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Tom.W
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Just received the disk from Toshiba last night. Anyone tried loading this or know what it adds ?
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zaphod
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frm the toshiba website:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. What does this update do?
A1. This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output and for more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
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Q4. When I connect my HD DVD Player to my HDTV or HD Monitor using a HDMI to DVI adaptor cable or a HDMI to DVI adaptor, the output resolution of the player remains fixed at 480i. Does the new firmware address this issue?
A4. This firmware update addresses the issue. Should you continue to experience problems, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319-6684.
Q5. The HDMI output does not work or works intermittently with the HDMI or DVI input on my HDTV or monitor. Does the new firmware address that issue?
A5. The firmware update addresses and improves HDMI and DVI connectivity issues. If you still experience such issues, try disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable. Make sure your display input is set to HDMI (or DVI). If your display has more than one HDMI/DVI input, make sure that all connected HDMI/DVI source devices are powered on (even if not in use). If none of these solve the issue, please turn off the TV and the HD DVD player. Check all connections. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable. Turn on the TV first and then turn on the HD DVD player. Should you continue to experience issues, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319-6684.
Q6. During HD DVD playback I sometimes experience pixelization, block noise or audio dropouts. Sometimes playback freezes or stops. Sometimes, playback is not smooth. Does the new firmware address these issues?
A6. This firmware update addresses various playability issues. You should also check to be sure that the disc is clean and, if the disc will not operate at all, that you are inserting the disc with the right side up. In the event that playback freezes or stops, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front of the player for approximately ten seconds. This will cause the player to turn off. After the player turns off, turn the player back on by pressing the ON/STANDBY button, and then press the OPEN/CLOSE button to remove the disc. Should you continue to experience issues, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319- 6684. Should you continue to experience issues, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at (800) 319-6684.
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Moose
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| Link Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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It's easy to download the update from www.toshiba.com and burn the update to CD-R than wait for the replacement disc. The site also describes what the update does. For some reason, Toshiba waits until the next firmware update is available to mail the previous update.
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zaphod
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yeah i just downloaded hd-a20-2700n.iso and will apply it over the weekend. it will go well with the copy of corpse bride that i just snagged 
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zaphod
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well i didn't wait and upgraded the f/w with 2.7 last night. it probably adds lots of things but it definately adds a "up to 1080p/24" option to the resolution menu.
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draganm
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| zaphod wrote: | | well i didn't wait and upgraded the f/w with 2.7 last night. it probably adds lots of things but it definately adds a "up to 1080p/24" option to the resolution menu. |
so are you saying that with FW-2.7 you can now get 1080P out of an HD-A2? 
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garyfritz
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If you have a scaler to run it up from 24 to 60/72 fps, yup I think so...
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ecrabb
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In addition to the A2, that update upgrades the XA2, A20, and D2. I assume the 1080p/24 issue probably refers to the XA2, right? (Did it only do 1080p/60i before the update?)
That update was released about a month ago - there should be lots of info on the 'ol interweb about it. I'd help, except I have an 'ol XA1, not one of them new-fangled players like you boys have.
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JustGreg
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Apologies for veering off a tiny bit but if I could, a quick question regarding HDMI audio out on the current line of Toshiba HDax(x) line of players. I THOUGHT I read that one of their models outputs (edit) UP TO 7.1 via HDMI and 5.1 analog but I can't find it again. Was I thinking of another manufacturer or just reading bad blogger info?
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
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zaphod
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| ecrabb wrote: | In addition to the A2, that update upgrades the XA2, A20, and D2. I assume the 1080p/24 issue probably refers to the XA2, right? (Did it only do 1080p/60i before the update?)
That update was released about a month ago - there should be lots of info on the 'ol interweb about it. I'd help, except I have an 'ol XA1, not one of them new-fangled players like you boys have.
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nope, i was referring to the A20 - i now have TWO resolutions settings for 1080p - 1080p and 1080p/24
what i'm hoping is that the problem i've been having with the HDMI output not actually pushing bits will finally go away.
it was the weirdest thing - the HDFury would have a blue light, but there just wasn't signal coming out. i was blaming the HDFury but trading out for a second one didn't solve the problem. i was convinced that it was either the cable or the A20 looks like it was the A20.
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