Page 1 of Wharfedale M5 Lip-Sync

I know this has been mentioned a number of times on various forums but I`m after the definitive answer. I bought my M5 from Tescos in November (2001) and it is firmware version 1.7. On various DVDs there are noticeable lip-sync problems. However, when I stop and restart the DVD they go away (at least for a while).
Is there something I can do about this, or should I take it back for a refund/replacement?

Please help!

Return to vendor - M5s with 1.7 firmware cannot be upgraded to version 2.0 without an external EEPROM programmer, sadly.

If it`s only a limited number of DVDs I`d stick with it - note that dts is notoriously bad on some discs, eg Moulin Rouge R2, allegedly (not noticed it on R4), 15 Minutes R2, etc.

Does firmware v2.0 fix known lip-sync problems - whenever I`ve read about it it mentions MP3 playback and stuff like that - not any specifc lip-sync issues..?

No, it doesn`t address any lip-sync issues as far as I know. It was actually a response by Sampo from many owners` requests to them (via me !) about enabling miniDVD playback on the M5, and for an improved MP3 menu system (which doesn`t actually go far enough - still only 8 characters, sadly).

Sadly, they used a bizarre processor board configuration on the version 1.7 M5s which means upgrading to another version of the M5 firmware is impossible without external reprogramming : details are here :

http://www.area450.com/thesampozone/players/wharfeym5internal.htm

just a quick question, how do you find out what firmware is being used on the M5?

Thanks.

>>> No need, just found out how :)

This item was edited on Thursday, 28th February 2002, 21:19