Burn a DVD+R Verbatim 4x at 8x

Soner 2004-12-13 14:45:19 UTC #1

Fist of all, excuse me, i'am French, so my english is not perfect.

I recently bought a Pioneer DVR-108. Before this one, I had a Liteon 411. I also had a lot of DVD+R 4x Verbatim.

I search a way to burn those DVD at higher speed, like 8x. I heard that it is possible. When I try to burn a DVD with Nero, I can't go higher than 4x.

I missed something ?
Is ther a particular software to use ?

bcn_246 2004-12-13 14:48:48 UTC #2

So is the media 4x?
If the media is 4x then it shouldnt be burned at 8x.
Ben

Soner 2004-12-13 14:52:20 UTC #3

But I read at many sites and boards that it's possible...

philamber 2004-12-13 14:55:12 UTC #4

To do so, you need to use hacked firmware. See this thread BUT take notice of the warning in the first post.

Soner 2004-12-13 15:00:33 UTC #5

I forgot to tell you.

My Pioneer is seen as a Piodata.

bcn_246 2004-12-13 15:01:15 UTC #6

It is possible but is likely just to get you a load of coasters, so I would not try it.
The old Verbitim 4x is gone now anyway, as most 4x media is dying away.

Ben

pawprint 2004-12-13 17:25:28 UTC #7

Soner,
Using my NEC 3500 external usb 8X DVD burner , along with Nero 6.3 , when I place a blank RIDATA 4X DVD+R 4.7G disk into the machine, it automatically sets my burning speed to 8X.
I have not done any firmware updates, however I did alot of research on recommended DVD media, and RIDATA was highly recommended.
cheers, ~pawprint~