Toshiba Introduces Blu-ray Disc Player

Debut player delivers high image quality and sophisticated design, a great
complement to Toshiba's superior line of HDTVs

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C.
("Toshiba"), a market leader in home entertainment products, underscores its
commitment to high-definition entertainment with the introduction of its first
Blu-ray Disc player. The BDX2000 provides Full HD 1080p digital output that
when coupled with a REGZA(R) LCD TV, enables consumers to enjoy the superior
quality of high-definition audio & video content.

Supporting BD-Live(TM) (Profile 2.0), the BDX2000 allows users to take
advantage of interactive features through an Ethernet connection. With
interactive content enabled on select Blu-ray discs and Bonus View(TM) 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. This new Blu-ray Disc
player boasts a faceted design featuring a smoked mirrored front panel. The
stylish front panel dropdown door conceals the player's primary functions,
allowing for a smooth, clean facade.

"Toshiba is a technology leader in high definition products," said Jodi Sally,
Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "From listening to our
consumers we know they demand access to full high definition content. With the
introduction of our BDX2000 we are offering consumers what they want with a
breath-taking HD viewing experience to meet the needs of today's home
theater."
Using the REGZA-LINK(R) function, the new BDX2000 can connect with a REGZA LCD
TV via a HDMI(TM) 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(TM) (Profile 2.0)
-- 1080p/ 24 fps Full HD Video Output
-- AVCHD Playback
-- Toshiba REGZA-LINK(R) (HDMI-CEC)
-- Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby(R) True HD and DTS-HD
Master Audio | Essential(TM) Playback
-- Bonus View
-- SD Card Slot

-- ENERGY STAR(R) Certified

Pricing and Availability:

Toshiba Blu-ray Disc Player
BDX2000 (available November, MSRP $249.99)

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a
subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products
with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a leading manufacturer of a full line
of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition
Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New
Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com or
www.toshibatv.com.

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(TM), certain content and services may require that you have
an 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.

For 1080p / 24 frames output, content that was encoded in 1080p/24 fps is
required.

Viewing 1080p/24 fps output requires an HD display capable of accepting a
1080p/24Hz signal.

1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p.

Use of REGZA-LINK(R), 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(R) 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
types: JPEG, MP3, WMA and AVCHD. Some cards and files may not be supported.

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.tacp.toshiba.com
for information on the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your
problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions.

Some features subject to delayed availability.

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.

BD-Live and Bonus View are registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc
Association.

Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of
DTS, Inc.

ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. Government

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, L.L.C.

All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.

SOURCE Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

Mariella Souflis of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-212-551-4820,
msouflis@waggeneredstrom.com, for Toshiba; or Laura DiStefano of Toshiba
America Consumer Products, +1-973-628-8000, ext. 5665,
Laura_DiStefano@tacp.com