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DVD RW drives only burning one type of media
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beatz2005
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19. March 2007 @ 07:33 |
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i have an external memorex dvd+/-r/rw burner, and for some reason it'll only burn the blank memorex DVD+R. I've always used verbatims -r, and those won't even work with it. i use CloneDVD and it'll say it's writing for about minute with no bars going, then it'll give me the error for bad media.
this isn't the only burner that started doin this. i hooked an internal burner into another computer i had and it did the same thing. it was an nec burner.
has anybody had these problems as far as the burners only burning one type of media?
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david66
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19. March 2007 @ 09:09 |
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check your firmware for the burner go to WWW.firmware page.com an out dated firmwre will cause the problem
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beatz2005
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20. March 2007 @ 06:25 |
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ok i downloaded the upgraded firmware from pioneers site but when i click the file it doesn't do anything. is there anything special that i have to do since it's an external drive?
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david66
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20. March 2007 @ 07:06 |
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is your clone dvd program the latest version?
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beatz2005
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21. March 2007 @ 06:05 |
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no but i tried burning with other progs like dvd santa decryptor alcohol Nero, and none of them work except when i use the memorez +r's
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david66
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21. March 2007 @ 06:53 |
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I think your problem is the burner the firmware is most likly old and will not reconize newer media
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beatz2005
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21. March 2007 @ 07:19 |
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ok i'm gonna try to get the f/w update to work. i had a feelin that'd be a problem. can i just double click the f/w file or should i boot it up from a command prompt
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david66
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21. March 2007 @ 07:25 |
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double click on firmware and make sure there is no disc in the burner
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Suba
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22. March 2007 @ 04:48 |
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Hi beatz.
I may be missing something, but you went to Pioneer site for your driver.
Memorex has its own site and it is external drive so it really need right software to see it.
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beatz2005
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23. March 2007 @ 16:43 |
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oops my bad i didn't mean pioneer, i did go to the memorex site
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Suba
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24. March 2007 @ 06:21 |
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Why do not you send an E-Mail to Memorex help and ask about your problem. They are the best to help.
Also check specs for your drive.
For firmware update, it is usually .exe prog and will install on its own. Usually there are instructions on installation on its web site.
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beatz2005
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25. March 2007 @ 08:36 |
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i went to the site an got the firmare, it was an exe file, when i double click it it says No matched drive detected.
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david66
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25. March 2007 @ 09:46 |
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sounds like you have the wrong firmware you need the model number of the drive to get the proper firmeware
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beatz2005
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25. March 2007 @ 10:42 |
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i checked the model number and even the whole id in my device manager and it all matches up
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david66
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25. March 2007 @ 16:03 |
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try the Firmware Page.com and do asearch for that burner for the current firmware
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26. March 2007 @ 19:54 |
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what model memorex dvdrw drive do you have? memorex drives are rebadges of other manufacturers drives. I have helped several members with memorex drives having the same problem you are having. give me the model # and I'll try to find some patched firmware from the actual drive manufacturer. once it's flashed with oem f/w it will register as that make and model drive eg. lite-on SOHW-1673. it will also be compatable with a lot more media.
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ceddie85
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27. March 2007 @ 03:48 |
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I hae been having the same problem but my burner is sony and it still will not work. I use nothing but Verbatim but my software is only acceting Memeorex DVD-R now.It's weird.Iuse 1 Clic Dvd Pro and AnyDvd
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beatz2005
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27. March 2007 @ 15:08 |
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The part # is 3202 3288
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27. March 2007 @ 16:35 |
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beatz2005,
I meant the model number like memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWID2 for example which is an oem lite-on SOHW-1673S. another example is memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16 which is an oem lite-on SOHW-1633S.
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beatz2005
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27. March 2007 @ 16:39 |
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yea DL4RWID2is what i have
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27. March 2007 @ 16:43 |
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cool, be back after bit with a link to some patched litey 1673 f/w.
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27. March 2007 @ 16:54 |
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before you crossflash it, have you tried flashing it with the latest memorex f/w which is JWS6? http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2082 try that 1st if you haven't already. regardless it will perform better with patched lite-on f/w but it will also void any warranty and there is a very slight risk involved when crossflashing. I'll be back with patched litey f/w.
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27. March 2007 @ 17:03 |
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here's a link to some patched f/w http://codeguys.rpc1.org/firmwares.html it will actually be a lite-on SOHW-1693S rather than a SOHW-1673S (which is even better due to later model and compatable with more media) after the flash if you choose to do so. here are the patched f/w's that will work on your drive. look under dvdrw drives (half height/desktop) then under lite-on SOHW-1673S on the page I gave you the link to.
KS0B - patched - crossflashing (for 1673S, etc.)
? KS0B - patched - crossflashing - fast burn FBD/FBDX (for 1673S, etc.)
? KC4B - patched - improved +/-R burn quality (for 1673S, 1693S, Sony 800A, etc.)
I would try the top KSOB 1st then you can try the others if you want. let me know how you make out :)
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beatz2005
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27. March 2007 @ 21:35 |
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yea!! i loaded the firmware, i had to turn the .exe to .bin so i could use that other program on there to load the f/w. it didn't work wit the real cheap dvd's i had from almost 6 months ago, but it's still burning the +r's i've been using. will try with some verbatim -r's tomorrow. thanx man i appreciate that
how'd u figure all of that stuff out
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27. March 2007 @ 21:53 |
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how'd u figure all of that stuff out
teach and learn. I've been around here, and other forums, a good while and you're very welcome. I hope your new f/w (litey drive now actually) continues to serve you well.
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