Hitachi DV-RV8500E, Service Manual

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Details of Servicing and Troubleshooting > Firmware
(3) Main firmware updating procedure
1) Write the main firmware data to a CD-R.
2) Insert the firmware disc: The screen for verifying update will appear
(Fig. 3-1-7).
3) Press the REC button on this DVD recorder three times: Both the
current version of main firmware and the version of main firmware
on the disc will appear on the screen (Fig. 3-1-8).
4) Pressing the REC button on this DVD recorder will start writing
(Fig. 3-1-8).
To cancel writing, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and remove the
disc.
5) When updating is complete, the tray will open automatically:
Remove the disc.
6) Turn the DVD recorder off and then on: The firmware is now
updated.
(4) Drive firmware updating procedure
1) Write the drive firmware data to a CD-R.
2) Insert the firmware disc: The screen for verifying update will appear
(Fig. 3-1-7).
3) Press the REC button on this DVD recorder three times: The data
on disc will be read, the Firmware Update screen will appear, and
the drive firmware version along with the version of drive firmware
on the disc, will appear on the screen (Fig. 3-1-9).
When reading the data on disc is complete, the disc tray will open
automatically: Remove the disc.
4) Press the REC button on this DVD recorder.
To cancel writing, press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
5) Turn the DVD recorder off and then on: The firmware is now
updated.
3-1-4 Setting to defaults at the factory
Perform the following procedure to reset this DVD recorder to the
initial status when it was shipped from the factory (defaults):
1) Press the SETUP button on remote control and use the cursor
buttons to choose the GENERAL menu.
2) Press the cursor button to move to the second level.
3) Use the cursor
buttons to choose “Factory Set”, choose the SET
icon, and then press the ENTER button.
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 Version
Version=040731APV Cware=LG17 BSP=1
New CD Write Version
RECKEY:WRITE OPEN:CANCEL
Version=040731A cware=LG17 BSP=16
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
Fig. 3-1-9
Fig. 3-1-8
Fig. 3-1-7