I'm new to burning dvds for backup. I have the version of RecordNow that came with my Dell. I read through one of ScubaPete's guides and downloaded DVD Shrink and DVD Decrypter. Everything went fine with DVD Shrink, but when it was time for DVD Decrypter to kick in it said ...medium not present. I initially started with a TDK DVD-R and then I switched to a Sony DVD+R, because I read where it could be the media I'm using, but got the same message. What am I doing wrong?
Quote: Are you sure you have a dvd burner?
Whats the make and model #
Are their updated versions of firmware available?
Does device manager see your burner?
Yes, I do have a burner. Here is the make and model# JLMS DVD-ROM XJ-HD166. I am not familiar with firmware. The device manager does recognize the burner.
I thought this was the problem and solution, but I guess not:
Quote: ScubaPete,
I just read your guide above for using Shrink and Decrypter and I have the same problem withe the DVD-R's I'm using not being read by my drive as well and I'm using Verbatim. What am I missing here?
Thanks from another newbie. ;)
Jess
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Thought I'd share this with the other DVD newbies....
turns out the software is not the problem. Or the hardware. It's the discs I was trying to use with my drive. I have a DVD+RW drive and was trying to use DVD-R discs. Apparently that doesn't work unless you have a dual format (+/-) drive. If you have a + drive you must use +R or +RW discs. If you have a - drive you must use -R or -RW discs.
Found this out due to someone on this forum so joining this group has already paid off. :)
updating your firmware will bring your burner up to date with the latest different media available
you can use Nero INFO TOOL to scan your drive.to see if it will BURN DVD/CD
Quote:Yes, I do have a burner. Here is the make and model# JLMS DVD-ROM XJ-HD166. I am not familiar with firmware. The device manager does recognize the burner.
are you sure this is a burner??.if i am mistaken i think this a dvd rom drive for playing dvd only and WILL NOT burn dvd
i beg your pardon if i am wrong
with regards hursty
Just went to the manufacter site and your drive is not a burner.
16X MAX DVD-ROM DRIVE XJ-HD165x and XJ-HD166
Features
16X DVD-ROM & 48X CD-ROM with Pure-CAV Technology
E-IDE Interface, Support all PIO, MW-DMA, Ultra-DMA Mode 2 ( 33.3 MB/sec )
Conform to DVD-Multi Standard, Access all CD Family & DVD Family Media
Supporting Power Saving Function
SMART-X® Technology Support High Speed Digital Audio Extraction (DAE) & High Speed VCD Data Extraction
Supporting Plug & Play ; Emergency Manual Eject
High Speed DVD/CD Playback Technology to Improve Playability
Easy-Tray® Design for Both Horizontally & Vertically Use
Gear-Driven Tray Loading Mechanism to Improve Reliability
ABS® Auto Balance System Mechanisam to Reduce Vibration & Noise
Specifications
Speed :
DVD-ROM 16X ( 6.4X ~ 16X )
CD-ROM 48X ( 20X ~ 48X )
Interface :
ATAPI-E/IDE
Sustained Transfer Rate :
Support up to Ultra-DMA Mode 2 ( 33.3 MB/sec )
Burst Transfer Rate :
DVD-ROM 8600~21600 KB/sec
CD-ROM 3000~7200 KB/sec
