Pioneer DVD-r overheating..get it!

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DVD-R/RW Computer Drives and DVD Recorders Require Firmware Update for New High Speed Discs

LONG BEACH – As the DVD Forum releases the specifications for new high-speed discs for DVD recording, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announces that many of its DVD-R/RW computer drives and DVD recorders will require a firmware update in order to avoid potential damage to the units and discs. The update process is free and relatively simple, and it is extremely important for owners of these products to make sure it is completed prior to using any new high-speed discs for recording.

The DVD Forum has established new standards for high-speed recordable discs (4X for DVD-R and 2X for DVD-RW). Various media manufacturers have begun production of these discs that will soon be available in the marketplace. The source of the problem is a firmware “bug” in certain Pioneer DVD-R/RW recorders and drives, and not with the high-speed media itself. As a result, use of the new high-speed discs for recording on these particular Pioneer products may cause damage to both the loaded disc and to the drive/recorder. The following drives and recorders may be affected:


* Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder
* Pioneer PRV-9000 Professional DVD recorder
* Pioneer DVR-A03 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-103 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-A04 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-104 computer drive

In addition to the above models, certain OEM computer systems containing Pioneer-manufactured DVD-R/RW drives are affected.

Anyone who owns or uses any of the above-listed products should conduct the free firmware update immediately, prior to using the new high-speed media.

h**p://www.pioneerelectronics.com/hs/

[antix]

Thanx for your post and the info, have just installed Pioneer 104.

[ipdave]

Now someone just has to region-free it!

[rinkel]

it's already available.. for some time

[ipdave]

I don't think that this version has been rc1'd...

[elpresidente]

btw. u only need this firmware if u r trying to burn onto this new media (4x certified) !!!
so if u use "normal" 2x or 1x media stick with your old firmware

btw. changing firmware or keeping your old @ your own risk !
btw2. NO RISK NO FUN !

üsse

[ipdave]

au contraire, mon presidant!

Reading the site fine print says it deals with overheating; the A04/104 will still only burn at 2x, this fixes an overheating issue as well...

[elpresidente]

yep I know that the A04/A03 will still burn @ 1x/2x .... but this problem only occurs if u try to burn on the new 4x certified media..doesn´t affect u if u r burning on good old 2x certified ...

üsse

[Taz69]

I think another version of the firmware will be due out soon because Intenso are a little miffed at having 2x writing disabled for the Ritek DVD-Rs which they happen to ship.

I expect Gradius is awaiting this new firmware b4 doing another RCP-1 version as he'd just sorted the 1.31 firmware when the 1.32 firmware was released.

RCP-1 version of 1.31 firmware with 2x Ritek support is available from h&&p://www.firmware.fr.st/