Sony Dru 500A thinks it is a SONY DVD RW DW-U10A

[searcher2002]

How Do I convince my 500A to remember its a 500A so that I can flash it with the latest firmware which will enhance its capabilities DRU-500A(X)/DRX-500UL(X)
This new firmware will ensure playback compatibility for DVD+R DL (double layer) disks.

Firmware Version 2.1a*

Download Updater - 500A_21a.zip

*applicable to DRU500A, DRU500AX, DRX500UL and DRX500ULX

This is from the sony website but my 500 has forgotten its a 500 it thinks its a DW-U10A

[searcher2002]

Just to update on my question previously I went over to the firmware site and after going through a few pages discovered the link to the software I required . There were a few dead links taking me to japanese or chinese 404 sites but with a bit of perseverence I found a good link to an american site. Nice job guys I have now upgraded to 21a and should now be compatible to the new DL media which I intend to use with a new liteon
SOHW-832S DL Burner So thanks again guys just for being here when Plebs like me need the help of background experts and enthusiasts which you guys obviously are.

[handyguy]

What url did you use to get that fw?

[code65536]

There is a whole (big) thread at the rpc1.org forum about the 500A <-> U10A conversion in both directions. It was a sticky at one point, but I dunno if it's a sticky now (too lazy to go check). Go visit rpc1.org and do a search of the forum. Since rpc1.org specializes in firmwares, it's usually the best place to look as the stuff there is generally pretty accurate.

[searcher2002]

To Handyguy
Just been back to where I found firmware to flash 10A to 500 and here is the link I used courtesy of Tom91406 Fresh meat my own thanks to the Dude.



http://americal.com/firmware/10A_to_500A[1.0g].zip

Used this link then went to official site upgraded to latest firmware and utilities seems to work fine....