Toshiba HD DVD 2.0 firmware now official
by Erik Hanson 
posted Aug 25th 2006 at 3:54PM
No need for some shady unofficial firmware updating from the AVS Forums, Toshiba has officially released details of the HD DVD 2.0 firmware on their site, which you can get via the ethernet port on the back of the HD-XA1 -A1, and -D1 models. As
On the fix side, HDMI support is improved, as well as issues with pixelation, block noise, and audio dropouts (and people say Blu-ray has problems! ...just kidding) It also should eliminate possible high-frequency noise from your monitor when using HDMI connections. So if you're looking for new features, or to eliminate some problems, grab this firmware via the ethernet jack -- or, if you're without 'net connect -- by giving Toshiba a call and requesting a mailed copy of the firmware.
[Thanks again to Michael Rou]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
hmurchison @ Aug 25th 2006 5:50PM
Pixelation and block noise improvements eh? That might be why some people are reportig a slightly sharper picture. Good news.
Philip Iturralde @ Aug 26th 2006 10:52AM
It's been confirmed @ AVS that the 'shady unofficial firmware' download file @ AVS turns out to be the SAME IDENTICAL 2.0 Firmware Release Version listed @ Toshiba's website, Version ...
2.0/1.0A/2.05
... So, if you don't have an internet connection near your HD-A1/XA1 or, don't want to wait to receive the Update (IDENTICAL to the 'shady' download file) on a CD from Toshiba, ... visit AVS (link above) and download it from RapidShare.
Must admit listening to "The Phantom of the Opera" (only HD DVD I have at the moment) TrueHD 5.1 Track is Most Glorious!!!
Phil