MatshitaDVD-R UJ-846 - TRACKING SERVO FAILURE?

CD, DVD and (Ultra HD) Blu-ray Writers
#1

Hi all

I am currently using a new IMac Intel (20 inch Apple Imac Core Duo 2.0 gHz) with an internal MatshitaDVD-R UJ-846 Rev. FB2U/MMC-3, and I am
having problems to burn DVDs at more than 4X…

I think that the above drive burns DVD at 8X Max. Speed, but i have been unable to burn at more than 4X…if I burn at 8X (using Toast-8) always got
an Error:

Drive Error
Hardware Error
0x09,0x01
TRACKING SERVO FAILURE

Anyone is having similar problems with matshita drive on Imac Intel Macs?

Is there any new firmware or is there a way to re-flash this drive?

Anyone one in the forum knows where to get a replacement better internal drive for my Imac Intel?..or Do you think that it is better to go and get a
NEW External Firewaire or USB2.0 Drive to Burn at 16x Speed?

Thanks in advance for your help

bosco

#2

Nope, and would fix nothing either.

Contact the manufacturer/seller.

#3

My first post. :bigsmile:

There are not a lot slot-in-notebook-drives available. The PIONEER DVR-K06 seems to be quite popular but an external firewire drive (not USB if you want to burn faster than 8x on your iMac!) would be a good choise too.

Check http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/drivedb/search.drivedb.lasso to know which drive works good in an iMac.

#4

Thanks for the info!!

So you think that is better to get an external firewire DVD drive, for burning
DVDs at more than 8X?

It is true that I can get free zone 0 DVD Play if installed an external
multi-zone DVD Drive?

Do you recommend or know of any brand between US$60.00 - US$100.00?

Thanks again for your help!