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**zevia** · 29-06-2005

MKM001 2.4x DVD+R DL burned @8x
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4. Media sold as Verbatim 3pack (Made in Singapore)

Tried twice. Yikes!

High PIF spikes at around 7 gigs. Dee-27 exhibits the same problem (click here). Otherwise it's a good burn especially for overspeeding almost 4 times its rated speed.

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

RICOHJPNW11 4x DVD+RW burned @4x
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4. Media sold as Sony single pack (Made in Taiwan).

Bad burn but readable.

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

TAIYO YUDEN 48x CD-R burned @48x
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4. Media sold as Fuji 50pack (Made in Japan)

Only reached 32x. Very high quality, confirmed also with Plextor/PxScan and BenQ/CDSpeed scans.

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

Pressed DVD DL read speed
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4

DVD Title: X-Men 1.5 Region 1
DVD capacity: 7.87 GB
Max Speed: 11.95x
Duration: 11:55 mins

As fast as Plextor 716A. Not as fast as BenQ. BenQ 1620 with MCSE speedpatch can reach 14.73x and BenQ 1640 15.61x.

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

Overburn test
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4

DVD+R 4599 MB not supported
CD-R 99 mins not supported

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

Conclusion: In my opinion, the NEC ND-3540A is a very good drive although it needs more time until the firmware(s) is mature enough.

Pros:
- Supports overspeeding on quality media. Thanks to Liggy & Dee.
- Supports high write speed 8x on Verbatim/MKM DVD+R DL
- Supports bitsetting for DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL.
- Very quite drive
- Low and afordable price.

Cons:
- Active OPC too sensitive in some cases.
- Only supports read pressed DL media at 12x.
- Does not support overburning 4599 DVD+R and 99 minute CD-R media.

**zevia** · 29-06-2005

Completed Media Test as of June 29, 2005.
NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4 (Liggy and Dee modified firmware).
Made in Malaysia, May 2005, original FW: 1.01.

All tests done with 1ECC scans.

DVD+R
MCC004 (Verbatim) DVD+R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE max/total=35/35029, PIF max/total=2/192

CMCMAGM01 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=31/45291, PIF=2/897

PHILIPSC16 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 6:11 mins, QS=93%, PIE=224/578883, PIF=3/3125

RICOHJPNR03 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 5:58 mins, QS=90%, PIE=56/129439, PIF=4/2720

YUDEN000-T02 (Sony) DVD+R 8x
Burned @16x: link, 5:59 mins, QS=95%, PIE=151/345426, PIF=2/158
Burned @12x: link, 7:02 mins, QS=95%, PIE=40/112608, PIF=2/173

RICOHJPNR02 (TDK) DVD+R 8x
Burned @16x: link, 6:11 mins, QS=0, PIE=696/904877, PIF=38/1979

MCC003 (Verbatim) DVD+R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:56 mins, QS=98%, PIE=19/54902, PIF=1/77

MAXELL002 (Maxell) DVD+R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:51 mins, QS=93%, PIE=38/65899, PIF=3/1124

MBIPG101R04 (Staples) DVD+R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:50 mins, QS=95%, PIE=16/28465, PIF=2/211

CMC MAG E01 (Teon) DVD+R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 7:45 mins, QS=93%, PIE=28/64024, PIF=3/1420

RITEK R03 (Dynex) DVD+R 8x
Burned @8x: link, 9:47 mins, QS=95%, PIE=27/45859, PIF=2/464

DVD-R
MCC03RG20 (Verbatim) DVD-R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 5:52 mins, QS=95%, PIE=178/217937, PIF=2/81

CMCMAG.AM3 (Memorex) DVD-R 16x
Burned @16x: link, 5:54 mins, QS=95%, PIE=131/231325, PIF=2/1617

TYG02 (Fujifilm) DVD-R 8x
Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=155/786321, PIF=2/80
Burned @12x: link, 6:58 mins, QS=95%, PIE=105/625339, PIF=2/106

