Hi, it's me again. Same DVD-R trouble

[KTurbo]

I bought some DVD-Rs for some months ago, but my burner won't burn them. I've tried reinstalling windows and but for no use. I've been looking all over the internet for some answers and stuff, but I got nothing. So I downloaded DVD indentifier and I got this:


** INFO : Drive = _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6450A - [FW 2.36] - [ATAPI]
** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD+R DVD+RW
** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD-R DVD-RW
** INFO : Disc = [DVD-R:MCC 02RG20 ]
** INFO : Reference Speed : 1x DVD = 1385 kBps
** INFO : An Writeable Disc Is Recommended For Accurate Results
** INFO : Write Speeds (Supported By This Drive On This Disc) Listed Below

** INFO : GET PERFORMANCE Write Speed Descriptor(s)
Descriptor #1 = 10816 kBps ( 7.81x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #2 = 8112 kBps ( 6.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #3 = 5408 kBps ( 4.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #4 = 2704 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]

** INFO : MODE SENSE Write Speed Descriptor(s) [Legacy Command]
** WARNING : MODE SENSE Is Obsolete And Not Always Properly Supported
Descriptor #1 = 4234 kBps ( 3.06x) - [Pure CAV]
Descriptor #2 = 2822 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #3 = 1764 kBps ( 1.27x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #4 = 1411 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]
Descriptor #5 = 706 kBps ( 0.51x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV]

^^ This is from the DVD-Rs that doesn't work with my burner.

What could be the problem? Can I fix it, like an update or someting? I can't get out anything useful from this.

Thanks.

[sohaibrazzaq]

Which brand did you bought?
Sometimes upgrading DVD writers firmware helps, try to search if there is any firmware upgrade available on your recorders manufacturer site, i had the same problem with my Sony DRU-710A in back, upgraded the firmware and everything goes fine after that.

[cyflyer]

"won't burn them" is always too vaigue. What exactly does it do or not do ? What message are you getting ? What program/how are you trying to burn them ? These are the burning questions (excuse the pun !), and of course what dvd-r's ???? The info you show refers to your burner, doesn't give any clue to your problem.

[KTurbo]

Well, it can't get past the in-lead process at all, neither Nero nor DVD-decrypter. Here are my dvd-rs:


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Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:MCC 02RG20 ]
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Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R]
Manufacturer Name : [Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.]
Manufacturer ID : [MCC 02RG20 ]
Blank Disc Capacity : [258,151,040 Sectors = 528.69 GB (492.38 GiB)]
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[ DVD Identifier V4.3.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]
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HEX-Thingy


** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Media Code'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'Media Code'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 0Eh - Pre-Recorded Information In Lead-In
0000 : 01 40 c1 09 9e d8 52 00 02 85 0d 10 88 9a 80 00 .@....R.........
0010 : 03 4d 43 43 20 30 32 00 04 52 47 32 30 20 20 00 .MCC 02..RG20 .
0020 : 05 88 80 00 00 00 01 00 06 09 0d 13 87 78 80 00 .............x..
0030 : 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 05 15 0d 10 0b 0a 00 ................
0040 : 09 98 08 0f 0b 78 88 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 10 00 .....x..........
0050 : 0b 07 19 15 a7 88 75 00 0c 99 bc aa a2 20 22 00 ......u...... ".
0060 : 0d 00 00 d0 00 00 00 00 0e 09 25 33 2f 29 1e 00 ..........%3/)..
0070 : 0f 50 21 2d 1f 9a b6 00 10 88 84 00 04 00 04 00 .P!-............
0080 : 11 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 12 09 2f 37 2f 29 1e 00 ........../7/)..
0090 : 13 50 1f 2d 1f 9a b6 00 14 88 c4 00 04 00 04 00 .P.-............
00a0 : 15 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........

** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Control Data Zone'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'CDZ'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 10h - Physical Format Information Of Control Data Zone
0000 : 25 0f 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 12 7f 00 00 00 00 %........&......

Will a simple upgrade to nd-6500A fix this?

[budz]

upgrade the firmware on your nec drive.
here's a link you can read about your nec drive:
http://www.cdrinfo.com/forum/tm.asp?m=84345

[KTurbo]

Are you sure that will help?

[budz]

What software are you using to burn your dvd discs? Usually upgrading the firmware on the drive will fix the problem. Need more info from you. As I mentioned what software are you using to backup your dvd discs?

[KTurbo]

Frankly, I don't know. Since I'm not ripping them myself. On the other hand it shouldn't matter, since I can't burn anything on the DVD at all, not even data with windows.

[raffie]

Are you certain the master/slave settings are correct? Did you install the burner yourself?

[cyflyer]

Since I'm not ripping them myself

Then how are they getting on your computer. Dodgy downloads ? Something ain't right here. You aint telling us everything.

[KTurbo]

Since I'm not ripping them myself

Then how are they getting on your computer. Dodgy downloads ? Something ain't right here. You aint telling us everything.

I'm not talking about images, I'm talking burning my DVDs in general. It can't even burn the DVDs with data, not music, not movie, not images - nothing.

Yes, I'm certain that there is nothing wrong with the DVD-burner's prefs. it can burn DVD-r of a diffrent brand.

[KTurbo]

So, anyone think upgrading firmware will fix this problem where I can't burn anything to my dvd-rs?

[budz]

Since I'm not ripping them myself

Then how are they getting on your computer. Dodgy downloads ? Something ain't right here. You aint telling us everything.

I'm not talking about images, I'm talking burning my DVDs in general. It can't even burn the DVDs with data, not music, not movie, not images - nothing.

Yes, I'm certain that there is nothing wrong with the DVD-burner's prefs. it can burn DVD-r of a diffrent brand.

If the dvd burner can burn a different brand of DVD-R then just use that dvd media. Your dvd burner may not be able to burn MCC 02RG20 without upgrading the firmware on your drive. I gave you a link regarding your dvd burner. If you're so afraid of flashing your dvd burner then just use the DVD-R that works for you. There's no work around it unless you flash your dvd burner to the latest firmware. Use IMGBURN to burn your DVD-R media. I'd also suggest you do a search in the NEC FORUM at CdFreaks.com and post your questions there as well.

[lordsmurf]

Are you sure it's legit MCC02RG20 and not fakes?
What brand is it?