DVD writer won't burn at 4x

[StealthKing]

I have a 4x DVD writer,Iomega Super DVD writer.
With Nero 6 it can burn only up to 2x with DVD-R.
Is there something wrong with it?

[porphyra]

Too few details here. You must realise that sometimes your burner will not burn 4x discs due to a firmware issue. Make sure you have the latest firmware.

Check your burner and discs with other user reports to see if it actually burns at 4x for other peeps. You may have only 2x write strategies for those discs.

If you have established that they do indeed burn at 4x for others, then make sure your DMA is enabled. And that you have the latest firmware.

Cheers.

[StealthKing]

I have the latest firmware.
Im using XP .

[budz]

Use this link on how to enable DMA in XP.
http://www.cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7625

[StealthKing]

I had DMA enabled.
I think it might be the media?
Could it be possible that both Brands are not compatible with the drive?

[budz]

It would help if you posted the media codes from the discs you burned.
Use dvdinfo pro or dvd identifier to find out the media codes.

[StealthKing]

It also won't write cd-rs at 24x ,only 16x max speed.
imation brand cd-rs.

[glockjs]

might wanna check your jumper settings.

have you tried another burning program? maybe nero is havin conflicts with another program? could try a fresh install of nero, maybe an update too.

[StealthKing]

I've tried others.

[glockjs]

well if its not the media i would take the drive back. hope you kept your reciept

[StealthKing]

I think it's too late for that.
What's some high quality media?

[StealthKing]

What if I changed the IDE cable for the one that came with it?
Does it matter if it is slave or master?

[budz]

I think it's too late for that.
What's some high quality media?

I asked you to post the media codes from those burned discs. I gave you the programs you can use to get the media code. You ask for help and suggestions are made. How about following some suggestions and perhaps you can get to the root of your burner problem.

[budz]

What if I changed the IDE cable for the one that came with it?
Does it matter if it is slave or master?

Try it out and see what happens. what does your manual say about hooking it up?

[glockjs]

it could make a difference. hasnt for me yet, but im sure some brands out there are setup to perform only a certain way. i dont think the ide cable itself is gonna make a difference unless its somehow kinked. your jumper settings would be more important, specially if its set to cable select. thats been my experience anyways.


yeah, what media are you using? like budz says, that might help us out. lets just start with the actual name. BTW has this drive ever worked at 4x?

[StealthKing]

I've used Memorex and Khypermedia both 4x only burned at 2x.
I've used Verbatim DVD+RW at 2.4x ,and Sony 1x DVDs at 1x.
Imation CD-R's at 16x(drive should do max at 24x).

[budz]

glockjs he's cross posting read this other thread of his
https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=927392#927392

[StealthKing]

I forgot I had that other post.

[glockjs]

Memorex and Khypermedia

could very well be your prob. specially if memorex is cmc mag, im not even gonna coment on Khyper.

buying from a store shelf you cant get any better than maxell 4x-r mxlrg02. fuji should work OK too. i personally dont mess with anything esle but maxell -r. if your gonna order over the internet buy nothing else but taiyo yuden. just some suggestions.

[StealthKing]

I'll try some Sony or Verbatim media later on.

[glockjs]

dont cross post aaaaaahhhhhhh

with that out, one post is enough. learn the easy way or the hard way around here. and those are my words of wisdom for the day

[StealthKing]

Ok.
I think I might buy a new DVD burner off newegg.com since they are on sale.

[glockjs]

i would honestly hold of on buying a new burner anytime soon. might wanna wait till dual layer gets a little more mainstream, could just be worth the wait. i would seriously try better media though. cause the stuff your using now might just up and become useless without notice one day. if the stuff your backing up is worth keeping, definately get better media.

[StealthKing]

I'm backing up my DVD collection from Columbiahouse.
I am going to wait till dual layer is more in the public.

[StealthKing]

Ok,it burns 4x with Sony media.
So I guess it needs good quality DVDs and CD-Rs.
I'll get a dual burner when they are cheaper and reliable.

[glockjs]

dont worry, the first spindle i ever bought was cheap media. i think every single body who just gets a dvd burner gets cheap media. its just too damn tempting. "why am i gonna spend $10 more for the same crap?"

i've found just buying the better media cuts down on overall costs. i think i spent more money on aleve that it would have cost to just get the good media

glad you got it to work though

[StealthKing]

I'll try Ritek,Verbatim,and TDK.
I'll continue using Sony meanwhile.
I got 5 sony dvd-rs for 12 dollars.

[budz]

Good to hear you got the 4x burning done with Sony media. Just be careful of TDK media, from what I heard some of their dvd media is now being made by CMC.

[StealthKing]

What exactly is this CMC I hear about?
I seen it places but I just pass it by.

[budz]

What exactly is this CMC I hear about?
I seen it places but I just pass it by.

Discs manufactured by the company CMC are considered crappy media. Some brands that use discs manufactured by CMC are MEMOREX & TDK that I know of. Check this site: www.nomorecoasters.com for media quality.