MID: MCC 03RG20
Country of Origin: Taiwan, by CMC Magnetics [MAP6...]

Drive used: LiteOn LH-20A1P crossflashed to LiteOn DH-20A4P
Firmware: 9PV1 Test Firmware, version A, enhanced with FBL and EOHT 6 by C0deKing
Settings of: [OHT=enabled]; [HT=enabled]; [SmartBurn=enabled]; [OverSpeed=disabled]

Software used: ImgBurn 2.4
Mode: Image Build Mode, direct to device
A few settings: [Perform OPC before burn = enabled]; [Buffer = 256 MB]; [Chosen write speed: 2x]

Disc's intended purpose: data backup

Comments:
Burn: The drive issued an Optimum Power Calibration error at the beginning of the burn. This is often the case with underspeeding. With this app, I was able to retry. Other programs may not be so receptive, and may create a coaster.
 
Disc Quality: About equivalent to what one could expect when using media meant for archival [ex: MAM-E or MAM-A archival media using TDK's media codes]. However, the disc performs much better at high speeds, with 1,500 less PIF, and much better PIE and jitter.
 
Surface Scan [ScanDisc]: Both drives reported that all files are okay. Not much here.
 
TA Jitter: Lands and Pits don't appear to be formed correctly, as is reflected in the high jitter in the DQ. No real change between zones.
 
TRT: I decided to use just the Pioneer for TRT, as the LiteOn is fairly robust, and pretty much does a good job with any complex discs. Seems there is an issue not picked up in the surface scan. Other discs TRT fine.
 
ImgBurn Log:
I 21:10:39 Source File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 21:10:39 Source File Sectors: 2,297,440 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:10:39 Source File Size: 4,705,157,120 bytes
I 21:10:39 Source File Volume Identifier: *
I 21:10:39 Source File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.4.0.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!
I 21:10:39 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 21:10:39 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet, UDF (2.60)
I 21:10:39 Destination Device: [1:0:0] ATAPI DVD A  DH20A4P 9PV1 (D:) (ATA)
I 21:10:39 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 21:10:39 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 21:10:39 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:10:39 Write Type: DAO
I 21:10:39 Write Speed: 2x
I 21:10:39 Link Size: 0
I 21:10:39 Test Mode: No
I 21:10:39 OPC: Yes
I 21:10:39 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:10:39 Advanced Settings - Force HT: Yes, Online HT: Yes, OverSpeed: No, SmartBurn: Yes
W 21:11:00 Optimum Power Calibration Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
W 21:11:00 Retrying (1)...
I 21:11:43 Filling Buffer... (256 MB)
I 21:12:26 Writing LeadIn...
I 21:13:09 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2297439)
I 21:13:09 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2297439)
I 21:42:35 Synchronising Cache...
I 21:43:16 Image MD5: bc2a462090ca003b821be0fa99a7ae17
I 21:43:18 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:32:36
I 21:43:18 Average Write Rate: 2,603 KB/s (1.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,704 KB/s (2.0x)