jans3 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Please, be kind...I am new to this burn a disc 'thing.' From what I have read, am I to undrstand the reason I am having problems with copying/burning a DVD is because I am not using Verbatim dual layer disc's? I keep getting I/O error that the one I am using is not compatible with this program (Matrix double layer). I am hoping this is the problem, EVEN THOUGH I just purchased 25 of the things! I love this prxogram as it is so easy for a first time user like myself to use. It is very 'user-friendly.' Thanks UK for this 'free' program...and yes I did make a donation today Now just tell me I can solve my problem by getting and using Verbatim discs. Jans3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jans3 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am attaching a file that contains the error's I am getting. -Jan IMG.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polopony Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Verbatim are the only reliable dual layer discs, saying Matrix brand doesn't really mean anything its the maker of the dye on the disc that matters many "brands" use the same dye. Put a matrix disc in your burner Write mode and copy and paste the info in IMGburns window .My guess is its the media you're using ,also make sure that the drives firmware is up to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jans3 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Verbatim are the only reliable dual layer discs, saying Matrix brand doesn't really mean anything its the maker of the dye on the disc that matters many "brands" use the same dye. Put a matrix disc in your burner Write mode and copy and paste the info in IMGburns window .My guess is its the media you're using ,also make sure that the drives firmware is up to date Thanks Polopony! Here's the info... TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D DE03 (ATA) Current Profile: DVD+R DL Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 4,069,664 Free Space: 8,334,671,872 bytes Free Time: 904:24:14 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x DVD?R DL Boundary Information: L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,034,832 Changeable: Yes Physical Format Information (ADIP): Disc ID: RICOHJPN-D00-01 Book Type: DVD+R DL Part Version: 1 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 2 Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP) Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: RICOHJPN-D00-01 Book Type: DVD+R DL Part Version: 1 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 2 Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP) Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvofl10 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Disc ID: RICOHJPN-D00-01 your Matrix branded discs use the RICOH dye/ink, which isnt as reliable as the verbatim dual layer dye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jans3 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Disc ID: RICOHJPN-D00-01 your Matrix branded discs use the RICOH dye/ink, which isnt as reliable as the verbatim dual layer dye Thanks, had I know about this before I bought dbl layers, I would have saved myself some money...I'll consider it a lesson (expensive one) well learned. Other than crocheting a cover for the 25 disc's and making coasters....any suggestions? -Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanga2 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Verbatim are the only reliable dual layer discs, saying Matrix brand doesn't really mean anything its the maker of the dye on the disc that matters many "brands" use the same dye. Put a matrix disc in your burner Write mode and copy and paste the info in IMGburns window .My guess is its the media you're using ,also make sure that the drives firmware is up to date After making numerous coasters, I looked and learned about Verbatim..........so how come this morning I bought 25 Verbatim's and still get the "imcompatable format".cannot write medium..........thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polopony Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Kanga , the crystal ball is in the shop for repairs so if you want help please post a log of a burn and provide some info and maybe we can see what the problem is ,read the posts and do what was asked of JANS Jans ,try to return the discs for a refund if the sellers are a reputable shop you should get your money back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfcrule1972 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 As polo said we are going to need more info than that ! It's very unlikely your problems are exactly the same so please give us all the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontasciime Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 check to see if you have a recent firmware in your drive, Might as well check your cables as well. your machine a Dell from the little info on your drive, there seem to be lots of unhappy users of that drive, who report nothing but problems do not go running this yet as this may not have anything to do with your drive so click link and read http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/...mp;fileid=63977 actually it's so old i doubt it will apply may still come in handy for you if drive goes into PIO mode though. I have found some firmware latest appears to be DE07 there is no read me with it to say if it is def for your drive so will try and find more info and a direct link to dell instead of their ftp don't now think DE07 is for your drive but this is http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/...p;fileid=193445 is the laptop you got Inspiron 6400/E1505 if so and your writer is the TS-L632D then maybe update the firmware and see if it then likes your media better As always the risk of flashing drive is your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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