MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers - Page 11 - Club CDFreaks

sadslash · 05-09-2007

Hello, I have a problem with AD-5540 binary firmware. I can open them with MCSE, but after my correction, I can't save them. It say me: "The input file is just supported in read only mode, changes not be saved". I have used the firmware downloaded on this site. Why I can't save the file after? Thanks!

*ala42* · 06-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadslash

Hello, I have a problem with AD-5540 binary firmware. I can open them with MCSE, but after my correction, I can't save them. It say me: "The input file is just supported in read only mode, changes not be saved". I have used the firmware downloaded on this site. Why I can't save the file after? Thanks!

Depending on the drive model the NEC firmwares are protected by one or two checksums. Depending on the firmware file format (e.g. .bin, .exe or official NEC .exe files) the checksums are stored on different file offsets. The drive model detection and checksum tests in MCSE for NEC firmwares is a bit strict, so some firmware files are locked for saving if the checksum test failed because MCSE does not know the file format or drive id. Post a link of the failing firmware file so it can be added in the next release.

sadslash · 06-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ala42

Depending on the drive model the NEC firmwares are protected by one or two checksums. Depending on the firmware file format (e.g. .bin, .exe or official NEC .exe files) the checksums are stored on different file offsets. The drive model detection and checksum tests in MCSE for NEC firmwares is a bit strict, so some firmware files are locked for saving if the checksum test failed because MCSE does not know the file format or drive id. Post a link of the failing firmware file so it can be added in the next release.

Hi ala, thanks for the reply. I think this is useless that I link you the failing firmware because I try to modify all of firmware (original, dell and l&d) that I found on this site (l&d). You can add this firmware? When you can do this? Thanks ala

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**Liggy** · 06-09-2007

@ala42
The problem could occur because I recently modified almost every firmware on our site, adding two additional Bytes to the end of the file which contain the drive's bootcode version.

sadslash · 06-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

@ala42
The problem could occur because I recently modified almost every firmware on our site, adding two additional Bytes to the end of the file which contain the drive's bootcode version.

Liggy, have you got the firmware before the change? Have you tested them? If is this the problem I think it's simply to repair by ala, isn't it? However, if you have this and run properly, can you send me? Thanks

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**Liggy** · 06-09-2007

No, I don't have the firmwares anymore, but you should be able to use any hex editor to remove the last two Bytes yourself.

*ala42* · 07-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

@ala42
The problem could occur because I recently modified almost every firmware on our site, adding two additional Bytes to the end of the file which contain the drive's bootcode version.

The next MCSE release can handle this problem.

sadslash · 07-09-2007

@ Liggy
Can you do this for me?

Thanks

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@ Ala42
Excuse me ala, but with the last version I can't save the firmware that I downloaded from the site. Are you sure that it is supported (in the mode the liggy described)? Can you test these firmware and see if is possibile to save? Thanks also to you

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*ala42* · 07-09-2007

Looks like you did not notice the difference between "next" and "current" release.

sadslash · 07-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ala42

Looks like you did not notice the difference between "next" and "current" release.

Sorry, I'm wrong

. However, I've removed the two byte added by liggy, I've modified the firmware, I've flashed the nec, but the write speed is always 2x

. Why? I've posted the firmware which I've created. Can you see it? In the txt there is the code of dvd get by dvd identifier. Can you verify if I've modified the firmware right? Thanks

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*ala42* · 10-09-2007

Besides using crappy Princo disks you did nothing wrong. Maybe the firmware refuses to overspeed 1x or 2x disks.

*ala42* · 17-09-2007

MediaCodeSpeedEdit V1.1.0.7 is out. Here are the NEC related changes of the current release and also the not separately announced older changes:

Code:

Changelog
1.1.0.7 17 Sep 2007
        - added support for additional two bytes in Liggy&Dee NEC firmwares
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7190A 1.00 (DH20A3P clone)

1.1.0.4 04 Aug 2007
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-5170A 1.13
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-5170S 1.12 
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7170A 1.04
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7170S 1.02
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A 1-03
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173S 1-02

1.1.0.1 01 May 2007
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7543A 1-00
        - added support for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7630A 1.00
        - added support for PLEXTOR DVDR   PX-800A  1.00

1.0.9.10 12 Mar 2007
        - added support for NEC DVD+-RW ND-3650A 108C (Dell OEM)

1.0.9.5 07 Jan 2007
        - added support for SONY DVD RW DW-D150A 1.MD (NEC 4570 clone)

Download Changelog

Neil7 · 31-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by _chef_

I have no problems with NEC 4551 and Pio 110 to burn them also lower than 8x if necessary...

I have an NEC flashed to 3500AG firmware 2.18 and recently got some Verbatim DVD+RW 8X discs but cannot play them with my old DVD player due to the +RW booktype. I have an LG burner but they do not have any firmware out for changing the booktype on RW media. So, I thought I would add the media code type (MKM A03) to the table for my NEC 3500 and did so, but the NEC 3500 refuses to read these discs so I can't use the 3500 to change the booktype. Do these 8X +RW discs have different media code information so that an old burner like the NEC 3500 AG can't read the media code info even if it's been added to the table?
Basically, my NEC 3500 AG refuses to read these discs at all.
Thanks

And thanks to Dee and Liggy and ala42 for all their hard work.

jcusimano2 · 08-12-2007

I wonder why I increased the read speed in the liggy 1.04 & flashed my drive but it did not change the read speed at all. Why??

*_chef_* · 08-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcusimano2

I wonder why I increased the read speed in the liggy 1.04 & flashed my drive but it did not change the read speed at all. Why??

