MT1389xx Based Player Information

[oddball]

I'm really looking forward to the next firmware version. HURRY UP MEDIATEK (and Elta)!

[Sharro]

Hurry....hurry.......... give me .srt support and I will be a great promoter....

[Sharro]

Is there anyway to get (EDIT: Mt1389DE END EDIT) based players to play mp3 files on dvd ?

All the best,

Sharro

[Zhnujm]

Of course, just burn them on dvd and play them ;)
Does it not work for you ?
I dont have problems so far with that, but it shows only the first 1000 files i think.

[monty0815]

Originally posted by Sharro
Is there anyway to get Mt1379DE based players to play mp3 files on dvd ?


Do you really mean 1379DE (which exists, but isn't an mpeg4-chip)?
I assume 1389DE is what you mean, so there should be no problems with mp3 on dvd.

cheers

[Novakane]

Hi,
My parents bought a Lenco (http://www.lenco.de) DVD-37 MPEG 4 (http://www.lenco-audiovideo.com/lib/product_detail.inc.php?arti=DVD-37 MPEG4&language=en) player. Chipset is MT1389DE. Firmware info (setup & 1379):
version 05.00.02.02
sub-ver 00.00.00.01
8032 05.00.02.02
Servo 01.10.00.00
Risc 05.00.02.02
DSP 03.03.00.23

[CruNcher]

thx for the info updated

[Guest]

The latest firmware for MT1383GE players
http://www.tecnilog-service.com/soft%20dvix/download/MTT1389.zip

I upgraded my Standard SR3550 (sold in Interdiscount shops Switzerland) with this version and it fixed a number of things compare ro original, Nevir and Medion firmwares.

In pasticular my player had weird sound problem with either Nevir or Mediatek firmware all my avi files with MP3 encoded sound tracks ( which the most often case anyway) - really nasty echo espesially with a spearch paterns.

This one fixed that.

Now my FW level is like this:

VERSION = 05.00.02.06
SUB-VERSION = 64.47.00.02
8032 = 05.00.02.06
Servo = 02.06.00.00
Risc = 05.00.02.06
DSP = 03.03.00.36

Still have overheating problem after a while (3-4 hours of usage) the image starts freezing and have to do cold reset of the playrer to restore its functionality.

[clayts450]

I'd previously posted prototype firmware info for the DK DVD-339. The production models, as suspected, use a newer firmware version :

http://www.area450.com/otherplayers/otherplayerimages/dkdvd339/dvd339screenshots/production339setup1379.jpg

[langman]

I got this for a week, updated the firmware to Rimax latest version.
SETUP + 49540
Version 05.00.01.06
Sub-Version 05.00.01.06
8032 05.00.01.06
Servo 01.05.01.00
RISC 05.00.02.02
DSP 03.03.00.23

Nice player, Someone post a thread asking about the UK (220V)plug fitted. The people advised him to buy a step-up transformer from 110V - 220V. I noticed on the back panel that it can handle any AC voltage from 100- 250 Volt 50/60 Hz. So it should be OK for the USA. Just change the plug.

What I would like in a future update is a "RANDOM" function for audio CD's also with MP3's. The reset button on the remote is too easy to press, a combination of 2 buttons will be great. Remote control distance very limiting.
:angry:

[CruNcher]

@Guest

see my first post (previous page) ;)

@clayts450

changed it :)

@langman

it's allready listed, do you remember the non updated firmware rev ? :)

[Reptile-X]

Hmmm, you guys get more info than on Yamada DVX-6600

[Setup] and than "Prefence page" (last icon) after that hit 1369
and this is what i get nothing more :confused:

Version 05.00.02.03
SubVer 0B.00.00.02

I did try other codes i saw here in every menu but those are not working for Yamada DVX-6600.
Anyone knows the code for other information?

[CruNcher]

huh strange maybe the firmware was more adjusted to their needs ? could you post some pictures of the interface ? and what Chip does it use the MT1389GE or MT1389DE ? thx for the info :)

[Reptile-X]

I think it is a 1389DE, I can’t unscrew and open the player to see the chip, it has a warranty sticker on it :(

But for pictures from the player interface you can take a look here (http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_messages/875933) on my post about Yamada DVX-6600 (http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_messages/875933)

[langman]

@ CruNcher

The original as received firmware is as follows.
Version 05.00.01.06
Sub-Version 00.00.01.06
8032 05.00.01.06
Servo 01.05.01.00
RISC 05.00.01.06
DSP 03.03.00.14

It look like if the firmware menu page is access with 49540 its a DE based chip and with 1369 its the GE? Maybe I am wrong.

