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DRU-500A (DW-U10A)
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Stedman
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15. July 2003 @ 03:18 |
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TO mynutts and shkwav:
My dw-u10a v1.1f only records DVD+R (4 speed) at 2.4x so I don't know which firmware you have to flash to to get it to write at 4 speed.
I have written to DVD-R (4x) Datawrite red at what appears to be 4-speed. HOwever, when I worked it out, it was actually 3 speed! I have no intention in flashing it though - if it ain't broke and all that. I beleive the latest firmware allows you to recorc DVD+R at 4 speed, but I'm not willing to try
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pointy
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19. July 2003 @ 05:26 |
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anyone got a working link for the dru500a to dw-u10a firmware flash as i have lost mines :(
thanks :)
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mynutts
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19. July 2003 @ 05:34 |
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pointy
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19. July 2003 @ 05:45 |
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nice one mate.
thanks :)
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nordstadt
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21. July 2003 @ 22:05 |
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i recently purchased a dw-u10a which had a manufacture date of april 2003. its firmware version is 1.1d. i understand that to upgrade to the most up-to-date firmware of 2.0f, i first have to convert my dw-u10a (1.1d) to dru-500a (1.0g)
http://type-ive.hp.infoseek.co.jp/files/DW-U10A_to_DRU-500A.zip
then upgrade to dru-500a (2.0f)
http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/dru500adwn.htm
my questions are:
1) has anyone with a similar dw-u10a with a (1.1d) firmware successfully upgraded to dru-500a (2.0f) with the steps i outlined above?
2) if you have, have you also successfully recorded on a dvd+r (plus) 4x media at 4x speed with the dru-500a (2.0f) upgrade? out of the box, the dw-u10a records dvd-r (minus)at 4x speed.
3) any tips or words of wisdom for the upgrade, aside from the "very important" rule of not having any other programs open during the upgrade) -- so as not to ruin the drive (e.g. disabling DMA)?
thank you for any assistance you may extend on these matters.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. July 2003 @ 17:13
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mrchan
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21. July 2003 @ 22:17 |
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i've done the flash from dw-u10a to dru-500a and upgraded the firmware to 2.0f
Burns dvd-r AND dvd+r at 4x.
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nordstadt
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21. July 2003 @ 22:24 |
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thanks mrchan. very helpful.
did you have to disable DMA during your upgrades or was it just as i described -- straightforward, just with no other apps open? thanks again.
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shkwav
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22. July 2003 @ 10:45 |
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I have also performed the flash and firmware upgrade - had no programs open, didn't need to disable DMA - works fine for me.
Kev
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Stedman
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22. July 2003 @ 15:11 |
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Hi
Can someone please give me the link for the latest firmware update for teh Sony DRU-500A. I have decided to do the flash to my DW-U10A, but can't find the latest firmware update after I have converted it to the DRU-500A.
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nordstadt
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22. July 2003 @ 15:14 |
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mrchan
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22. July 2003 @ 15:17 |
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didnt bother disabling dma, just closed all apps. worked fine. i went back and forth a bunch of times too. np.
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nordstadt
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22. July 2003 @ 15:18 |
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thank again mrchan and shkwav...
i converted and upgraded my drive from dw-u10a (1.1d) to dru-500a (2.0f). haven't tested it on a dvd+r (plus) media, yet -- to see if it actually burns at 4X for dvd+r.
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Stedman
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22. July 2003 @ 15:20 |
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Thanks, nordstadt, that was a very speedy reply. You replied while I was still desperately searching the sony website for it!
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Stedman
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22. July 2003 @ 15:20 |
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Thanks, nordstadt, that was a very speedy reply. You replied while I was still desperately searching the sony website for it!
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fludo10
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23. July 2003 @ 11:39 |
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Flashed DRU-10A to 500.Firmed to 2.0e. Updated aspi drivers to xp pro.
Tried Nero 5.5.9.14,Clone DVD,Instant CD/DVD.
And still the thing won't write DVD's.
