Toshiba HD-A3 Firmware Upgrade: Given that HD-DVDs are no longer being produced, do I need to worry about getting it upgraded anyways?
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I found 4.0 here: http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/HD-A3-4000N.zip Support for HD-DVD was under "DVD & Blu-ray" here: http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Product%20Support
444055
I've had bad luck trying to install from a usb drive, had to use the original dvd. Another possiblility is occasionally windows 7 does not have the correct ahci/raid drivers, but it should ask for them if needed.
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Yes did you chose the old hd. and to the new hd.have not problems at all and I being doing it allot
1746856
You can use a hacked firmware from http://www.pioneerfaq.info/english/dv400.php?player=DV-400V&question=Firmwares -- it will possibly invalidate your warranty, but I'm watching a British DVD (R2) on mine at the moment with the hacked firmware.
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I just picked one up from BB today, and the included manual isn't much more helpful. According to the manual, it is going to be up to the individual production of discs as far as what you'll be able to get from components. IF the protection is enabled, without HDMI you will only be able to view 480i or 480p. 720p or 1080i, either through HD DVD or upconverted SD DVD would/could be blocked. Hope this helps. Like I said, I have the unit and I'm watching it now with SD DVDs until tomorrow, and the upconversion is MUCH better than my previous Toshiba DVD upconversion player. Star Wars III was absolutely fantastic (picture wise. Unfortunately this unit cannot yet "upconvert" poor scripts, but I digress). If anyone wants to ask anymore questions, I'll be picking up a couple HD DVDs tomorrow (Tuesday 4/18) as well as getting some from Netflix, so I'll have plenty of review material.
256807
Where did you get the firmware 2.5 ? My BD-P1500 is having problems reading new bluray discs.
954127
probably, if ordered from the same vendor at the same time, if not you can contact wd's web site and d/l the latest firmware and flash each one that needs to be updated.
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Why don't u ask Amazon if 7 still comes with the package? The computer is supposed to come with instructions on what to do to get a copy of 7. I ordered this model yesterday and expect no problems. If the box doesn't have the info I'll contact Toshiba. I think its on their website but not sure. Don't u think people would be freaking out in the review if the 7 upgrade is not included? Best Buy- Go on their site and see for yourself. People don't get the facts straight many times. If you don't see the computer forget about it.
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It probably does. The drive itself is a great drive the problem lies in the whole firmware upgrade process.
570494
Very strange indeed. I update firmware directly via internet without problems. Plus, Toshiba sends me a firmware update disk within a couple of weeks of every firmware release. Did you register your product? I think that is how Toshiba knows to send me the CD! I hate to suggest that perhaps you tried to burn the zip file rather than the extracted ISO file by mistake. I just tried to burn the ISO image and it, too, worked like a charm.
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The later model 360 cannot be upgraded because the hd is internal. Unless you know someone who can mod it for you or you can do it yourself, there may be a cheaper route. The earlier models had external hard drives you could swap out. Sorry for the let down
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I just uploaded the 2.6 firmware on my BD-P1500 player. I was having issues with the new release of Sherlock Holmes. After the upgrade it is still jumping on the same scenes, after 3 bluray disc exchanges. Does anyone know if the new version will be out soon. Samsung said they usually come out every 3 months with new firmware updates.
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The only time I was able to upgrade the firmware was during the initial setup, since then, I think it checks on it's on and "alerts" you an upgrade is available. Mine updated once on its own after I said it was allowed. Hope this may help you.
561933
On second thought, that Toshiba A3 recommendation seems kinda foolish now. Better to get what you want from the start...and not get derailed with a seemingly better deal.
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Theoretically you may have to buy newer versions though I am still using version 11 and it is still receiving updates so it really boils down to when they decide to stop updating the older versions. In my experience it seems like you will at least get about 4 years out of it, but probably more than that, most newer bluray discs I have seen don't use the newer versions of bluray copy protection anyways. Personally I'm going to upgrade to 14 because after using the trial I found it opens alot faster than 11 and seems to be a smoother experience. Also 11 doesn't work in win 8 media center, I don't blame power dvd though because win 8 wasn't out when I bought it and it worked fine in win 7.
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Make sure you have the latest FW version - easily downloaded from the WEB via the built-in Ethernet Port that ALL HD DVD PLAYERS HAVE. Latest FW = 1.1/1.1 Read this for the A35 INFO http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=925599&highlight=A35+FIRMWARE Phil
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Firmware updates are not always required. However, some blu-ray disks may have compatibility issues, and companies will update the firmware to make new disks work correctly. If you do not update the firmware, the vast majority of disks will probably still work, but you could potentially have problems. Firmware updates also fix various bugs from time to time.