Cyberhome DVR 1600, where can I get the firmware update

Looking for:

DVR1600ZUBend_76.nrg (Nero Image)
DVR1600Fend_MU_ZU_Loader_105N.nrg (Nero Image)

Firmware Update for DVR 1600ZU, MU or 1200MU (Front End)

I gave up on this unit... Suppposedly Cyberhome did not purchase DVD recording rights from
Phillips . Lawsuit .. Thus consumers were screwed not to mention Power suppy problems.

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File: DVR1600_MU_ZU_Loader_105N.nrg Version: 105N / Date: 28-Nov-2005 / Size: 2.0MB

FRONT END UPDATE (DVR 1600ZU, DVR 1600MU or DVR 1200MU).

VERY IMPORTANT: There are TWO versions of DVR 1600, this update is for EITHER the DVR-1600ZU or DVR-1600MU or DVR-1200MU and requires two steps 1. Front End and 2. Back End. This is the FRONT END. There is another download for the DVR-1600ZU, DVR-1600MU or DVR-1200MU BACK END on this site. You will need to perform that update after this.
These are .NRG (Nero) image files. This means that these are exact mirror images of the original disc. So, you will need a CD-R/RW writer/burner to transfer these images on to a disc, and Nero CD mastering application. In Nero, you can burn the image to disc by selecting FILE in the Main Menu then "Burn Image to Disc".
Once you are successful in transferring the image to disc, LABEL this disc "Update 1" (LABEL THIS DISC NOW) and follow these instructions:
Loader Update
1. Insert disc "Update 1" into unit.<br>
2. Once the disc loads a question box will appear asking "Do you want to update this loader?" Select yes and press enter.
3. A message box will appear stating "Loader Firmware is being updated." Please wait about 2 minutes and do not turn off the unit during this time.
4. After the update is complete the tray will eject and the message box will state "Update Success." Remove the disc from the tray and power off the unit.
5. Next, power on the unit, press SETUP, select the GENERAL menu and scroll down to USER DEFAULTS. Select yes and press enter to restore the unit to factory defaults.
6. Scroll up to VERSION to verify that the loader firmware has updated.
Look for the BACK END download for the DVR-1600ZU or DVR-1600MU on this same page and follow those instructions.

Doc Number: 061258775O
Last Updated: 05/09/2006

Products Affected: DVR 1200MU, DVR 1600MU, DVR 1600ZU










Firmware Update for DVR-1600ZU (Back End)

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File: DVR1600ZU_76.nrg Version: V76 / Date: 27-Sep-2005 / Size: 2.13MB
BACK END UPDATE (DVR-1600ZU).

VERY IMPORTANT: There are TWO versions of DVR 1600, this update is for the DVR-1600ZU and requires two steps 1. Front End and 2. Back End. This is the BACK END. There is another download for the DVR-1600ZU FRONT END on this site. You will need to perform that update first BEFORE this.
To find out what model you have please check the following: http://www.cyberhome.com/images/MU_or_ZU.jpg

These are .NRG (Nero) image files. This means that these are exact mirror images of the original disc. So, you will need a CD-R/RW writer/burner to transfer these images on to a disc, and the Nero CD mastering application. In Nero, you can burn the image to disc by selecting FILE in the Main Menu then "Burn Image to Disc". Once you are successful in transferring the image to disc, LABEL this disc "Update 2" (LABEL THIS DISC NOW) and follow these instructions:
Platform Update

1. Insert the firmware update disc "Update 2" into the unit.
2. Once the disc loads, a question box will appear asking "Do you want to update this platform?" Select yes and press enter.
3. A message box will appear stating "System Firmware is being updated." Please wait about 1 minute and do not turn off the unit during this time.
4. After the update is complete the tray will eject and the message box will state "Update Success." Remove the disc from the tray and power off the unit.
5. Next, power on the unit, press SETUP, select the GENERAL menu and scroll down to RESTORE. Select yes and press enter to restore the unit to factory defaults.
6. Scroll up to VERSION to verify that the system firmware has updated.


Doc Number: 061257788F
Last Updated: 05/09/2006

Products Affected: DVR 1600ZU

Hi there
The best bet now the company has gone bust is trawl through the forums to see in anyone has a firmware upgrade saved and available for download. Here is a good start.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/index.php


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