DVR-108 re-write problem

[graff]

just bought a Pioneer DVR-108 (though the box says A08XL!). Upgraded the firmware to v1.18 from pioneer. i am using Memorex 4x DVD+RW (nero cdspeed 3.61 says manufacturer is INFODISCA10). Windows XP SP2 shows it as a CD as well.

I can successfully write a movie file to the dvd. when i use Ulead VS8 or Nero CDspeed to erase the dvd, i can now no longer write to it. the drive doesn't even show the dvd as having any free space.

am i doing something wrong or does this media not work with the drive yet? i am not formating prior to use.

any help would be greatly appreciated!

[blinky88]

I have recently purchased a Pioneer 108D (OEM) and flashed the drive with F/W from Gradius v1.18 and the burner is working like a charm. Burned a S/L DVD-RW a second time, no problems, this is the first time I have ever used DVD-RW media.

Goto gradius.com and download the file DVR-A08/108D drive into a true DVR-A08DX/108DX, (support DVD-R @ 16x max and DVD-RW @ 4x max)

After unzipping the files (3) place them in the Folder bearing your name in the Documents and Settings Folder, then goto "Command Prompt" and type the following statement:
c:\Documents and settings\your name\>dvrflash -vf X: R8150008.110 R8150108.118

In that statement "X" represents the drive letter of your burner, take care and type the command exactly as written .... be aware of the spaces.