Datasafe DVD-RAM and LG-GSA4040B

[Mus1]

Hi guys,

I'm getting Cyclic Redundancy Checks on 2 out of 4 Datasafe Media 9.4GB DVD-RAM discs I recently bought.

Wondered if anyone else has experience of this media or the LG writer?

The discs were formatted as FAT32 on Win XP.

Regards

M

[Mus1]

Nobody out there use DVD-RAM or have any tips?

Thanks

M

[malcolm grant]

i use DVDRAM on my stand alone panny E50 and i want to know how to convert the DVDRAM file to VIDEO_TS. I am running on win98 and have a lite-on dvd rom drive capable of reading DVDRAM. I know that i can do a straight copy to DVDR but the DVDR will only play on pc using power dvd xp, but i want to be able to play back my transfers on my standalone dvd player(s)
regards
Malcs

[jrsdsl]

Nobody out there use DVD-RAM or have any tips?

Thanks

M

I have so far only used Fuji ram media with no probem with the 4040b, but I don't have any experience with Datasafe Media. Do you have the latest firmware for the drive?

[Mus1]

Thanks jr,

Yes I have the latest - 3.01 as I recall. The 4.7GB Maxell that came with the 4040 seems fine but then again so is one of the Datasafe discs.

This DVD media stuff all seems a bit hit and miss to me.

PITA

M

[malcolm grant]

sorted my probs out now folks, i just upgraded to Windows XP and i can now drag the VF files to my hard drive or direct thru tmpeg dvd author
cheers
Malcs

[Mus1]

To return to my thread:

Actually I discovered yesterday there is a 302 firmware update but it has made no difference to my Datasafe media problem. Perhaps I'm best paying the money and sticking to Maxell or Panasonic like the manual recommends.

M

[jrsdsl]

Mus1,

I've used Fuji(+/-), Veratim DataLife (not plus)(+/-), Apple(-R), Ritek(+) and Phillips(+/-) with no problem all on the 301 firmware. This drive can be picky about media but you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good burn.

[Mus1]

Thanks jr,

The DVD-RAM is of initial concern - I see Taiyo Yuden are recommended for +R in the manual so I'll check out UK prices on those and the ones you've mentioned also.

Cheers!

8)