dvd-r problem!!

naisatoh · December 8th, 2002

any help would be great... i have a dvd-writer but for some reason when i put an empty dvd-r into the tray, it doesn't recognize anything is in it. however, when i put in a dvd-rw, it says there's a cd-rw that needs to be formatted. i'm not sure what to do about this. i'm thinking maybe there's some kind of communication error between the computer and the drive, but since it reads the dvd-rw find, it might not be the case. i'm really confused guys. any ideas?

RF · December 8th, 2002

try updating your mobo/cpu drivers.....

naisatoh · December 8th, 2002

it was a brand new computer... dvd-r came with it. i got it about 3 months ago

December 8th, 2002

Really depends on your software, I wonder do programs like Nero, ect recognise DVD writers?

**Betamax** · December 8th, 2002

I know this may sound stupid, but make sure that it actually supports dvd-r. Some drives only support rewritables....

December 8th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Betamax
I know this may sound stupid, but make sure that it actually supports dvd-r. Some drives only support rewritables....

Actually why didn't I think of that. a GREAT DEAL of DVD RW Drivers don't work with standard DVD R's...

P. D. Ace · December 8th, 2002

This sound really strange...have you tried to update dvd-r firmware & drivers? However, it probably depends on your recording software.

naisatoh · December 8th, 2002

ok i think you're right betamax, chrisray. so i did a little research and i realized i had bought dvd+r discs. i'm thinking the dvd writer only supprts dvd-r discs or something. anybody understand the difference between the + and -? apparently they're pretty different considering the prices of each of so different

**Betamax** · December 8th, 2002

taken from www.vcdhelp.com :

Today there are three competing DVD recording standards:

DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-R/W was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players.
DVD-R is a none rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 87% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 68% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
DVD-R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
These formats are supported by DVDForum.

DVD+R and DVD+RW
DVD+R/W has some better features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing.
DVD+R is a none rewritable format and it is compatible with about 81% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 68% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
DVD+R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
These formats are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.

DVD-RAM
DVD-RAM has the best recording features but it is not compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video players. Think more of it as a removable hard disk. This format is supported by DVDForum.

Basically forget about ram. It's crap

As for the other two the jury is still out.

naisatoh · December 9th, 2002

it looks like the dvd-r and the dvd+r are exactly the same.

**Betamax** · December 9th, 2002

Er no. DVD+ has an extra feature which allows you to append extra video onto the disk without needing to write extra leadin etc (saves space).

The best bet for ppl is to buy a dual format drive (writes both dvd-r(w) and dvd+r(w).

T.O.F.K.A.Z · December 9th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Betamax
The best bet for ppl is to buy a dual format drive (writes both dvd-r(w) and dvd+r(w).

Which currently are pretty expensive.

Well I myself have the Pioneer A04 (DVD-R).
It works like a charm and is/was the first to supportr doublesided dvd-r dics as well.

naisatoh · December 12th, 2002

how much?

December 8th, 2002	#1 (permalink)
naisatoh the HOT asian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: my own little bubble Posts: 179	dvd-r problem!! any help would be great... i have a dvd-writer but for some reason when i put an empty dvd-r into the tray, it doesn't recognize anything is in it. however, when i put in a dvd-rw, it says there's a cd-rw that needs to be formatted. i'm not sure what to do about this. i'm thinking maybe there's some kind of communication error between the computer and the drive, but since it reads the dvd-rw find, it might not be the case. i'm really confused guys. any ideas?

December 8th, 2002	#2 (permalink)
RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,594	try updating your mobo/cpu drivers..... __________________

December 8th, 2002	#5 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	I know this may sound stupid, but make sure that it actually supports dvd-r. Some drives only support rewritables.... __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

December 8th, 2002	#7 (permalink)
P. D. Ace Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Italy Posts: 2	This sound really strange...have you tried to update dvd-r firmware & drivers? However, it probably depends on your recording software. __________________ Portuguese D. Ace [sig=303]

December 8th, 2002	#9 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	taken from www.vcdhelp.com : Today there are three competing DVD recording standards: DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-R/W was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players. DVD-R is a none rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 87% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs. DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 68% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs. DVD-R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10). These formats are supported by DVDForum. DVD+R and DVD+RW DVD+R/W has some better features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing. DVD+R is a none rewritable format and it is compatible with about 81% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs. DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 68% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs. DVD+R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10). These formats are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD-RAM DVD-RAM has the best recording features but it is not compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video players. Think more of it as a removable hard disk. This format is supported by DVDForum. Basically forget about ram. It's crap As for the other two the jury is still out. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

December 8th, 2002	#3 (permalink)
naisatoh the HOT asian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: my own little bubble Posts: 179	it was a brand new computer... dvd-r came with it. i got it about 3 months ago

December 8th, 2002	#4 (permalink)
ChrisRay Guest Posts: n/a	Really depends on your software, I wonder do programs like Nero, ect recognise DVD writers?

December 8th, 2002	#8 (permalink)
naisatoh the HOT asian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: my own little bubble Posts: 179	ok i think you're right betamax, chrisray. so i did a little research and i realized i had bought dvd+r discs. i'm thinking the dvd writer only supprts dvd-r discs or something. anybody understand the difference between the + and -? apparently they're pretty different considering the prices of each of so different

December 9th, 2002	#10 (permalink)
naisatoh the HOT asian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: my own little bubble Posts: 179	it looks like the dvd-r and the dvd+r are exactly the same.

December 9th, 2002	#11 (permalink)
Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	Er no. DVD+ has an extra feature which allows you to append extra video onto the disk without needing to write extra leadin etc (saves space). The best bet for ppl is to buy a dual format drive (writes both dvd-r(w) and dvd+r(w). __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

December 12th, 2002	#13 (permalink)
naisatoh the HOT asian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: my own little bubble Posts: 179	how much?

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