Sammy W162C wont go 8x

conuk 2006-05-30 05:20:57 UTC #1

bought some Ridisc 8 DVD-R rated 8 speed... but they will only write at 4x (using nero).... have updated firmware to Ts11 but still the same....

can anybody recommend best DVDs to use in this drive ?

and DVD Rw please.

thanks in advance.

TOSHIBAer 2006-05-30 05:29:55 UTC #2

Hi conuk,

please download the DVD Identifier and post the mediacode of the disc.

Please find the list of supported media for your SH-W162C at http://www.toshibaer.com/SH-W162C_TS11.txt

conuk 2006-05-31 09:37:08 UTC #3

Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:CMC MAG. AE1]

Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R]
Manufacturer Name : [CMC Magnetics Corp.]
Manufacturer ID : [CMC MAG. AE1]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4.71 GB (4.38 GiB)]

[ DVD Identifier V4.3.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ]

Thanks for the list I will check it out - much appreciated

TimC 2006-05-31 09:44:36 UTC #4

Seems to be a restriction with the firmware. The only burn speed allowed is 4x.

chef 2006-05-31 12:14:22 UTC #5

Because this media is not the best anyway.

conuk 2006-05-31 15:01:08 UTC #6

thanks guys

ah well ... so if I check that list above and look for the correct code for 8 x and not what is stated on the disc then I`ll be good....

cheers - just goes to show - dont believe what is printed on the disc! lol