SONY08D1 (Sony) DVD-R 8x
Burned @16x: link, 6:22 mins, QS=95%, PIE=205/1913379, PIF=2/1634

MXL RG03 (Maxell) DVD-R 8x
Burned @16x: link, 5:54 mins, QS=93%, PIE=336/1033561, PIF=3/3041

MCC02RG20 (Verbatim) DVD-R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=225/366219, PIF=2/191

CMCMAG AE1 (Teon) DVD-R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 7:04 mins, QS=95%, PIE=125/515748, PIF=2/180

FUJIFILM03 (Memorex) DVD-R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:49 mins, QS=0%, PIE=2814/9286151, PIF=207/358509, bad media

RITEK G05 (Maxell) DVD-R 8x
Burned @12x: link, 6:54 mins, failed--bad media

PRODISCF01 (Fujifilm) DVD-R 8x
Burned @8x: link, 9:47 mins, QS=95%, PIE=107/358569, PIF=2/1209

TTG02 (TDK) DVD-R 8x
Burned @8x: link, 9:51 mins, QS=96%, PIE=48/145327, PIF=2/528

DVD+R DL
MKM001 (Verbatim) DVD+R DL 2.4x
Burned @8x: link, 19:11 mins, QS=20, PIE=519/1172761, PIF=22/10191

DVD+RW
RICOHJPNW11 (Sony) DVD+RW 4x
Burned @4x: link, 13:44 mins, QS=70%, PIE=366/1035145, PIF=7/37917

CD-R
Taiyo Yuden (Fuji) CD-R 48x
Burned @48x: link, 3:34 mins, QS=97%, C1 Avg/Max/Tot=0.79/17/3792, C2=0

Pressed DVD DL read speed
DVD Region 1 7.87 GB, link
Max/Avg: 11.95x/9.00x, 11:55 mins

Overburn test, link
DVD+R, not supported
CD-R, not supported

ScorpioSoft · 29-06-2005

Great 'review' of all those media with the 1.W4 firmware. Thanks!

leavesam · 29-06-2005

Wow that's awesome. Thanks.

TommyCP · 29-06-2005

Awesome job!

*rapid fire* · 29-06-2005

Very nice!

I've just received two new drives,but i think it's also time to replace my old 1300!

**Dee-27** · 29-06-2005

Nice work zevia

and many thanks for these tests.

If you wish this thread moved to the "user's review forum" at some point, let me or another mod know.

Juhuslik · 30-06-2005

Nice zevia.
As you have spend lot of time with 3540, may be it's better to say GREAT WORK

*drpino* · 30-06-2005

nice job zevia

*[H]itman* · 30-06-2005

Wow... excellent job zevia.

Juhuslik · 30-06-2005

[H]itman hits 1300

It's just was here

I don't know nothing more...

Bob_G · 30-06-2005

Thanks zevia,
It took a lot of time and effort to produce all these scans, everyone appreciates your work.

How did you luck out and get a 3540????

*Quikee* · 30-06-2005

LOL zevia.. I knew you're making a review of some kind as you didn't post any scans of the "new drive" (I must say I was 90% that it is a Nec 3540). Heh today I'm going to buy a Nec 3540.. wanted to buy it yesterday but hadn't had time to get one. I hope I'll get a good one.. if not it'll be good for scanning (my LiteOn is dying.. the tray is unstable and flips discs up at ejecting.. already ruined one of my CDs and scrached some DVDs). =)

*pinto2* · 30-06-2005

Another great NEC ND-3540 review, thanks zevia.

Comparison to "same media burned on other drives" can only be made if you burn the exactly same disc(s) in those drives and then make a quality scan with NEC 3540 (if you prefer this drive for scanning).
But this is only a input and not intended to take away anything of the great effort you put up.
Keep up the good work.

**zevia** · 30-06-2005

@all, thanks for the complements. Yes it was a long but enjoyable work, especially wasting more than 50 disks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee-27

If you wish this thread moved to the "user's review forum" at some point, let me or another mod know.