Because it depends on the media, ALWAYS.

jcusimano2 · 09-12-2007

I am ustng YUDEN000T02, MCC004 & MCC03RG20

Can you explain more please?? I don't understand why I am getting the exact same read speed.

*ala42* · 09-12-2007

Post a cdspeed transfer rate test screenshot. MCSE offers a riplock patch for video disks. It does not allow to read faster than you can read data disks.

jcusimano2 · 13-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ala42

Post a cdspeed transfer rate test screenshot. MCSE offers a riplock patch for video disks. It does not allow to read faster than you can read data disks.

I understand now between the two thanks.

JAF84 · 28-12-2007

hi,

is it also possible to slow down (speed when reading) the drive with the firmware?

i want to use a new NEC drive in my XBOX, but when i watch movies it noice ;(

regards, jaf

*_chef_* · 29-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAF84

hi,

is it also possible to slow down (speed when reading) the drive with the firmware?

i want to use a new NEC drive in my XBOX, but when i watch movies it noice ;(

regards, jaf

And HOW should that work?
I doubt it can work...

JAF84 · 29-12-2007

you think it's not possible to modify the firmware for slower rotation?

regards, jaf

*_chef_* · 29-12-2007

I never said that, I more believe that this drive would not "just" work into your xbox console...

JAF84 · 29-12-2007

well, i use my xbox just with the xbox media center, i never played any game with it; and well it works...

mfg JAF

*_chef_* · 30-12-2007

Ok, thanks, I was just curious about it. I have no consoles and fairly no knowledge about them.

JAF84 · 30-12-2007

hi,

yes, for playing games etc you need a special x-box firmware, but for if you don't use the original xbox software it does not really care.

so, does anyone know how to modify the firmware/give me some hints?
or can anyone please do this for me?
the drive is an AD-7203A (parallel ata)

regards, jaf

05-09-2007	#251 (permalink)
sadslash New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hello, I have a problem with AD-5540 binary firmware. I can open them with MCSE, but after my correction, I can't save them. It say me: "The input file is just supported in read only mode, changes not be saved". I have used the firmware downloaded on this site. Why I can't save the file after? Thanks!

06-09-2007	#254 (permalink)
Liggy CD Freaks System Admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 5,192	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers @ala42 The problem could occur because I recently modified almost every firmware on our site, adding two additional Bytes to the end of the file which contain the drive's bootcode version. __________________ You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash. Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives. Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered!

06-09-2007	#256 (permalink)
Liggy CD Freaks System Admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 5,192	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers No, I don't have the firmwares anymore, but you should be able to use any hex editor to remove the last two Bytes yourself. __________________ You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash. Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives. Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered!

07-09-2007	#258 (permalink)
sadslash New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers @ Liggy Can you do this for me? Thanks . @ Ala42 Excuse me ala, but with the last version I can't save the firmware that I downloaded from the site. Are you sure that it is supported (in the mode the liggy described)? Can you test these firmware and see if is possibile to save? Thanks also to you .

07-09-2007	#259 (permalink)
ala42 MediaCodeSpeedEdit Author Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 4,281	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers Looks like you did not notice the difference between "next" and "current" release. __________________ LiteOn/Benq/LG/NEC/Pioneer/Samsung/Toshiba stuff: MediaCodeSpeedEdit V 1.1.0.18, released August 3rd 2008

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10-09-2007	#261 (permalink)
ala42 MediaCodeSpeedEdit Author Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 4,281	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers Besides using crappy Princo disks you did nothing wrong. Maybe the firmware refuses to overspeed 1x or 2x disks. __________________ LiteOn/Benq/LG/NEC/Pioneer/Samsung/Toshiba stuff: MediaCodeSpeedEdit V 1.1.0.18, released August 3rd 2008

08-12-2007	#264 (permalink)
jcusimano2 CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,034	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers I wonder why I increased the read speed in the liggy 1.04 & flashed my drive but it did not change the read speed at all. Why??

09-12-2007	#266 (permalink)
jcusimano2 CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,034	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers I am ustng YUDEN000T02, MCC004 & MCC03RG20 Can you explain more please?? I don't understand why I am getting the exact same read speed.

09-12-2007	#267 (permalink)
ala42 MediaCodeSpeedEdit Author Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 4,281	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers Post a cdspeed transfer rate test screenshot. MCSE offers a riplock patch for video disks. It does not allow to read faster than you can read data disks. __________________ LiteOn/Benq/LG/NEC/Pioneer/Samsung/Toshiba stuff: MediaCodeSpeedEdit V 1.1.0.18, released August 3rd 2008

28-12-2007	#269 (permalink)
JAF84 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers hi, is it also possible to slow down (speed when reading) the drive with the firmware? i want to use a new NEC drive in my XBOX, but when i watch movies it noice ;( regards, jaf

29-12-2007	#271 (permalink)
JAF84 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers you think it's not possible to modify the firmware for slower rotation? regards, jaf

29-12-2007	#272 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,192	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers I never said that, I more believe that this drive would not "just" work into your xbox console... __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

29-12-2007	#273 (permalink)
JAF84 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers well, i use my xbox just with the xbox media center, i never played any game with it; and well it works... mfg JAF

30-12-2007	#274 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,192	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers Ok, thanks, I was just curious about it. I have no consoles and fairly no knowledge about them. __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

30-12-2007	#275 (permalink)
JAF84 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Re: MediaCodeSpeedEdit support for NEC DVD-Writers hi, yes, for playing games etc you need a special x-box firmware, but for if you don't use the original xbox software it does not really care. so, does anyone know how to modify the firmware/give me some hints? or can anyone please do this for me? the drive is an AD-7203A (parallel ata) regards, jaf

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