PHILIPS.041 DVD+RW 4X: Any success? - Club CDFreaks

*pdu* · 03-01-2004

Hi guys

I was just wondering if anybody is using DVD+RW 4X media with MID=PHILIPS.041 with the BTC DRW1004 drive? I never had any success with this media, regardless of firmware (0039, 0040, 0041, 0043, 0045, 0047 and 0048).

I have tried Nero 6.0.0.28, 6.3.0.0, 6.3.0.2 and CopyToDVD (last 4 releases), NTI CD/DVD maker 6.5, even a clean XP install - but I always end up with burns that are unreadable in any other device but the BTC drive itself

When running K's Probe I get PI avg around 3500 and PO around 300 - so no wonder no other device wont read the discs.

The weird thing is that the media should be supported since firmware 0045. At least according to BTC. However I have a feeling that they didn't test the media recently.

BTW: I'm pretty sure my drive is OK since I am using TDK DVD+RW 4X with MID=RICOHJPNW11 without any problems whatsoever. It's just that damn PHILIPS.041

Cheers,
Peter

TeT · 03-01-2004

hmm very strange! i use this media, and must say its one of the best media with my DRW1004!

Media Information
Disc Regions are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Media code/Manufacturer ID PHILIPS 041
Format Type UDF 1.02
...
Format Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+RW
Media Type DVD+RW
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
BG Format Status Suspended
...
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

you can also see my results in the "media compatibility" post...
i think you should change your drive (maybe you got one "monday drive" ???) and may i ask where you've get firmware 0048 from???

*pdu* · 03-01-2004

Monday drive - that was my first impression as well. However I find it quite strange that it works with other DVD+RW media, including the 4X TDK and 2.4X Ricoh. It's very good with other media as well.

I'm baffled!

Could you please perform a K's Probe scan of the PHILIPS.041 media? I would like to know the PI and PO values. Have you tested the media in other devices apart from the BTC itself?

*pdu* · 03-01-2004

Sorry, just found your K's Probe scans. Was a bit to fast on keyboard.

Very strange indeed. I just dont understand it.

Anyway, thanks!

TeT · 03-01-2004

the k'probe tests were already done! you can see them in the "media compatibility" post...
and yes i've tested it in several dvd-players and in my liteon-dvd pc-drive! no problems at all!

03-01-2004	#1 (permalink)
pdu CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,124	PHILIPS.041 DVD+RW 4X: Any success? <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> Hi guys I was just wondering if anybody is using DVD+RW 4X media with MID=PHILIPS.041 with the BTC DRW1004 drive? I never had any success with this media, regardless of firmware (0039, 0040, 0041, 0043, 0045, 0047 and 0048). I have tried Nero 6.0.0.28, 6.3.0.0, 6.3.0.2 and CopyToDVD (last 4 releases), NTI CD/DVD maker 6.5, even a clean XP install - but I always end up with burns that are unreadable in any other device but the BTC drive itself When running K's Probe I get PI avg around 3500 and PO around 300 - so no wonder no other device wont read the discs. The weird thing is that the media should be supported since firmware 0045. At least according to BTC. However I have a feeling that they didn't test the media recently. BTW: I'm pretty sure my drive is OK since I am using TDK DVD+RW 4X with MID=RICOHJPNW11 without any problems whatsoever. It's just that damn PHILIPS.041 Cheers, Peter

03-01-2004	#3 (permalink)
pdu CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,124	TeT Monday drive - that was my first impression as well. However I find it quite strange that it works with other DVD+RW media, including the 4X TDK and 2.4X Ricoh. It's very good with other media as well. I'm baffled! Could you please perform a K's Probe scan of the PHILIPS.041 media? I would like to know the PI and PO values. Have you tested the media in other devices apart from the BTC itself?

03-01-2004	#4 (permalink)
pdu CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,124	Tet Sorry, just found your K's Probe scans. Was a bit to fast on keyboard. Very strange indeed. I just dont understand it. Anyway, thanks!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
help Philips DVD8301 4X DVD+R/RW Drive Firmware	diane onofre	BenQ / Philips Burner	0	08-06-2006 05:33
RiData 25pk 2.4X DVD+R DL & 5+1pk 2.4X DVD+R DL/4X DVD+RW COMBO $52 shipped @ Newegg	Alpman	CD Freaks Bargain Basement	4	09-10-2005 07:25
Which one is better DVD+RW dye RICOHJPNW11 or PHILIPS 041?	Jari	Blank Media	3	21-10-2004 21:11
RICOHJPNR01 and PHILIPS.041 just wont work - but they should	pdu	BTC/ Emprex Burner	25	11-01-2004 00:30
Help Pioneer A06/106 And Philips DVD+RW 1-4x Media?	res1234	CD and DVD Burners	2	09-01-2004 20:05

Commercial message
<a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a5c5554b&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=29&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a5c5554b' border='0' alt='' /></a>

03-01-2004	#2 (permalink)
TeT CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 32	hmm very strange! i use this media, and must say its one of the best media with my DRW1004! Media Information Disc Regions are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Media code/Manufacturer ID PHILIPS 041 Format Type UDF 1.02 ... Format Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB) Book Type DVD+RW Media Type DVD+RW Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps BG Format Status Suspended ... Linear Density 0.267um/bit Track Density 0.74um/track Number of Layers 1 you can also see my results in the "media compatibility" post... i think you should change your drive (maybe you got one "monday drive" ???) and may i ask where you've get firmware 0048 from???

03-01-2004	#5 (permalink)
TeT CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 32	the k'probe tests were already done! you can see them in the "media compatibility" post... and yes i've tested it in several dvd-players and in my liteon-dvd pc-drive! no problems at all!