Firmware and Software Downloads for Hard Drive DVD Recorders

Model	Firmware Link	Version	Change History	Release date
DVR-LX70D	DVR_LX70D.zip (size: 10200 KB)	4.17	History	June 2008
SDVR-LX70D - LX01	DVR_LX01.zip (size: 10745 KB)	3.18	History	June 2008
DVR-LX61, DVR-LX61D	DVR_LX61D.zip (size: 14824 KB)	1.16	History	June 2008
DVR-LX60, DVR-LX60D	DVR_LX60D.zip (size: 10526 KB) Also see how to use HDMI Control.	1.68	History	June 2008
DVR-940HX	DVR_940HX.zip (size: 7329 KB)	3.19	History	June 2008
DVR-645H	DVR 645H.zip (size: 6173 KB)	1.20	History	August 2007
DVR-640H	DVR_640H.zip (size: 5900 KB)	2.62	History	April 2007
DVR-630H	DVR_630H.zip (size: 10321 KB) Use these download instructions.	05/2007	History	May 2007
DVR-560H, DVR-560HX	DVR_560HX.zip (size:14824 KB)	1.16	History	June 2008
DVR-555H, DVR-555HX	DVR_555HX.zip (size: 10526 KB)	1.68	History	June 2008
DVR-550H, DVR-550HX	DVR_550HX.zip (size: 10526 KB) Also see how to use HDMI Control.	1.68	History	June 2008
DVR-545HX	DVR545HX_v221.zip (size: 7318 KB)	2.21	History	August 2007
DVR-545H	DVR545H_v416.zip (size: 5990 KB)	4.16	History	August 2007
DVR-540HX	DVR_540HX_v134.zip (size: 6815 KB)	1.34	History	May 2007
DVR-540H	DVR_440H_540H.zip (size: 6815 KB)	1.62	History	April 2007
DVR-530H	DVR_530H.zip (size: 10321 KB) Use these download instructions.	05/2007	History	May 2007
DVR-440HX	DVR440HX_v134.zip (size: 6815 KB)	1.34	History	May 2007
DVR-440H	DVR_440H_540H.zip (size: 5659 KB)	1.62	History	April 2007
DVR-433H	DVR_433H.zip (size: 8981 KB) Use these download instructions.	05/2007	History	May 2007
DVR-RT602H	DVR-RT602H.zip (size: 5807 KB)	2.28	History	November 2007
DVR-RT601H	DVR-RT601H.zip (size: 10188 KB)	06/2007	History	November 2007

To check and install a new firmware just follow the six easy steps below:

1. Check the current Firmware Version (not applicable for DVR-433H / 530H / 630H / RT601H):

• Switch on your DVD Recorder
• Select "Home Menu"
• Select "Initial Settings"
• Select "Audio Out"
• Select "Dolby Digital Out"
• Select "Dolby Digital" and push the "9" button on the remote
  
  
  
  
• Remember, you'll only need to update your DVD Recorder if the FW version is lower than the version mentioned in the download table.
• To return the DVR to its normal operating state, press the Home Menu button on the remote control.

2. Download the Update:

• Click on the filename in the above download table to start your download
• If your browser does not automatically start the download process, be sure that your browser or security software is set to allow downloading of files from this web site.
• You can also right-click the button and select "Save Target As" to start the download process.

3. Check the Firmware File
Check the file size (see table) of the downloaded firmware file xxyyzz.zip by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. (Download again if the file size is incorrect.)

4. Decompress the file
Once you have downloaded the file to your computer, locate the file on your hard disk drive and double click the file to decompress it. (If you do not have a decompression utility installed on your computer, you can easily download one for free.)

5. Create the Update Disc

• It is important to use a good quality branded blank CD-R disc or completely erased CD-RW disc.
• Create the update disc by burning the file to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
• Burn the decompressed file to the disc using disc-at-once mode (2x Speed) and ISO 9660 CD-ROM file system format. (The player will not recognize the update disc and the update cannot be performed if the file is not burned correctly to the disc.)
• Make sure that the disc session is closed / the disc is finalised.

6. Update your device

• Update the firmware using the CD-R or CD-RW disc containing the firmware file.
• Perform the update following the procedure given in the PDF DVD Recorder Update instructions.
• Note: Do not turn off or disconnect power, or remove a disc while the update is in progress!

Gracenote Database Update

The Gracenote database allows your Pioneer Hard Disk Recorder to identify album, song, and artist names. Updates to this database are released periodically, and can be updated by downloading and installing this latest update.

This update is applicable for:

• DVR-LX70D
• SDVR-LX70D - LX01
• DVR-LX61
• DVR-LX61D
• DVR-560HX
• DVR-560H

You'll only need to update your DVD Recorder if the Gracenote version is lower than "1954" (below is an explanation of how to check which Gracenote vesion you have).

To download the files and install the update, follow the instructions below:

1. Check your current version of the Gracenote database

• Switch on your DVD Recorder
• Select "Home Menu"
• Select "Setup"
• Select "Initial Setup"
• Select "Options2"
• Select "Gracenote Database"
• Select "Version Information"
  
  
  
  
• Remember, you'll only need to update your DVD Recorder if the Update Level is lower than "1954".
• To return the DVR to its normal operating state, press the Home Menu button on the remote control.

2. Download the Update
Download the Gracenote database here (27,9 MB – Version 800-1954).

If your browser does not automatically start the download process, be sure that your browser or security software is set to allow downloading of files from this web site. You can also right-click the file name and select "Save As" to start the download process.

3. Create the Update Disc
Burn the file (name: "TFDupdateDB1954.bin" – size: 27,9 MB) to a recordable CD-R or CD-RW using a CD burning program.

• It is important to use a good quality branded blank CD-R disc or completely erased CD-RW disc.
• Burn the file to the disc using disc-at-once mode (2x Speed) and ISO 9660 CD-ROM file system format. (The player will not recognize the update disc and the update cannot be performed if the file is not burned correctly to the disc.)
• Make sure that the disc session is closed / the disc is finalised.

4. Update your DVD Recorder
Before you start the actual update make sure to check the remaining space on the HDD. (DISPLAY button on the remote). When the remaining space drops to under 1 hour in the SP recording mode, delete some titles stored on the HDD.

Update the Gracenote database

• Insert the update disc and wait until the disc is loaded
• Select "Home Menu"
• Select "Setup"
• Select "Initial Setup"
• Select "Options2"
• Select "Gracenote Database"
• Select "Database Update"
• Select ‘Yes’ to confirm or ‘No’ to cancel

Note: Do not turn off or disconnect power, or remove a disc while the update is in progress. Depending on the state of the DVD Recorder the update will last between 1 to 15 minutes.