Dual DVD Burner

[rgh43]

I have 2 DVD burners & I want to alternate between them (to get even wear) when I look at the #2 DVD in Device Capabilities it shows the Read Capabilities checked but it doesn’t have any Write capabilities checked and I cant check any. I look at the #1 DVD and I see several boxes checked on both sides Read & Write, The #2 DVD has grayed boxes as does the #1 DVD Burner but #1 has check marks in both sides & #2 doesn't. How can I setup the #2 DVD burner so I can burn with it as I do with the #1 burner?

 

#1 is a Samsung (sata) and #2 is a Sony (IDE)

 

This is what I get when I load a blank DVD into the tray, select Burner #2 and load what I want to burn, I never get anything but Device Not Ready (Meduim Not Present) as if I didn't put a disk in so i ahve to use #1 to burn with.

 

I have tried several things to change the capabilities without success.

How do I set it up so I can use the 2nd DVD for burning DVD’s just as I do with #1?

[rgh43]

I should have added that I can rip, play or burn with the #2 burner.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

What are the full names of the drives as seen in the device selection drop down box?

 

Also, please copy + paste everything you see in the Log window when you first start ImgBurn.

[rgh43]

What are the full names of the drives as seen in the device selection drop down box?

 

Also, please copy + paste everything you see in the Log window when you first start ImgBurn.

 

The First Drive

 

Destination

[O:1:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-5223C (D:)

 

This is what I see in the box to the right when it loads prior to burning.

 

TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C SB01 (ATA)

Current Profile: DVD-R

 

Disc Information:

Status: Empty

Erasable: No

Free Sectors: 2,298,496

Free Space: 4,707,319,808 bytes

Free Time: 510:48:46 (MM:SS:FF)

Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x

 

Pre-recorded Information:

Manufacturer ID: SONY16D1

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: 0@P-!-00

Book Type: DVD-R

Part Version: 5

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 1

Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)

Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

Performance (Write Speed):

Descriptor 1...

-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2298495 (0x0023127F)

-> RS: 22,160 KB/s (16x) - WS: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

Descriptor 2...

-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2298495 (0x0023127F)

-> RS: 22,160 KB/s (16x) - WS: 11,080 KB/s (8x)

Descriptor 3...

-> B0: 0x08, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2298495 (0x0023127F)

-> RS: 22,160 KB/s (16x) - WS: 16,620 KB/s (12x)

Descriptor 4...

-> B0: 0x08, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2298495 (0x0023127F)

-> RS: 22,160 KB/s (16x) - WS: 22,160 KB/s (16x)

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Second drive:

 

Destination

[2:0:0] SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 (E:)

 

This is waht I get in the box to the right when I try to burn with this drive with the Sony (E)

 

SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 GYS4 (ATA)

Current Profile: N/A

 

Nothing else comes up but Device Not Ready (medium Not Present)

I have to go back to the Drive E if I want to burn.

[cornholio7]

second drive is a reader not a writer http://www.sonynec-optiarc.com/products/hhid_dvdrom/index.html

[rgh43]

What are the full names of the drives as seen in the device selection drop down box?

 

Also, please copy + paste everything you see in the Log window when you first start ImgBurn.

I should have added it will also also say at the bottom Device Not Ready ( No Reference Position Found)

[rgh43]

second drive is a reader not a writer http://www.sonynec-optiarc.com/products/hhid_dvdrom/index.html

Thanks, Now I will have to open the computer up and make sure these model #’s are correct. I swore I bought 2 burners when I built this Computer but you may be correct as I just checked the receipts and I paid about $15 less than for the other burner. I was positive I had used this Sony to rip and burn but not for quite some time. My intent originally was to have 2 burners. Well that answers the mystery.

 

Thanks again

[LIGHTNING UK!]

You can open the Log window via the 'View' menu.

 

It should be left open at all times.

 

The initial device scan results should have told you that you had 1 burner and 1 DVDROM. The device capabilities screen only confirmed that.