@Dee, I put my test here in NEC forum so other 3540 owners or prospective users would benefit. Based on my observation, the DVD Burner User Reviews and Comments hits significantly less viewers than the NEC Forum (ie. 5 vs 70 views at a time). In any case, it's up to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quikee

LOL zevia.. I knew you're making a review of some kind as you didn't post any scans of the "new drive" (I must say I was 90% that it is a Nec 3540).

@Quikee... yeah, you were right. Now it's time for you to get a 3540. Oops, there's one in your sig now. That fast!?? Ok, then it's time for you to get a 716A. (so you can finish your "work")

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinto2

Comparison to "same media burned on other drives" can only be made if you burn the exactly same disc(s) in those drives and then make a quality scan with NEC 3540 (if you prefer this drive for scanning).

@pinto2, yes.

29-06-2005	#31 (permalink)
zevia Admin & Review Coordinator N.America Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 9,528	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Conclusion: In my opinion, the NEC ND-3540A is a very good drive although it needs more time until the firmware(s) is mature enough. Pros: - Supports overspeeding on quality media. Thanks to Liggy & Dee. - Supports high write speed 8x on Verbatim/MKM DVD+R DL - Supports bitsetting for DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL. - Very quite drive - Low and afordable price. Cons: - Active OPC too sensitive in some cases. - Only supports read pressed DL media at 12x. - Does not support overburning 4599 DVD+R and 99 minute CD-R media. __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray

29-06-2005	#32 (permalink)
zevia Admin & Review Coordinator N.America Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 9,528	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Completed Media Test as of June 29, 2005. NEC ND-3540A FW 1.W4 (Liggy and Dee modified firmware). Made in Malaysia, May 2005, original FW: 1.01. All tests done with 1ECC scans. DVD+R MCC004 (Verbatim) DVD+R 16x Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE max/total=35/35029, PIF max/total=2/192 CMCMAGM01 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=31/45291, PIF=2/897 PHILIPSC16 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x Burned @16x: link, 6:11 mins, QS=93%, PIE=224/578883, PIF=3/3125 RICOHJPNR03 (Memorex) DVD+R 16x Burned @16x: link, 5:58 mins, QS=90%, PIE=56/129439, PIF=4/2720 YUDEN000-T02 (Sony) DVD+R 8x Burned @16x: link, 5:59 mins, QS=95%, PIE=151/345426, PIF=2/158 Burned @12x: link, 7:02 mins, QS=95%, PIE=40/112608, PIF=2/173 RICOHJPNR02 (TDK) DVD+R 8x Burned @16x: link, 6:11 mins, QS=0, PIE=696/904877, PIF=38/1979 MCC003 (Verbatim) DVD+R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:56 mins, QS=98%, PIE=19/54902, PIF=1/77 MAXELL002 (Maxell) DVD+R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:51 mins, QS=93%, PIE=38/65899, PIF=3/1124 MBIPG101R04 (Staples) DVD+R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:50 mins, QS=95%, PIE=16/28465, PIF=2/211 CMC MAG E01 (Teon) DVD+R 8x Burned @12x: link, 7:45 mins, QS=93%, PIE=28/64024, PIF=3/1420 RITEK R03 (Dynex) DVD+R 8x Burned @8x: link, 9:47 mins, QS=95%, PIE=27/45859, PIF=2/464 DVD-R MCC03RG20 (Verbatim) DVD-R 16x Burned @16x: link, 5:52 mins, QS=95%, PIE=178/217937, PIF=2/81 CMCMAG.AM3 (Memorex) DVD-R 16x Burned @16x: link, 5:54 mins, QS=95%, PIE=131/231325, PIF=2/1617 TYG02 (Fujifilm) DVD-R 8x Burned @16x: link, 5:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=155/786321, PIF=2/80 Burned @12x: link, 6:58 mins, QS=95%, PIE=105/625339, PIF=2/106 SONY08D1 (Sony) DVD-R 8x Burned @16x: link, 6:22 mins, QS=95%, PIE=205/1913379, PIF=2/1634 MXL RG03 (Maxell) DVD-R 8x Burned @16x: link, 5:54 mins, QS=93%, PIE=336/1033561, PIF=3/3041 MCC02RG20 (Verbatim) DVD-R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:57 mins, QS=95%, PIE=225/366219, PIF=2/191 CMCMAG AE1 (Teon) DVD-R 8x Burned @12x: link, 7:04 mins, QS=95%, PIE=125/515748, PIF=2/180 FUJIFILM03 (Memorex) DVD-R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:49 mins, QS=0%, PIE=2814/9286151, PIF=207/358509, bad media RITEK G05 (Maxell) DVD-R 8x Burned @12x: link, 6:54 mins, failed--bad media PRODISCF01 (Fujifilm) DVD-R 8x Burned @8x: link, 9:47 mins, QS=95%, PIE=107/358569, PIF=2/1209 TTG02 (TDK) DVD-R 8x Burned @8x: link, 9:51 mins, QS=96%, PIE=48/145327, PIF=2/528 DVD+R DL MKM001 (Verbatim) DVD+R DL 2.4x Burned @8x: link, 19:11 mins, QS=20, PIE=519/1172761, PIF=22/10191 DVD+RW RICOHJPNW11 (Sony) DVD+RW 4x Burned @4x: link, 13:44 mins, QS=70%, PIE=366/1035145, PIF=7/37917 CD-R Taiyo Yuden (Fuji) CD-R 48x Burned @48x: link, 3:34 mins, QS=97%, C1 Avg/Max/Tot=0.79/17/3792, C2=0 Pressed DVD DL read speed DVD Region 1 7.87 GB, link Max/Avg: 11.95x/9.00x, 11:55 mins Overburn test, link DVD+R, not supported CD-R, not supported __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray Last edited by zevia; 29-06-2005 at 20:19.

