Toshiba HD-(x) [A1/XA1/D2/A2/A20/XA2/A2W/A3/A30/A35] firmware update (faq thread)

The 2.1 Firmware Update for the 1st gen Toshibas (HD-A1, HD-XA1, and HD-D1) is available now:

http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvdfirmware.asp

 

Thanks eatsushi for the heads-up.

One question: I've been looking around but can't find the answer. Does the 2.1 FW update add the Twin Disc Option to the Menu?

 

@error5:

AFAIK the 2.1 update doesn't add the Twin Disc Option. I'm waiting for the update disc for my A1 but from looking around I don't think it does.

 

The 1.5 firmware update for the 2nd gen models was just released today:

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvd2firmware.asp

 

Ah you beat me. Thanks eatsushi for keeping the thread up to date.


Ced

 

Thanks also for the info eatsushi. I just finished updating my XA2 thru the internet a few minutes ago. The update process seemed to take less time compared to the A1 update to 2.1. I'll try some discs later.

 

since the originally linked file is no longer available I thought I'd help others that become stuck like I did trying to find this damned thing;
http://www.spoonhead.com/Downloads.htm

 

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

Toshiba releases the 1st gen 2.2 Firmware update:

http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvdfirmware.asp

The FAQ doesn't add anything new compared to the 2.1 so I don't know how it's different. I'll look around and find out.

The 2nd gen is still at FW 1.5 as of today:

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvd2firmware.asp

 

The Toshiba-Canada site has official HD-DVD player (all of them) firmware (CD) image files available for download here...

http://209.167.114.38/support/ceg/downloads/index.asp#

Follow all instructions to a "T" for desired results!



----Later-----

I just used the HD-A20 firware update from the site and it worked great. It took longer to complete than I expected (the fifth step takes forever) but afterward the CD playback, DVD playback, and HDMI connectivity issues I was having where gone.

Ced

 

Firmware 2.2 is out for the 2nd gen players!

2nd gen firmware specs:
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvd2firmware.asp

I finally ran into the Toshiba U.S.A. firmware download site. You can download it directly using the link below...

Toshiba (North America) HD DVD firmware update page:
http://www.tacpservice.toshiba.com/ConsumerProductSupport/productupdatesandnotices.asp

Toshiba News (Current and Future features):
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/news/newsarticle.asp?newsid=170

Ced

 

The version 2.5 FW update is up and it adds 1080p/24fps output.

 

I tried to upgrade to HD-A2 firmware 2.5 version from the old 2.2 version, but it says right away after clicking the OK button (after the agreement page) that the software finished updating the firmware, and it will now end the update, but it just stayed there and nothing is happening. The firmware version is still 2.2. Anyone seen this, and what shall I do to upgrade to 2.5 version?

 

From avsforums:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=846721&page=22

 

I downloaded the 2.5 version ZIP file but I have problem creating the CD disk using the ISO. It says that the ISO image is not valid. Although, I was successful writing the ISO to CD-R when choosing to create a bootable CD disk using Roxio. But, when I put the CD-R to Toshiba HD-A2, it says that the disk is not a DVD. I tried using DVD-R but it also says that the disk is not a DVD. Anyone seen this? How to copy the ISO to the CD?

 

Here's a discussion on Toshiba firmware burning at avsforums. Maybe there's an answer there for you:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=876566

I think they're having problems with Roxio but Nero 6 and ActiveISO Burner seem to work.

 

Thank you. ActiveISO worked. I was able to search the internet and found that out.

 

Burned the 2.5 iso image to a CD-R as always with no problems (using Nero's "burn-image" feature). Installed on the A20 store display in about 10-15 min. Everything is working fine. The "Picture" menu has two new options "RGB" and "upto 1080p/24hz." Both features work fine after a quick test with the Superman Returns HD DVD.

Ced

 

Firmware 1.1 for the 3rd Gen Toshiba HD DVD players are available. Fixes possible web-enabled content issues.

News:
http://www.tacp.com/tacpassets-images/notices/hddvd3firmware.asp

Toshiba North America firmware download (official)
http://www.tacpservice.toshiba.com/ConsumerProductSupport/productupdatesandnotices.asp

Ced

 

Just purchased an A2 from Walmart for $98 today...What's the first thing I should do?...Update the Firmware?...Any other tips?

Thanks

 

That is about it. Update to 2.5 then you should be set to go (for now).

Ced