Firmware 2.0 to enable TrueHD5.1 - Page 2

Dave Moritz · 09-29-2006, 04:00 PM

reinstalled firmware update 2.0 and played Troy in Dolby True HD and so far no drop outs. I will try other Dolby True HD titles to see if the problem has gone away.

Stevepro1 · 09-29-2006, 05:38 PM

Finally, after receiving Toshiba's e-mail 22 days ago, the 2.0 disk has arrived. I have watched parts of The Perfect Storm and the Phantom of the Opera, and yes, there certainly is a difference in the True HD tracks. I don't think it is in quality, however; the Phantom is simply a quiter movie and doesn't demonsrtrate the format that well. The True HD track in the Perfect Storm is much more dramatic. Up to this point I have had no LFE issues, in fact. one part of the Perfect Storm sent my dog heading for the porch. I'm using a Denon receiver set on 6 Channel External through the analogue cables. Since I got the A1 a few months ago, I haven't even connected the digital coaxial input. No need, the analogue option is far superior. I'll be on the lookout for sound drop-outs this weekend.

Steve

Shaun · 09-29-2006, 05:53 PM

I received my firmware upgrade disc a couple of days ago and installed it successfully. First movie I tried was Troy and noticed a significant improvement. Not just with Bass which was tighter and improved, but also tiny details and surround panning. Definitelly, thumbs up. Next disc I tried was the recently released End of Days. Another significant improvement over the DD+ which actually sounded lower, requiring me to higher the volume. The TrueHD was louder and bass was more impressive. The last one I tried for the night was The Perfect Storm and the difference for this wasn't as great as I had hoped, actually, I couldn't tell a difference between the DD+ and TrueHD tracks. Detail was the same and the Bass was the same, maybe even less powerful on the TrueHD in some scenes, though maybe I was just too tired to focus at that point. Who knows.

A concern I have though is that my player seems to hiccup a lot more recently. Picture stutters, audio dropouts and freezing due to chapter skips has become bothersome. I don't think this was caused due to the firmware upgrade as I had notice it before on both Troy and Serenity. I will try unplugging the machine tonight for a while and then try the movies again to see if the issues remain. If so, I'm hoping this is something that a future upgrade can resolve.

mfabien · 09-29-2006, 06:02 PM

Shaun,

It would be useful to know what kind of receiver you have and if you are connected via HDMI or analogs.

Perhaps you could find time to complete your signature file in your profile and list your components. You see, for many of us, the HD-A1 works well with FW 2.0 or without.

JonZ · 09-29-2006, 06:14 PM

I got my 2.0 update but Im afraid to do it.

Anyone else HDMI>DVI and do the update?

Dave Moritz · 09-29-2006, 11:28 PM

I have used the Toshiba 2.0 update and it worked nicely. I would not be concerned about applying the update at all. I have not seen any negative problems because of the update. Just once you put the disc in do not power the unit off until the update is done. Once it is done it will actually shut off the player itself. You might have to turn the player off once after power up if there is a hick up but after that its golden.

I have not been a big Dolby guy and I think the DTS pic under my name kinda gives it away.

But so far I am very impressed with Dolby True HD its making a believer out me. I hope to see more Dolby True HD titles come out though as there are few titles out that use Dolby True HD.

JonZ · 09-30-2006, 12:53 AM

Thanks, Ill give it a try.

Shaun · 09-30-2006, 02:08 AM

mfabien:

I have updated my signature with my equipment info. I have the HD-A1 connected via component cables. Audio is connected via both digital fiber-optic as well as analog interconnects for DD+ and TrueHD.

mfabien · 09-30-2006, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

mfabien:

I have updated my signature with my equipment info. I have the HD-A1 connected via component cables. Audio is connected via both digital fiber-optic as well as analog interconnects for DD+ and TrueHD.

I take that picture and audio problems were present before update 2.0 was done. I would call Toshiba support and see what they have to say.

Could be a blue laser read problem... some particle of foreign matter interfering with the read, for instance.

Stevepro1 · 09-30-2006, 07:06 AM

JonZ:

I own a Toshiba 42HDX82 tv HDMI>DVI. No problems. Originally, I used a HDMI>DVI ADAPTER>TV. With that, I was getting occasional minor video dropouts. I changed to a SHORTER HDMI>DVI dedicated end, and the dropouts disappeared. The True HD is great.

Steve

mfabien · 09-30-2006, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevepro1

JonZ:

I own a Toshiba 42HDX82 tv HDMI>DVI. No problems. Originally, I used a HDMI>DVI ADAPTER>TV. With that, I was getting occasional minor video dropouts. I changed to a SHORTER HDMI>DVI dedicated end, and the dropouts disappeared. The True HD is great.

Steve

I use a HDMI/DVI cable. Works perfectly.

But Shawn is using Component for Video, so, his problem is not an HDCP handshake dropout.