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updating firmware??????
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 12:22 |
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I have a maddog external dvd recorder and I have tried to update the firmware. The problem is my computer doesn't reconize the maddog. When I go to device manager the drive is not named maddog it is named TSST. Can anyone give me any help on this?
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6. August 2006 @ 12:35 |
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Hi emsdad
Make sure the drive is connected and powered up. Look in 'my computer'.
Is the maddog showing there?
What problem do you have when trying to up date the firmware?
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 13:43 |
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When its on and powered up it shows E:. It is not named maddog it shows up TSST Corp. I have downloaded the firmware to my desktop and tried to open it but when it opens it does not reconize maddog.
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6. August 2006 @ 14:22 |
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Ok what's the make and model shown?
What frimware version are you using?
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 15:13 |
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I am using the Maddog Megastor 16x triple format. The file version is 1.3.2.0. I am using the usb. It says that it can be used via a firewire. I am not sure what a firewire is. I have dvdcloner 3 and also AnyDVD programs. I have been told to get rid od the dvdcloner 3, I have not had it but a little over a month and I paid 40.00 so if I can use it I would like to. If I half to get another program I want this one to be the last one for awhile. I didn't really have any problems until I tried to back-up underworld 2, final dest 3, history of violence and an adult dvd. I have been yold that adult dvd's sometime do not back-up, is this true?
Thank You!!!
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 15:51 |
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The version I am using is 5.1.2535.0
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6. August 2006 @ 16:05 |
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Ok your maddog last firmware version from what I can tell is 1F.0.
It's actually made by NEC.
Now the TSST part has me a bit confused. I'm thinking this is another drive you may have on the pc.
Have the mad dog connected - go into 'my computer' Right click on one of the drives than click on properties>hardware tab. Can you post a pick of this?
Firewire is just another to connect the drive to the pc - you would need a firewire cable and port. If you using 2.0 USB you ok.
You problems sounds like and media and or burn speed problem more than a software problem. What brand are you using and burn speed?
Now about the adult movies can't help you there - I would assume they would be but never done one so no clue :)
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6. August 2006 @ 16:09 |
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what os are u running...98,me,2000,or xp?
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6. August 2006 @ 16:41 |
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Hey Binkie, this is in emsdad's other thread
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I am using nexxtech and tdk + and -.
try using better media,
Taiyo Yuden
Verbatims
sony(Made In Japan)
Maxell(made in Japan)
edit-I cant spell
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 6. August 2006 @ 16:42
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6. August 2006 @ 17:13 |
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@300bowler
Tks for the heads up :)
Sounds like part of the problem
I'd throw made in japan Fuji's in the mix too (Taiyo's usually)
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 18:16 |
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I am running xp. I know I have 2 threads going close together but I didn't want to confuse myself with the two different problems. I appreciate all of your help!
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6. August 2006 @ 18:34 |
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Ok emsdad well let's see if we can figure your drive/firmware issue.
See my post above - can you post a screen shot of this?
What burn speed did you burn the discs at?
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emsdad
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6. August 2006 @ 19:01 |
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I cannot post a pic but it has 3 names in the hardware box they are(from top to bottom)
fujitsu mht2040at pl disk drives
hl-dt-st rw/dvd/ gcc-424n dvd/cd-r
tsstcorp cd/dvdw sh-s162a usb dvd/cd-r
I set the recoerding speed at 4x-8x. I was told to set it at half the speed of my media. Is this correct?
The driver version is: 5.1.2535.0
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emsdad
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7. August 2006 @ 10:28 |
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Binkie,
Did you understand my last post?
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7. August 2006 @ 11:23 |
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I was told to set it at half the speed of my media. Is this correct?
yes that is correct.
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hl-dt-st rw/dvd/ gcc-424n dvd/cd-r
this looks like a dvd burner
Do u have an internal burner too?
