btc 1004 and slow writing

Discussion in 'DVD / Blu-ray drives' started by mpg1965, Feb 3, 2004.

  1. mpg1965

    mpg1965 Member

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    heyho folks im new here and hope you can help.i got my btc 1004 about 5 months ago and a 25 pack of infiniti professional dvd+r discs.yet when i try to use these at 4x they are only seen as 2x.i thought these was only 2x as the speed is not stated on the pack.yesterday i got a 25pack of mirror platium 4x discs and these are only seen as 1x.ive tried easy cd 6 / nero 5 and 6 and nti 6.5 platinum recording packages and they are all the same.this is the second drive ive had with the same problem.is it the media im using or do i upgrade the firmware or is it something else.hope someone can help as im pulling my hair out and theres not alot as there is......
     
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    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    I would try using some 4X rated media from Ritek, Fuji or TDK and see what you get. These are good media and if they don't burn at 4X it's something other than the media. Many cheap brands of media won't burn at their rated speed.
     
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    thanks mate but ive updated the firmware and all seems ok now.
     

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