Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R - Club CDFreaks

sean · 30-01-2007

Hello everyone.

I have a problem with my Benq 1650 (BCIC) and the Verbatim Pastel CD-R.
Burned with Nero at 16x about 150 cds and 50 failed (burn process failed...) and about 10 with a 0 score quality (Nero cd speed).

All colors are concerned except blue (very good burn with this color)
Otherwise it's ok with Verbatim Super Azo (no failures) and dvds.
I have already read the other topics about that kind of problem but i didn't find any solution.

Maybe this firmware causes problems ?

Thanks for your help.

**mciahel** · 30-01-2007

Hi and Welcome!

Verbatim Pastel are normally excellent media. They all should do fine with your drive.
I doubt, this is a firmware issue - in that case, all discs would be coasters.
Are the bad discs from the same spindle?
Or could this be a thermal issue? For example, if you burn 5 discs in a row, the 6th is bad?

Michael

sean · 31-01-2007

Hi and thank you Michael.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mciahel

Are the bad discs from the same spindle? No
Or could this be a thermal issue? For example, if you burn 5 discs in a row, the 6th is bad? No too. It happens anytime.

It's really strange.

Otherwise, i want to buy another burner which supports disc quality scanning.
Are you satisfied with your Lite-On SHM-165P6S ?

articulate · 31-01-2007

Benq DVD writers are terrible for CD burning . . . you should use a good CD burner instead. I use a Benq 1640 for my DVDs and a Plex Premium for my CDs. That way I know I'm getting good burns (good media being imperative, of course). But I also had quite a few coasters using Verbatim Pastels . . . even using the Plextor. I also noticed that some colors seemed to be better than others . . . thought I had a so-so batch. Strange.

**DrageMester** · 31-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by articulate

Benq DVD writers are terrible for CD burning . . .

My two BenQ DW1655 are very good to excellent at burning (high quality) CD-R media.

gregtherotterius · 31-01-2007

mines fine too.

scoobiedoobie · 31-01-2007

As are my 1640 and 1655. Haven't tried any CD-Rs on my 1620, although I doubt it's much different.

**mciahel** · 01-02-2007

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean

Otherwise, i want to buy another burner which supports disc quality scanning.
Are you satisfied with your Lite-On SHM-165P6S ?

I was not happy with the abilities of the Sony/Liteon with TY CD-R. They had broken this with some newer firmware. Maybe they have fixed this with the latest firmware, maybe they have not. I didn't try. My best drive for TY CD-R is my good old LG 4163, the 4167 isn't worse

Then there comes the Benq.
For scanning CD media, Liteon DVD writers are practically useless.

I would always prefer the Benq over any Liteon, if CD media have to be handled.

Just an idea: Flash your drive with BCDC firmware, maybe this helps.

Michael

sean · 01-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mciahel

Just an idea: Flash your drive with BCDC firmware, maybe this helps. I'll try.

About my second burner, it's not only because of this problem.
I need a good DL burner and if at the same time it's a good cd burner and supports disc quality scanning, it's better

.

**mciahel** · 01-02-2007

Well, as already said: Liteon DVD-writers are not the best CD writers, and useless as CD scanner. But it should be a good companion to your Benq drive.

Michael

sean · 04-02-2007

I think the companion will be a Pioneer DVR-111 even if it's not a good scanner.

30-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
sean New on Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R <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 everyone. I have a problem with my Benq 1650 (BCIC) and the Verbatim Pastel CD-R. Burned with Nero at 16x about 150 cds and 50 failed (burn process failed...) and about 10 with a 0 score quality (Nero cd speed). All colors are concerned except blue (very good burn with this color) Otherwise it's ok with Verbatim Super Azo (no failures) and dvds. I have already read the other topics about that kind of problem but i didn't find any solution. Maybe this firmware causes problems ? Thanks for your help.

30-01-2007	#2 (permalink)
mciahel Moderator & Devices Editor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7,604	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R Hi and Welcome! Verbatim Pastel are normally excellent media. They all should do fine with your drive. I doubt, this is a firmware issue - in that case, all discs would be coasters. Are the bad discs from the same spindle? Or could this be a thermal issue? For example, if you burn 5 discs in a row, the 6th is bad? Michael __________________ My system, including optical drives * Mini-FAQ for Samsung DVD writers Click here to join CDFreaks.com * How to attach disc quality scans: >klick<

31-01-2007	#4 (permalink)
articulate CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 182	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R Benq DVD writers are terrible for CD burning . . . you should use a good CD burner instead. I use a Benq 1640 for my DVDs and a Plex Premium for my CDs. That way I know I'm getting good burns (good media being imperative, of course). But I also had quite a few coasters using Verbatim Pastels . . . even using the Plextor. I also noticed that some colors seemed to be better than others . . . thought I had a so-so batch. Strange.

31-01-2007	#6 (permalink)
gregtherotterius CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,774	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R mines fine too. __________________ Member of http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php? My rig: Sony cmt-se1/NEC WGX2 hooked up to mds-jb980/hooked up to optical out of Asus A8N-SLI premium mobo=my comp=jukebox. Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-A900 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...tled-small.gif AMD X2 4600, 1 x EVGA 8800GTX, A8N-SLI Premium mobo, 2 x 1gb corsair value ram, 1 x 250gb Seagate 7200.9rpm SATAII hdd, 1 x 10KRPM WD Raptor 75gb Drives: Writing: SL: Sony DRX-800UL// BenQ 1650//Pioneer DVR-111 DL:BenQ 1650//Sony DRX-800UL//Pioneer DVR-111

31-01-2007	#7 (permalink)
scoobiedoobie CD Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,159	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R As are my 1640 and 1655. Haven't tried any CD-Rs on my 1620, although I doubt it's much different.

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01-02-2007	#10 (permalink)
mciahel Moderator & Devices Editor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 7,604	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R Well, as already said: Liteon DVD-writers are not the best CD writers, and useless as CD scanner. But it should be a good companion to your Benq drive. Michael __________________ My system, including optical drives * Mini-FAQ for Samsung DVD writers Click here to join CDFreaks.com * How to attach disc quality scans: >klick<

04-02-2007	#11 (permalink)
sean New on Forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	Re: Benq DW1650 and Verbatim Pastel CD-R I think the companion will be a Pioneer DVR-111 even if it's not a good scanner.

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