Problem Burning above 1x in nero

[neillsmob]

can someone please help me out here, I am trying to get used to my new DVD burner and had no problem burning an +RW DVD, data disk but here's were the problem comes in when I try to burn another data disk, this time the media is different, -RW but the disks are from the same manafacturer, cant burn it in WMP9 or change the speed above 1x in nero or WMP9. I done a search on google for the manafacturer and found the disk that I have been trying to use with no succsess is Datawrite 4.7Gb DVD-RW, and the disks that no hassle with are Datawrite 4.7Gb DVD+RW but they had a speed printed on them and the one that i cant use are the -RW,but would the burner not determine what media has just been inserted and and the speed that it recommends, My burner is a Pioneer DVR106, totally confused with this -RW & +RW and setting the correct speeds for the disks, I installed this 2 weeks ago with no problems with CD-R either its just these -RW

[Quick69GTO]

One of two things could be happening:
1: the disk may be rated for 1X.
2: The DVD writer may need a firmware update to enable it to read the disk fully.
Use this link to download the Pioneer utility for checking firmware version of your 106:
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/compute...isclaimer.aspx
This link is the latest firmware version for the DVR-106D:
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/compute...isclaimer.aspx
I have a DVR-106D and the update works fine.

[neillsmob]

does using they firmware updates does that not void the warranty, and I have just purchesed it 2 weeks ago, its just that speed on they disks that -RW & + RW thing that I am trying to get used to, it would probabley work if it was a faster disk, like x2 -RW dont wont to FW update now till I have more response, thx anyway =)

[neillsmob]

bump,=)

[Gettinbye]

Quote:

Originally posted by neillsmob
it would probabley work if it was a faster disk, like x2 -RW

Not sure I understand you correctly, but if your blank DVD is not rated for 2x or better, you'll be stuck at 1x recording speeds as mentioned by Quick69GTO...
You might also try a different brand of media...DVD burners can be rather picky about the type of media they will work with-even some of the media recommended by the DVDRW manufacturers will not perform as it's supposed to.
I don't think upgrading firmware would void your warranty-you'll probably find information pertaining to that in the EULA of the app used to upgrade the firmware, or you can contact whoever sold you the DVDRW.

[neillsmob]

I was just thinking that it was all to do with the firmware update, was to burn 1x media. And the media that I'm useing is datawrite, my first burn went OK using datawrite 2.4x +RW, but when I tried to burn a datawrite 1x -RW that is when the problems started, and for the firmware update, I got my burner from the net, so will I need to get in touch with them to find out if it would void my warranty, if not mabe will install, got the utlility for checking firmware version adn the f/w update, just have to find out if it voids warranty, thx for ur response, =)

[Redwolf]

Firmware does not viod the warranty as long as the firmware comes from the manufacturer.

[neillsmob]

@ Quick69GT0 is that firmware update from the manufacturer, I have already downloaded them so will have to go back and have a better look,=)

@ Quick69GT0,

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I have a DVR-106D and the update works fine

I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago it was a PioneerDVR-106, were do you find out if it is 106D, is it by using the Version Utlility from that site, thx for response,

Edit- Read this on that site provided, and I' still confused,

Quote:

THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

[Gettinbye]

I think the important part of that EULA is this:
"PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION"
This is talking about the software (i.e.; the firmware update), not the hardware. This does not void the warranty on the hardware, just gives them legal protection in the event that someone uses the software and has a problem...

[neillsmob]

thx for clearing that up for me gettinbye, will install the firmware soon, no other problems with x2 and above in -RW & +RW, thx neillsmob =)