Toshiba (Europe) Updates Firmware of HD-XE1 & HD-E1 to v1.5

Toshiba Europe has released the v1.5 firmware update for HD-XE1 & HD-E1 HD DVD players sold in the European region.

This update addresses some problems Toshiba has identified with HDMI/DVI connectivity and disc playback.

If you have a broadband internet service, you may obtain the firmware update over the Internet using the Ethernet port on the back of your HD DVD Player. Instructions for configuring the Ethernet port and downloading the firmware update can be found in the owner’s manual for your HD DVD Player. BEFORE BEGINNING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS, BE SURE TO REMOVE ANY DISCS FROM YOUR HD DVD PLAYER.

If you do not have an Ethernet-based broadband connection for your player or prefer not to use one, you may contact Toshiba Customer Service for your country and request that a firmware update disc be sent by mail. You can update the firmware using this update disc by following the instructions provided with the disc.

Please first refer to the document Firmware Update Information for Owners of Toshiba HD DVD Players: Models HD-E1 and HD-XE1 [PDF File] for full details of the update and upgrading instructions direct from Toshiba (Europe), before attempting to upgrade the firmware.

The above document is also available in French, German, Italian & Spanish.