[CruNcher]

@langman

are you sure that only DSP and RISC where updated that's somehow unlikely that even not the SUB-Version changed hmmm i changed it but im not so sure that this is correct.

[langman]

@ CruNcher

Yes, I noticed that only the RISC and DSP changed. The upgrade was very quick, less that a minute, so it could be that it only updated that 2 files. If it fixed some bugs I don't know, because I did not discovered any bugs before I done the upgrade. Was hoping for a random play function.

[Zhnujm]

The Rimax should already support a random function. Im somewhat sure because i already tried the firmware with my elta.
Normally you can cycle trough the different playback modes with the repeat button.

[langman]

Thanks for the info. If I understand you correctly you tested the Rimax firmware in your Elta and it worked. On the Rimax with the latest Rimax firmware the repeat button only cycle through All or Single. No Random function. Anyhow the good news is that if it worked on the Elta it will also work with a new firmware release from Rimax "hopefully in the near future". Can I use the Elta 8883 firmware on the Rimax (MT1389DE) player. Don't want to kill it, was not easy "$$$" to get the player delivered in the Middle East.

[Zhnujm]

Yes, i tried the rimax firmware with the elta but i would not recommend this. Theres no gurantee that it works the other way. I only tried it because i have a damaged second player that i cannot use for other things anymore.
And now it does not read any CD/DVD because i flashed the xoro 400pro firmware on this player...

[langman]

@ Zhnujm

Thanks for the info and advise, I will wait for Rimax's new firmware.

[monty0815]

Don't know if it is of any importance, but the Neuneo Player has a MTK1389EE chipset. does anybody have information, on what the differences are to the other chipsets?

http://www.neuneo.com/shtmls/divxdvd/

Based on next generation MPEG4 Chipset --- MTK 1389EE, MTK1389EE is DivX™ Certified and support raw MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG-4 Avi, DivX™* (all version includes ver 3.11, 4, 5 and up), Xvid, VBR MP3, WMA, Jpeg, PhotoCD, HDCD, burn your favourite PC format files into CDR and watch on big screen TV!

[Hackerjac]

Found some inf about Denver 158 on another board, seems like they have changed the build and now put in the MTK 1389DE chip insted

05.00.02.02 VERSION
00.00.00.01 SUB-VER
05.00.02.02 8032
01.07.00.00 SERVO
05.00.02.02 RISC
03.03.00.23 DSP

[sneaker333]

I have recently purchased the Rimax Divx Player - I was swayed to it from the other MT1389 based players available in the UK due to the fact that the specs clearly state AAC audio support. All the other MT1389 appear to list WMA support instead of AAC, whereas the Rimax listed AAC and had an absence of WMA in its list of supported formats. However, I find that the player appears to play WMA format instead of AAC just like all the others despite trying various file extension (such as .MP4, .M4A or .AAC). Has anyone else had any luck with this. I have also found that the player doesn't really like any of the brands of DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs that I have despite the fact that they are generally regarded as very good (Verbatim, Apple, Ritek). I find that I appear to get errors in the data stream that causes random corrupt video sequences .... if I rewind and replay a problematic section then it will play it fine, and then screw up elsewhere. There doesn't appear to be this kind of problem using CD-R or CD-RW. Is anyone else finding this or what make of media are you using.

Cheers

[CavalloPazzo]

I've just received a doshima 2038... the seller told it was a elta 8883 clone, but I'm suspecting it has a ge chip because it has display on the right :( ... I can't find where this information is stored... Can someone help me?
I've just watched a full movie... at the beginning it showed some speedup, slowdown, but only at beginning (first minute), but I experienced a little audio / video desynch (vbr mp3) so I'd like to update firmware...but don't know where to download and if I can broken my player (on first post it's written so).
Thanks

[Sharro]

Could somebody try to confirm the change of DENVER 158 to chip MTK 1389DE ?

All the best,

Sharro

[Zhnujm]

@CavalloPazzo:
Is it this player: http://cgi.ebay.ch/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3083306734&category=27730
It looks really like an elta 8883. But you say the display is on the right side :confused:

A good sign for a DE Player is if it has color settings (brightness,contrast,..) in the setup, i have not seen a GE player that has such settings.

[CavalloPazzo]

Yes, it has brightness and color control... but maybe it's only question of firmware :confused: .
Maybe i'll open to see...

