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post #3661 of 3673
12/1/10 at 8:14pm
I have the Dolby "Sound of High Definition" HD-DVD and the DTS demo disc, and neither will play in 7.1 when output via PCM. The only player I can hear both in 7.1 is the LG BH200, which I don't use since it stretched 4x3 material. My main player is a modified HD-A30 which can bitstream Dolby Digital Plus but not Dolby TrueHD- it will output the Dolby Digital Plus tracks on the demo disc in 7.1 bitstreamed but not through PCM, and there is no way to hear the TrueHD or DTS-HD tracks in 7.1. Of course bitstreaming loses the menu-button sounds and any overlayed audio.
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post #3662 of 3673
12/5/10 at 8:39am
Thanks, I will try and find an A35 on eBay.
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post #3663 of 3673
12/5/10 at 8:49am
Yes, the A35 is the desireable player to have.
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post #3664 of 3673
12/5/10 at 9:38pm
I bought a Toshiba HD-A30 in the spring of 2008 and only used it lightly, but about a year after my purchase, it starts freezing up a lot during HD-DVD playback. I can play regular DVD's without ever having an issue, but I can expect HD-DVD discs to lock up solid 2 or 3 times during a movie. I'm forced to turn the machine off and on before it will work again. I've applied the firmware updates successfully too. It's not a big loss, but I did sink some money into the player and HD-DVD movies, and never really got to enjoy it a lot. I'd like to take it in for repair, but I have to wonder how much that would cost.
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post #3665 of 3673
12/6/10 at 6:03am
I wonder if your problem is heat related. Check if the fan is working, not clogged with dust, and not obstructed by your cabinet.

Not sure how brave you are but I would be tempted to open the cover and make a quick visual inspection, perhaps armed with a can of compressed air.
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post #3666 of 3673
12/8/10 at 5:41am
Thanks for that, might be worth investigating, although I doubt heat or dust build-up is the issue. However, you never know.
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post #3667 of 3673
12/9/10 at 9:59pm
I now have FOUR HD-DVD players (plus the BH200, and an extra '2' series drive) so hopefully I will always be able to play my HD-DVD collection- have almost every US title now!
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post #3668 of 3673
12/21/10 at 6:17pm
Just found a HD-A30 NIB for $45 at a Radio Shack while visiting my parents for Christmas. I don't think the manager knew what he had. I have a significant HD-DVD collection and my only current player is my Samsung BD-5000-UP combo player. It is starting to act up on me, so I thought $45 was a good deal for a backup player.
I am pretty stoked about the deal, even though I wish it was an XA2.
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post #3669 of 3673
12/21/10 at 6:36pm
Still a great deal on possibly the ONLY HD DVD player left that carries a full factory warranty man. Congrats and Merry Christmas!
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post #3670 of 3673
12/22/10 at 3:24pm
Bought an a30 off eBay a few months back and had an occasional issue with it turning on. After popping off the cover/front panel, then replacing them, the problem never returned so I kept the player. Well the probably returned more permanetly the other day.

Here is the issue;
When I turn the unit on, the welcome screen displays on the player, about 15 secs into booting up the player turns completely off. When I hit power again NOTHING happens. In order to get it to even attempt to turn on I have to unplug it for a minute. Then it still shuts itself off after trying again.

Here is the funny thing, if I remove the black casing and front panel, it will normally boot up and let me play movies.

Anybody have suggestions??
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post #3671 of 3673
1/16/13 at 12:00pm
I have a brand new never used Toshiba HD A3 in the Video Source Items classified section, if anyone is looking for one ! smile.gif
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post #3672 of 3673
1/16/13 at 10:06pm
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Originally Posted by chriss1241 View Post

Bought an a30 off eBay a few months back and had an occasional issue with it turning on. After popping off the cover/front panel, then replacing them, the problem never returned so I kept the player. Well the probably returned more permanetly the other day.


Here is the issue;

When I turn the unit on, the welcome screen displays on the player, about 15 secs into booting up the player turns completely off. When I hit power again NOTHING happens. In order to get it to even attempt to turn on I have to unplug it for a minute. Then it still shuts itself off after trying again.


Here is the funny thing, if I remove the black casing and front panel, it will normally boot up and let me play movies.


Anybody have suggestions??

Put each piece back on, one at a time including each screw, until you find the culprit. Could be a cable getting pinched or cracked circuit board somewhere.
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post #3673 of 3673
4/30/13 at 8:59pm
What dac is used for 2 channel analog audio on the A3? (wolfson wm8740?)
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