Pioneer DVR105

markybhoy · Feb 16, 2003

I have heard that there is a firmware update that allows pioneer 104 to copy any dvdr at 2 speed even if it is only rated to 1 speed, is there a similar update that would work for a 105?

This is the spec of my 105

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105
Current Revision : 1.00
Release Date : 02/10/10

I have been having some problems with cheaper dvdrs of different varietys, would a firmware update maybe help me out here?

I recently got my hands on some 4 speed discs and they all worked a treat, so I am no to sure if it is a firmware issue or just cheap dvdrs.

Cheers

Markybhoy

woody · Feb 16, 2003

They are working on a similar hack for the A05.No news yet.

The hack for the A04 works to a point.There have been failures because dvd media is unreliable,especially the 1x discs.So,discs written at 2X must be checked for errors.

A firmware upgrade won't help much as Pioneer has restricted writing only to Pioneer approved media.Hope that helps.

bertieg · Feb 16, 2003

Pioneer have stated that they didnt want the 105 to be able to burn cheap dvd blanks so thats the problem there m8.Most of the new 4x speed blanks work good with the 105 with either the 1.0 firmware or the 1.21 firmware update.

markybhoy · Feb 16, 2003

Cheers guys for replying so quickly.

Is there any real benifit in upgrading the firware just in general or am i as well just leaving it alone for the now?

Cheers

woody · Feb 16, 2003

I'm still using .052 that shipped with the drive.I see no reason to upgrade,other than to write to more 4X media.4X media is too expensive to use here in Canada.Just my own opinion of course.

bertieg · Feb 16, 2003

I use the 1.21 and its ok.But if your burner is working fine then theres no real need.

markybhoy · Feb 16, 2003

Cheers guys

I'll leave it for the now and hope that the 4 speed media becomes easier to get a hold of.

bertieg · Feb 16, 2003

There is a worldwide shortage of the 4x speed media at the moment though so if you see some stock up on it m8.

daveml · Feb 17, 2003

1.21 works great for me too.
I wouldnt use the hack even if they bring one out.
There is a lot of crappy media out there that is barely capable of burning at 1x with any drive.
A hack would just give u a crc error fest.
Find a good media for u and stick with it.

The-poacher · Feb 17, 2003

agree

markybhoy · Feb 17, 2003

Got a hold of some infiniti 2 speed dvdrs today, work a treat.

Laz · Feb 24, 2003

Hmm, I keep seeing references to a firmware "1.22" on other boards. Is this an officialy released Pioneer firmware as 1.21 seems to be the latest official release AFAIK?