HD-A35 SD-DVD region free and PAL support?

Pitou · 02-15-08, 02:12 PM

Hello,

Anyone knows if it's possible to do the same as for the 2nd gen?

Thank you.

Pitou!

N8YWF · 10-08-08, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Hello,

Anyone knows if it's possible to do the same as for the 2nd gen?

Thank you.

Pitou!

It is now.

EP35 Region Free Firmware

mpotturi · 10-08-08, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8YWF

It is now.

EP35 Region Free Firmware

Nobody has tried it yet on A35.

dkny75 · 10-08-08, 02:23 PM

If you read the thread, they said it does not work on an A35. I'm still patiently waiting.

N8YWF · 10-08-08, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpotturi

Nobody has tried it yet on A35.

You are right. I see that it has only been installed on EP35s so far after reading through that thread. One thing that I noticed about the firmware. The 1.3 A35/EP35 firmware says HDA35KTU and this says HDEP35KTE.

EDIT:
From what I read there. Some guy called Eny- updated with it but is still NTSC only and can't do PAL because he didn't roll it back to 1.3 before he installed the region free firmware? Not too much details there to tell what's going on.

And people are talking about hex editing it so they can try to crossflash their EP30s with the EP35 firmware.

EDIT Part 2:
Looks like it might only work on a EP35 and not a A35 after reading this post?

I remember reading about a fellow called Spong2 having the same problem with the region free EP30 firmware on his A30 here.

Pitou · 10-12-08, 02:25 PM

Thanks guys.

I'll wait a bit for the A35 too.

I'm wondering if going back even earlier, like firmware 1.0 (if it exists!), if that could do the trick.

Pitou!

Viking61 · 10-12-08, 04:11 PM

It is possible to make it both PAL capable and regionfree. In the famous video of hddvduser he plays a region 4 PAL DVD on an A35.

Viking61 · 10-12-08, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Thanks guys.

I'll wait a bit for the A35 too.

I'm wondering if going back even earlier, like firmware 1.0 (if it exists!), if that could do the trick.

Pitou!

Here is the link to version 1.1 firmware:
http://tacp.toshiba.com/tacpassets-i...-A35-1100U.zip
You can always try and see if it makes your player PAL capable.

Link to the famous video of hddvduser:
http://uploaded.to/?id=6ixq94

Pitou · 10-12-08, 10:14 PM

Hey thanks Viking,

Will try to do some tests next week.

Pitou!

Pitou · 10-14-08, 09:16 PM

Just tried going back to 1.1 then 1.3 region free.

PAL still doesn't work.

Also I cannot verify with a NTSC disk other than region 1, so I can't really test if the drive is region free (but it probably is).

Pitou!

Viking61 · 10-15-08, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Just tried going back to 1.1 then 1.3 region free.

PAL still doesn't work.

Also I cannot verify with a NTSC disk other than region 1, so I can't really test if the drive is region free (but it probably is).

Pitou!

You do have a PAL capable TV, right? I don't think the A35 in EP35 mode will output PAL discs in NTSC, so you need a TV that is capable of both NTSC and PAL.

Pitou · 10-15-08, 08:21 AM

yes I do have a sanyo z2000 projector capable of both.

I also have my XA2 that is hacked as well and it works fine.

I guess we'll need another hacked 1.3 firmware to enable PAL.

Pitou!

mpotturi · 10-15-08, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

yes I do have a sanyo z2000 projector capable of both.

I also have my XA2 that is hacked as well and it works fine.

I guess we'll need another hacked 1.3 firmware to enable PAL.

Pitou!

Correct! Apparently hddvduser has it with him but it never got released.

Pitou · 10-21-08, 06:41 AM

Just tried a Region 2 DVD and I get a wrong region error message.

So the player is not region free and PAL doesn't work.

Pitou!

candyrocket786 · 10-23-08, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8YWF

You are right. I see that it has only been installed on EP35s so far after reading through that thread. One thing that I noticed about the firmware. The 1.3 A35/EP35 firmware says HDA35KTU and this says HDEP35KTE.

