1. 7514855.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (7514855.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file 

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File Description: Firmware Flash update for Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder version 1163
Version: 1163
Operating System: N/A
Part Number: 7514855
Driver Date: 9/01/2004
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Program Use
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

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. 

Note: 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.

Note:  If your serial number is within this series [xxxx-10xx-xxxx(xxx-xxx)], this firmware does not upgrade your DVD Recorder.



Identification

To check the version of firmware on the Gateway DVD Recorder, follow these steps:

1.  Turn the DVD Recorder on.

2.  Go into the Setup screens by pressing the Setup button on the remote.

3.  On the first screen in Setup there are numbers at the bottom of the screen.

4.  The number set in the middle of the line beginning with "SN:" will be 1139.   

5.  This version of firmware is meant to update version 1139 systems to version 1163 systems.  If the AR-230 unit has a firmware version prior to 1139, the unit must be upgraded to 1139 prior to loading the 1163 firmware.


Installation

1.  Download and double-click the 7514855.exe file.

2.  The needed files are extracted to the C:\Cabs\7514855 folder.

3.  Browse to the C:\Cabs\7514855 folder. Using whichever method you have available, such as Nero CD-RW software, Roxio CD-RW software, or Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP integrated support, copy all files from the 7514855 folder to a CD-R disc.


Program Use

To update the version of firmware on the Gateway DVD Recorder, follow these steps:

1.  Turn the DVD Recorder on.

2.  Use the Open/Close button to open the DVD Recorder's drive.

3.  Insert the DVD Recorder firmware update disc into the DVD Recorder.

4.  Close the DVD tray using the Open/Close button.

5.  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.

6.  Allow the CD to upgrade the unit.  Do not turn off the system while upgrading.

7.  After the CD is ejected from the DVD Recorder, remove the Firmware Update CD.

8.  The update dialog box will disappear 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%. 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%, and then unplug the power cord to the AR-230 unit.   Plug the power cord back into the AR-230 unit.

9.  Power the DVD Recorder on.

10.  The firmware has been updated properly to 1163.


Removal

This is a firmware update.  There are no removal instructions.


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 1163 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.

Additional features or enhancements:

*  Provide Text/Thumbnail dual-mode DVD menu. 
*  "Prompt Format" when loading blank CD/DVD-R/DVD-RW.
*  New AP "Channel Editor" when watching source tuner.
*  DVD recorded but erase all titles should show the menu with an empty title.
*  Show disabled previous/next button in first and last DVD menu pages.
*  Can display longer title name while in text view menu.
*  Auto-format only show "Preparing" on on-screen display; no percentage.
*  Reboot stays in last view.
*  Special effects in JPEG slide show.
*  JPEG CD plays next image after marked-stop.
*  Shows "Warning Message" when tray out un-finalized discs.
*  Add "CloseTrack" method for DVD+R/-R to save 15 tracks after recording failure.
*  Available System Date up to 2099.12.31.
*  More country/language support.
*  Add warning message in Guider format disc page.
*  Insert chapter manually while recording by pressing the 'EDIT' key.
*  OTR (One-Touch Recording) support. While recording, pressing 'RECORD' activates the OTR function, starting from 30 minutes to the total available recording time with a 30-minute interval.


Applicable Part Numbers

2520516, 7005148, 7004971