8x DVD-R Media burning only @ 2x

[statik213]

I have a 40 pack of 8x Teon DVD-R I bought when they were on sale about two weeks ago @ staples and Nero would burn them only at 1x. I flashed the writer with the latest firmware from liteon and then nero was able to burn at 2x.
My writer is rated at 4x for DVD-R and it was bruning at 4x fine with my previous set of 4x DVD-R.

Is there any way I can burn at 4x?

There are some numbers on the inside rim of the DVD -> CMDR47G-CAEWM03-021 0208

No idea what these numbers mean but i've seen people make big fusses about media codes and stuff....

so can anyone help me?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Have you tried +R media just for kicks?

I have that exact same burner and I can burn fine at 8X with a variety of media. However, all I use is +R with bitsetting.

 

[statik213]

Haven't tried +R, I like sticking to -R 'cos it's more compatible with DVD players...

Also, what's bitsetting?

Thx!

 

[BlueWeasel]

Bitsetting is a function that allows you to finalize +R media so that the disc is viewed as a DVD-ROM. This provides the most compability with all DVD drives and is generally considered much better than either -R or +R media. It only works with +R or +RW media, though.

It's extremely simple to use bitsetting with the 811S drive. I searched for the utility but didn't find it, so if you want me to email it to you, just PM me and give me your email address.

 

[n7]

Chances are those Teon DVD-Rs are garbage; hence why they won't burn at their rated speed.

I just did a brief Google...yeah, quality seems poor.

Head over to cdfreaks.com or videohelp.com to find out what media is better quality

 

[BlueWeasel]

Well, I'm not sure about the Teon -R media, but all the Teon DVD+R I've picked up have been CMC media and they burn fine at 8x in my 811S drive. I know CMC ain't the best media in the world, but there is definately worse stuff out there.

 

[tata]

Originally posted by: n7
Chances are those Teon DVD-Rs are garbage; hence why they won't burn at their rated speed.

I just did a brief Google...yeah, quality seems poor.

Head over to cdfreaks.com or videohelp.com to find out what media is better quality

Ricoh or FY

 

[Zepper]

What's FY - Fuji-Yuden ?
Why do people buy this off-brand dreck and then expect it to work decently. There is almost always a name brand on sale somewhere that will be close enough in price to make no never mind. Don't buy unknown stuff no matter how cheap - you'll regret it.
. Make sure the DMA for the drive is set properly and install or update your ASPI layer software (DL from adaptec.com).

.bh.