[ropmip]

I have a DENVER DVD 158divx, and I am almost sure it has a MEDIATEK 1389DE inside (I haven't open it). I've checked the firmware version
and it's the same as elta's 8883 firmware update:
05.00.02.02 VERSION
00.00.00.01 SUB-VER
05.00.02.02 8032
01.07.00.00 SERVO
05.00.02.02 RISC
03.03.00.23 DSP
I guess I could download ELTA's Firmware to "update" my player as it would only change background picture. Am I right?
The screen captures I've seen from other 1389DE based players are the same as DENVER 158 so...

[Zhnujm]

Originally posted by ropmip
I guess I could download ELTA's Firmware to "update" my player as it would only change background picture. Am I right?
The screen captures I've seen from other 1389DE based players are the same as DENVER 158 so...

Maybe you are right but maybe you loose the front buttons or the remote control.
And if both happens the same time you cannot flash it back....

[Mirko]

I HAVE AMSTRAD DX3016 DVD PLAYER WITH MEDIATEK DE CHIP LIKE ELTA 8883,
AND I FOUND NEW UPDATE ON http://www.solaricom.it/html/home.html WITH MTK.BIN FILE DATE 13.02.2004.
ITS THAT NEW UPDATE OR SOMETHING ELSE ?

I BADLY NEED SUBTITLE SUPPORT(DIVX) FOR MY AMSTRAD DX3016!!! :confused: :confused:

[plazz2000]

Will this firmware upgrade work on elta 8883?

Anyone brave enough to try it?

[Mirko]

it is not that simple.
I while only update my amstrad dx 3016 if that upgrade support subtitle in divx movie.
Everything else is not important for my.
BECAUSE that i ask you what is that on page [url]http://www.solaricom.it/html/home.html

HOW I NOW ELTA 8883 BIOS ON AMSTRAD DX3016 WORK BUT REVERSE ? I DON'T NOW.

[monty0815]

There is a newer firmware available for the Ascomtek 3004 which should re-enable the DTS encoding (or something, my spanish isn't all that good ;-)). It's available through the spanish Ascomtec page.
The change should be like this:

Versión:.....05.00.02.02
Sub.ver:.....00.00.02.02
8032:........05.00.02.02
Servo:.......01.11.40.00
Risc:.........05.00.02.02
DSP:.........03.03.00.33

no changelog, but the MTK.bin is dated 29.3.2004.

cheers, monty

[oddball]

Monty does it play any sort of subtitles? Got any divx with .srt or .sub?

[monty0815]

Don't know for sure.
I don't have an Ascomtec, just read it in a spanish board, but they didn't talk about subs there.
I'm waiting for subtitle support on the elta 8883. The Ascomtec firmware probably works for me, but it's not worth the risk, until I find out that a firmware definatly supports subs.

cheers, monty

[Zhnujm]

They even removed the update, because of some dying players if i can trust the google translation of some spanish forum.
Also it seems that it does not support subtitles.

[Mirko]

How I now , neither one of dvd(divx) player with mediatek DE chip dont support divx subtitle.

[Humus]

I just got Apex DVX-2102 player. Can't open it, but I think it based on DE chipset. Firmware version is:
VERSION = 05.00.02.03
SUB-VERSION = 00.00.00.01
8032 = ??.??.??.??
Servo = ??.??.??.??
RISC = ??.??.??.??
DSP = ??.??.??.??
I'm also pretty sure it's the same manufacturer that making Yamada 6600 - same rear panel, same front panel buttons on the top of the player, same firmware version...all except sub-version and some cosmetic changes on front panel. Of course there isn't a sign of this player on Apex website - I think they jsut used Apex logo to sell it in our region- Middle East. Since I couldn't buy Yamada here, I got this one. No hope for firmware upadate for this player, so I wanted to ask your opinion - may i try upcoming Yamada firmware. Subtitles are pretty important to me, and reencoding movies with hardwired subs as you all know is a pain:). I don't know if it will be safe cause of Sub-version difference and I can't tell what Servo etc are.
Thank you in advance.

