Hey. I have a BTC DRW1004 with the 0047 firmware. Got some Fujifilm DVD-R 3.95GB discs, made in Japan. The drive does not recognise the discs at all. Keeps flashing, for about 3-4 minutes, stops and then Nero and DVDInfoPro report "No disc present".
I thought Fuji discs were ok in this drive?


EDIT : I got a disc recognised..

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID Pioneer Vide
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks -469958656
Free Capacity 507.56GB(544.99G
Book Type DVD-R
Media Type DVD-R
Media Id Code Speed Unknown
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 1.0x 1385KBps
Write Strategy Speed 1.0x 1385KBps
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

WTF? 507.56GB free?

This is what the disc looks like :

http://www.fujifilm.ch/fr/fujifilm_foto/2216_2225.asp

Here's an (unsuccesful)burn log from Nero 6.0.0.28.

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 7/17/2002 9:20:56 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 6/17/2003 2:25:04 PM
Nero version: 6.0.0.28
Recorder: <DVDRW IDE1004> Version: 0047 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.28
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <DVDRW IDE1004 >Version: 0047 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.28
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SP1203N atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE1004 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SV2042H PK10 ultra Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
DVDRW IDE1004 D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523756kB)
Free physical memory: 252MB (259004kB)
Memory in use : 50 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

4.1.2004
ISO compilation
12:49:47 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6024
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : FALSE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

12:49:47 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

12:49:47 PM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer DVDRW IDE1004 running

12:49:47 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

12:49:47 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3128
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

12:49:49 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 237
Last possible write address on media: 266109439 (59135:25.64)
Last address to be written: 1783887 (396:25.12)

12:49:49 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 242
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

12:49:49 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2043
Recorder: DVDRW IDE1004, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: Pionee - r Vide
Disc Application Code: 0, Disc Physical Code: 0

12:49:49 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 403
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

12:49:49 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 775
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1783888 (1783888) = #1783888/396:25.13
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1783888 blocks [DVDRW IDE1004 ]
--------------------------------------------------------------

12:49:52 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 944
Prepare recorder [DVDRW IDE1004 ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 3653402624, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
1783888 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

12:49:52 PM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files started

12:49:52 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4095
Cache writing successful.

12:49:52 PM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files completed

12:49:52 PM #15 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Simulation started at 2x (2,760 KB/s)

12:49:53 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2167
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

12:49:53 PM #17 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 11:08,965 (668965ms) -> OK

12:49:53 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1259
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

12:49:53 PM #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19359
Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON

12:49:54 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1374
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

12:49:54 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7912
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 0
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

12:49:55 PM #22 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1276
12:49:55.812 - DVDRW IDE1004\H1 T0 : Queue again later

12:49:57 PM #23 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x02EA0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00

12:49:57 PM #24 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 301
Write error

12:49:57 PM #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

12:49:57 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

12:49:57 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1578
EndDAO: Last written address was 511

12:49:57 PM #28 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

12:49:57 PM #29 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

12:49:57 PM #30 Phase 34 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Simulation failed at 2x (2,760 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=6.1.1.7 , size=24698 bytes, created 6/25/2003 12:18:48 AM
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 7/17/2002 8:53:02 AM
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 8/29/2002 1:27:50 AM (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

AFAIK 3.95 GB discs are not supported in consumer DVD recorders at all. Only 4.7GB media are supported.

Damn.. are you sure? Any idea where I can use these discs? Or should I just return them to the guy I bought them from?
Marco? Maaarco!! You're needed here man!
What does BTC say themselves about 3.95GB discs on their drives?