Toshiba (Japan) Updates RD-A600/A300 Firmware/Software to Ver02

Toshiba (Japan) has made available the first firmware update (Ver02) for the second-gen HD DVD/HDD recorders, VARDIA RD-A600/300.

The Ver02 update will be divided into 3 parts and is expected to be transmitted via NHK's terrestrial broadcast system during the week of July 16 - July 22. Details here (scroll to the bottom for the scheduled date and time of update operation).

Ver02 update improves the playback of HD DVD discs and the relevant i.Link functionality. Compatibility with and playback of DVD-RAM discs is also improved with this update.

Toshiba (Japan) has also mentioned that another update to be expected in September, would improve the network functionality of VARDIA RD-A600/300 and RD-A1.

Full details on what the update entails and instructions direct from Toshiba (Japan) are available via this link (In Japanese)