1.4 dvd+rw firmware update for 4x disks

[lynchknot]

They say I need to upgrade my firmware for my memorex 2.4 but when I go to this page it does not work or make sense - http://dvdrwservices.com/productupgradeportal/dvdvideorecorders.htm

I tried with IE and it still does not work. any thoughts?

[phishhead]

try this http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/dcbint?lang=eng&s=ccc

[lynchknot]

The operation timed out when attempting to contact www.p4c.philips.com.

with IE - The page cannot be displayed

[phishhead]

what model is your burner

[lynchknot]

that dam protowall was blocking it. I have a memorex (just link) dvd+rw/+r anyway.Special Note: If you currently own a 2.4x DVD+RW/+R Drive you must upgrade your firmware. 2.4x Write Speed DVD+RW/+R Drives sold by Memorex, Phillips, H/P, Verbatim, Sony and QPS require a drive firmware upgrade. Memorex 4x media is compliant with the new 4x write speed standards. Using the Memorex 4x Write Speed media with a 2.4x write speed DVD+RW/+R drive that has not had a firmware upgrade to support the new 4x write speed standards may result in writing errors, data retrievable failure and damage to the data on this disc. Please make sure to confirm whether your drive supports the new 4x write speed media before use.

[phishhead]

well whats the model # of the memorex?

[lynchknot]

I don't know it does not say. it is a slow one though In device manager it says 2.4x8aa

[zipp51]

Lynch see if this will help.Edit sorry wrong recorder,can't help. :D

[lynchknot]

there is no memorex on that page

[phishhead]

lynch go to my comp. then rt click on the dvd and go to prop...then go to hardware and what does it say...for instance mine at work is a TEAC dv-516E model dvd.

[zipp51]

there is no memorex on that page

Try this one.Firmware (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=20)

[lynchknot]

it says the same thing - what does it matter anyway I can't get to a memorex firmware site
https://www.quickbase.com/up/8q9jbnau/g/rbfd/eg/va/dvd.GIF

[lynchknot]

Try this one.Firmware (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=20)


none of those are +rw and +r

[lynchknot]

there is this:Memorex DVD+R/RW 2.4x8AA - its also dated: Sun Oct 06, 2002 4:00 pm

but mine says: Memorex DVD+RW/+R 2.4x8AA (on the front panel)

[phishhead]

this is all I could find http://www.memorex.com/service_support/software_display.php?id=161&dl=c

[lynchknot]

Try this one.Firmware (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=20)
these patches make it region free - not sure if it has anything to do with speed.

I went ahead and flashed it and it's stilll working but how can I tell if it's good for 4x disks?

[Stripe]

The first link that you posted Lynch tells you to go to the Phillips website for updates. Once I went to that site, I did a search on your recorder and came up with this link:
Phillips DVD BIOS Update Page (http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/dcbint?lang=eng&s=ccc&mode=search&confval=DVD%2BR%2FRW+2.4x8AA&totrec=7&searchstring=DVD%2BR%2FRW+2.4x8AA&country=US)

Here's a direct download:
DVD BIOS update (http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/d/dvdr820/dvdr820_fus_eng.zip)
Size: 6886 KB

Worse comes to worse, I think we can think of a few ways to get this file to you :D

[lynchknot]

Thanks stripe, I typed in memorex and turned up nothing

*edit - opps, this is not it. It tells me to push "system" on the remote control - in the pfd document and this is for Phillips brand only.Upgrade disc for 2002 models
of Philips DVD Recorders
- 2 -
- 3 -
User Manual for upgrading of Philips DVD Recorders
Introduction
With the enclosed CD-ROM, the following models of DVD Recorders can be upgraded:
l DVDR880
l DVDR890
l DVDR980
l DVDR985
l DVDR990
l DVDR1000 MkII (DVDR1000/004 and ~/054)
The firmware on this disc adjusts the recording process for various new types of discs
such as DVD+RW and DVD+R discs optimised for high-speed (4x) recording in PC
drives. It will substantially reduce the chance of disc errors during recording. It also adds
two service functions for recovering corrupted DVD+R discs.
Package contents
This upgrade package contains the following items:
l CD-ROM upgrade disc
l This booklet
English
Before you upgrade
It may be useful to write down the system version information of your DVD recorder
before you start the upgrade procedure, in case you need to call service.
1 If there is any disc in the recorder, remove it and close the tray.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote control.
‰The system menu bar appears.
3 Press 4 (cursor down).
‰The user preference menu appears.
4 Press 4 (cursor down) 4 more times.
‰The remote control settings appear.
5 Press 2 (cursor right).
6 Press 4 (cursor down) one or more times until the system version information
appears.
DI q q q q q q AN q q q q q q SV q q q
BE q q . q. q q DV q q q q q q q q FP q q
BASE_SYS_ q q q q q q q q _ q q q q q
q q q q q q q q _ q q q q q q
- 4 -
English
- 5 -
Upgrade procedure –
Read this before you start
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray.
2 Insert the upgrade CD-ROM disc, label side up.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
‰ First ‘READING’ appears on the display, followed by ‘DOWNLOAD’.
The upgrade procedure takes around 15 minutes in total.
‰ If the firmware was already updated, the display will show ‘UP TO DATE’ within
a few seconds. No upgrade is needed.
4 When the upgrade is completed the tray will open automatically.
‰The display shows ‘REMOVE DISC’ or ‘TAKE DISC’.
5 Now remove the disc.
6 Press STANDBY/ON to switch off the recorder.
Note: If you have programmed any timers, check after finishing the upgrade procedure if they
are still correct and correct them manually if necessary.

[Stripe]

hmmm....strange. The link you posted in the original thread tells you to go to the Phillips website to download the updated BIOS. I then performed a search in their download section for "Memorex DVD+RW/+R 2.4x8AA" and it came up with that page. Sorry for the misdirection there ;)

They say I need to upgrade my firmware for my memorex 2.4 but when I go to this page it does not work or make sense - http://dvdrwservices.com/productupgradeportal/dvdvideorecorders.htm

I tried with IE and it still does not work. any thoughts?

[lynchknot]

No firmware update for memorex :(