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29-06-2005	#34 (permalink)
leavesam New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Wow that's awesome. Thanks.

29-06-2005	#35 (permalink)
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29-06-2005	#36 (permalink)
rapid fire CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,118	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Very nice! I've just received two new drives,but i think it's also time to replace my old 1300! __________________ Plextor 716A 3x Plextor 712A Plextor 760A BenQ 1620pro BenQ 1640, 1650, 1655 LG GSA 4163 B LiteON 832s NEC 1300A, 4550A

29-06-2005	#37 (permalink)
Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,646	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Nice work zevia and many thanks for these tests. If you wish this thread moved to the "user's review forum" at some point, let me or another mod know. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

30-06-2005	#38 (permalink)
Juhuslik CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Estonia Posts: 298	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Nice zevia. As you have spend lot of time with 3540, may be it's better to say GREAT WORK __________________ If You Don't Know, Then Ask ... Current drives: NEC ND-4571:LiteOn SOHD-167T:SHD-16P1S:2x Plextor Premium:Plextor PX-716SA:Plextor PX-712A: LiteOn SHW-16H5S:LiteOn SOHW-1693S:LiteOn SH-16A7S:LH-18A1H:Optiarc AD-7173A: NEC ND-4551:BENQ DW1640:Plextor PX-608U:Plextor PX-760A:Philips SPD6000FD:Pioneer DVR-111D: Samsung SE-W164L:Plextor PX-760SA/JP:PX-716UFL Japan Anniversary Edition. Special thanks for that goes to koba Sony DW-Q58@Dell Latitude D620 changed to Optiarc AD-7543A

