07 December 2009
Sydney, 7 December, 2009 – Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd, a market leader in home entertainment products, today added to its line-up in high-definition entertainment with the introduction of a Toshiba Blu-ray Disc player.“Blu-ray technology has matured and is now beginning to establish itself in the local market. Toshiba’s extensive innovation in the DVD and home entertainment sector has enabled us to offer a player that we can be proud of and has convinced us that we can hold our ground in the growing Blu-ray Disc market,” Mark Whittard, Managing Director, Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd said.
The BDX2000 provides Full HD 1080p digital output that when coupled with a 1080p REGZA® LCD TV, enables consumers to enjoy the superior quality of high-definition audio and video content.
Supporting BD-Live™ (Profile 2.0), the BDX2000 allows users to take advantage of interactive features through an Ethernet connection. From interactive content enabled on select Blu-ray discs and Bonus View support for picture-in-picture capability, Toshiba’s Blu-ray player offers state-of-the-art home entertainment.
Complementing the player’s stunning picture quality design is an integral component of Toshiba’s home entertainment products. The new Blu-ray Disc player boasts a faceted design featuring a smoked mirrored front panel. The stylish front panel drop-down door conceals the player’s primary functions, allowing for a smooth and clean façade.
Using the REGZA-LINK® function, the new BDX2000 can connect with a REGZA LCD TV via a HDMI cable and display full high definition content with a single remote control. For added convenience, the BDX2000 features a SD card slot, making it an entertainment hub in the home by allowing consumers to showcase photos and videos with ease.
Additional Product Features:
• BD-Live™ (Profile 2.0)
• 1080p Full HD Video Output
• DivX HD and AVCHD Playback
• Toshiba REGZA-LINK® (HDMI-CEC)
• Support for enhanced audio formats of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential ™
• Bonus View
• SD Card Slot (SDHC Compatible)
• Deep Colour
Availability & Pricing
The BDX2000 in black will be available from retailers from Monday December 7, 2009. Pricing is expected to be $329.
Important Notes:
This product does not play HD DVD discs. Blu-ray discs with high-definition content required for HD viewing. Viewing high-definition content may require a HDCP capable DVI or HDMI input on your display device. Performance of interactive and/or network features may vary depending upon disc design or content, and may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Additionally, firmware update may be required for some interactive and/or network features. Some features may require additional bandwidth.
When using BD-Live™, certain content and services may require that you have a SD card or SDHC card with available storage capacity of at least 1GB inserted in the SD card slot of this player. Content and services through BD-Live are provided by third-parties and are subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third-party content or services.
Because Blu-ray is a format that makes use of new technologies, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. If you experience such issues, please refer to www.mytoshiba.com.au information on the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem.
Some features subject to delayed availability. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Deep Colour feature as specified in HDMI 1.3a requires compatible Deep Colour capable HD display and/or device.
Use of REGZA-LINK®, a feature based on HDMI-CEC, requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device. Depending on the specifications of your display device, some or all REGZA-LINK® functions may not work even if your display device is HDMI-CEC compatible.
Supported card types: SD cards: 8MB～2GB, SDHC cards: 8GB. Supported file type: jpeg, mp3, wma and AVCHD. Some cards and files may not be supported. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications equipment and systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 740 companies, with 198,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at www.mytoshiba.com.au
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