I can't backup any discs. I only got one to work. I have most of the software. I am using Memorex DVD+R 16X (CMCMAG M01). I get that says something like bad medium. I will try to get a screenshot.
That media is absolute crap. Get Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden, or Made in Japan labeled Fuji or Sony media. Also burn at 4X or half the rated speed of the media. Don't burn all the way to the edge. Set the target size to custom and 4350 or 4400 for 4.7GB media. It doesn't hurt to booktype your +R media as DVD-ROM either, but first things first, get some good quality media. Without that, nothing else matters.
is there any way I can use the media I have, I don't want to waste these discs. I have the screenshot but I don't know how to put it on Also I found many types of Verbatim DVD-R's which ones should I buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...levance&mipp=25&uq=Verbatim&_requestid=224724
no. absolutely do not burn with the media you have. use them as coasters, wall decorations, frisbees...even grind them up and add them to paint for a pearl effect, but don't burn with them. any verbs stamped "made in japan" will be fine
Also I found many types of Verbatim DVD-R's which ones should I buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...levance&mipp=25&uq=Verbatim&_requestid=224724
DevinC: the 50-pack +R and -R 16X Verbatims are on sale this week at Best Buy for $15US. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat01161&type=category&categoryRep=cat01000
No one can guarantee this will fix your problem, but without good quality media, you start out in a big hole. What is the brand and model of your burner. Also do you know its firmware version number? The firmware number is the letters and/or numbers displayed after the burners name in most burning and utility programs. What software are you using? Most here use DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter, and AnyDVD. Many also use the Nero Suite. Don't burn over 4X or half the rated speed of the media either for good quality burns. We'll likely get your problems straightened out forthwith so don't worry. I'll be away for a couple hours or so and won't be able to reply, but others may.
LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S BGS4 (ATA) I have Nero Express, Clone DVD 2, and DVD Shrink 3.2. http://img482.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dvderrorclonedvd26aw.png
Your firmware seems a little out of date. The latest version seems to be BSOY. I would update by flashing the new firmware to your drive. http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1934
when I try to install the BS0Y firmware this pops up http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=firmwareerror4ol.png
try the bsos for ye Liteon SOHW-1633S and see if that will work bsos at liteon http://www.liteonamericas.com/us/download.htm then try this to see if it updates to bsoy here http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=17
Devon, is this a Liteon labeled drive or is it a rebadged Liteon from another company? Download DVD Identifier and report back the name of the burner if you're not sure. The download site is in my signature below.
Is This what Your looking For: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:CMC MAG. AM3] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R] Manufacturer Name : [CMC Magnetics Corp.] Manufacturer ID : [CMC MAG. AM3] Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4.71 GB (4.38 GiB)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** INFO : Drive = LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S [FW BGS4] ** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD+R DVD+R-DL DVD+RW ** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD-R DVD-RW ** INFO : Disc = [DVD-R:CMC MAG. AM3] ** INFO : Reference Speed : 1x DVD = 1385 kBps ** INFO : An Writeable Disc Is Recommended For Accurate Results ** INFO : Write Speeds (Supported By This Drive On This Disc) Listed Below ** INFO : GET PERFORMANCE Write Speed Descriptor(s) Descriptor #1 = 5540 kBps ( 4.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #2 = 2770 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #3 = 1385 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] ** INFO : MODE SENSE Write Speed Descriptor(s) [Legacy Command] ** WARNING : MODE SENSE Is Obsolete And Not Always Properly Supported Descriptor #1 = 5540 kBps ( 4.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #2 = 2770 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #3 = 1385 kBps ( 1.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes that's it, Devon. It's definitely a LO 1633S. As to why it won't update the firmware, I think you're going to have to do it in steps because yours is so out of date. I'll look around later and see if I can fuind some older 1633 firmware. I guess we're trying to jump too many versions for it to work since it's so out of date. Maybe smeone else knows where all the older firmware is housed in the meantime.
The drive is an older one. I have the same drive and purchased mine well over a year ago. I don't use it anymore though. Since the 1633 there has been the 1653, 1673, and now the 1693.
