which firmware is best for a old Pioneer DVR-A04

[Iroc]

Hey all I've been here and there trying to research this dvd-r drive I got my hands on. Its a Pioneer DVR-A04 (according to the label on the drive). Its firmware is only up to version 1.20 and in my system properties it has no region codes set and i think it says I can only make 5 changes.

Now it seems people are saying the 1.31 fw is the best version. And I found a link to this site:
http://firmwares.co.uk/
This has got me confused, too many choices so I figured I'd hit the forums for the pros consultation.
Also once I choose a fw I'm not sure what the method is to do it.

I'm totally new to dvd recorders. Any interesting tid bits on this drive, pass them along.

Thanks, Jason

 

[PC-GUY]

Welcome.
Well I used to have this burner so I had to find an old post so I could help you.

I have the pioneer 104 (1.33) and I burn ritek G03 at 2x all the time with out a problem. I flashed it a while ago but I thing I used the flash from this page firmware v1.33. 2x4all
But keep in mind what works for me might not work for you. Good luck

Good luck I hope that helps.

 

[The-poacher]

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PS I recall I used the 1.33 but remember flashing a drive incorrectly can knacker it