Toshiba HD players

dholmes
dholmes Posts: 1,136
edited December 2006 in Electronics
What are the 2 new Toshiba HD player model #s I cant find them at Toshiba web site? And do they have analog 5.1 outputs? thanks
My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited November 2006
    Hd-a2 & Hd-xa2
    Rick
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited November 2006
    The HD-A2 does not have analog outputs, but the hd-xa2 does. If you want/need the outputs, and are looking at the budget player, take a look at the HD-A1 or HD-D1(Walmart's version of the A1). The D1 can be had for $450 or less.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    Is that the RCA brand?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    Who carries the HD-xa2? All I can find is the back ordered HD-a2. Im sure both models are back ordered. thanks
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited November 2006
    The hd-d1 is a Toshiba model, although it is not listed on their website. There are updates for it, but I guess they didn't want to tell everyone that they made a "cheaper" version of the A1. The D1 has the same specs as the A1, but the face is black, instead of silver and black.

    The new versions (xa2 & a2) are not actually out yet. I don't have an estimated date for either one yet from distributors. I can get the d1 and xa1, but the a1 has been extremely limited.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    I found the hd-xa2 its 1000.00 $$$ I think Ill wait for hd-a2
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    I went to several sites & they are going to email me when the Toshiba hd-a2 become available,it seems no hd-a2 are out there yet.
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited November 2006
    I found the hd-xa2 its 1000.00 $$$ I think Ill wait for hd-a2

    I've seen the XA2 on line for $799 and a 4 year warranty or 2 free HD-DVDs.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    Where? Thats a good price.
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited November 2006
    valueelectronics.com. He's big over at AVS.
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    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited November 2006
    Are you sure its priced for 800.00 the sites says 999.00
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • kmartin971
    kmartin971 Posts: 236
    edited December 2006
    All **** none of the HD DVD players play Dolby TrusHD over multi-channel! I just hooked up a HDV5000 using perfect storm HDDVD and the pley only play Dolby TrueHD over 2 channels! Very disappointing! I am returning it tomorrow!

    Sony Blu ray plays multi channel Dolby TrueHD but then again its $1,000!
    TV = WS65611
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    Amp Aragon 2007
    Panamax 5510
    Towers = LSi25s
    Center = LSiC
    Side Rear (2) = LSiFX
    Rear (2) = LSiFX
    JBL S120P II
    Sony Upconverting DVD Player
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    XBox 360 (Wireless connection live and media center enabled)
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2006
    You have to update the firmware for multi-channel TrueHD. It wasn't ready to go when the players were released, but the players are upgradable so you can still get it. Just hook the player's ethernet port up to your network. It's easy. If you don't want to do that, call Toshiba and they will send you a cd with it on it. There's also a link in the HD DVD section of AVSforum.com with an ISO if you want to burn it yourself.

    Edit....is that an RCA HD DVD player? I'm not sure about them because I've never seen one. The Toshiba's are upgradable.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited December 2006
    update your software kmartin and you will see a huge improvement, Im enjoying True HD on my setup.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • dholmes
    dholmes Posts: 1,136
    edited December 2006
    So all of you are getting True HD with the 5.1 analog ouyputs on the dvd player?
    My HT set-up Panasonic front proj, 120 in ws screen, ATI amp,Integra 9.8 pre-pro, 2 Polk rti150, cp 1000, 4 fx 1000, Pioneer blu-ray 2 SVS sub pb 12-ultra 2, & Paragon popcorn popper. ps 3 Coaster leather HT recliners.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited December 2006
    Firmware 2.0 gives you 5.1 TrueHD, call Toshiba and they'll mail you the disk.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • kmartin971
    kmartin971 Posts: 236
    edited December 2006
    True HD 5.1 with the RCA?
    TV = WS65611
    Pre-Amp Onkyo 830
    Amp Aragon 2007
    Panamax 5510
    Towers = LSi25s
    Center = LSiC
    Side Rear (2) = LSiFX
    Rear (2) = LSiFX
    JBL S120P II
    Sony Upconverting DVD Player
    XBox
    XBox 360 (Wireless connection live and media center enabled)
    PS3
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited December 2006
    I tried watch Superman thursday night with my SD dvd player (its a combo disc) and I took it out after about 30min, not because of the picture but the sound, after I had heard it in trueHD with the bass rumbling and his cape flapping by, DD just wouldn't cut it.
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited December 2006
    kmartin971 wrote:
    True HD 5.1 with the RCA?
    never mind I just read your other post. Just checked RCA's web sight and they only have the 1.4 firmware. I wonder if you could download Toshiba 2.0 firmware, is the HDV5000's not suppose the be pretty much the same player as the A1?
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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