OFFICIAL Toshiba firmware update thread: 2.0 and or CD is here!

[Symtex]

Originally Posted by Q of BanditZ

I have 20 discs.





http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=708067

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=712000


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=713948

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=705445


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=713091

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...35#post8254535

^^ Mentions spread out all over the place in this thread.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=713456


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=713108

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=675773

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=712938

And more where that came from. That should get you started.




Because I want to make sure that the firmware either is the answer or it is not.

All the behavior I've seen clearly suggests software...thus far.

From day one, I used FW 1.4. Made it through 8 discs perfectly, then started to see varying random issues through the next 4-5 discs. Varying studios, etc.

Completely random and unpredictable. No discernable patterns whatsoever.


If this next FW doesn't kill off the problems, THEN I might consider contacting Toshiba.

But I've been told the best I can hope for is an exchange for a REFURB player.

THAT is unacceptable.





With only three discs? Just give yourself some time.




Well, good for you.




Could be.

Process of elimination. If I can't get it fixed on the software side, which this next firmware had better do for a lot of us, then I go to the next step.

As soon as I get home, I will check for serial number and date of manufacturing. See if we can find a pattern here.

[cnickersonjr]

Originally Posted by uzun

In another thread someone posted their revision numbers and it appeared as if the CD-ROM DOWNGRADED their drives firmware from 1.9 down to 1.0A. Was this just a posting error? The second number on the version string is the drive firmware rev I believe, like 1.4/1.9/2.0R becoming 2.0/1.0A/2.0R or something like that.

If this is accurate, how can they have Dolby TrueHD 5.1 now?

[Q of BanditZ]

Originally Posted by Symtex

As soon as I get home, I will check for serial number and date of manufacturing. See if we can find a pattern here.

We've tried. I have a June 06 build FWIW. I installed FW 1.4 flawlessly and without a hitch the first day I received the player.

Believe me, you go through all those threads and you'll see: There IS no pattern.

You're way late to the party. And you only have three discs, so you're sample base is very small to begin with.

Now what's funny is: In the future, you might play one of those three discs and see a problem. That's how these problems work. Random and unpredictable.

Don't even frustrate yourself. You are not going to figure it out.

EDIT: Not to belabor this point, but look through these two threads as well:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hlight=Toshiba



http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hlight=Toshiba

You'll see even more mentions and rather pointed questions from some of us about these issues in those threads.

It's all over the place. Even on a pro HD-DVD forum like AVS. You can't miss it.

[Massimo N]

My update finished and I ready for a small report (some good, some not so good).

Click on my HT link in my sig to see my equipment.
My projector, BENQ8700+ is DVI so I'm using an HDMI cable with a HDMI connector to DVI on the connection to the projector.

Changes in the setup menu (I haven't notice this before, so it may already have existed)

-In the Network setting, there is an option to select a series of download speed.
-In the firmware update selection page (as already posted a few times) the legal disclamer is in larger font, and the selections are easier to distinguish.

When playing SD disks, the display shows TM during initial FBI warning (I assume top menu) and on the menu page it shows an M. This could very well have been there before, but I never noticed.

-TrueHD 5.1 YES. I sampled only a couple of titles and I LIKE the improvement. On Constintine a little improvement (the DD+ track was very good to begin with), and Training Day, much more open and dynamic.

Calibration:
No changes in brightness or contrast from 1.4

Tried DVD-A disk - NO

Now onto the BAD:
This firmware does not like my projector's DVI input. I have never had a problem before with HD DVDs (only on the occational SD DVD). Now, I get a HDMI Error 1 message on the few HD DVDs I tried. It loads up the first FBI warning screen for about a second, and then player stops and gives me the error message.

To correct, I either have to shut down the player (turn off with disk inside) and start again, or unplug/replug cable from back of projector. (the back of my equipment rack is too hard to get to, to do this on the player). Once the movie gets going, no problems.

I tried to initialize the player, but this did not help.

This might just be the projector needing to reset the connection, but I won't know until later tonight when I try again. I have to install a garage door opener , and I don't like turning the projector off and on in quick cycles.

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by suprmallet

Rob, I tried the original Xbox (not 360) wifi adaptor and it worked perfectly. I plugged it in, turned the DHCP and DNS settings to on, and restarted the player, and it worked like a charm.

Interesting. I wonder why the 360 version wont work?

This thread is hilarious! A lot of people eating crow right now!

[marano]

Originally Posted by pteittinen

You have got to be kidding. Right? Right?!

Yes I was kidding considering the massive 1080p debate the other thread turned into, I thought it would be funny if I asked.

[Q of BanditZ]

Originally Posted by marano

Yes I was kidding considering the massive 1080p debate the other thread turned into, I thought it would be funny if I asked.

It's not.

[FlasHBurN]

Originally Posted by uzun

In another thread someone posted their revision numbers and it appeared as if the CD-ROM DOWNGRADED their drives firmware from 1.9 down to 1.0A. Was this just a posting error? The second number on the version string is the drive firmware rev I believe, like 1.4/1.9/2.0R becoming 2.0/1.0A/2.0R or something like that.

It was 1.09 originally and is now 1.0A (A = hex for 10), so it is a newer firmware version.

[jmpage2]

Originally Posted by Makomachine

#1 is the most important update to me by far. Hopefully others report the same improvement.

It's 2nd for me behind fixing audio/video glitches in HD playback.

Can't the BTB WTW thing be checked with a simple test pattern?

[static14]

whoever writes for HDbeat needs to take a second before posting "news"

http://hdbeat.com/

they're now stating this about the unofficial 2.0 update:

"User William does point out that TrueHD support isn't the only upgrade with this new firmware as DTS-HD Master is now enabled along with 1080p 24/48/60Hz support, triple layer support and a different or more detailed menu tree is now available."

