Tosh HD-XA2 1080p HD DVD - First End User Reports!: USERS ONLY PLEASE! - Page 106

Just got an XA2 refurbished from Overstock....also noticed the incredible upscaling of the player on SD. My player played all discs I tried just fine, even the Children of Men HD combo, which I would say is king of problem discs. Very happy with purchase so far! I also noticed the lack of backlighting on remote and was worried til I held it down for a few seconds. Worked like a charm after that.

I just received mine as well.
Next is to update the firmware..

I updated the firmware.
How do you bring up the specs in order to know what version is installed on the unit?
Thanks,

The setup menu.

Hello I was using Xa2 in 2 channel analog R-L output for about a couple of weeks while I was changing SSP's and now none of my digital outputs are working. Can anyone please help me diagnose this problem. It was working prior to the change.

Thanks,

Joey

Now that is much better, thanks, I can now decrease my dose of high blood pressure medicine

Does anyone have a Integra DTC 9.8 and an X2? What settings do I need to setup to get my DTC 9.8 to out Tru-HD and other HD only sound?

Thanks all

In the XA2 set:
Digital Out SPDIF --> Bitstream
Didgital Out HDMI -->Auto
Digital Direct Audio Mode --> On
Dynamic Range Control --> Off
Speaker Setting --> 5.1ch

These settings will allow you to send all high rez audio in bitstream to the Integra DTC-9.8, which can fully decode all 4 formats. I set the XA2 to put out 1080p/24 and check film mode as this provides the best image in films for S-DVD and HD-DVD. I have the 9.8 set to "through". One thing you need to be sure is that occasionally, the power-up sequence will be off and you will get "no signal" on 9.8. Turn the 9.8 off, wait a minute, then turn it back on and it will pick up the signal. Check the input signal on the TV/projector and be sure it is 1080p/24 because the XA2 can sometimes revert to 1080i/60 when it does not see a compatible device downstream. Just go into setup menu in XA2 and toggle the resolution to 720p then back to 1080p/24 and you should all be set. Would not upgrade to FW 2.8 on XA2 as many people have had problems so far.

John

Thanks ihifi,
I will double check my setting and test it out with an HD DVD.

Thanks again,
Kenny

Can anyone tell me where to find the .mxf or .mxd file for a URC MX-700. I just purchased a demo XA2 without remote and need these files. I have searched the forum and also remote central and so far no luck.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Try Remote Central:

http://www.remotecentral.com/

I know you mentioned you looked at remote central, but in 3 button clicks I found:

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin...ddvd-hdxa2.zip

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I bought an XA2 last night at BB..."OPEN BOX'.....no remote....today i`m messing with it ....i cant get to the setup menu with out the remote,,,,so i cant check f/w or change anything...i tried to program my AV reciever (DENON 3808CI) and my sony xbr4 remote,,,both with no luck.....any thoughts on my problem.......play a sd thru analog....that worked ok....... Thanks

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Will a harmony 880 be able to get to the menu or set up part of the menu screen

My reading of the XA2 manual indicates the Speaker Setting affects only the analog audio outputs. So that setting should be irrelevant for this particular setup. No?

Yes. The Harmony database does include the XA2's Setup command.

Thanks Bweissman

what did you pay for it? If you don't mind me asking.

I assume because he got a HUGE discount.

I hope he paid under $300 for it. I just sold my slghtly used XA2 for $400. Like new condition with 5 HD-DVDs AND a remote

249.99

dang -- I wish I could find a deal like that.

That's great, congrats on finding it.

Some people are finding "deals" of open box without remote for $500! Ripoffs.

ya man....i seen it at bb friday night....left ....did some more research....reon chip set.........seems to be the sh**...had to work a 12 hr shift saturday.....rocketed back after work....my surprise it was still there....got a 3 yr extended warranty....got the new bourne.........no luck on using ALL my remotes ..av...tv....bd....toshiba said 127 for a remote...so i just ordered a harmony 880 for a couple of bucks more.....i believe blue will win the war....but i hope this HD unit is as good as avertised on upscaling and HD play...Thanks for this forum.....you guys and girls are the top source for info...keep pushing...im sure the manufactures are watching

Only has ON and OFF functions.


Thanks

I'm assuming you tried the basic toshiba DVD in the remote itself, then add the discrete on/offs, or any of the the A1, A2, A3, A35 or related HD DVDs.

I actually found an open box HD-XA2 (no remote) for $149.99 at Best Buy. Not too shabby. It's worth calling around as some of them are still out there (especially if they had them running demo material in their Magnolia stores).

That's literally INSANE. I have to question that, it's just too good to be true. If the unit worked properly, you would think any of the many employees there would have their friend speed over and buy it, then sell it on eBay for $300 PROFIT.

That's like pulling hundred dollar bills out of thin air.

Full disclosure: it was originally $199.99, but I pointed out that the remote was missing and since it's a very expensive replacement ... When I bought it last week, there were also stacks of HD-A3s and HD-A30s for $99 open box as well. (They are all gone now.) It was quite a scene.

I just got a HD-XA2 that I updated to the 2.7 firmware update before I found out about the 2.5 codefree firmware. Is there anyway to make the XA2 codefree if you have the 2.7 firmware update already on it?

I'm assuming codefree means you can play standard DVDs from other regions including PAL DVDs?

Thanks for your response. There are a few non-anamorphic U.S. DVDs that I'd like to pick up from other countrieds that have them in anamorphic.

Tim,

My issue is not being able to control the unit. I already have an A1 unit which it's remote works with the XA2. What I am missing is the "Picture" Fuction of the XA2 remote in order to have this capability.

Thanks.