which firmware is best for a Pioneer DVR-A04

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  1. IrocTD

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    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
     
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    Hi IrocTD, Here are 2 more sites to look at.
    For more firmware information:
    http://ww.rpc1.com.

    For more information on the drive itself:
    http://www.videohelp.com.

    On the second site, click the dvd writer tab on the left side, then enter your model in the search block. Good luck.

    Jerry
     
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    Thanks for the reply Jerry
    Thats awesome how the second site reports on different media reviews.
    I found a site
    http://dvd-recordable.org/
    which had a great section on explaining the different firmwares and I can now decide which one.

    They are all bookmarked :)
     

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