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tsstcorp cd/dvdw sh-s162a
it looks like this is a samsung burner
do u have DVD Decrypter? if u do this is how to check ur firmware
TOOLS/DRIVE/Check for firmware update
this link shows the latest firmware is TS02
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=28
not real sure about all this, wait for binkie to post before u do anything
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
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emsdad
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7. August 2006 @ 13:01 |
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No internal burner. The tsst is the Maddog. When I do not have it plugged into my laptop it doesn't show up. As soon as I plug it in it shows up TSST. Thank You for your help. I also see that Best buy has the verbatim on sale for 15.99 for 50 dvd/r. What is better + or -?
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7. August 2006 @ 13:17 |
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did u use DVD Decrypter to check ur firmware?
even though it says maddog on the box i think Samsung is the maker of it, again wait for binkie to confirm my theory.
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What is better + or -?
well -R's are better if ur burner doesn't support Booktypeing, if it does support booktypeing than the +R's are better because it booktypes the +R to DVD-Rom which are more compatable with dvd playes
BTW that is a good deal on quality disks, cant go wrong with verbatims
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
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emsdad
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7. August 2006 @ 16:27 |
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I do not have dvd decryptor. I got 50 verbatim + and 50 - for 32.00. It says they are made in taiwan, I thought I wanted to stay away for taianese made media? I have dvdcloner 3 right now and I thinking of getting the dvd clone 2.
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7. August 2006 @ 16:54 |
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Hey emsdad
Sorry bout that - understood your post :)
The driver # you listed is the windows driver - different from the firmware version. The firmware is inside of the burner (like an os in the drive that tells the drive how to read & write to media among other things).
This is not looking like a Mad Dog burner at all. A TSST as 300bowler pointed out. The latest firmware version for that also in his link above.
So I'm still confused on the Mad Dog/ TSST connection. Where did you get this drive?
The verbs you bought are fine - here in the states they are all made in Taiwan @ will be manufactured by MCC - good stuff. Verbatim is the exception to the rule :)
Before you buy CloneDVD let's get you burning 1st.
Download ImgBurn (free) and have ImgBurn detect the drive and firmware version you currently have.
Open ImgBurn - click mode than write. Look in the right hand screen you'll see your drive listed w/ the firmware version.
Your's will probably look something this:
tsstcorp cd/dvdw sh-s162a TU1 (usb)
http://www.imgburn.com/
Post that info back.
Oh and you can pop a blank in the drive & imgburn will give you the manufacturer info also.
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emsdad
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8. August 2006 @ 09:15 |
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Binkie,
I downloaded imgburn and did what you said. It says in the right hand side when I hit write:
tsst corp cd/dvdw/sh-162a ts02(usb)
current profile: n/a
Now what do I need to do. Let me say I really appreciate everyones help espicially binkie. Thank You!
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8. August 2006 @ 09:26 |
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Go to Tool/Drive/Check Firmware update.
whoops never mind, ur current firmware is ts02, and it looks like u have the newest firmware.
edit- so u dont need to update ur firmware, all u have to do is burn with those verbs and see what happens, post back if u have any problems
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
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8. August 2006 @ 09:48 |
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No problemo emsdad :)
Nothing left like 300bowler said.
Let's burn a Verb and let us know how it goes - good, bad or otherwise!
Try 4x 1st (I'm thinking you got 16x Verb's) - if okay than try 8x and see how that does w/ your setup and dvd players.
Your TSST drive from what I can tell doesn't support booktyping - so if you're dvd players are somewhat newer they should support both -/+ format.
Imgburn is a great burning program - good to keep around - one of the least problematic ones.
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emsdad
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8. August 2006 @ 09:51 |
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Thanks 300. I should use the image burn instead of my dvdcloner3? It also says that I need to disable AnyDVD when useing imgburn, is this also correct? Thanks again for all your help!!
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8. August 2006 @ 12:21 |
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yes to both questions, ImgBurn is a burning program, not sure about the dvdcloner3 program, if if thats what ImgBurn says to do is turn it off then i would do that because u can always turn it back on when trying to copy a dvd.
not really sure as i dont use AnyDVD.
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
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emsdad
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8. August 2006 @ 12:25 |
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Thanks and I will try it out and give you all a shout back. Thanks alot for your help.
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