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LONG BEACH
- As the DVD Forum releases the specifications for new high-speed discs
for DVD recording, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announces that many
of its DVD-R/RW computer drives and DVD recorders will require a
firmware update in order to avoid potential damage to the units and
discs. The update process is free and relatively simple, and it is
extremely important for owners of these products to make sure it is
completed prior to using any new high-speed discs for recording.
The DVD Forum has established new standards for high-speed recordable
discs (4X for DVD-R and 2X for DVD-RW). Various media manufacturers
have begun production of these discs that will soon be available in the
marketplace. The source of the problem is a firmware "bug" in certain
Pioneer DVD-R/RW recorders and drives, and not with the high-speed
media itself. As a result, use of the new high-speed discs for
recording on these particular Pioneer products may cause damage to both
the loaded disc and to the drive/recorder. The following drives and
recorders may be affected:
* Pioneer DVR-7000 DVD recorder
* Pioneer PRV-9000 Professional DVD recorder
* Pioneer DVR-A03 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-103 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-A04 computer drive
* Pioneer DVR-104 computer drive
In addition to the above models, certain OEM computer systems
containing Pioneer-manufactured DVD-R/RW drives are affected.
Anyone who owns or uses any of the above-listed products should conduct
the free firmware update immediately, prior to using the new high-speed
media.
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