** OFFICIAL - FIRMWARE VERSION 2.7 RELEASED!!!!!!! for HD-XA2, HD-A20, HD-A2, etc.

Ethancf
Ethancf Posts: 459
edited November 2007 in Electronics
Go get it or at least read up on it!!!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=937992
THE SYSTEM
Polk Audio LSi25 Mains
Polk LSiF/X Surrounds
Polk Audio LSiC Center
Definitive Technology PowerField 1800 Subwoofer
Parasound Classic 7100 Pre/Pro
Parasound 2205A Amplifier
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Blu-ray Player
Monster HTS 2600
Microsoft XBox 360
Samsung PN64D550 64" Plasma
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,358
    edited November 2007
    Interesting reading. It appears that HBR audio including dts Master is only supported through the HDMI connection, not through the analog outs. Is there a player today that will output HBR audio through its analog outs?


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    Thanks for the link.

    The 2.7 firmware update for the A2 doesn't appear to do very much. I'm gonna wait to hear others experiences before I install it.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited November 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    The 2.7 firmware update for the A2 doesn't appear to do very much. I'm gonna wait to hear others experiences before I install it.

    You bet!!! I have the XA1 and have not left firmware v2.0 since every version afterwards has caused a lot of headaches for many people. Always better to let others be the guinea pig with these updates.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    Installed it on my Xa2 and the SQ is much improved. I like that now my AVR can perform the decoding. 1080p/24 is also fixed, good on Toshiba for putting this one out.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited November 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Thanks for the link.

    The 2.7 firmware update for the A2 doesn't appear to do very much. I'm gonna wait to hear others experiences before I install it.

    Same here.

    Thanks
    engtaz
    engtaz

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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited November 2007
    Heck, I just put v2.5 on it after I got it. I think I'll sit and wait for others to chime in about it. Since I'm not using a receiver that has all the new surround formats (and I rep them!), I'm not too worried about it. Hell, I'm not really worried about my HT in general. I'd rather listen to music but an occasional movie is ok. Maybe the prices on the software will fall some during the holidays.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    I guess there wont be anymore firmware upgrades for the XA1. I was hope for one for the slow bootup time. Do companies generaly stop upgrading older units, once the unit becomes 1 or 2 generations behind?
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2007
    Just installed it on my HD-A2. Not sure about any PQ / SQ differences, but load times are MARKEDLY improved. Down to almost 5 seconds for SD, maybe a little longer for HD. Bootup time still about 30 seconds.

    No problems with the update procedure, and no problems playing any of the half dozen or so discs I've tried since the update.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Just installed it on my HD-A2. Not sure about any PQ / SQ differences, but load times are MARKEDLY improved. Down to almost 5 seconds for SD, maybe a little longer for HD. Bootup time still about 30 seconds.

    No problems with the update procedure, and no problems playing any of the half dozen or so discs I've tried since the update.

    Interesting. Did you go from the 2.5 to 2.7 version?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2007
    I'm not sure what I had on there before ot be honest - I upgraded the firmware to whatever was current when I first got it, which would be late September.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I'm not sure what I had on there before ot be honest - I upgraded the firmware to whatever was current when I first got it, which would be late September.


    OK, 'cause the reason I ask is because I recently purchased an A2 and upgraded to 2.5 from whatever version was on the unit, and I experienced the same thing. So I was wondering if version 2.7 provided an even faster improvement than 2.5, or was the increase in load speed a primarily a function of version 2.5?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,577
    edited November 2007
    Updated my XA2 to 2.7 FW, now I have flawless transfer of 1080/24p with no audio lag and the picture is amazing, Thanks Toshiba.
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  • irishaz
    irishaz Posts: 161
    edited November 2007
    Is anyone (besides me) getting an error that generates a "cannot locate outside server" (or something to that effect, I'm not at home right now) message when they are trying to load the firmware via the ethernet port? I updated my HD-A1 several times using the ethernet, but it's not working for the HD-A2. I'm using the same settings (DHCP & DNS on), but for some reason I keep getting that error. I suppose I can just create a CD, but it bothers me that it's not working the other way.
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  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited November 2007
    Irish I got that message also at 1st, but worked the 2nd time , I did it right before work s I was not able to check out what difference it has made with my hd-a2
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2007
    I updated my HD-A2 last night over ethernet, worked fine.

    Maybe the server was down / clogged for a bit.

    Also, I didn't request it, but Toshiba sent me an update CD in the mail yesterday as well. Thought that was kinda neat.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    I just got a disc from Toshiba with 2.5 the other day for my HD-A2. I don't even remember ordering it and have been doing the online updates.

    The updates must do something, though. My XA1 had problems playing newer HD-DVD discs out of the box until I loaded the newer firmware. . . now, no problems.

    Oh, I did have a scratched up Netflix HD-DVD that basically just made my XA1 freeze. Be sure to clean discs well if they look dirty/scratched. I had to power my XA1 down by unplugging as the power button was froze, too. No biggie, but kind of a pain.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited November 2007
    irishaz wrote: »
    Is anyone (besides me) getting an error that generates a "cannot locate outside server" (or something to that effect, I'm not at home right now) message when they are trying to load the firmware via the ethernet port? I updated my HD-A1 several times using the ethernet, but it's not working for the HD-A2. I'm using the same settings (DHCP & DNS on), but for some reason I keep getting that error. I suppose I can just create a CD, but it bothers me that it's not working the other way.

    I got that same message too and ended up having to burn the ISO file to a disc and upgrade it. Maybe it doesn't like the settings coming off my router or something. I even called Belkin about it and they were quite helpful in walking thru the settings but the A2 just wouldn't "see" them. They told me to call Toshiba.

    So, I'll just use the burned disc method I guess. I've only used the player maybe 3 times since I got it as I don't watch a lot of DVD movies. Mainly I listen to music or watch satellite. But, it was hard to resist the deal! :D
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • irishaz
    irishaz Posts: 161
    edited November 2007
    Don't know what to attribute it to, but the update worked just fine tonight. Boot time and load time seemed to improve and the sound quality was better. No issues so far...
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited November 2007
    I just got a toshiba hd-a2. I checked the version and I think it is ver 1.2 So I thought I would upgrade to the newest version and see if there is any difference. Well I hooked up the ethernet cable and started the download. When it starts downloading it say downloading 1/40 2/40 and so on. When it gets to 40/40 and I am assuming is almost done, it says can not find sever. Has anybody else got this error. I don't understand whats going on. I know there is nothing wrong in the connection area. It wouldn't even get to 1/40 if there was. Can anyone help?
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    can you download the image and burn it to a CD? might be the fastest way to update it.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited November 2007
    nikolas,
    Go to the toshiba website to find the firmware that you need and download it onto your hard drive. After you burn the file to your hard drive, use this program to extract the file:

    http://www.ntfs.com/iso-burning.htm

    On the left hand side of the top of the page, select isoburner.exe and it will finalize the disc.

    Pop the disc in and it will ask you if you want to update. Press "YES" and after about 25 minutes, you are updated.

    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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