Hitachi DV-RV8500E, Service Manual

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3-1-3 Firmware
The firmware is occasionally updated to improve performance.
Check whether a customer complaint can be solved by updating of firmware: If the complaint can be
solved, update the firmware.
(1) Version check procedure
1) With the recorder turned on, make sure that no disc or tape is
inserted.
2) Connect a monitor TV to the video output terminals on this DVD
recorder.
3) Simultaneously hold down the REC and PLAY buttons on the
front of this DVD recorder for approx. 10 seconds.
4) The firmware version screen will appear on the monitor TV.
5) Turn the recorder off to switch off the display.
(2) Main/drive firmware simultaneous updating procedure
1) Write the main firmware data and drive firmware data to a CD-R.
2) Insert the firmware disc: The screen for verifying update will appear
(Fig. 3-1-3).
3) Press the REC button on this DVD recorder three times: The
Firmware Update screen will appear (Fig. 3-1-4).
4) Use the cursor buttons on remote control to choose “ALL”, and then
press the ENTER button.
5) The current version of drive firmware and the version of firmware on
the disc will both appear on the screen. Pressing the REC button on
this DVD recorder will start writing (Fig. 3-1-5).
To cancel writing, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and remove the
disc.
6) The main firmware version will then appear on the screen. Pressing
the REC button on this DVD recorder will start writing (Fig. 3-1-6).
To cancel writing, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and remove the
disc.
7) When updating is complete, the tray will open automatically: Remove
the disc.
8) Turn the DVD recorder off and then on: The firmware is now updated.
Information:
1) If any corrections in firmware are made at the factory, information on how to obtain the
firmware data and create a disc containing upgraded firmware will be reported in technical
bulletin, etc.
2) The main and drive firmware programs in this DVD recorder can be written to one CD-R and
updated at the same time. It is also possible to write one firmware program to a CD-R and
update it individually. Note that some parts of on-screen display will be different depending on
the contents to be written to CD-R.
Details of Servicing and Troubleshooting > Firmware
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A L L Loader M a i n
U p d a t e D i s c .
R u n : R E C K E Y 3 t i m e s
O p e n : O t h e r K E Y
Current Loader Version
DVD+-R/RW RL-02A a.30
New CD Write Loader Version
DVD+-R/RW RL-02A a30
RECKEY:WRITE OPEN:CANCEL
Current Version
Version=040731APV Cware=LG17 BSP=1
New CD Write Version
RECKEY:WRITE OPEN:CANCEL
Version=040731A cware=LG17 BSP=16
Fig. 3-1-4
Fig. 3-1-3
Fig. 3-1-5
Fig. 3-1-6