NEC 3550a writes at 4x when set to 2 or 2.4x

[uggitt]

I want to burn Dual layer discs at 2x or 2.4x but i get speeds of 4x even though I have set it to the speed required (2.4x)

 

Any suggestions

 

Thanks in advance

 

Log below:

 

 

ugg...

 

 

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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log

; Monday, 02 March 2009, 20:39:39

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I 16:47:59 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 16:47:59 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 16:47:59 Total Physical Memory: 2,096,624 KB - Available: 1,591,756 KB

I 16:47:59 Initialising SPTI...

I 16:47:59 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 16:47:59 Found 1 DVD

Edited March 3, 2009 by uggitt

[cornholio7]

the lowest supported speed with that firmware is 4x

 

I 20:11:16 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: CMC MAG-D03-64) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)

[uggitt]

Thank you for the reply.

 

Any idea which firmware to use for the NEC 3550A as I want to burn slower than 4x

 

Thanks in advance

 

Ugg...

[mmalves]

Burning at a slower speed won't give you a better quality burn because, simply put, the media you're using is pure crap. Have you read this thread?

[uggitt]

I have been using these discs for years with a pioneer 110d writer and never had a problem, so I would not say they are crap.

 

They are only rated at 2.4x, hence the problem as imageburn is writing them at 4x or more. This is why the discs are not working correctly.

 

Does any one know the correct firmware so i can get 2x or 2.4x writing rate on DL discs?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Mark...

[LIGHTNING UK!]

I have been using these discs for years with a pioneer 110d writer and never had a problem, so I would not say they are crap.

 

Why don't you Google 'CMC MAG-D03-64' before you say that.

 

Unless an earlier version of the firmware for your drive offered different speeds, you're probably out of luck.

 

It might even be the case that 'CMC MAG-D03-64' is an 8x dye but the quality control is so bad that the people who stick their name on them write 2.4x because they think people will have a better chance of getting a working disc at that speed.

[mmalves]

You were lucky then because your Pioneer DVR-110D burner was using a generic write strategy on those blanks (provided all of them were CMC MAG-D03-64):

 

Media Code Speed Edit V 1.1.0.21
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Firmware: PIONEER DVD-RW  DVR-110D1.41 06/04/17  
Bootcode: 
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Overall  supported media types:  250
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DVD+R9   supported media types:   10
DVD+R	supported media types:   72
DVD+RW   supported media types:   21
DVD-R9   supported media types:	2
DVD-R	supported media types:  102
DVD-RW   supported media types:   28
DVD-RAM  supported media types:   15
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DVD+R9   supported media types:   10
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CMC MAG_ D01	2.4x
MKM_____ 001	8x,6x,4x,2.4x
MKM_____ 003	8x,6x,4x,2.4x
PRODISC  D01	2.4x
RICOHJPN D00	2.4x
RICOHJPN D01	2.4x
RICOHJPN D01	2.4x
RITEK___ S04	2.4x
SONY	 J01	
SONY	 J11

Verbatim uses MKM-001-00 (2.4x) and MKM-003-00 (8x) dyes for its DVD+R DL blanks, and as you can see, they're much better supported even on old burners.

[LOCOENG]

They are only rated at 2.4x, hence the problem as imageburn is writing them at 4x or more. This is why the discs are not working correctly.

 

 

This has nothing to do with Imgburn....use any program which shows you supported speeds as reported by the firmware/drive/media combo and you'll see exactly the same thing.

[spinningwheel]

so I would not say they are crap.

 

 

And that puts you square within the vast majority of the great unknowing who are not willing to learn...doesn't it????

[uggitt]

Ok, learnt my lesson....

 

Thanks for the info. I will buy different dics from now on

 

ugg..