Firmware 4.0 is now available via a ISO file download and then making a CD-R firmware update disc.
Direct ethernet update also does now have firmware 4.0 available -- at least for the XA2. Starting to become available also for the other models.
Reports are that it does fix the 1080p24 "jaggies" problem with the titles using the AVC (H.264) video codec (which f/w 2.8 & 3.0 still had broken).
http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-XA2-4000N.zip
I had success with downloading the ISO zip file, burning a CD-R with Nero Express, and loading my XA2 flash. Afterwards the UPDATE box shows it now has 4.0/T23T firmware.
Just as a check I re-watched all of Troy HD DVD with the IME on. Smooth operation. I do only use 1080i via component.
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Links for a download of a f/w 4.0 CD-R ISO image:
http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-A35-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-A30-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...D-A3-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-XA2-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-A20-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...D-A2-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-XA1-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...D-A1-4000N.zip http://tacp.toshiba.com/customersupp...&value=9&id=71 Quote:
Resource for : Firmware Update Information for Owners of Toshiba HD DVD Players: Models HD-A1, HD-XA1, HD-D1, HD-A35, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-A2C, HD-D2, HD-A20, HD-XA2, HD-A3, HD-D3 and HD-A30
Firmware Update Version: 4.0
Applicable Models: HD-A1, HD-XA1, HD-D1, HD-A35, HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-A2C, HD-D2, HD-A20, HD-XA2, HD-A3, HD-D3, HD-A30.
Overview: 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 listed above. This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba , Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours.
How to obtain and install the firmware update:
1. If you have broadband internet service, you may obtain the firmware update over the internet using the Ethernet port on the back of your HD DVD Player. Instructions for configuring the Ethernet port and downloading the firmware update can be found in the owners manual and Update Procedure sheet for your HD DVD Player. Here is an overview of the process:
BEFORE BEGINNING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS, BE SURE TO REMOVE ANY DISCS FROM YOUR HD DVD PLAYER.
Please configure the Ethernet port. You may need to turn on DHCP and DNS.
After you have configured the Ethernet port, follow the directions in the owner’s manual to check for a firmware update.
If a firmware update is available for your player, it will take about 20 minutes to download and install. Once the firmware update download process has finished, the players power will automatically switch off. You must wait until this process has finished.
" DO NOT UNPLUG, TURN OFF, OR USE ANY OTHER FEATURE OF YOUR PLAYER DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so will cause the writing of the firmware update to the player to be halted and the player may no longer operate properly. If the player stops working, please contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at 1-800-319-6684 or HD-DVD Concierge at 1-888-MYHDDVD(1-888-694-3383).
If no firmware update is available, the player will quickly exit the firmware update process.
Please refer to the owners manual for additional details.
2. If you have a PC with a CD-RW drive that is connected to the internet, you may be able to download an ISO image file of the firmware update to your PC and copy it to a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information, and to download an ISO image file of the firmware update click here.
3. If you are unable, or prefer not, to obtain the firmware update by one of the methods described above, you may contact Toshiba Customer Solutions at 1-800-319-6684 or HD-DVD Concierge at 1-888-MYHDDVD(1-888-694-3383). and request that a firmware update disc be sent to you by mail. You can update the firmware using the firmware update disc by following the instructions provided with the disc.
Please note that if you sent Toshiba the Firmware Update Request card included with your player, you will receive an update disc by mail from Toshiba as soon as it becomes available.
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