Problems with me Pioneer DVR-105

[FOZY]

It went tits up the other day wont read or right any DVD’s at all
But it will read and right cdr’s ?
Any one had Same thing happen to them ?
Cos I’m stuck with a rather expensive and slow CD righter

 

[tye]

yes i had same problem. did u update the firmware ver i did that nd mine wouldnt read wright dvds but it would cdrs u have to down grade ver to 1.22

 

[The-poacher]

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[new2this]

I had a 105 with ver 1.33 hacked software and it worked fine for dvd. Try reflashing the drive. The firmware I used was gradius. Try it and see what happens. If that don't work send it back, you may be lucky if it's under 1 year old.

new2this

 

[FOZY]

Pioneer 105 Firmware

ware can I get firmware ver 1.22 from bean looking but cant find it yet
any one fancy sending a link as its doing me head in ?

thanks for the help as vie run out of ideas

 

[Coaster]

@ Fozy,

FirmWare for Pioneer DVR-105

http://gradius.rpc1.org/

If you are looking for additional information concerning firmware visit The FirmWare Page located at http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php

Hope this information proves to be helpful.

Regards,
Coaster

 

[FOZY]

Pioneer DVR-105 solution Found

Found a solution to the prob went out and bought a new Pioneer DVR-105
£125. This one better last a bit longer !
Thanks to all for the advice

 

[The-poacher]

Am I reading right £125 for a 105
U could get a 106 for around £80

 

[scarecrow]

125 quid for 105 is a ripoff- unless you bought two of them.

 

[FOZY]

Pioneer 105

I was advised against a 106 cos of the software support for it is a bit limited some of the stuff that I’ve got will not work with it such as DVD Decrypter / Prassi PrimoDVD /SmartRipper.
Where as I have all the software that I know works with the105.
Now I no I should have asked first so pleas don’t tell me it works just the same as a 105 and that I could use the same software.
Because it’s blown me head up having to spend that sort of money never mind being a tight fisted Yorkshire man. Any way I’ve got me woman out selling here arse to PAYE for it

 

[scarecrow]

Not sure about PrimoDVD (latest Pxengine updates don't work on that outdated stuff...), but its big brothers (RecordNowDX or Max) certainly work great with the A06, and Decrypter/Smart ripper have absolutely no issues with it.

 

[FOZY]

Pioneer DVR-105

Well I suppose that’s a very expensive lesson to learn when you don’t ask the right question in the right forum. You have to look at it in a positive light cos I don’t wont another dint in the wall where I’ve been banging me head !

 

[bertieg]

The 107 is available now as well

 

[new2this]

107 for £115 at blankdiskshop.co.uk.

If I were you I may think about taking the 105 back to the shop with a "fault". I've heard, but would not do this myself as it's wrong, that runing a 12 volt battery charger across the IDE pins would cause a fault. After being charged £125 some people would consider it.

new2this

 

[FOZY]

105 problems

If you wont a laugh get hold of pioneer and ask them how much to repair your 105.
I did.
Once you send it to them if its out of warranty they will prepare a quote if you don’t wont them to repair your drive they will charge you to the tune of 47 quid.
If you wont them to repair it will cost £120 for a pickup I assume this is the laser if it’s the Maine bored that’s £150 plus they will charge 47 quid an hour labour.