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The Toshiba RD-A1 allows you to first record HD TV to a hard disk and then archive selected portions to HD DVD.

The RD-A1 combines a HD DVD recorder with a 1TB hard disk allowing you to store up to 130 hours of high-definition (HD) broadcasts on its high capacity hard disk and record up to 230 minutes of HD content to a single dual layer HD DVD disc.

Integrated digital tuners cover the full range of HD broadcasting sources—terrestrial, broadcast satellite (BS) and communications satellite 110° (CS) broadcasts—while another dedicated tuner handles analog broadcasts. The RD-A1 can record two broadcasts at once, one digital broadcast, one analog.

The RD-A1 can play back HD DVD content software. In addition it supports playback from and recording to conventional DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs, giving users complete access to content recorded and saved in standard DVD. It also offers simplified transfer of DVD disc content to higher capacity HD DVD discs.

You can also use the Toshiba RD-A1 to up convert standard DVD to 1080p resolution output and enhances the enjoyment of current DVD software and recorded programs.

The RD-A1 has built in support for Internet connectivity via "Net de Navi®" software. Once in a network the recorder can be programmed remotely, via e-mail or the on-line iEPG, an electronic TV program timetable service. LAN connectivity allows configuration of a home network with Toshiba's series of digital high-definition LCD TVs in the "REGZA Z1000" series and with the "Qosmio G30" AV notebook PC, which supports DLNA guideline, and allows users to playback the recorded titles on different devices on the network.

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