Just received Lite-On 411s.....do I need to....

[quickfire]

Do I need to download newest firmware/drivers?If so were is the best place to get the download?Also if I have read the search guides corrcectley then all I need to do is download DVDdecrypter for BURNING back-up copy's of dvd's and I also need DVD Shrink to shrink the movie if it is over 4.7g"s.Are these all of the programs that are needed to do bacic back-ups of dvds?please dont be mean and rude...I just need to know the best way to back-up my dvds with the programs that are needed! thanks in advance[/u]

[soundforbjt]

Yes, you should update the firmware to the latest version for the most media support and any other refinements. You can get it here.

In addition to the programs you listed, you'll also need a burning program such as Nero, RecordNow Max, etc.

Use the guides here and elsewhere for DVDShrink and you'll be fine. Just make sure not to skimp on the media, alot of people's first problems can often be linked to the media they choose. Bottom line, Good media costs a little more, but it's worth it in the long run.

[kenshin himura]

he wants to do double duty with decryptor, rip and burn with it. that is the freeist (i know its not a real word) to do it. lata.

[Timster]

You don't really need to upgrade your firmware unless you're having prblems with certain media. If you need to you can get it here http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/english/english-load-firmware.htm

Lite-on makes it easy to flash your firmware.
It's a great drive, eh?
Tim

[lacywest]

I gave the 411 to my daughter for Christmas.

I've been going to this website for info.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?s=5fae56351ce0a7e0b62585b562bc8f13&threadid=82738

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LDW-411S ( 4x 4x / 4x 2x + 40x 24x 40x ) DVD Dual Firmware
File Name Run Under Size Date Description
DR4FS0G.zip Windows 716 KB 2003/12/25 Match more media [Lacywest did flash daughter's with the LDW-411S_FS0Gwin.zip]
DR4FS0F.zip Windows 520 KB 2003/11/14 Improves the readability of recorded discs when the intended use is for playback in a DVD player or a XBOX machine.
DR4FS0B.zip Windows 516 KB 2003/11/06 Match more media
DR4FS07.zip Windows 512 KB 2003/10/27 Match more media
DR4FS02 --- --- --- 1st Version


direct to lite-on firmware download page

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/english/index-english.htm

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New Firmware for 411s and 811s - Released: Dec 25, 2003

811S:
Ver HS0J - DR8HS0J.zip - 716 KB - 2003/12/25 - Match more media

411S:
Ver FS0G - DR8HS0G.zip - 716 KB - 2003/12/25 - Match more media

Looks like its much larger that previous releases. Up about 200k.

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/engl...dex-english.htm


Don't forget to "FlashFix" if you plan on reverting back to previous firmware:
FLASHFIX - http://digi.rpc1.org/flashfix.htm

[Lacywest comment ... error comment here is not my personal comment ... this is a copy and paste comment from other website]

Hmmmm...
Just tried "FlashFix" v1.0.0.1 on FS0G and got "file not within specified size" error.
Notified the author and hopefully there will be a fix.

Merry Christmas!