How does this software actually works (program to identify DVD-R media)? There is some read-me, but it´s mainly in Japanese... When I start the program (and the DVD is in), nothing happens with the software. I use iMac, OS X. No superdrive. Link to download: http://homepage.mac.com/raktajino/ dvdmediainspector/dvdmediainspector-1.0b1.dmg Mediaguru? Thanks.
There is a code on every DVD-R that identifies the brand or manufacturer. It is useful to know because many companies make their own buy media from others. So you can buy a sony this week that is made by Taiyo Yuden, but next week it may be made by someone else. I have a list of codes that work well with certain burners. The best list is here: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?order=Mediacode
Thanks, but I do understand that. My question is, that how the software works (=what will I do to get the info from the certain DVD). When I start it, it doesn´t do any "scanning" (when I have a DVD "in") etc, nor there aren´t any options on the menus. When I read this read-me, it´s mainly in Japanese, and it says something about the "finder".. I know this might be stupid, but I can´t figure it out. Thanks again.
All you do is select your dvd reader that is in the list. You put your dvd-r in, and then load the dvd media inspector. It then will tell you in a small text display what you have.
Ok, thanks, I think I got it. I tried Verbatim DataLifePlus DVD-R 8X. It says "_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG Media" on the top, and from the "Pre-recorded Information in Lead-in" you can find: "MCC 02 RG2". MCC should be good (CMC not that good)? Inspector page translated to English: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babe...ediainspector/dvdmediainspector.html&lp=ja_en
