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I just bought a new Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player, and it won't recognize the format of HD DVDs, even though the twin disc menu function is set to HD-DVD. It plays regular DVD format just fine, although it is still set to play HD-DVD on the menu. I tried downloading firmware update ISOs to a disc (as per Toshiba's website), but it won't recognize the update disc, either. In all cases, it says "can't load, not DVD". Any help?
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if your trying to play dvd r or dvd rw ( copy dvds ) some dvd players wont play them. but if its original dvds your trying to play, try using a lens cleaning kit
Are you loading to play or to record? Commercial DVDs should play. DVDs for recording may not be recognized by your drive. First make sure that the disc is blank. You must insert a blank disc of the proper format: DVD-R or RW, DVD+R or RW. Even with the proper format, some brands may not behave the same way as other brands.
Might be a resolution issue, the menus are most likely in 480, while the video might be in a resolution not supported by your tv. Try changing the resolution and see what happens.
As a general rule, Blu-ray and HD do not mix, unless you have a dual format player. That said, I will assume that you are using AT Least one of these newer format players. A standard player will not play either of the higher definition format discs...accordianman
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