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DVD-R/RW Computer Drives and DVD Recorders Require Firmware Update
for New High Speed Discs |
AV MediaPlace recommends
using the correct speed media for your drive. If you have a
2x drive, use 2x media; a 4x drive should use 4x media. To use 2x
media in Pioneer A05 (4x) drives or 4x media in Pioneer (2x) A04
drives will produce excessive errors and offers potential damage
to your drives. Read the recent press release published by
Pioneer electronics.
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.
NOTE:
Drives supporting DVD-RAM and + RW formats are not affected by
this issue. |
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Click here for direct link to Pioneer
website for free firmware download |
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