DVD-RW stopped burning DVD-R, but DVD-RW are still OK

[burner777]

Hi all,

A very bizarre story, my DVD-RW Toshiba SD-R5002 that bee working nicely for about four months stopped burning DVD-R successfully! ( Nero says done - success) after that the media cannot be read. The bizarre part of the story is that DVD-RW are being burned just fine, so CD-RW(R) media.

Please help.

[Oriphus]

What version of Nero are you using? I think Nero addressed a similar issue that was happening in an earlier Nero 5.5.10.xx, but with 5.5.10.42 and higher it shouldnt happen. Ask Nero about this www.nero.com

[burner777]

Thanks for replying, I use Nero 6 Ultra Edition, latest and greatest, I still having this problem - I have to use pricy DVD-RW for my data. It seems that it's all is caused by my burner - laser DVD-R mode is not working right ( just guessing )

[setarip]

1) Try reducing the burn speed for the DVD-Rs

2) Run a DVD/CD cleaning disc on the burner. Maxell makes one that retails for approximately $10US...

[burner777]

Hmm. Good idea about cleaning the burner itself ( I was quit enthusiastic about it, but I'll try). I'm already as low as 1x on writing DVD-RW(R), However! CD-RW(R) writing is blazingly fast!


Well, Let's do cleaning first. - Thanks!

[setarip]

"Thanks!"

My pleasure ;>}

[Oriphus]

Be careful which type of burning disc you use as some (less quality ones) could actually damage the lens or de-focus it.

[burner777]

Your comment is rather scarred me - I had in use really cheap DVD-Rs, However all other media types were Verbatim. Currently, I have Verbatim DVD-R media which is not working. I'm not quit understand how it could get defocused ( the lens plastic could get melted ), the fact remains the same - all works expect DVD-R. The drive most likely will be promoted to master back-up XX-RW(R) only, and a new one will be purchased, but I need a solid one. Any suggestions on what is a good reliable DVD burner could be.

777

[Oriphus]

Sorry, my comment meant to say Cleaning disc, not burning disc. Sorry for scaring you. What i meant was that there are different methods of cleaning the lens, alcohol based methods and fibres on a CD are the most common, just make sure you buy a good branded one like the one Setarip recommends

[burner777]

Here is what I found: Memorex CD cleaner $9 and Maxell CD 340 Kit for $17. Have anyone tried the first $9 one.

Thanks-777!

[setarip]

You want to find one that SPECIFICALLY states "DVD" or "DVD/CD", NOT simply CD...

[Oriphus]

Yes, that is because the one for DVD/CD uses micro "Soft" fibres for cleaning the discs since a DVD lens is a lot more sensitive than that of a CD.

[burner777]

Hi all,


Well, I got the optic cleaned with a help if Maxell. Got DVD-R Verbatim blanks - and still not working ( even used a different soft to burn the disk). I guess, my original thought about DVD-R laser mode has got -ed - need a new burner.

Thank you for helping me with the issue.

777

[setarip]

"need a new burner."

Sorry to hear that.

You might want to firstcheck to see if your present burner is repairable (at a reasonable cost)...