection

Update on prices from the HD DVD conference:

EP30 - 349 euros + 5 free HD DVD movies
EP35 - 449 euros + 5 free HD DVD movies

Liquid · 08-31-07, 10:59 AM

Any word on the release dates?

Bar81 · 08-31-07, 11:02 AM

Yawn. The same players with worse styling. I'm hoping there's some improved boot up time or something or they should have just stuck with last year's models and saved themselves the effort. Where's the DTS-HD MA support on the premium player at least?

eightninesuited · 08-31-07, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bar81

Where's the DTS-HD MA support on the premium player at least?

They want you to buy a HDMI 1.3 receiver.

FrancescoP · 08-31-07, 11:08 AM

Update on prices from the HD DVD conference:

EP30 - 349 euros
EP35 - 449 euros

The latest from Venturer, the HD7000, is 300 euros. It's got upscaling and 720 and 1080 output.

Tosh intro the EP 30. It's 1080p compatible, it'll have 24 frames a second so the same as what movies are recorded in, all the industry standard stuff and will be 349 euros.

The EP35 has HDMI 1.3 with Deep Colour, 24fps and will be 449 euros. (I've got to check that. the slides are qizzing past...).

The HD-805 from Onkyo for 999 euro and will have the best of the best for the most high specd player out there.

Each HD-DVD player from Toshiba will come with 5 free HD movies.

http://techdigest.tv/2007/08/ifa_2007_hddvd.html#more

John Ballentine · 08-31-07, 11:15 AM

The Onkyo HD-805 might be the one to get - even though the price (list) is $899.

BIG ED · 08-31-07, 11:21 AM

So even Tosh's G3 don't play DTS HD MA?
DTS is Dead Theater Sound.

BIG ED · 08-31-07, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightninesuited

They want you to buy a HDMI 1.3 receiver.

Why would Tosh: "want you to buy a HDMI 1.3 receiver"?
Tosh doesn't make receivers, let alone "HDMI 1.3" receivers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid[/B

Any word on the release dates?

Oct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrancescoP

The EP35 has HDMI 1.3 with Deep Colour

The EP30 also has "Deep Color".
Wouldn't that imply: HDMI 1.3, as well?
Thanks.

littlesaint · 08-31-07, 11:54 AM

I don't believe there has been any confirmation of DTS-HD MA decoding or streaming in any of the G3 players. Just because a player offers streaming doesn't mean it streams DTS-HD MA. It still needs a license for that, and you still need media that is authored to allow streaming.

FrancescoP · 08-31-07, 12:40 PM

Other infos from the HD DVD conference report by DVD Times:

Toshiba Europe won't be making 1080i players anymore after October: 1080p only.

HD-EP30 comes in October. 1080p/24, HDMI v1.2a output. 349-399 euro.

HD-EP35 is the high-end model, also in October. Same chassis as the EP30. But it has REGZA Link and HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color functionality, and bitstream output for HD audio formats. 449-499 euros.

16:12: Talks about firmware release schedule. 24p being added to the older models. From December, all HD players will be able to replay 50p. (This means that European-originated HD shows will not need to go through a lossy standards conversion process to be released on HD DVD).

Onkyo DV-HD805: calls it "the best of the best" which is surprising to hear from a Toshiba employee. 999 euros. Standout feature is the HQV Reon VX video processing chip.

The free movies bundle promotion is coming to Europe! 5 free movies free with each player. The titles are still being chosen - but MIGHT include Miami Vice, Batman Begins, King Kong, Chronicles of Riddick, and Troy.

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=65757

So HD-EP30 is HDMi 1.2a. I've updated the first post.

