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6. June 2006 @ 18:46 |
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Hi- AnyDVD is supposed to 'unlock' DVD regions, right? I have a region 2 PAL DVD that isn't getting unlocked; my DVD writer doesn't even detect it. Any help is appreciated. Kegan
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guyrus
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7. June 2006 @ 01:13 |
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did you set AnyDVD to region 2
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7. June 2006 @ 08:13 |
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DVD drive doesn't even detect the disc. Just whirs and clicks over and over. Kegan
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7. June 2006 @ 09:32 |
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is it a possibility that the drive is dead
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7. June 2006 @ 10:05 |
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better not be, I just shelled out over $100 for it, told it was the best. I'm going to say no, because I have burned other Reg. 2 DVDs on it, as well as a bunch of reg. 1 DVDs. Kegan
PS- I don't think it is the disc, it has little scratches, but not a lot. I'm going to clean it later.
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7. June 2006 @ 10:12 |
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if its got scratches it could be a cyclic redundancy error, so your drive may not be able to read the disc.Get a disc that is a music cd and see if that will play
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7. June 2006 @ 10:26 |
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my DVD writer doesn't even detect it. Any help is appreciated. Kegan
Are you able to play this particular dvd in another pc? Do you see the dvd on the current pc when you go into my computer and look at the drive (should be letter D by default...right click..choose explore or open). Eliminate all options that the disk can't be recognized in that drive.
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I just shelled out over $100 for it, told it was the best
Wow at that price...by chance what is the name of the burner?
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7. June 2006 @ 11:18 |
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DVD plays fine on my region-free player. There is a little pixel jump in one spot, but when I rewind and check it, the picture is fine. Audio CD is picked up on by the drive.
The player name is LiteOn DVD+/-R 16x External Drive, recommended by a few people in the forums. Kegan
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7. June 2006 @ 11:32 |
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have you updated the firmware recently for that drive
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7. June 2006 @ 11:39 |
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I just got it yesterday. How would I update?
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7. June 2006 @ 11:45 |
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http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_search.php use this link... type in your burner and look for your model. Other option is to check the liteon website search dvd writers and look for your model. Also when you try to play the dvd does the anydvd fox turn red when you try to play it? If there is a firmware update it might enable your burner to read the disk.
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7. June 2006 @ 13:08 |
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My writer (model: LITE-ON DVDRW SHW 160P6S) isn't listed...my installation CD says the burner is as up-to-date as possible.
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7. June 2006 @ 14:59 |
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7. June 2006 @ 15:48 |
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Link doesn't work :(
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7. June 2006 @ 15:54 |
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7. June 2006 @ 16:56 |
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I'm sorry, I can't find the firmware update. I type in 'lite-on SHW 160P6S' and the closest I get is a post about someone asking about formatting the player for lightscribing (on a related note, what is it?).
As I said though, the installation disc said I was up-to-date, and the LiteOn site had no firmware updates listed for the model I have.
The site directed me to www.liteonit.com . There are no firmware downloads given, unless I'm missing something. There is a link for a program to change the booktype/bitsetting. Could someone please tell me what booktype and bitsetting is/are exactly, and also if my model (SHW 160P6S) can perform the task? is it something I would want or could find helpful?
Thanks so much, sorry about my inadequacy, LOL. Kegan
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7. June 2006 @ 17:10 |
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Ok first things first..type in liteon and there will be a list of burners that show. From there you look for the liteon that has the 160P6S and that is your burner. Book typing is simply changing a DVD+R to read as a dvd-rom which most retails dvds appear as. Most standalone players are more compatible with dvd-rom.
Bitsetting- For a DVD player or drive to identify what kind of disc is loaded, it queries the so called "Book Type Field" found in the lead-in section of each DVD disc. These few bits, commonly referred to as "compatibility bitsettings" tell the drive which low-level format specification does the media conform to, such as DVD-ROM, DVD+R or DVD+RW.
Most DVD players will read a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc without any problems, however a small minority of them report a disc error when a disc is loaded that is not marked as a "DVD-ROM" disc in the compatibility bits. Ususally, these players are physically able to read the disc (since DVD+RW reflectivity is identical to that of a dual layered DVD-Video disc, which all players must be capable of reading), but their compatibility problems are due to different interpretations of these bits in the various firmware versions. In most cases, the problem can be solved by updating the firmware.
http://www.liteonamericas.com/us/download_utility.htm this is the tool used for booktyping with liteon drives. Be sure to read the documentation before using it to make sure you understand it.
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7. June 2006 @ 18:05 |
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OK get this. My reg. 2 DVD won't play in my $100+ NEW player but it can be read by my PC's E drive, which wouldn't work for any other DVD. Can you figure that one out? Kegan
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8. June 2006 @ 00:43 |
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matt its probably going to be better if as he reads it , if he has issues to post here 1st before he makes any changes.Just to be on the safe side
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8. June 2006 @ 05:19 |
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@guyrus,
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Be sure to read the documentation before using it to make sure you understand it.
That is why I posted that..if he has questions I'm sure we're more than willing to help :).
Not sure on why one drive can read the region 2 dvdand not the other. Sometimes the media is the issue I will research this and get back to you.
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8. June 2006 @ 06:18 |
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Here is the link for your drive, the fw update lists it at 5/25/06 so I would be surprised if yours is current, since they sit on mfr shelves for a while.
http://www.liteonit.com/global/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=154
Just what region do you live in and what region is your drive set to? Just what did you install from the installation CD since all you should have done is just plug it in, my Lite-On 1633SX has never needed any installation it is always recognized on any computer, it is thoroughly plug and play.
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8. June 2006 @ 06:37 |
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arniebear,
Thanks for the prompt response
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8. June 2006 @ 06:52 |
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@matt72
No problem, just hope we can figure out what is going on :)
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8. June 2006 @ 07:45 |
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Here is the link for your drive, the fw update lists it at 5/25/06 so I would be surprised if yours is current, since they sit on mfr shelves for a while.
http://www.liteonit.com/global/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=154
What does fw stand for exactly?
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Just what region do you live in and what region is your drive set to? Just what did you install from the installation CD since all you should have done is just plug it in, my Lite-On 1633SX has never needed any installation it is always recognized on any computer, it is thoroughly plug and play.
I live in region 1, and my player is set to such. I installed the CD because the manual told me told, it allows me to use the additional features if I ever need them (FILE and DUB). The player is recognized as Plug'n'Play, though
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8. June 2006 @ 09:44 |
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What does fw stand for exactly?
In a nutshell firmware tells the bios how to deal with new media that was not out when the burner was first manufactured. With everyone trying to get into the blank dvd business some use cheaper/ lesser known outside companies to produce their product. Once the company (liteon for example) comes across several different media codes on relatively new discs (i.e. verbatim dvd-r 4x and now verbatim dvd-r 16x) they code differently. Therefore firmware is essentially nothing more than an update like a windows update.
Substitute sony where I typed verbatim...big difference in quality between the ones made in taiwan and the ones made in japan.
The file and dub on that cd is:
file backup where you just click the button on the external burner labeled appropriately and choose file to write on dvd or cd. Same applies for the dub..insert disc (unprotected with this application of course) push dub button, saves to temporary folder, insert blank dvd or cd and puts it on disk. Not really needed unless you just like the push button factor.
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