LiteOn (Ilo, Daytek, Gateway) DVD recorder hacks

[admin]

There may not be anything more you can do. If you've exhausted the information already found here, or from MrWizards archived documents/info, then you may be out of luck. Wish I could help more.

[rani]

hi every one

Please i am looking for file for update my liteon lvw 5005,the file in the forum does not work for me ,when i insert the cd in machine , it indicate file and then stop

[admin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rani

hi every one
Please i am looking for file for update my liteon lvw 5005,the file in the forum does not work for me ,when i insert the cd in machine , it indicate file and then stop

Hi, welcome to the site.
Read my response here, for a similar topic: http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/home...html#post12423
That information would apply to your question, as well.

Thanks.

[admin]

Gateway AR-230 stock firmwares...

Gwea1086.exe | Firmware Flash Update for Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder | Version: 1086
Note: This firmware updates the Gateway DVD Recorder AR-230 with a serial number in the sequence of [xxxx-01xx-xxxx-XXXX(xxx-xxx)] to version 1086 of the firmware. This version of firmware is meant to update version 1139 systems to version 1086 systems.
Release Date: 4/25/2005
File Size: 1,897 KB

Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder R0 [Part #2520516]
Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder R2 [Part #2521012]
Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder R3 [Part #2521671]

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7514855.exe | Firmware Flash update for Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder | version 1163
Note: This firmware updates the Gateway DVD Recorder AR-230 with a serial number in the sequence of [xxxx-11xx-xxxx(xxx-xxx)] to version 1163 of the firmware. This version of firmware is meant to update version 1139 systems to version 1163 systems. If your DVD recorder has firmware version 11.43, this upgrade is not applicable to your unit. All of the upgrades have already been applied to your firmware. Please see the Identification section below for information on how to confirm you firmware revision. If your serial number is within this series [xxxx-10xx-xxxx(xxx-xxx)], this firmware does not upgrade your DVD Recorder.


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Overview - This firmware updates the Gateway DVD Recorder AR-230 with a serial number in the sequence of [xxxx-01xx-xxxx-XXXX(xxx-xxx)] to version 1086 of the firmware. This version of firmware is meant to update version 1139 systems to version 1086 systems.

• Note: If your DVD recorder lists as having firmware version 11.43 installed, this upgrade is not applicable to your unit. All of the upgrades have already been applied to your DVD recorder. See the Identification section below for information on how to check you firmware revision.
• Note: If your serial number is within this series [xxxx-11xx-xxxx(xxx-xxx)] or [xxxx-11xx-xxxx-XXXX(xxx-xxx)], this firmware will not upgrade your DVD recorder.

Identification - To check the version of firmware on the Gateway DVD Recorder, use the following steps.

1. Turn the DVD Recorder on.
2. Pressing the setup button on the remote control to enter the Setup screen.
3. On the first Setup screen, there are numbers at the bottom of the screen. The number set in the middle of the line beginning with "SN:" will be 1139.
4. This version of firmware is meant to update version 1139 systems to version 1086 systems.

Installation

1. Download and double-click the GWEA1086.exe file.
2. The needed files extract to the C:\Cabs\GWEA1086 folder.
3. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the C:\Cabs\GWEA1086 folder. Using whichever method you have available, such as Nero CD-RW software, Roxio CD-RW software, or Windows XP integrated support, copy all files from the GWEA1086 folder to a CD-R disc.

Program Use - To update the version of firmware on the Gateway DVD Recorder, use the following steps.

• Turn the DVD Recorder on.
• Use the Open/Close button to open the DVD Recorder's drive.
• Insert the DVD Recorder firmware update disc into the DVD Recorder.
• Close the DVD tray using the Open/Close button.
• When the on-screen menu appears, use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select OK, and then press the ENTER button on the remote control.
• Allow the CD to upgrade the unit. Do not turn off the system while upgrading.
• After the CD is ejected from the DVD Recorder, remove the firmware update CD.
• The update dialog box disappears but the system does not show the complete dialog (only shows the logo instead) and the progress on the LED display may stay at 93 to 98 percent. If this happens, ensure that both the logo is displayed on the screen and that the progress on the LED is at 93 to 98 percent, and then unplug the power cord to the AR-230 unit. Plug the power cord back into the AR-230 unit.
• Power the DVD Recorder on.
• The firmware has been updated properly to 1086.

Removal - This is a firmware update. There are no removal instructions, as this firmware is necessary for operation.

Troubleshooting - If you have difficulties extracting the files or running the firmware update, copy the file to a different blank CD-R media and then follow the installation steps in this document.

Reason for Update - This disc updates the Gateway DVD Recorder AR-230 to version 1086 of the firmware. This firmware resolves a difficulty when recording to the 1394 port and a stopping message may occur. This firmware improves video quality and media compatibility.

Applicable Part Numbers - 2520516, 2521012, 2521671

[admin]

Replacement drives known to have worked in LiteOn DVD recorders (and clones):

• Liteon SHW 160P6S
• Liteon SHM 165H6S
• Liteon SOHW 1693S
• Liteon SOHW 1673S
• Liteon SOHW 832S
• Liteon SOHW 812S
• Liteon DW1670
• Liteon LH 20A1P
• Liteon LH 18A1P
• Sony AD-7190A
• Sony AWQ170A
• Sony DRU-120C
• Sony DW-G120A
• Sony DRU-820A
• Sony DRU-830A
• Sony DRU-190A
• LG Electronics GSA-H42N-BK

At this late data, many of these drives may be hard to find. And this list is far from complete. There were quite a few LiteOn drives known to have worked, and possibly even some NEC drives of the era. The important aspect here is to find similar chipsets in use, in drives from non-LiteOn brands. Essentially a rebadge, through not technically a rebadge.

[admin]

oopla DVR-330 -> LiteOn DVR-330 -> LiteOn LVW-5001
beschreibt nur DVD+R and DVD+RW.

oopla DVR-530 -> LiteOn DVR-530 -> LiteOn LVW-5005
beschreibt DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CDR & CDRW

Weitere OEM-Versionen des LiteOn 5001/5005 existieren zum Beispiel unter "CyberHome", "Daytek", "ILO" und "Gateway".

[admin]

Firmware files from the official LiteOn site in April 2006. Post #1 of 2.
By most accounts, these were the final firmware versions of many of these recorder models.

[admin]

Firmware files from the official LiteOn site in April 2006. Post #2 of 2.

[lordsmurf]

Some more files have been added in this thread: http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vide...98-liteon.html
Thanks to robjv1 for those.

[miniondave]

hi guys. i know this thread is very old and i used help from this forum alot of years ago to hack a liteon lvw5006 dvd recorder to remove the mv/ add the 3hr mode and make the unit region free. ive just found the recorder in the loft which ive tried to play a shop bought dvd which it was finicky in playing and wouldnt play straight away. dvd+r dvd+rw dvd-r dvd-rw played fine.......i was wondering if the firmware on the drive has messed up somehow and i could downgrade the firmware back to stock. any info on this would be greatly apreciated