Lite-on 5005 firmware problem

[aarontan78]

I have a Lite-on 5005 dvd recorder.
I downloaded the firmware from http://www.softwareunlimited.co.uk/firmware.aspx (I stay in Malaysia and the TV system here is PAL) to eliminate the macrovision.

Later burnt the file(without _modified) on a CD-R and CD-RW but the recorder automatically ejected the CD. Sometimes it stated 'data disc' on the screen and nothing happened

Please help!!!

[zleepy]

Did you select "NO Multisession" on the cd-RW?

I get the "data disc" message only with cdR, even when it's finalized.

[aarontan78]

zleepy

Thanks for the reply.
I selected NO Multisession but still the recorder ejected the disc or showed 'data disc'.
Can you attach the image file of the CD that you have successfully hacked?
Thanks again!

[zleepy]

I'm USA's NTSC and I used my disc for something else.

I'm guessing that when you do a FAST erase of the cdRW, Nero keeps the data disc format.

Try a FULL looong erase, I forgot what nero's name for it is.

Good Luck

[lordsmurf]

reflash official

[aarontan78]

Hi Zleepy,

I'm using the full erase function in Nero but still produce the same result : "Data Disc" or ejecting the CD out. You faced such problem previously?

lordsmurf,

What did you mean by reflash official?

Thanks.

[zleepy]

I have no more guesses.
In desperation I make this wild guess - is the file on your cdrw compressed or zipped?

[aarontan78]

Nop.

[clackman]

I was having the same problems - but found that when i checked my serial number it indicates that i have a version 0085. My 5005 model is dated June 2004

on the web site the newest version of the firmware that can be downloaded is 0075 that i can see..

im wondering if i can go back a version or have to wait till someone gets a hold of the 85 to make things work...

im really only interested in the 3h mode right now, and would appreciate any insight.

[vico1]

clackman,
I think there are quite a few of us with later manufactured 5005 units,
(mine is also dated June) that are waiting for a new hack.
Just have to sit tight for now.


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[RowMan]

I had the same problem with the 5001. I found that I had to upgrade through the versions of the OFFICIAL firmware first and then apply the hacked firmware.