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FrancescoP AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,174	Official specs of Toshiba HD-EP35 and HD-EP30 Official specs of the European players from the Toshiba web site: http://testing.toshibahddvd.co.uk/products/hd-ep35.cfm http://testing.toshibahddvd.co.uk/products/hd-ep30.cfm HD-EP35 HD DVD Output Resolution: 1080p/60Hz, 24Hz Playback: HD DVD1, DVD Video, DVD-R/-R Dual Layer DVD-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW Standard DVD Video Upscaling2 to 720p, 1080i, 1080p Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® True HD, DTS®, DTS®-HD (core) 7.1 Digital Bitstream Output HDMI v1.3 5.1 & 2 Channel Analogue Output CEC Funtionality (REGZA-Link) Deep Colour Function 148MHz/12 bit Video DAC Ethernet Connection HD-EP30 HD DVD Output Resolution: 1080p/60Hz, 24Hz Playback: HD DVD1, DVD Video, DVD-R/-R Dual Layer DVD-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW Standard DVD Video Upscaling2 to 720p, 1080i, 1080p Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby® True HD, DTS®, DTS®-HD (core) HDMI v1.2a 2 Channel Analogue Output 148MHz/12 bit Video DAC Ethernet Connection Update on prices from the HD DVD conference: EP30 - 349 euros + 5 free HD DVD movies EP35 - 449 euros + 5 free HD DVD movies Last edited by FrancescoP; 08-31-07 at 12:54 PM..

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FrancescoP AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,174	Update on prices from the HD DVD conference: EP30 - 349 euros EP35 - 449 euros The latest from Venturer, the HD7000, is 300 euros. It's got upscaling and 720 and 1080 output. Tosh intro the EP 30. It's 1080p compatible, it'll have 24 frames a second so the same as what movies are recorded in, all the industry standard stuff and will be 349 euros. The EP35 has HDMI 1.3 with Deep Colour, 24fps and will be 449 euros. (I've got to check that. the slides are qizzing past...). The HD-805 from Onkyo for 999 euro and will have the best of the best for the most high specd player out there. Each HD-DVD player from Toshiba will come with 5 free HD movies. http://techdigest.tv/2007/08/ifa_2007_hddvd.html#more

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John Ballentine AVS Special Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, Ca. Posts: 4,877	The Onkyo HD-805 might be the one to get - even though the price (list) is $899. Last edited by John Ballentine; 08-31-07 at 11:23 AM..

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BIG ED AVS Special Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California Wine Country Posts: 2,263	So even Tosh's G3 don't play DTS HD MA? DTS is Dead Theater Sound. __________________ 3D, or not 3D that is THE question... in 2010!

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FrancescoP AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,174	Other infos from the HD DVD conference report by DVD Times: Toshiba Europe won't be making 1080i players anymore after October: 1080p only. HD-EP30 comes in October. 1080p/24, HDMI v1.2a output. 349-399 euro. HD-EP35 is the high-end model, also in October. Same chassis as the EP30. But it has REGZA Link and HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color functionality, and bitstream output for HD audio formats. 449-499 euros. 16:12: Talks about firmware release schedule. 24p being added to the older models. From December, all HD players will be able to replay 50p. (This means that European-originated HD shows will not need to go through a lossy standards conversion process to be released on HD DVD). Onkyo DV-HD805: calls it "the best of the best" which is surprising to hear from a Toshiba employee. 999 euros. Standout feature is the HQV Reon VX video processing chip. The free movies bundle promotion is coming to Europe! 5 free movies free with each player. The titles are still being chosen - but MIGHT include Miami Vice, Batman Begins, King Kong, Chronicles of Riddick, and Troy. http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=65757 So HD-EP30 is HDMi 1.2a. I've updated the first post. Last edited by FrancescoP; 08-31-07 at 12:55 PM..

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Bar81 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 516	Yawn. The same players with worse styling. I'm hoping there's some improved boot up time or something or they should have just stuck with last year's models and saved themselves the effort. Where's the DTS-HD MA support on the premium player at least?

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littlesaint AVS Special Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,121	I don't believe there has been any confirmation of DTS-HD MA decoding or streaming in any of the G3 players. Just because a player offers streaming doesn't mean it streams DTS-HD MA. It still needs a license for that, and you still need media that is authored to allow streaming.