Page 1 of New Encore 450 firmware coming soon....

Mark at Encore has advised me they are currently putting the finishing touches to a new firmware version which should counteract problem discs such as Sleepy Hollow, Magnolia, Toy Story boxset and Fantasia boxset.

Should be out in a couple of weeks, so you`ll know when I know.

It removes the artifacts?

it maybe possible I have heard ATI Video cards play DVD`s with less artifacts with better drivers.

But is the new firmware likely to have any effect on the remote hacks for multi-region and macrovision disable?

Doubtful. More likely to deal with problem discs e.g. Sleepy Hollow and hopefully (!) remove some of the artifacts and pulsing on certain discs.

The pulsing is probably caused by a faulty laser pick-up, as opposed to a firmware problem.