scader Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm attempting to burn a DL DVD using Verbatim 4x DVD-R DL discs. I'm getting the following error: E 09:20:53 Failed to Reserve Track! - Reason: Cannot Format Medium - Incompatible Medium Full log: I 09:13:52 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started! I 09:13:52 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2) I 09:13:52 Total Physical Memory: 2,095,188 KB - Available: 744,076 KB I 09:13:52 Initialising SPTI... I 09:13:52 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 09:13:52 Found 1 DVD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scader Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I've updated my firmware to version 104C. Still receive the same error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scader Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Well, it appears that my drive does not support DVD-R DL, only DVD+R DL. Gah! Isn't it true that DVD-R is more compatible with older DVD players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmalves Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 For dual-layer media DVD+R DL is the type to use and will work on most DVD players. As for single layer media, you'd have to test your particular DVD player, or at least search with Google to see other users' experiences with that device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 DVD-R might be more compatible than DVD+R because it's been around longer, however the opposite is true for DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL. DVD+R DL are infinitely more common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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