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LG GSA-4040B media compatibility - post here -
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sponken23
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5. March 2004 @ 02:48 |
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I've been using SW Technology (Optodisc) 1x media that burns at 2x with great results using Firmware A300. When I switched to A301 I got much worse result although the discs were still readable. Now I can't get hold of any SW Technology 1x discs anymore since they seem to sell only SW 4x discs. I tried a couple of these with the A302 firmware and it burned at 4x but the resulting curv in Nero DVD speed was bad. I tried it at 2x and it burned much better, but far from as good as the 1x-media. I also tried the 4x media with the A300 firmware and I could only burn it at 2x and I got read errors at the end of the disc.
Conclusion:
Optodisc 1x works great at 2x
Optodisc 4x does not work well
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Derodeo
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5. March 2004 @ 09:57 |
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Using A302 firmware:
Verbatim DVD+RW (no manufacturer ID on DVD Identifier) rated at 2.4X burn at 2.4X but several have errors towards end of the disc.
Potex (Philips) DVD+RW rated at 4X, burn at 2.4X, no errors.
Maxell DVD+R, rated at 4X, burn at 4X, no errors.
Generic (VDSPMSAB 01) DVD-R inkjet printable rated at 4X, burn at 2X, no errors.
Ritek G04 DVD-R inkjet printable, rated at 4X, burn at 4X, MASSIVE errors.
I've tried these discs on this burner and on a different burner and not one of them can be played on the last 1/3 of the media. Stay away from Ritek inkjet printable!
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tango99
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5. March 2004 @ 14:23 |
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For those who are new to this thread
Use Princo 4x DVD-R (A MUST)
Use DVD Shrink 3.16 and Nero 6.3x (RECOMMENDED)
use these and you will have perfect DVD's
for those in Canada
use www.blankmedia.ca for cheap princo media
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sponken23
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6. March 2004 @ 11:54 |
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spawn2k2
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8. March 2004 @ 06:52 |
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Who ever said that they couldn't read their pine dvd-r's after a week must have an over=powered laser cause its been about 3 weeks and my pine dvd-rs still play beautifully. Just thought i'd put in my 2 cents. STILL A GREAT BURNER
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sponken23
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8. March 2004 @ 09:29 |
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Anyone tried Datawrite Yellow 4x made by Princo? Are these as good as the Princo-labeled Princo discs? The Datawrite discs are 15 % cheaper. I haven't tried any Princo discs, but from what I have read on this forum the should work fine with the 4040b. I don't like to buy 25 of these to find out that they are all crap.
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spawn2k2
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8. March 2004 @ 15:44 |
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If your in Canada...all I can say is www.blankmedia.ca. They only have 1 type of Princo 4x dvd-r and they are the best ones. I got the 25pack from them and their beautiful. If you can find cheaper media, it ain't worth it.
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APVM
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11. March 2004 @ 10:11 |
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Found a place which sell 50 Spindle DVD-R 4X for C$50 tax included, manufactured by LongTen...Silver top and purple dye and can burn at 4X with A302, the shop told me that, bought 2 to test and will test one later tonight and report back.
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JetJetJet
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3. April 2004 @ 08:04 |
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Hi,
Does anyone try to use LG 4040B to backup PS2 games? I tried to burn a game using 3 DVD-Rs(Ritek G04, Verbatim 4x (MCC), SIGMA(CMC MAG)), all can be read on PC, but none can be read on PS2(with HK Messiah 2 modded).
If someone succeeded in backing up PS2 games using this burner, plz tell me which brand of DVDs can be used.
P)retty h)uge D)ick
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jtboyz
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3. April 2004 @ 11:19 |
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I have a ps2 modded with Neo4 chip. I bought my LG4040B around Christmas, and I've backed up games without much problems... So far my ps2 play the following DVD-R properly:
Ritek G04 (burned by someone else)
Memorex 4x
Maxell 4x
Princo 4x (white label)
Pine 4x (burns at 2x) used to work... but my ps2 doesn't read them anymore.
hope this helps.
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JetJetJet
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8. April 2004 @ 00:15 |
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One more question about this drive: Does this drive have "bitsetting" ability? i.e., can I change the book type to DVD-ROM when burning a DVD+R/RW disc?
P)retty h)uge D)ick
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jtboyz
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8. April 2004 @ 00:25 |
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hm... I tried some software, but they seem to be manufacturer-dependent... so I can't really test it.
I'd say no for now.
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ts31
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9. April 2004 @ 19:21 |
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tango99
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9. April 2004 @ 20:11 |
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Man, I know it works perfectly with A301 with princo, I ain't messing with a good thing.
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cameronf
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11. April 2004 @ 06:39 |
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Hi there,
I wentto the site you mentioned for the firmware upgrade and had a problem. When I tried to download it, the computer saved it as a html file not an exe file....even after I changed the file save type.
Any help??
Thanks
Frank
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mrman
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11. April 2004 @ 12:33 |
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i have the new A303 firmware for 4040B my mitsumi dvds still only burn at 2x when there saposed to be 4x but mexells burn at 4x and i havnt tryed my memorex yet. ill repost once i try them
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cameronf
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11. April 2004 @ 12:46 |
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I just installed it - wicked fast now!!
Has anybody tried Optodisk DVD-R's??? I have heard bad things.
Thanks.
Frank
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dragenet
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10. May 2004 @ 01:15 |
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hello, evry1 , i bought a OEM GSA-4040B (LG), can i update it with the original firmware from LG (A303) ?
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tango99
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19. May 2004 @ 14:02 |
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Anyone know any good dvd-rw to use with the lg burner? I was using verbatim but they don't work that well under the A301 firmware? Any ideas?
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mrman
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19. May 2004 @ 14:08 |
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Well you could try updating your firmware as there is now A303 firmware out and thats what i use:)
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elcide
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21. May 2004 @ 08:56 |
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Hi
My Gsa 4040b burns his dvds allright. But since some weeks i cannot read them in other dvd players. I got a new one from Lg. But it is still the same problem. I use TDK + RW and Platinum + RW and some other dvd. It is all the same only my burner can read the dvd itsself. Please does somebody know this problem
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tango99
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21. May 2004 @ 09:36 |
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did you even read the messages in this forum?
Use princo DVD-R, they will work anywhere. PERIOD
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DVDAlex
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14. June 2004 @ 01:29 |
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For those in the UK: RitekG04 branded Ritek on top very bad. Do not buy it. Not one works after 3Gb space. Had to compress all my stuff to less than 3Gb. I am running A303 firmware, I've read the entire thread; is it safe to assume that Princo -R will work, although there is a rumour that they are degradable and that Maxell will always work and last long time (although expensive)?
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tango99
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14. June 2004 @ 07:57 |
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I haven't had a problem with princo -r, however I am trying to find a -rw that works.
Anyone??
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micks
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15. June 2004 @ 10:22 |
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iuse infinity 4x dvd-r white tops tried 25 no coasters
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