Pioneer 105/A05 Read Rates

[Richard]

My Pioneer seems to extract at a max of 2.1x, using either Windows Explorer to copy files off of a dvdr, or DVD decryptor, using either file
or image method. It is supposed to read at 16x. Is there a way to make the drive work the way it is advertised?

[dhluke]

Read is different from ripping... and the A05 is lock at 2x and you can't unlock it... Most people buy a DVD-ROM for ripping purposes. I recommend the Pioneer S106 which it's a Slot Load DVD-ROM.

dhluke

[Richard]

On the Pioneer site there is a new firmware for this drive, v133a, any idea what this does?

[dhluke]

You should read the readme.txt file or help file that comes with it. But I'm pretty sure it'll be a new list of media compability and stuff like that.

dhluke

[Richard]

Thanks, unfortunately the read me file gives instructions on how to install it, not what it does. I guess I'll wait a while and see others experience.
Thanks for your help.

[lukappaseidue]

Could you tell me where can I found this 133a firmware for DVR105

[gcutler]

I've checked both the JP and US sites and 1.21 is listed as the latest.

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/ServiceAndSupport/SelfHelpForIndDet/1,14...,92399,00.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/ServiceAndSupport/SelfHelpForIndDet/1,14...,92397,00.html

[lukappaseidue]

Me 2

[gcutler]

He was looking at the DVD-105/A05 update page not the DVR-105/A05, false alarm. It happens...