[Mirko]

NEW BIOS update(06.04.2004) for AMSTRAD DX3016 (MEDIATEK DE CHIP)
ON PAGE
http://www.solaricom.it/html/home.html
DOES ENYONE NOW THAT THIS UPDATE SUPORT SUBTITLE IN DIVX MOVIE BECAUSE
MY ITALINO IS EQUAL ZERO

[Zhnujm]

Amstrad DX3016 Update

Version:.....05.00.01.06
Sub.ver:.....00.00.01.06
8032:........05.00.01.06
Servo:.......01.05.01.00
Risc:........05.00.02.02
DSP:.........03.03.00.33

Support for DivX Audio, but cant find subtitles :o

[CavalloPazzo]

it say it only fix A/V synch problems

[CruNcher]

thx btw i also have a update for you :) 1st successes in Reverse Engineering the MediaTek Firmware have been achived it's now possible to modify and flash it back to the player :)

[CruNcher]

Again news :)
the first MediaTek Based firmware with .srt subbtitle support has found it's way to the net based on BBK Standalones like the Atacom DV967,SILTEX DV967 and Peekton PK6003 http://forumdreamzone.free.fr/Dv967/967FR-1-0402%81inew%20software%20with%20subtiltle).bin just rename it to MTK.bin and the normal burn procedures for DE Player it's not known yet if it can be used on GE based player also and still their is the eprom problem i can't guarantee that it will work for your player and i take no responsibility for what you doing with it.


However it also looks like this firmware has introduced new bugs :

- extended characters do not show in subtitles ; extended characters (as in the ISO-8859-1 (Latin-1) charset) are absolutely necessary for the use of accents in French, German, Portuguese and Spanish texts.
- screen display is excentered to the top (moved up)
- fast forward on simple DiVX turns out to have become limited to x4 even if the OSD shows x32
- zoom 1/2 does not work anymore and acts as a zoom x2
- finally, some people complained that the screen display permanently autoswitches from 4/3 to 16/9 (large) and back from 16/9 to 4/3 leading to a distorted image on 4/3 TV's, but i suspect this one was already present in the former firmware.
Thanks very much for transmitting these infos to your technical team.
We are eagerly awaiting any possible fix for these introduced bugs.

Best regards,
Rod

[Zhnujm]

Atacom DV967,SILTEX DV967 and Peekton PK6003 are all GE based.
I dont think its a good idea to try this firmware on DE based players...

[CruNcher]

Zhnujm are you sure ?

[amango]

@Cruncher

Do you have tested it on one GE-based player? The firmware seems to be bigger as usual (over 1100 kb). Or are there any reports about successfully upgrading the firmware?

[Zhnujm]

@Cruncher:
No, not really, i read it at this forum:
http://forum.surdvd.com/viewtopic.php?t=24467

Theres also a discussion about the firmware, but i cannot read french :rolleyes: , and the google translation is awful.

Maybe some frech speaking people here ?
http://forum.surdvd.com/viewtopic.php?t=23969&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=600

[CruNcher]

@Zhnujm

even if that's the case it doesn't matter anymore finaly i have the evidence :) that GE and DE are made from the same Source Tree by a Seller



@Pixies II : mon contact m'a répondu que le firmware était à la fois adapté pour les DE et les GE, donc a priori les 2 cas que l'on a observé ici sont dus à un mauvais respect de la procédure.

Ci-dessous copie de la lettre envoyée à BBK :

After multiple beta testing of the new firmware for Atacom DV967 on our popular forum (Forum.surdvd.com), it appears that the firmware 967FR-1-0402 has solved the wma support, and some asynchronisation problems, and has introduced the ability of reading subtitles and we thank you very much for this.

However it also looks like this firmware has introduced new bugs :

- extended characters do not show in subtitles ; extended characters (as in the ISO-8859-1 (Latin-1) charset) are absolutely necessary for the use of accents in French, German, Portuguese and Spanish texts.
- screen display is excentered to the top (moved up)
- fast forward on simple DiVX turns out to have become limited to x4 even if the OSD shows x32
- zoom 1/2 does not work anymore and acts as a zoom x5
- finally, some people complained that the screen display permanently autoswitches from 4/3 to 16/9 (large) and back from 16/9 to 4/3 leading to a distorted image on 4/3 TV's, but i suspect this one was already present in the former firmware.

Thanks very much for transmitting these infos to your technical team.
We are eagerly awaiting any possible fix for these introduced bugs.

Best regards,
Rod


@Pixies II : mon contact m'a répondu que le firmware était à la fois adapté pour les DE et les GE, donc a priori les 2 cas que l'on a observé ici sont dus à un mauvais respect de la procédure.

translated:
my contact answered me that the firmware was both for the DE and the GE, so the 2 case we observed here are probably due to a disrespect of the procedure


i'll update my Medion now even if it fails i build on Pandora anyways :)

It Failed he's dead goodbye Medion 7575

[Zhnujm]

Better have a look if that player/remote control look similar to yours, theres no need for a player if the remote control does not work anymore...or even worse, the dvd drive.