EDIT:
From what I read there. Some guy called Eny- updated with it but is still NTSC only and can't do PAL because he didn't roll it back to 1.3 before he installed the region free firmware? Not too much details there to tell what's going on.

And people are talking about hex editing it so they can try to crossflash their EP30s with the EP35 firmware.

EDIT Part 2:
Looks like it might only work on a EP35 and not a A35 after reading this post?

I remember reading about a fellow called Spong2 having the same problem with the region free EP30 firmware on his A30 here.

Yeah, I tried the firmware as well and my A35 is still not Region Free.

Viking61 · 11-11-08, 06:17 PM

There is a "dirty method" now for both the EP30 and the EP35. I'm pretty sure it will also work for the A30 and A35, making them regionfree and PAL capable.

Pitou · 11-12-08, 08:10 AM

Viking, could you share the method, any pointers or links?

Thank you.

Pitou!

Pitou · 11-12-08, 09:40 AM

Viking, I just sent you a PM

mpotturi · 11-12-08, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Viking, I just sent you a PM

Did you get a chance to give it a spin yet? My player is on loan to my friend for a week. I will be able to try it only next week. Anxiously waiting to see my A35 play PAL DVDs.

Pitou · 11-12-08, 09:28 PM

Please note: ** It worked for me, but I can't guarantee it will work for everyone and I'm not responsible for bricked player **

Just finished and yep it's working!

I did not do many tests yet, but PAL disks work!

Also, I see in the setup menu 480/576, which is good.

I did follow the steps carefully. The only thing I need to add is that I tried the previous hack firmware which did nothing, in fact (I guess). So I started from there, which was version 1.3 (hacked)

Then after the entire procedure, I installed the original USA 4.0 version.

I suggest you use the original remote. Also when you don't see anything on the TV, just pay attention to the "beep" it does when using the remote. It will make it easier to click "right arrow" then "ok"

Good luck!

Pitou!

Viking61 · 11-13-08, 01:56 AM

It doesn't matter which firmware version you are currently on, it will run anyhow. If you now press Display, 1, 9, 5, Display on your remote, you will see that the Machine Code is HDEP35KTE. This means that your player is now effectively an EP35.

Just one thing to be aware of. The HD-EP35 has PAL as default video system. So if your TV or Projector does not handle PAL, then don't use this hack.

Pitou · 11-13-08, 08:10 AM

Viking,

I'll check the machine code. As for the TV system, it behaves the same as my XA2. So yes, my projector supports 50hz.

Thank you very much for the great work!

Pitou!

mpotturi · 11-13-08, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viking61

It doesn't matter which firmware version you are currently on, it will run anyhow. If you now press Display, 1, 9, 5, Display on your remote, you will see that the Machine Code is HDEP35KTE. This means that your player is now effectively an EP35.

Just one thing to be aware of. The HD-EP35 has PAL as default video system. So if your TV or Projector does not handle PAL, then don't use this hack.

After reading the responses from all the folks that have tried it so far, I do not have any doubt in my mind that it is going to fly with without any issues. However, if I happened to be the first unlucky guy and end up with some glitch, is there a way for me to retract and get back to A-35 status? Appreciate your help.

Viking61 · 11-13-08, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpotturi

After reading the responses from all the folks that have tried it so far, I do not have any doubt in my mind that it is going to fly with without any issues. However, if I happened to be the first unlucky guy and end up with some glitch, is there a way for me to retract and get back to A-35 status? Appreciate your help.

You can flash again with EP35-dirty1 and then the official A35 version 1.3 (instead of EP35-dirty2). Follow the same procedure document. The only difference is that you will only have 1 restart with the second disc. I'm pretty sure that will get you back to A35 mode.

mpotturi · 11-13-08, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viking61

You can flash again with EP35-dirty1 and then the official A35 version 1.3. Follow the same procedure document. The only difference is that you will only have 1 restart with the second disc. I'm pretty sure that will get you back to A35 mode.

