Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! - Club CDFreaks

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

Hi, I crossflashed from Lite-On SOHW-822S to Lite-On SOHW-832S. Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media which play better on PS2 and alot of other things?

*jbv* · 26-11-2006

Welcome to CDFreaks Forum.

Yes, you can burn dvd-r/rw.

The 822S was a 832S with removed dvd-r/rw support. HP used the drive.

If dvd-r are better format for you PS2 I don't know.

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

Yes - I believe they are. I bought some Datawrite 16x DVD-R's. What speed is it best burnt at. People say that you should burn at half the disk speed so this means 8x? What do you think?

*jbv* · 26-11-2006

Do the LiteOn 832S support the the DataWrite 16x dvd-r at all.

Use Nero CD/DVD Identifier and retrieve mediacode.

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

OK I Have started the Nero CD-DVD Speed thing, my new drive

does support DVD-R as I burnt Destroy All Humans 2 to a Datawrite 16x at 8x and it worked amazingly. It didnt work however on Ritek DVD+R's. I will post the results of the test like you did, should be finished in 5 minutes.

*ala42* · 26-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Jparkes

I have the software but how do I get it onto this screen?

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=119042

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

Thanx Ala42.

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

This is my DISC INFO

*jbv* · 26-11-2006

The disc is supported by your drive.

What's the mediacode off the Ritek dvd+r.

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I have the software but how do I get it onto this screen?

Please do not edit your # 5 post so much, that's original content disappear.

Jparkes · 26-11-2006

this is Ritek DVD+R. I used these for along time before I crosspatched my drive to DVD-R.

*jbv* · 27-11-2006

Ritek is not the best media.

Were your Ritek supported at 8x or 4x with your old firmware, with the new firmware they are supported at 8x.

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It didnt work however on Ritek DVD+R's.

What do you exactly mean.

Bad burn ?

Try at 4x.

Jparkes · 27-11-2006

No, my drive supported 1x-8x, i burnt at 4x and it just wouldnt work - check this. i burnt 5 coasters copying destroy all humans 2, 7 coasters copying Canis Canem Edit (Bully), and 2 coasters copying Tony Hawks Project 8. I have the VSOM Firmware for Lite-On SOHW-822S, shall I install the hacked firmware called: CG5J?

*jbv* · 27-11-2006

Download EEPROM Utility for LiteOn/Sony Drives v 3.3 and reset learned mediacode. http://codeguys.rpc1.org/utilities.html

Take a backup of the eeprom before resetting.

Jparkes · 27-11-2006

Ok, I installed the CG5J firmware - seems nice. Can I update the Lite-On SOHW-822S to a even newer drive?I backedup the VSOM firmware with LtnFW.

*jbv* · 27-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jparkes

Can I update the Lite-On SOHW-822S to a even newer drive?

No.

Backup the eeprom as well.

Jparkes · 27-11-2006

ok thanks for all your help.

Jparkes · 29-11-2006

What does reset learnt media mean?

*jbv* · 30-11-2006

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Reset Learnt Media (new method in v2)

This function will clear all of the learnt media calibration data and flush the four burn logs. This is similar to reloading an EEPROM file which has not burnt any media. Remember it may take two to four burns before optimum results are achieved again, after resetting the calibration data. If you already have good burns then this function is not for you.

This function is for:
1/ Drives that drifts from good burns to poor burns after several burns.
2/ Drives that have used strategy switches and now have poor burn quality.
3/ Drives that now burn poorly after a very bad burn.
4/ 1213S users upgrading to 1633S or returning to 1213S. This is because the media code indices are completely different between the 1213S and 1633S, so the wrong learn data may be used.

NOTE:
THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL. PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF ALL OFF YOUR DRIVES EEPROMS FIRST.
There is no reason to clear the learn data unless the drive has become confused due to strategy switching, a very bad burn, or in the case of 3S firmware, cross flashing. It's not a magic improve burn patch to the eeprom, like CGxx is to firmware.

So you should only us the reset learn if the drive is not producing the results you would expect or you have a new batch of media or you have been using a strategy with one type of media and you now want to use another type. e.g. You were using RITEKR03 with the T02 strategy and now you want to use real T02 or visa versa. Think of it this way. It's like loading your day one backup of your eeprom (if you had one) back into the drive.

Resetting the learn media calibration data may set you back 2 to 4 consecutive burns, of the same media, before you get the same results again, if your media was already optimized by the drives learnt media calibration data. So I'm not encouraging people to rush out and reset their learn data. If it ain't broke don't fix it...

http://codeguys.rpc1.org/docs/eeprom...ty_readme.html

Jparkes · 30-11-2006

I dont need to do this - I have good burns.

