using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A

jim lee · 07-03-2006

Is there software I can download to make 16x DVD dics work on my NEC 8x ND-6500A DVD recorder? I get a Nero "burn process failed" message when I try.
NEC had instructions for updating firmware, but no actual downloads that I could find.
I don't want the recorder to burn faster, I just want to be able to use the 16x discs (I got a bunch on sale.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

*_chef_* · 08-03-2006

Which firmware is on your drive?

Have you updated your burning software?

*TimC* · 08-03-2006

Hi & welcome.

What is the media you're using? Nero's CD-DVD Speed (disc info) will give the Media ID.

Also posting the Nero log of a failed burn will be most helpful.

I don't think that there should be any particular problems burning 16x media in a 8x burner providing the burners firmware recognises the media. The latest firmware can be found here . Don't know why there are 2 versions but if yours is a 2.x version then the 2.24 would be the one. Likewise 4.x then 4.24 is the one.

ham4592 · 22-03-2006

I'm having the same problem and have the 2.24 Firmware installed. Did you manage to solve the problem and if so how?

novacain · 29-05-2007

I am also having trouble getting 16x verbatim DVD+R/DVD-R discs to work on my NEC6500a drive. I have updated the firmware from the NEC website, and I am not sure what next to do. Any ideas?

*_chef_* · 30-05-2007

Then try to find 8x dvd media or use other 16x like TY.

07-03-2006	#1
jim lee New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A Is there software I can download to make 16x DVD dics work on my NEC 8x ND-6500A DVD recorder? I get a Nero "burn process failed" message when I try. NEC had instructions for updating firmware, but no actual downloads that I could find. I don't want the recorder to burn faster, I just want to be able to use the 16x discs (I got a bunch on sale.) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

08-03-2006	#2
_chef_ MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...playing LLAMATRON :-] Posts: 30,611	Re: using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A Which firmware is on your drive? Have you updated your burning software? __________________ Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please use the powerful SEARCH. Try ThreatFire I am looking for DVD-R for Authoring & HD DVD media. Please PM me if you can help me. Vamos Tribbles! V-a-m-o-s!!

08-03-2006	#3
TimC MyCE Resident Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 7,496	Re: using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A Hi & welcome. What is the media you're using? Nero's CD-DVD Speed (disc info) will give the Media ID. Also posting the Nero log of a failed burn will be most helpful. I don't think that there should be any particular problems burning 16x media in a 8x burner providing the burners firmware recognises the media. The latest firmware can be found here . Don't know why there are 2 versions but if yours is a 2.x version then the 2.24 would be the one. Likewise 4.x then 4.24 is the one.

22-03-2006	#4
ham4592 New on Forum Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Re: using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A I'm having the same problem and have the 2.24 Firmware installed. Did you manage to solve the problem and if so how?

29-05-2007	#5
novacain New on Forum Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	Re: using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A I am also having trouble getting 16x verbatim DVD+R/DVD-R discs to work on my NEC6500a drive. I have updated the firmware from the NEC website, and I am not sure what next to do. Any ideas?

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30-05-2007	#6
_chef_ MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...playing LLAMATRON :-] Posts: 30,611	Re: using 16x DVD discs on a 8x NEC ND-6500A Then try to find 8x dvd media or use other 16x like TY. __________________ Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please use the powerful SEARCH. Try ThreatFire I am looking for DVD-R for Authoring & HD DVD media. Please PM me if you can help me. Vamos Tribbles! V-a-m-o-s!!

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