Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? - Club CDFreaks

beatlegs · 28-01-2007

Hello,
I have a 716A which performs very well except for the latest batch of Verbatim +DL media I've used.
The first 2 or 3 discs of a 10 disc box were fine but the following 5 discs all became coasters (burning aborted shortly before/during the layer break)!
Did I get a bad spindle of Verbatim discs? Is there a way to find out whether it's the 716A or the discs?
I don't won't to buy another spindle of +DL's just to get an answer...
Any clues?
Thanks, beatlegs

rakter · 29-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by beatlegs

Hello,
I have a 716A which performs very well except for the latest batch of Verbatim +DL media I've used.
The first 2 or 3 discs of a 10 disc box were fine but the following 5 discs all became coasters (burning aborted shortly before/during the layer break)!
Did I get a bad spindle of Verbatim discs? Is there a way to find out whether it's the 716A or the discs?
I don't won't to buy another spindle of +DL's just to get an answer...
Any clues?
Thanks, beatlegs

How fast r u burning the dvds?
I have some Verbatins 8x double layer, i normaly burn them at the lowest speed (4x) cause the Px-760 doesn't permit to burn @2.4x or doesnt want.. lol

beatlegs · 29-01-2007

I use (and used) Verbatim 2.4x +DL media. The 716A allows 2.4x, 4x and 6x for these. I never tried 6x and had good results with both other speeds - up until the troubles began...

NoirHammer · 29-01-2007

I'd play it safe and burn at the stated 2.4 speed. Also, shut down your antivirus and scan for spyware as these things can screw up a burn more so than the drive or discs themselves. Finally, regardless of burn-proof technology, don't use the computer during a burn. I found it can make the difference between a pixelated scene in a movie and a not pixelated scene.

Don't forget to update your firmware in Safe Mode.

*Two Degrees* · 29-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoirHammer

I'd play it safe and burn at the stated 2.4 speed. Also, shut down your antivirus and scan for spyware as these things can screw up a burn more so than the drive or discs themselves. Finally, regardless of burn-proof technology, don't use the computer during a burn. I found it can make the difference between a pixelated scene in a movie and a not pixelated scene.

Don't forget to update your firmware in Safe Mode.

What, are you stuck in 2001 or something?

NoirHammer · 14-02-2007

No. I'm a realist and I know what my eyes have seen.

*Two Degrees* · 14-02-2007

I've never had an issue having antivirus running in the background (not full scan) and using the PC during burning.

Narendil · 14-02-2007

I have the same problem with 716A and Verbatim DL DVD-R 4x disks.
Writing on 2x or 4x goes well. I have used 2x. The first layer is ok,
but the second layer produced is unreadable even on the same drive.

It seems to be a common bad writing quality of this plextor drive.
Even single layer disks this drive writes worse than my old 712A.

*Two Degrees* · 15-02-2007

The 716A in general is one of the better Double Layer disc burners (DVD+R DL) in mine and others' experiences. Stick to DVD+R DL; when booktyped to DVD-ROM it is far more compatible than DVD-R DL.

*Mordorr* · 15-02-2007

Verbatim Dl 2.4X@6X are my best burns!

Never had problems!

Mordorr

28-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
beatlegs New on Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hello, I have a 716A which performs very well except for the latest batch of Verbatim +DL media I've used. The first 2 or 3 discs of a 10 disc box were fine but the following 5 discs all became coasters (burning aborted shortly before/during the layer break)! Did I get a bad spindle of Verbatim discs? Is there a way to find out whether it's the 716A or the discs? I don't won't to buy another spindle of +DL's just to get an answer... Any clues? Thanks, beatlegs

29-01-2007	#3 (permalink)
beatlegs New on Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? I use (and used) Verbatim 2.4x +DL media. The 716A allows 2.4x, 4x and 6x for these. I never tried 6x and had good results with both other speeds - up until the troubles began...

29-01-2007	#4 (permalink)
NoirHammer New on Forum Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 25	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? I'd play it safe and burn at the stated 2.4 speed. Also, shut down your antivirus and scan for spyware as these things can screw up a burn more so than the drive or discs themselves. Finally, regardless of burn-proof technology, don't use the computer during a burn. I found it can make the difference between a pixelated scene in a movie and a not pixelated scene. Don't forget to update your firmware in Safe Mode.

14-02-2007	#6 (permalink)
NoirHammer New on Forum Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 25	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? No. I'm a realist and I know what my eyes have seen.

14-02-2007	#7 (permalink)
Two Degrees CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrounded by granite in North GA Posts: 4,483	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? I've never had an issue having antivirus running in the background (not full scan) and using the PC during burning.

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14-02-2007	#8 (permalink)
Narendil CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? I have the same problem with 716A and Verbatim DL DVD-R 4x disks. Writing on 2x or 4x goes well. I have used 2x. The first layer is ok, but the second layer produced is unreadable even on the same drive. It seems to be a common bad writing quality of this plextor drive. Even single layer disks this drive writes worse than my old 712A.

15-02-2007	#9 (permalink)
Two Degrees CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrounded by granite in North GA Posts: 4,483	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? The 716A in general is one of the better Double Layer disc burners (DVD+R DL) in mine and others' experiences. Stick to DVD+R DL; when booktyped to DVD-ROM it is far more compatible than DVD-R DL.

15-02-2007	#10 (permalink)
Mordorr CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 777	Re: Double Layer burning problems - discs or 716A's fault? Verbatim Dl 2.4X@6X are my best burns! Never had problems! Mordorr __________________ Plextor 716 TLA#0202 1.10 + Lite-On 167 Hackspeed + Benq 1640 "TLA#May" BSLB + Lite-On 20A1L

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