is my burner dying???
| NEC / Optiarc Writer Discuss, is my burner dying??? at CD, DVD and Blu-ray Writers forum; it appears what ever firmware i use i cant get it to continuously burn DVD`s without it writing them off at some point, also throw in random power calibration error, the random write errors and the fact that it now refuses to read some of the media it wrote 6 |
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Posted:
21-12-2005
- # 1
it appears what ever firmware i use i cant get it to continuously burn DVD`s without it writing them off at some point, also throw in random power calibration error, the random write errors and the fact that it now refuses to read some of the media it wrote 6 months back under a different firmware, saying either the disk is in an unreadable format or there is no disk in the drive, its driving me nutts,
its an NEC 2500A
here is the log of the latest screw up...
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also here is the info on the media i am using...
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Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD+R:PRODISC-R03-003]
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Disc & Book Type : [DVD+R] - [Not Available]
Manufacturer Name : [Prodisc Technology Inc.]
Manufacturer ID : [PRODISC]
Media Type ID : [R03]
Product Revision : [003]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,295,104 Sectors = 4.70 GB (4.38 GiB)]
Recording Speeds : [1x-2.4x , 4x , 6x-8x]
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[ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]
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currently using firmware version 1.0A
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- Posts: 15,596
- Posted:
21-12-2005
- # 3
hmmm... would it really get that dirty ~? i mean its seen lots of use but its not exactly been in a dusty environment... what would you clean it with and how would you clean it?
p.s. just in case anyone ask, yes DMA is enabled... - Posted:
21-12-2005
- # 5
i dont have any Iso Alc, but would white spirit do the job ? its a fairly good glass cleaner?
Edit, have just wrote off my 4th DVD ...
Last edited by DarkStar1982; 21-12-2005 at 19:58. - Posted:
23-12-2005
- # 6
well, suffice to say, that didnt work 
- Posted:
23-12-2005
- # 7
Power calibration error happens mainly with awful quality discs.
Do you only use this Prodisc discs? What brand? (Prodisc is a crapshoot. Very good to pure crap depending on sources (brands) and batches.)
Have you tried different, reliable discs? (Verbatim...)
Discs that are unreadable on your 2500: are they readable in another drive?
Does your drive easily read pressed discs?
Please provide as much info as you can when asking for help
Quote:but would white spirit do the job 
NO __________________
François "Wizzu" Marchand, the artist formerly known as Francksoy
I won't reply to technical help requests by PM, but ask you question in the forum and notify me, I'll be glad to help if I can! - Posted:
23-12-2005
- # 8
I thought you drink that stuff! LOLQuote:Originally Posted by DarkStar1982i dont have any Iso Alc, but would white spirit do the job ? its a fairly good glass cleaner?
Edit, have just wrote off my 4th DVD ...
Flash your FW and you can crossflash to a 2510! If that does not work, then put on another channel and reinstall.
Sounds dead to me! Time for a 4550! LOL__________________
Samsung 32/550, Samsung 55/8000, Samsung 52/850, LG GBW-H20L ,WH08LS20, PS3, SONY 350, TOSHIBA HD, HANNS 28.5/ HK7200 receiver/DELL 530s BD&9200, HP WEB printer, Sony Vaio 270 - Posted:
23-12-2005
- # 9
Even worse than using it to clean clear plastics...Quote:Originally Posted by etpI thought you drink that stuff! LOL
*LOL* It may well be his discs....! Hence my questions aboveQuote:Sounds dead to me! Time for a 4550! LOL __________________
François "Wizzu" Marchand, the artist formerly known as Francksoy
I won't reply to technical help requests by PM, but ask you question in the forum and notify me, I'll be glad to help if I can! - Posted:
24-12-2005
- # 10
im not getting power calibration errors, im getting write errors, check the log.Quote:Originally Posted by FrancksoyPower calibration error happens mainly with awful quality discs.
i did get power calibration errors with herries 1.09 firmware but on further research so too did most people and he released 9.0b to fix this (which seems to be the only firmware i cant find to try out)
ive used many different types, (the worst i found were bulkpaq orange) the disks i am now using untill the other day had been brilliant, far better success rate than any other brand i had used, but now im having issues...Quote:Originally Posted by FrancksoyDo you only use this Prodisc discs? What brand? (Prodisc is a crapshoot. Very good to pure crap depending on sources (brands) and batches.)
im not rich...Quote:Originally Posted by FrancksoyHave you tried different, reliable discs? (Verbatim...)
They were readable till i changed firmware, now even if i change back they are not readable...Quote:Originally Posted by FrancksoyDiscs that are unreadable on your 2500: are they readable in another drive?
Quote:Originally Posted by FrancksoyDoes your drive easily read pressed discs?
- Posted:
24-12-2005
- # 11
oh for craps sakes.... i found the problem... bloody bios reset on me the other day when i was experimenting. (im an avid overclocker ) and guess what... 32bit transfere mode was turned OFF for both IDE line 
me = stupido idiota!
all is well now... (for the moment...) - Posted:
24-12-2005
- # 12
Quote:Originally Posted by DarkStar1982oh for craps sakes.... i found the problem... bloody bios reset on me the other day when i was experimenting. (im an avid overclocker ) and guess what... 32bit transfere mode was turned OFF for both IDE line
me = stupido idiota!
all is well now... (for the moment...)
I can assue you that you are not (see above)!
You found the problem by yourself and fixed it. That counts, hehe.
Merry Christmas everyone! - Posted:
24-12-2005
- # 13
well, thankyou for making me feel better and at least i dont need a new burner... although i did verify the data once i had burned it and didnt like the results at all so i think new media may very well be in order. these cost me £7.99 for 50 which may have something to do with it... - Posted:
25-12-2005
- # 14
You need two new burners for Christmas! LOL
Don't forget to crossflash to a 2510! I had one and a great burner!
People forget to keep their BIOS updated! Not you! But people in general don't see the importance of that function!__________________
Samsung 32/550, Samsung 55/8000, Samsung 52/850, LG GBW-H20L ,WH08LS20, PS3, SONY 350, TOSHIBA HD, HANNS 28.5/ HK7200 receiver/DELL 530s BD&9200, HP WEB printer, Sony Vaio 270 - Posted:
26-12-2005
- # 15
nec 25xx maybe a fast burner, takes 14min for 4x, 9min for 8x but it doesn't drop down in speed when the media quality isn't so good so you risk having a coaster.
3540a,3550a are best...
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