CD's are o.k.though.
HELP !!!!!
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mynutts
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23. July 2003 @ 14:28 |
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I upgraded my U10a 1.1d to the 500a 1.0g and it now writes to Memorex DVD+R at 4X. Before the upgrade, it would write at 2.5X. I have not upgraded to the 2.0f yet. Will do that after I run some more tests. In addition to the faster +R write speeds, I noticed the drive would read CDs in CAV mode. After the upgrade, it now reads in P-CAV mode resulting in a slightly slower average read speed. DMA was disabled and all apps. closed when I flashed it.
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SteveOOO
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24. July 2003 @ 00:00 |
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This is my first contribution to this fine forum, and I'd just like to say thanks for all the great info on this drive. I learned a lot while waiting for my DW-U10A drive to be delivered. ($200USD from EEBUY.COM) First I removed all Nero products from my HD and registry. This is my software of choice, but what ever you use, dump it for a fresh install after the drive is in place. I flashed from 10a(1.1d)to 500a(1.0g), then to 500a(2.0f). My computer saw the drive as a DRU-500A as expected, and then I reinstalled Nero and immediately upgraded at the Nero web site to 5.5.9.42 (latest version in the 5.5 series). Nero now loves my Sony, and did a clean 4X+R(TDK), 2X-R(Sony) and a 24X CD-R rip. I didn't have any 4X-R media, but will let you all know if I get a blank for tests. I think the key to success is to have software as up-to-date as this drive. Hope this can help someone. This forum rocks!!!
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scoobywrx
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24. July 2003 @ 04:16 |
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why bother with all the trouble of sony writers i sold mine and bought a pioneer 106 average burn rate 4.6 not one coaster should have got one of these from the start everything i have bought from sony has gone wrong £2500 home cinema ...speakers blew up..i given up with them
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SteveOOO
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24. July 2003 @ 05:29 |
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Scoobywrx...I agree that the Pioneer 106 is a great unit,($$$$) as is the Sony 510A,($$$$) but this inexpensive OEM (DW-U10A) can easily be transformed into Sony's flagship burner when done properly , with money left over to buy quality media that works in everything you put it in(not just the pc it was burned in)! Your archives are only good to you if you can access them in the future.
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pin21
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30. July 2003 @ 18:27 |
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Hi,
I read through all 8 pages on this issue. I have the Sony DWU-10A, and have used it with Nero, Pinnacle Studio 8, etc, without any problems. Of, I'm cheap and only buy 1X DVD-R's. I have a dumb question: How do you determine which firmware version you have? I have WINXP Pro and have looked in th device manager, but it doesn't say.
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30. July 2003 @ 18:33 |
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nordstadt
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30. July 2003 @ 18:34 |
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pin21,
since u already have nero, u can use the infotool to display the details of ur drive including its firmware version. the infotool is under the nero toolkit start menu item. also, within nero itself, when u choose the recorder, the details of the drive will display its firmware version.
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pin21
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31. July 2003 @ 03:42 |
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Got it, thanks. 1.1d. I guess I was only interested in burning DVD's and never bothered to look at the rest of the software apps :)
I assume that since I'm using the cheapest media I can find (Compusa 1X DVD-R's) it makes no sense to upgrade until the 2X DVD's become affordable (i.e. $1 or less) ?
Long Live Single Malt
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shkwav
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31. July 2003 @ 08:16 |
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I buy DVD-R/+R discs at 4x on ebay - they can be close to the $1 mark if you buy enough.
A lot of people are also selling good deals on 2x discs are they are in less demand now than the shiny new 4x ones.
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pin21
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31. July 2003 @ 11:01 |
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Shkwave,
Do you have a preferred brand, or is generic fine for 4X? I've had no problems with any that I've tried that are generic, +R, -R etc with the Sony, but I've only been burning at 1X or 2X, so wasn't sure if it matters. I have a Panasonic A310 DVD player (about 6 yrs old)
Thanks, Pin21
Long Live Single Malt
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