Firmware update now up to 3.0 for 2nd gen HD-A2/-D2/-A20/-XA2/-XE1

**gsmollin** · **08-23-07, 11:00 PM**

Here is a link to a website that has a utility that will burn the .iso file to a CD-ROM:
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
This is a .dll file that will allow you to burn the .iso file by right clicking on it. This has worked for me 3-for-3, and I burned at maximum speed. I have heard all kinds of stories about Nero, and that Roxio just won't work (verified!), but I have never heard a bad report about Alex Feinman's ISO Recorder.

Just remember it's a CD, NOT A DVD!

**Rodny Alvarez** · **09-12-07, 09:42 PM**

I just finished updating my HD-XA2 through the internet and the new version now is 2.5.

Firmware Update Version: 2.5

Applicable Models: HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, HD-A2W, and HD-D2.

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 HD-XA2 and HD-A20. This firmware update includes support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT, additional OSD languages, improved network connectivity 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.

**bobgpsr** · **09-13-07, 02:21 PM**

Thanks for the heads up Rodny.

I updated the Original Post and just now added links to ISO firmware downloads for burning a CD to do the update for non-ethernet connected A20 & XA2 players.

**Rodny Alvarez** · **09-13-07, 08:20 PM**

Quote:

bobgpsr wrote:

Thanks for the heads up Rodny.

I updated the Original Post and just now added links to ISO firmware downloads for burning a CD to do the update for non-ethernet connected A20 & XA2 players.

Don't let it happen again!

**Mitch G** · **09-14-07, 08:29 AM**

I tried updating my A2 last night but it said it was up to date - although it's at version 2.2.
Anyone else try updating an A2 to 2.5?

Mitch

**rcarlton** · **10-07-07, 06:25 PM**

With the update I get a folder (_MACOSX) with a iso file, and a file HD-A2-2501N.iso. I can double click on HD-A2-2501N.iso get CD Recorder to copy file to CD-RW. What about the folder?

**bobgpsr** · **10-09-07, 07:45 AM**

Quote:

rcarlton wrote:

With the update I get a folder (_MACOSX) with a iso file, and a file HD-A2-2501N.iso. I can double click on HD-A2-2501N.iso get CD Recorder to copy file to CD-RW. What about the folder?

IIRC it is something to do with burning an iso binary image on a MAC. If you have a PC you just need to have your CD-R burner software set to make a binary iso image. Using "Disk at Once" often helps. The resultant burnt disc cannot be read on a MAC or a PC. Just put in the A2, hit play, and answer yes to the update firmware request (move highlighted box to make Yes, yellow and hit OK).

**shutchi2** · **10-10-07, 09:02 PM**

Quote:

Rodny Alvarez wrote:

I just finished updating my HD-XA2 through the internet and the new version now is 2.5.

Firmware Update Version: 2.5

Applicable Models: HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, HD-A2W, and HD-D2.

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 HD-XA2 and HD-A20. This firmware update includes support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT, additional OSD languages, improved network connectivity 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.

Has Anyone else had problems with this update? My HDMI port stopped working after this update, but the component cables are working fine still. Tried swapping cables and ports, it's definitely the player after the upgrade from 2.2 to 2.5. Called support and they said I would have to wait for next update.

**Sonnie** · **10-10-07, 11:18 PM**

Hi Scott and welcome to the Shack!

That's a bummer and the first I've heard of it. I wonder couldn't you update it back to version 2.2?

**shutchi2** · **10-11-07, 06:33 AM**

According to the person at Toshiba that I spoke to, no, you can't go back. This is an HD-A2 btw. Just wondered if anyone else had this problem or if I should look at getting it swapped out (less than two weeks old).

**rcarlton** · **10-14-07, 09:51 PM**

Updated mine with no problem.

**shutchi2** · **10-22-07, 03:06 PM**

Well spoke to Toshiba again and apparently this is a known problem. They're preparing a new firmware update for next week. Or so the service rep said.

**Hakka** · **10-27-07, 01:30 AM**

I have obtained a modified version of 2.5 for my HDXE-1, it has the 24fps issue fixed (it now outputs 23.9x) and it also has become region free for SD DVDs.

Hopfully you guys should see the update to fix the 24fps issue very soon.

Hakka.

**bobgpsr** · **11-13-07, 10:04 AM**

Updated first post in thread to reference new 2.7 firmware.

**bobgpsr** · **11-13-07, 08:47 PM**

I updated my XA2 tonight using the net. A two stage update with two seperate power-downs. Now shows version 2.7/T23T

in the SETUP menu:

Picture > Resolution Setting -- a choice of "up to 1080p/24Hz" (really 24/1.001 Hz)

Audio > Digital Direct Audio Mode -- a On/Off choice (meant for HDMI 1.3 AVR)

Now I am ready to upgrade both my display and AVR.

**Rodny Alvarez** · **11-13-07, 09:22 PM**

Thanks Bob!!

I'm downloading!!

**Sonnie** · **11-13-07, 10:34 PM**

I updated mine late this afternoon.

I want one of those Panasonic PT-AE2000U projectors so bad...

**bobgpsr** · **11-14-07, 01:04 PM**

European owners of a HD-XE1 can use the XA2 v2.7 firmware update.

**shutchi2** · **12-15-07, 08:19 AM**

Well the 2.7 update didn't fix my problem, and Toshiba doesn't seem to want to fix it. Kinda odd that a company wouldn't want to support the people who are early adopters, since our word of mouth is what can help push these products mainstream. So for now I'm using the component cables and can't watch any store bought dvd's.

**conchyjoe7** · **12-18-07, 09:25 PM**

For those trying to burn an ISO file to disc, here's the program I found and used with absolutely no problems http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm It worked flawlessly both times I used it. There are versions for Win XP and Vista, so choose the correct iteration. Remember that an ISO image file burned to disc is NOT viewable by a computer, but when the program says it's done; it is. There are also detailed, simple instructions on exactly how to do all this at the site above.

Hope this helps...

Cheers,
Konky.

**bobgpsr** · **01-23-08, 07:31 AM**

Updated to firmware version 2.8

See the first post in the thread.

**ethanmcdonald** · **06-08-08, 05:29 PM**

Does anyone have a copy of the old 1.6 or 1.5 firmware for the Toshiba HD-A2 ??

**gsmollin** · **06-11-08, 10:37 PM**

I have 1.6 for the HD-A2. Just remember that you can't revert to an earlier version of firmware with the HD-A2.

**bobgpsr** · **06-18-08, 12:44 PM**

Reports are that firmware version 3.0 is now available via ethernet update. No ISO download yet.

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