Wonderful! Thank you once again Viking. You are the guru.

wheelz_au · 11-15-08, 04:53 AM

Guys i have used Vikings dirty update and can confirm my A35 is now PAL region free.

Pitou · 11-15-08, 02:01 PM

Wheelz,

I only have a problem with original PAL region2 not being upscaled. I did update to A35 4.0 at the end.

Do you have the same problem?

Pitou!

wheelz_au · 11-16-08, 11:50 PM

Pitou i updated with the E35 4.0 at the end and i have no problems with my PAL region 4 or region 2 dvd's being upscaled to 1080p

PS.You need to go into the pic menu to select 1080p as it is reset to 1080i after the upgrade but after that its all sweet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Wheelz,

I only have a problem with original PAL region2 not being upscaled. I did update to A35 4.0 at the end.

Do you have the same problem?

Pitou!

Pitou · 11-17-08, 08:35 AM

Wheelz,

Can you give me a link or pointer for the EP35 4.0 firmware?

Thank you.

Viking61 · 11-17-08, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitou

Wheelz,

Can you give me a link or pointer for the EP35 4.0 firmware?

Thank you.

http://toshibahddvd.eu/firmware/firm...EP35_ver_4.zip

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Please note: It worked for me, but I can't guarantee it will work for everyone and I'm not responsible for bricked player Just finished and yep it's working! I did not do many tests yet, but PAL disks work! Also, I see in the setup menu 480/576, which is good. I did follow the steps carefully. The only thing I need to add is that I tried the previous hack firmware which did nothing, in fact (I guess). So I started from there, which was version 1.3 (hacked) Then after the entire procedure, I installed the original USA 4.0 version. I suggest you use the original remote. Also when you don't see anything on the TV, just pay attention to the "beep" it does when using the remote. It will make it easier to click "right arrow" then "ok" Good luck! Pitou! Last edited by Pitou; 11-13-08 at 08:13 AM..

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Thanks guys. I'll wait a bit for the A35 too. I'm wondering if going back even earlier, like firmware 1.0 (if it exists!), if that could do the trick. Pitou!

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Viking61 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 133	It is possible to make it both PAL capable and regionfree. In the famous video of hddvduser he plays a region 4 PAL DVD on an A35.

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Hey thanks Viking, Will try to do some tests next week. Pitou!

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	yes I do have a sanyo z2000 projector capable of both. I also have my XA2 that is hacked as well and it works fine. I guess we'll need another hacked 1.3 firmware to enable PAL. Pitou!

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Just tried a Region 2 DVD and I get a wrong region error message. So the player is not region free and PAL doesn't work. Pitou!

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Viking61 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 133	There is a "dirty method" now for both the EP30 and the EP35. I'm pretty sure it will also work for the A30 and A35, making them regionfree and PAL capable.

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Viking, could you share the method, any pointers or links? Thank you. Pitou!

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Viking, I just sent you a PM

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Viking61 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 133	It doesn't matter which firmware version you are currently on, it will run anyhow. If you now press Display, 1, 9, 5, Display on your remote, you will see that the Machine Code is HDEP35KTE. This means that your player is now effectively an EP35. Just one thing to be aware of. The HD-EP35 has PAL as default video system. So if your TV or Projector does not handle PAL, then don't use this hack.

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Viking, I'll check the machine code. As for the TV system, it behaves the same as my XA2. So yes, my projector supports 50hz. Thank you very much for the great work! Pitou!

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wheelz_au New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth. Australia Posts: 10	Guys i have used Vikings dirty update and can confirm my A35 is now PAL region free.

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Wheelz, I only have a problem with original PAL region2 not being upscaled. I did update to A35 4.0 at the end. Do you have the same problem? Pitou!

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Pitou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 365	Wheelz, Can you give me a link or pointer for the EP35 4.0 firmware? Thank you.