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Nelly/Scan or any other Scan user 2 questions

1) Can you see on a menu if you have firmware rev 204s (as opposed to just 204)

2) I`d like to disable the Macrovision and I don` think I have. I have followed the instructions. But I get the following displayed

ADV7171 00000003 (should it not be 00000000 or 1)?

someone did post the same question but didn`t get a reply..

Maybe nelly can tell me the answer ! Although he didn`t bother answering my email..must be busy

Damon

1) No, just 204
2) Got 00000003 also as everyone else. What does it mean? Don´t know.

To me it means macrovision is still enabled

I checked this when I ran my scart through my VCR and a soon as you hit record the macrovision pretection comes to life (This was on R1 Gladiator)

Just try SETUP/STEP/TITLE/PREV to remove macrovision.

Ok, I haven`t written to the forum for a while but as a Scan owner I have been wacthing your posts?

I have noticed many picture issues on my scan but there are many reasons for this other than the SCAN Box being at fault. Mainly the TV Settings, DVD Disk Manufacture, the VCR and mostly the connecting cables/scart leads.

I get on well with the scan and when it comes to firmware I have had the same macro status feed back PROBLEMS like everyone else...
BUT? and a BIG BUT!

I went away for a while and worked it out for myself...? with a little help

This Concept worked for me: Firmware upgrade Route... v164 to v180 to v204s

You should only need to disable the macro at the v180 point as when the 204s is installed the macro should still be disabled but the region number and Auto PAL/NTSC output standards are reset to there defaults.

My findings on the 204s macro disable issues is as follows:

Firstly make sure you have the correct TDVD-000.ROM, the names are the same for all versions so you won`t know what version it is until you upgrade the Scan. The all version nameing! is a Major Cause of Upgrade Problems if you don`t check.

1: You will need to backwards upgrade the firmware to version 180. This version allows you to disable/enable the macro to show 00000000 or 1

2: Disable the macro using the listed handset hack steps for firmware v164 and later:
SETUP - STEP - TITLE - PREV (no disk in tray and draw opened or closed, try both ways)

Re-Check Firmware Status to see if ADV7172 = 00000001 is displayed, use hand set hack: OPEN - SETUP - STOP - STEP - MENU

3: Connect your Scan via the `To TV` Scart Port (Only), to your VCR via any AV Port (Scart or Phono on VCR). Set-up your Scan player so it plays multi-region (Debug = 9) and multi for the TV playback standard i.e. Allow Auto Change between PAL & NTSC (make a test VCR Recording)

Multi-Region hack code is: OPEN - SETUP - 9, 2, 0, 1, 0 - STEP - SHUFFLE - NEXT
To Access Hidden Menu Settings: OPEN - SETUP - SHUFFLE - STEP - NEXT

4: Play around with other settings until you are happy that the player is playing back all your DVD`s to your own personal standards via the `VCR AV Channel` to the `TV Screen`

5: If all is well write a CDR or CDRW disk with a `CONFIRMED TDVD-000.ROM VERSION 204s` written to it in CDRom/Xa (with finalised session and post gap write) and install firmware to Scan

6: When the Scan Disk tray opens after upgrade, remove the Disk and press the Stand-By Button on the Box once (not on remote)

7: Wait until the Scan Powers Down with the Disk tray still Open

8: Power Back On after 10-20 seconds and the Disk tray should close on its own

9: Before you play Any DVDs check your Firmaware Status to see if the Macro is still disabled (ADV7172 = 00000001) (use hand set hack: OPEN - SETUP - STOP - STEP - MENU) (If you have no DVD Logo then connect the scan scart lead direct to the TV and back to the VCR when you correct the problem i.e Disable the Macro)

10: If all is well Re-Set the Scan to multi-region (Debug = 9) and multi for the TV playback standard i.e. Allow Auto Change between PAL & NTSC. Play around with other setup settings and hidden settings until you are happy.

On some TV`s & VCRs the Scan DVD Logo Screen will show in Black & White. If this happens Record some DvD to Tape and Play back the Tape to Check for Colour. You may need to configure your TV or VCR to accept PAL and/or NTSC feeds or set them to AUTO if you can.

You will also need to swap the Scan scart lead between the TV and the VCR depending on, if your wacthing or recording a DVD. You can only use one scart port on the Scan and that`s the `TO TV` Port. The other port only allows pass through TV/AV Control. Its a Scart Saver Concept for single scart TV`s.

11: DON`T TRY THE ABOVE IF YOU HAVE AN OLDER THAN v164 FIRMWARE OR YOU DON`T HAVE THE CORRECT TDVD-000.ROM

12: READ AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO BEFORE YOU DO IT, THE INFORMATION IS OUT THERE

13: LIKE SCAN OR DON`T LIKE SCAN, YOU HAVE A BOX THAT IS A TOY AND IT WILL BREAK, THATS THE RISK YOU TAKE!

14: IF I HAVE MISSED ANY THING OUT, I`M SURE YOU WILL LET ME KNOW via HATE MAIL POSTINGS...


Thank you and Good Night...

Ps.

If you need a copy of firmware 180, post your email to this thread and I will get back to you. Be warned, my response time is not that good so don`t panic if it takes me a day or so to respond. I will also set-up a down load area if you don`t want to give your email now. The area address will be posted when I set it up, so hold tight for that.

I would also like to thank Dave Gawlik for his help before Christmas by supplying me with the 180 firmware and vital supporting information.

I personally think that the 164 to 180 to 204s upgrade concept has prevented problems from happening on my Scan SC2000.

Thanks Dave...

Please Mail Me Scan Upgrade v1.80, My E mail Is yggiwsirhc[at]moc.liamtoh, Thanks Chris

Me too please -

niwhcsreg[at]moc.toofgib

Cheers

Upgrading from 164 to 180 to 208 works aswell, if you want to intall the new version..

If you already have version 204s installed, then install version 180 and then version 208.

Anybody got a copy of Version 1.64 firmware ?

I have been told that you dont have to upgrade from 1.64 to 1.80.
You can go from 1.64 to 2.08.Try the 2.08 version for macro free.
You may be surprised.
nilesh
scan

All the releases softwares for the scan sc2000 are on that url :
http://hdubois.free.fr/scan

you can grab them all.