*jbv* · 30-11-2006

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i burnt 5 coasters copying destroy all humans 2, 7 coasters copying Canis Canem Edit (Bully), and 2 coasters copying Tony Hawks Project 8

Quote:

I dont need to do this - I have good burns.

I see.

Jparkes · 30-11-2006

Lol see what u mean - I reset learnt media. Is there any other tweaks/patches i could do to my drive to make the performance better?

*jbv* · 30-11-2006

Backup the eeprom before resetting learnt media.

You will be able to restore old eeprom.

The CG5J is a good firmware.

The VS0M is newer and hold more mediacodes, but mis Codeguys magic.

Jparkes · 01-12-2006

Ye I backed up the eeprom

Jparkes · 02-12-2006

Is there anything else i can do to get the performance up on the Burner?

*jbv* · 02-12-2006

No.

Buy Verbatim dvd+r, and the 832S will do a good job.

The earlier LiteOn do better with dvd+r media.

You can Bitset to dvd-rom.

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jbv CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,047	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Welcome to CDFreaks Forum. Yes, you can burn dvd-r/rw. The 822S was a 832S with removed dvd-r/rw support. HP used the drive. If dvd-r are better format for you PS2 I don't know.

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Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Yes - I believe they are. I bought some Datawrite 16x DVD-R's. What speed is it best burnt at. People say that you should burn at half the disk speed so this means 8x? What do you think?

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Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R me OK I Have started the Nero CD-DVD Speed thing, my new drive does support DVD-R as I burnt Destroy All Humans 2 to a Datawrite 16x at 8x and it worked amazingly. It didnt work however on Ritek DVD+R's. I will post the results of the test like you did, should be finished in 5 minutes.

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Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Thanx Ala42.

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27-11-2006	#12 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! No, my drive supported 1x-8x, i burnt at 4x and it just wouldnt work - check this. i burnt 5 coasters copying destroy all humans 2, 7 coasters copying Canis Canem Edit (Bully), and 2 coasters copying Tony Hawks Project 8. I have the VSOM Firmware for Lite-On SOHW-822S, shall I install the hacked firmware called: CG5J?

27-11-2006	#13 (permalink)
jbv CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,047	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R me Download EEPROM Utility for LiteOn/Sony Drives v 3.3 and reset learned mediacode. http://codeguys.rpc1.org/utilities.html Take a backup of the eeprom before resetting.

27-11-2006	#14 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R me Ok, I installed the CG5J firmware - seems nice. Can I update the Lite-On SOHW-822S to a even newer drive?I backedup the VSOM firmware with LtnFW.

27-11-2006	#16 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! ok thanks for all your help.

29-11-2006	#17 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! What does reset learnt media mean? __________________ You Shouldn't Throw Stones if you Live in a Glasshouse, and If You've Got a Glass Jaw - You Should Watch Your Mouth, 'Coz I'll Break Your Face!

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Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! I dont need to do this - I have good burns. __________________ You Shouldn't Throw Stones if you Live in a Glasshouse, and If You've Got a Glass Jaw - You Should Watch Your Mouth, 'Coz I'll Break Your Face!

30-11-2006	#21 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R me Lol see what u mean - I reset learnt media. Is there any other tweaks/patches i could do to my drive to make the performance better? __________________ You Shouldn't Throw Stones if you Live in a Glasshouse, and If You've Got a Glass Jaw - You Should Watch Your Mouth, 'Coz I'll Break Your Face!

30-11-2006	#22 (permalink)
jbv CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,047	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Backup the eeprom before resetting learnt media. You will be able to restore old eeprom. The CG5J is a good firmware. The VS0M is newer and hold more mediacodes, but mis Codeguys magic.

01-12-2006	#23 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Ye I backed up the eeprom __________________ You Shouldn't Throw Stones if you Live in a Glasshouse, and If You've Got a Glass Jaw - You Should Watch Your Mouth, 'Coz I'll Break Your Face!

02-12-2006	#24 (permalink)
Jparkes New on Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! Is there anything else i can do to get the performance up on the Burner? __________________ You Shouldn't Throw Stones if you Live in a Glasshouse, and If You've Got a Glass Jaw - You Should Watch Your Mouth, 'Coz I'll Break Your Face!

02-12-2006	#25 (permalink)
jbv CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,047	Re: Lite-On SOHW-832S from Lite-On SOHW-822S - Does this mean I can now burn DVD-R media! No. Buy Verbatim dvd+r, and the 832S will do a good job. The earlier LiteOn do better with dvd+r media. You can Bitset to dvd-rom.

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