installed on a Philips based DVD+R/+RW recorder, go to the System Menu, select Remote Control settings, and then press down once more when the bottom option is selected. Now, a comprehensive firmware information screen will be displayed. The firmware version is listed on the bottom line, preceded by "FF", for example FF11h. FIRMWARE REVISION HISTORY: ff12t Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including ff12r) + Prevents error messages ABFFD0E6 and ABF160EB on recorder display. (If such an error occurs leave recorder unplugged for several hours, then load this firmware version.) ff12r Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including ff12n) + New recovery functionality for DVD+R discs displaying "Disc contains unknown data". Refer to appropriate FAQ entry or firmware manual. ff12n Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including ff12g) + Increased reliability of DVD+R recording (to prevent "Disc Contains unknown data") Improved handling high speed DVD+R(W) discs Solution for Black & White recording from RGB sources via SCART2 Correction of Aspect Ratio control via SCART1 Avoidance of aspect ratio fluctuation that can occur when recording from camcorders that put video in VBI lines supposed to contain WSS ff12g Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including ff11h) + For American DVDR985 models: Adds SP+ (2.5 hours) and EP+ (6 hours) recording modes Adds MP3 CD playback Improved Smart Clock setting For European models: Best picture quality negotiation via EasyLink / Cinema Link Improved picture quality for RGB recording / loopthrough via SCART ff11h Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including ff9o) + For American DVDR985 models: Fixes a number of timer and clock related problems For European DVDR980 and DVDR985 models: Adds SP+ (2.5 hours) and EP+ (6 hours) recording modes Adds MP3 CD playback Adds CinemaLink support, for better communication with CinemaLink equiped TVs and receivers ff9o Includes all fixes and enhancements of previous versions (including DVD+R upgrade for DVDR1000) + Fixes vertical shift issues with some TVs with progresive scan out Improves brightness on the CVBS and Y/C ports Fixes stutter in playback after inserting chapter markers Improves picture quality on S-video Improves copying of VCR tapes Addresses symptoms people have had with finalizing DVD+R discs Suitable for recording from B/W sources (such as observation cameras)