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Old 04-13-2007, 01:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Please post the latest firmware news for the Toshiba or any other model HD-DVD players here.

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Old 04-13-2007, 01:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Toshiba has released a new firmware upgrade for its second-generation HD DVD disc players, dubbed Version 1.5.

The upgrade follows on the heels of Version 1.3, which the company issued only just issued this past February. This new download first appeared this week on Toshiba's official support site, and according to the documentation from Toshiba, does not offer any new features or enhancements. However, it does fix certain connectivity and playback issues, according to this statement:

"As part of our commitment to provide world-class service to our customers, Toshiba is supplying this firmware update for use by purchasers of Toshiba HD DVD Player models HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, HD-A2W and HD-D2. This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba."

Note that if you cannot (or choose not) to download the upgrade directly via your player's Ethernet port (refer to your deck's manual for instructions), you can contact Toshiba directly for a firmware CD, which the company will ship to all registered HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, HD-A2W and HD-D2 owners, free of charge.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Available/575
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Does anyone know what the email address is to request an update disc?
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Does anyone know what the email address is to request an update disc?
customer_support@tacp.com

You can also call them (number should be on your manual).
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Thanks PH. Yeah, I know their number but their hours and my hours don't mesh, so it's kind of a hassle.
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Old 05-06-2007, 08:50 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Just to keep this thread updated, the Toshiba HD-A1 / HD-XA1 / HD-D1 players are now up to firmware 2.2. 2.2 apparently is more or less the same as 2.1 but fixes some things 2.1 broke.
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Old 05-06-2007, 08:56 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Just to keep this thread updated, the Toshiba HD-A1 / HD-XA1 / HD-D1 players are now up to firmware 2.2. 2.2 apparently is more or less the same as 2.1 but fixes some things 2.1 broke.
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Old 05-09-2007, 07:46 PM   #8 (permalink)
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For those with first gen Toshibas & RCAs that don't want to wait for the 2.2 disc, here's a link for a downloadable version of the firmware in .iso form.

http://209.167.114.38/support/ceg/downloads/#
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Okay, I got my upgrade disc for v1.5 on the XA2, the question is do I need it? I haven't had a problem with the player yet and I'm leary of the consequences of a bad update.

What do you think?
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Well, if you aren't having any troubles, and you're worried about it, I guess wait it out.


I updated mine first thing, but a large part of that was to play with the Ethernet port. I LOVE that you can just plug the player into your network and update the firmware with a push of a button and I HAD to test that.
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Well after the complete and utter cluster fuck that was 2.1, I hesitantly installed 2.2. So far so good, no more HDMI DVI handshake issues, discs load up as fast as ever. Will try the NIN concert, it was the worst skipper ever.
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Old 05-11-2007, 05:24 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Okay, I got my upgrade disc for v1.5 on the XA2, the question is do I need it? I haven't had a problem with the player yet and I'm leary of the consequences of a bad update.

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Downloading 1.6 for the XA2 right now.
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Ahem http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tacpasse...d2firmware.asp
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I just got the 2.2 disc in the mail for my A1. This is the one I should not install, right?
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I just got the 2.2 disc in the mail for my A1. This is the one I should not install, right?
I got mine in the mail Friday too and went ahead and installed it. Everything seemed to go well, though I haven't actually watched any discs yet. I will be doing so tomorrow though so I'll let you know if my player explodes.
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I just got the 2.2 disc in the mail for my A1. This is the one I should not install, right?
2.2 is good firmware. 2.1 was the problematic one.
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2.2 is good firmware. 2.1 was the problematic one.
Thanks, wasn't sure & was gonna pass on the news to a HD DVD owner over at the bits.

..but I can't seem to get to their site at the moment.
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..but I can't seem to get to their site at the moment.
Microsoft probably shut the bits down after Hunt blew the lid on the grand conspiracy that they're supporting hd-dvd.
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Installed 2.2 and watched a film without a hitch.
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Installed 2.2 and watched a film without a hitch.
Just watched Happy Feet with 2.2 and all was good (except the awful film).
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Old 06-19-2007, 02:56 PM   #22 (permalink)
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You can simply download the ISO and burn the update to CD-R here:
http://209.167.114.38/support/ceg/do.../HD-A2-1.6.iso
(this is a direct link from Toshiba Canada's support website)

If you dont have a burning program for ISOs, grab IMGBURN:
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This is important info for the hd-a2 for firmware update 1.6
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Old 06-25-2007, 05:12 PM   #23 (permalink)
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http://www.tacp.com/tacpassets-imag...vd2firmware.asp

You can get it via download from the player's update process or you can call Toshiba for a 2.0 disc. An image has not yet been posted for burning to CD-R, but I'll let you know when it is.

No word yet what features this adds or fixes. At a minimum, though, I believe it fixes some issues with the online content download for titles like Freedom vol.1 and Blood Diamond.
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Hope 2.0 is only needed for internet bonus junk.
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Changing the first number of a FW tends to mean a new feature has been added.
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Hope 2.0 is only needed for internet bonus junk.
Firmware 2.0 seems to have fixed some compatibility issues and bugs with internet features but in addition it also fixed the chroma bug when decoding MPEG2 with the HD-A2.

Word is firmware 2.3 is on the way for the HD-A1/XA1 with similar fixes.
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Firmware 2.0 seems to have fixed some compatibility issues and bugs with internet features but in addition it also fixed the chroma bug when decoding MPEG2 with the HD-A2.

Word is firmware 2.3 is on the way for the HD-A1/XA1 with similar fixes.
True, a staff reviewer over at dvd review got Blood Diamond with a 2.3v firmware update disc.
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Old 07-01-2007, 01:37 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Heads up, firmware 2.0 for the HD-A2/A20/XA2 apparently has some minor compatibility issues with the 1st pressing Weinstein movies (Matador, Derailed, Wolf Creek). Some pausing/pixelization. Hopefully will be fixed quickly by Toshiba.
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