[Q of BanditZ]

Originally Posted by static14

whoever writes for HDbeat needs to take a second before posting "news"

http://hdbeat.com/

they're now "confirming" that the unofficial 2.0 update includes:

"User William does point out that TrueHD support isn't the only upgrade with this new firmware as DTS-HD Master is now enabled along with 1080p 24/48/60Hz support, triple layer support and a different or more detailed menu tree is now available."

Unbelievable. People downloading an unofficial beta on a forum now equals news?

[Fettastic]

Originally Posted by Massimo N

Calibration:
No changes in brightness or contrast from 1.4

Did you have the black crush problem before or no?

[FlasHBurN]

Originally Posted by static14

whoever writes for HDbeat needs to take a second before posting "news"

http://hdbeat.com/

they're now stating this about the unofficial 2.0 update:

"User William does point out that TrueHD support isn't the only upgrade with this new firmware as DTS-HD Master is now enabled along with 1080p 24/48/60Hz support, triple layer support and a different or more detailed menu tree is now available."

LOL, WTF! Does "User William" also report that this thing makes double cheeseburgers in under 3 seconds as well?

[Axel]

I saw that the mods have changed the thread title to “firmware 2.0 now available” – no more “?”.
I saw a few pages back a link to a rapidshare site, but it was not clear to me if this is pointing to a legit firmware copy.

Is the new firmware now also available through a “direct player download”?

Thanks!
______
Axel

[Fettastic]

Originally Posted by Q of BanditZ

Unbelievable. People downloading an unofficial beta on a forum now equals news?

It's hilarious that they are now calling it the "blue crush" issue.

I don't know where they're getting all that other crap.

[Q of BanditZ]

Originally Posted by FlasHBurN

LOL, WTF! Does "User William" also report that this thing makes double cheeseburgers in under 3 seconds as well?

Real "authoritative", ain't it?

[pteittinen]

Originally Posted by static14

http://hdbeat.com/

they're now stating this about the unofficial 2.0 update:

"User William does point out that TrueHD support isn't the only upgrade with this new firmware as DTS-HD Master is now enabled along with 1080p 24/48/60Hz support, triple layer support and a different or more detailed menu tree is now available."

I think I tore my sac laughing so hard. Someone call me an ambulance, I can't reach the phone.

[jmpage2]

Originally Posted by static14

whoever writes for HDbeat needs to take a second before posting "news"

http://hdbeat.com/

they're now stating this about the unofficial 2.0 update:

"User William does point out that TrueHD support isn't the only upgrade with this new firmware as DTS-HD Master is now enabled along with 1080p 24/48/60Hz support, triple layer support and a different or more detailed menu tree is now available."

Actually if they did enable 1080p support somehow with a major firmware re-write, I would laugh my ass off. That would be a coup de grace against the BD 1080p mongers out there.

[Q of BanditZ]

Originally Posted by pteittinen

I think I tore my sac laughing so hard.

Ouch!

[Massimo N]

Originally Posted by Fettastic

Did you have the black crush problem before or no?

Yes I had the black crush problem before. The new firmware still does not pass the blacker than black signal with HDMI-DVI. I am not going through a switcher, HDMI cable straight to the projector with a HDMI-DVI converter attached tot he projector.

With no changes to brightness, I suspect the firmware also doesn't address the computer brighness ramp either. I forgot the proper termonology for this.

[Eddie Horton]

Wow, it's great to know that DTS-HD Master is enabled.....since there aren't any discs that have it to check.

[MSmith83]

HD Beat is one of the WORST sources for news.

I should just tell them that I made my own personal encode of Training Day in DTS-HD MA, and it works perfectly with the new firmware. They would post that immediately.

[marano]

Originally Posted by FlasHBurN

LOL, WTF! Does "User William" also report that this thing makes double cheeseburgers in under 3 seconds as well?

This is just too funny, if you look back in the thread a someone named William asked if there were any other features updated 1080p, DVD-A, SACD, a Cure for Cancer etc.. - I also love how they are now referring to black crush as blue crush too funny. I think HDBeat has now lost all credibility

[ZeeZeee]

Question: has anybody seen any HDMI-lock improvements with 2.0? I still have issues with certain cables that have never plagued any other DVD player, so it's clear that Toshiba needs another update of the HDMI software. Let me know, thanks...

[Rob Tomlin]

Originally Posted by Massimo N

Yes I had the black crush problem before. The new firmware still does not pass the blacker than black signal with HDMI-DVI. I am not going through a switcher, HDMI cable straight to the projector with a HDMI-DVI converter attached tot he projector.

CRAP!

[gstspyder]

Originally Posted by pteittinen

I think I tore my sac laughing so hard. Someone call me an ambulance.

ok- your an ambulance

[rover2002]

This file has been downloaded 179 times already
Intresting

[bairda]

Originally Posted by bairda

Tried burning this to CD but get the message from NERO:

"The entered block size does not correspond to the image length.
The block size may be wrong. Do you want to correct the value or ignore the problem?"

If I ignore the CD goes through the burn process but is empty. If I select "Change" then a "Foreign Image Settings" box comes up with adjustments for Type of Image, Block Size in bytes, Image Header size in bytes, Image trailer size in Bytes and Scrambled/Swapped buttons.

Anyone know what the problem is or what the correct settings are?

Thanks,
-Alex-

Still having this same problem. I have downloaded the image 3 times and I am using Nero 7.2.

Can someone give a step by step update list? Or at least some guidance on the burn?

Thanks,
-alex-

[pteittinen]

Originally Posted by gstspyder

ok- your an ambulance

Haha! Nice one buddy!

[Symtex]

Can we update the thread title too : Firmware 2.0 leaked. Not official version.