30-06-2005	#39 (permalink)
drpino CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: nYc Posts: 4,891	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 nice job zevia __________________ AMD A64 Clawhammer 3200+ / TT Venus 7+ / ASUS K8V Dlx / Corsair TwinX 4000PRO (2x512) WD360GD 236GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD800JB 80GB PATA / IBM Deskstar 25.4GB PATA ASUS R9800XT / VX900 19"CRT / Boston Acoustics BA7500 4.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-Premium / Samsung SD-816B ROM / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Kingwin KT424SWM AMD A64 Winchester 3200+ / Thermalright XP-90 / ASUS A8V Dlx r2 / OCZ PlatR2 (2x512) WD740GD 274GB Raptor (RAID0) / WD2500SD/JD 2250GB SATA / Seagate 2160GB PATA / Maxtor OneTouchII 300GB Ext (Firewire) ATI X800XL / Viewsonic VP201s 20.1"LCD / Creative SBAudigy2ZS Plat / Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Plextor PX-716A / Plextor PX-708UF / BenQ 1640 / OCZ 520ADJ PowerStream / Lian-Li V1000B

30-06-2005	#40 (permalink)
[H]itman CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: US Posts: 916	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Wow... excellent job zevia. __________________ DVD+-RW: Pioneer DVR-111 DVD+-RW: Lite-On SHM-165P6S DVD+-RW: BenQ 1655 DVD+-RW: BenQ 1640 - SCANS DVD+-RW: BenQ 1620 x 2 - SCANS DVD+-RW: Plextor 716A - SCANS DVD+-RW: NEC ND-3500A DVD+-RW: Lite-On SOHW-832S READER: Lite-On SOHD-167T - Firmware=9S16 Patched by Codeguys READER: Lite-On SOHD-16P9S - Firmware=FS09 Patched

30-06-2005	#41 (permalink)
Juhuslik CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Estonia Posts: 298	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 [H]itman hits 1300 It's just was here I don't know nothing more... __________________ If You Don't Know, Then Ask ... Current drives: NEC ND-4571:LiteOn SOHD-167T:SHD-16P1S:2x Plextor Premium:Plextor PX-716SA:Plextor PX-712A: LiteOn SHW-16H5S:LiteOn SOHW-1693S:LiteOn SH-16A7S:LH-18A1H:Optiarc AD-7173A: NEC ND-4551:BENQ DW1640:Plextor PX-608U:Plextor PX-760A:Philips SPD6000FD:Pioneer DVR-111D: Samsung SE-W164L:Plextor PX-760SA/JP:PX-716UFL Japan Anniversary Edition. Special thanks for that goes to koba Sony DW-Q58@Dell Latitude D620 changed to Optiarc AD-7543A

30-06-2005	#42 (permalink)
Bob_G CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 401	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Thanks zevia, It took a lot of time and effort to produce all these scans, everyone appreciates your work. How did you luck out and get a 3540???? __________________ My first build Vista 64 Intel 6420 MSI P6N SLI Platinum G.SKILL 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 GeForce 7600GT Seagate 500 Gig HD LiteOn 165H6S benq 1655 benq 1640 benq 1620 samsung 203b

30-06-2005	#43 (permalink)
Quikee Author of NecDump Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maribor, Slovenia Posts: 2,775	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 LOL zevia.. I knew you're making a review of some kind as you didn't post any scans of the "new drive" (I must say I was 90% that it is a Nec 3540). Heh today I'm going to buy a Nec 3540.. wanted to buy it yesterday but hadn't had time to get one. I hope I'll get a good one.. if not it'll be good for scanning (my LiteOn is dying.. the tray is unstable and flips discs up at ejecting.. already ruined one of my CDs and scrached some DVDs). =) __________________ NecDump, WOPC Tool, BQFlasher 0.7.2 (+source), DVDScanner, DVDWrite,...

30-06-2005	#44 (permalink)
pinto2 DVD Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 7,263	Re: zevia takes a look at NEC ND-3540A firmware 1.W4 Another great NEC ND-3540 review, thanks zevia. Comparison to "same media burned on other drives" can only be made if you burn the exactly same disc(s) in those drives and then make a quality scan with NEC 3540 (if you prefer this drive for scanning). But this is only a input and not intended to take away anything of the great effort you put up. Keep up the good work.