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Here you`ll find information about our upgrades, past and present!
Over the years, many magazines have featured upgrades provided by us. One example that springs to mind is the April 2000 issue of DVD review, whom had a 1/4 page feature in the news section about the Excel Sprinter multiregion Upgrade.
At the time, if you had a Pioneer DVD player, and you wanted it to be modified, then you had to have it opened, the firmware chip (a 44 pin surface mount chip!) removed, reprogrammed, and then replaced. Not so with the Excel Sprinter!
Based on the same factory tool as used by Pioneer themselves, we simply re-programmed the firmware via the machines service port.
To this day there are other sites that claim they were first with this! Ah well, simply find an old copy of DVD review, April 2000 issue, and be the judge yourself!
We offer three main types of upgrades:
Firmware disc / Service remotes:
These are tools supplied by the manufacturers to selected dealers, or purchased direct from manufacturers service departments for warranty repair use.
Where the upgrade is a simple procedure, we can supply a modified service solution that will modify one machine only, as a rental solution. This means you can upgrade your machine without having to send the unit to us.
As these are software based modifications, they are usually classed as part of our "sprinter" solution (see below).
We only provide limited use service remotes on a rental basis, if you are a trade dealer please see our trade section, or contact us for details on how to purchase unlimited use solutions.
Excel Sprinter Modifications
Our well known, and now often imitated solution! As this is not as straight forward as using a firmware or service remote solution, this modification is mainly an in-house only upgrade (i.e we need your machine).
It consists of a direct software firmware replacement for your Pioneer (and other brands) model. With this modification almost all models are able to have
auto and manual region switching via your remote control, along with macrovision disable (please see modification table for more details). We now offer this service as a DIY option for some Pioneer and JVC models,
you will need a computer with a serial port to operate the upgrade and be computer savvy!
Excel Multi / Auto
Our original upgrade range from the late 1990s/early 2000 before Sprinter. These modifications are still available for customers whom have
an older dvd player. What the actual upgrade consists of depends on the model you own, but you will need to open your player and soldering is required.
Some machines require the original firmware chip to be replaced. All our DIY kits come with full instalation instructions.
Handset Hacks
Unlike other online sites, if we know of a handset hack, you`ll find it under our "hacks" section!
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