I have 2 dvd drives. One is a burner (Lite-ON ,Max. 20xRw). Another one is just a DVD-Rom drive(Read at 24x). The problem is..... When I burn a movie into 16x DVD+/-R media, my dvd-rom drive won't recognize it (playback). Although I reduce the writing speed of my burner to 8x or even 4x on 16x DVD+/-R media. However, it works on my dvd-player (the one that burns with 8x and 4x), but somehow not on my dvd-rom drive. So I tried different dvd+/-r media, which is 8x DVD+R media. It works on both my dvd-player and dvd-rom drive. Is there any way to fix the problem? What's wrong with my dvd-rom drive? Any suggestion? Since on the market today, 16x DVD+/-R media is everywhere. It's hard to find 8x DVD+/-R media on bestbuy, officemax..etc.
some drives only read i type of media like dvd+r or dvd-r if that is the case there is noway to fix this , you will have to buy a drive thats reads +r's and -r's.. hope this helps
My dvd-rom drive reads 8x DVD+/-R media, but however, it doesn't recognize 16x DVD+/-R media with 16x writing speed (a burnt movie with 16x speed). It rarely reads 16x DVD+/-R media with 8x or below writing speed. I don't know what's wrong. It reads 8x DVD+/-R but not 16x even though their reading speed is 24x speed.
My burner, I just bought it recently. Lite-On LH-20A1H My dvd-rom drive is about 3 years old. Here is some info... I run through Nero Info DVD-Rom Drive Firmware: DS19 Buffer Size: 512 Kb
Have you tried updating the firmware? Firmware updates help your drive recognize media that has been released after your drive was manufactured. Both Decrypter and ImgBurn have a neat tool to help you find the firmware. To check your drive firmware with DVD Decrypter: Open Decrypter,Select Mode > ISO > Read. Select the drive you want to check in the "Source" menu. Click "Tools" > "Drive" and then select "Check for Firmware Updates" at the bottom of the list. A window will open and tell you what the current firmware is and then automate the search at http://www.rpc1.org . You will need an internet connection. Edit: I saw you listed your drive so I went to rpc1 and found it: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2341 The odd thing is that they do not list the firmware you have currently (DS19) as a previous version. Are you sure the firmware you mentioned is for this drive? That sounds like the firmware I used in My JLMS XJ-HD166S DVD-ROM.
Fastfrank I don't have a problem with my burner. The problem is my dvd-rom drive. It doesn't read any dvd+/-R media that is above 8x.
I didn't mention your burner at all. I don't know where you saw that I did. The method I mentioned will let Decrypter check your ROM's firmware. Thats why I mentioned using "Read" rather than "Write". From my reply: Edit again! So the current firmware for your ROM is DS1E. http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=99 This has been an excellent drive for me. New firmware will improve this drive.
For somehow, I couldn't find " Tools > "Drive" and then select "Check for Firmware Updates" at the bottom of the list" in DVD-Decrypter after "..Decrypter,Select Mode > ISO > Read...." Maybe I have the old version ( I have dvd-decrypter version 3.5.1) Here is info of DVD-Rom through Nero JLMS Xj-HD166s Firmware Version: DS19 Buffer Size: 512 KB Here is DVD+R media I used (that has a problem) Type: Blank DVD+R Layers:1 Supported Speeds: 16x 12x 8x 6x 4x 2.4x Capcity: 4.38 GB Manufacturer ID: MCC004
I think it's just in the latest or so vesion. I have it here if you want to update: http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/DVDdecrypter.zip I was confused a bit but now I think I have it sorted...finally! I did put the link in for the firmware on my last reply so that should get you there.
Thank you I'll try. But If there is a problem after update a firmware, Can I reverse it back by downloading and installing the old one?
