DVD Question...Writing to CD-R's.
I just purchased a NEC 16X DL DVD±RW Drive, Model ND-3520A. The maximum write speed is 48x for CD-R media, but I have only been able to select 32x write speed with Nero 6. 3 (and with 48x CD-R media).
I just purchased a NEC 16X DL DVD±RW Drive, Model ND-3520A. The maximum write speed is 48x for CD-R media, but I have only been able to select 32x write speed with Nero 6.3 (and with 48x CD-R media).
When I use the Nero InfoTool, it says that the maximum write speed is 48x; when I put in a blank CD-R and refresh the Nero InfoTool, it says 32x is the max write speed. Is this a driver or firmware issue. Thanks for any help.
When I use the Nero InfoTool, it says that the maximum write speed is 48x; when I put in a blank CD-R and refresh the Nero InfoTool, it says 32x is the max write speed. Is this a driver or firmware issue. Thanks for any help.
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My guess is neither, it's most likely the blank media itself.
I bet you're using some generic blank media, besides, I find it best not to use speeds above about 16x anyways as I tend to burn too many coasters, even when using name brand media.
I have many drives, Aopen, Plextor and TDK among others.
This being said, you can check the manufacturer of that drive and see if there is a later firmware rev. Many times the firmware updates will recognize more blank media and also it can sometimes fix the speed issue and properly allow for faster burns.
I bet you're using some generic blank media, besides, I find it best not to use speeds above about 16x anyways as I tend to burn too many coasters, even when using name brand media.
I have many drives, Aopen, Plextor and TDK among others.
This being said, you can check the manufacturer of that drive and see if there is a later firmware rev. Many times the firmware updates will recognize more blank media and also it can sometimes fix the speed issue and properly allow for faster burns.
