DVD Firmware upgrade?

I've got some media CDR's from PNY that I've used countless times with several recorders and the DVD drive will not write to them. Keeps coming up with a power calibration error.

I've burned some DVD media with no issue, switched to another CDR media and that is burned just fine. Typically this error is because the laser can't focus correctly and requires a firmware upgrade. I can't find any information on this drive or any updates.

The drive is a slimtype DVD A DS8AZH

Thoughts on this??

 

How old is the media? I have seen old media with degraded inks do the same thing. If the media will not write, but other media will, it is highly possible it is an issue with the discs themselves.

I'll get you a firmware updater tonight when I get home. I don't have the link here on my laptop though, sorry.

 

cool thanks

the media is no more than 6 months old........and burns ok on my other drives.......if it didn't burn anywhere, then I'd be like......????????????

Since that fact, it leads me back to the notebook drive......

thanks for the help

chris

 

http://forum.rpc1.org/index.php?sid=1a32597838104a79bfc076df86288c50

try that. it is down right now, But should be up soon. GL.

 

I've been to that site, what I can't figure is who the hell makes this "slimtype"?

Searched for the fireware rev which everest is reporting as nh61.

Here is the report of the drive.......weird one on me, usually you can get a manufacturer and move on........I type slimtype on the site and it possible match to lite-on?

Field Value
Optical Drive Properties
Device Description Slimtype DVD A DS8AZH
Firmware Revision NH61
Buffer Size 2 MB
Region Code 1
Remaining User Changes 4
Remaining Vendor Changes 4

Supported Disk Types
BD-ROM Not Supported
BD-R Not Supported
BD-RE Not Supported
HD DVD-ROM Not Supported
HD DVD-R Not Supported
HD DVD-RW Not Supported
DVD-ROM Read
DVD+R9 Dual Layer Read + Write
DVD+R Read + Write
DVD+RW Read + Write
DVD-R9 Dual Layer Read + Write
DVD-R Read + Write
DVD-RW Read + Write
DVD-RAM Read + Write
CD-ROM Read
CD-R Read + Write
CD-RW Read + Write

Optical Drive Features
Buffer Underrun Protection Supported
C2 Error Pointers Supported
CD+G Not Supported
CD-Text Supported
Hybrid Disc Not Supported
JustLink Supported
LabelFlash Not Supported
Layer-Jump Recording Supported
LightScribe Supported
Mount Rainier Not Supported
SMART Supported
SolidBurn Not Supported
CSS Supported
CPRM Supported
AACS Not Supported
VCPS Not Supported
BD CPS Not Supported

 

go to start/computer then right click on your e drive, and select properties then the hardware tab. You should see the drive unit there. My whole computer is toshiba ( Toshiba DVD write drives are often labeled as TSSTcorp). You will also find the model # there. Pull it up and post it here and I'll get you the latest firmware update (if any is available) if you can't find it.

Also, try this tool:

http://hijacker.rpc1.org/discinfo/

I did a couple DVDs this evening ( I only use Taiyo Yuden Discs) and my TSST drive is nasty fast, and pretty darn clean judging by the verification scan.

 

Wish this were easier.......lol........other thoughts?

 

Lemme finish loading Nero to my laptop. I can't remember if NERO tools will inform you of the disc drive info or not. Slimtype and slimline are generic references to the type of drive inserted in a laptop, to the best of my knowledge. I have researched the drive name and model you have listed and am drawing all blanks. I even asked at a DVD burning forum I frequent and am coming up with all blanks. Give me a bit of time I'll find a tool to open the access. You might try the doom9 forum too if want to do some research while I work on this. It is the only forum i can think of right now i haven't checked.

 

Check your PM box

 

checked pm.......nothing there.....

 

check again, I just finished it.

 

PM is showing zero.

Is there a link to what your looking me to download?

I refreshed cache to see if its me but this is php so its should be immediate.

Sorry to be a pita.....

 

PM is weird, you hit list messages..........0 click on inbox.....all there........meh whatever.......LOL

Here is the image......same data though......this is weird

 

OK, Slimtype is the manufacturer of the drive. I could find no firmware updates for your drive, but I did find some issues with the Slimline drives not burning on DVD-R Media. Others have been able to burn but it took more than an hour to burn...

Here is a discussion about the drives. and a quick firmware list is located here. It appears that most of these users sent their units in and had the drives replaced and everything worked fine. Sadly, it appears as if it is simply the drive, not the firmware.

Contact HP support and tell them you want the drive replaced. I suspect that will fix the issue.

 

It seems that this dvd drive is a real POS.

I'm showing multiword dma udma mode 2. Should be ultra mode 2.......

Well I know it burns at 8x for dvds and with the right cdr also.......just sensative to media........ekkkkk

thanks for trying to help get this sorted.......

I'll give it some time maybe I'll get lucky and they'll come up with something...........then again maybe they won't........LOL

Thanks again

Chris

 

consider yourself lucky, my dv9000t came with a 4x dvd writer! and no LS too! only advantage it has is it plays HD-DVDs which arent readily available in this country yet lol

 

I don't consider myself lucky when I'm dropping that kind of coin on a piece of hardware.

As a technology nut, it just has to work.....

 

well i paid more for a slower drive with software for LS when there is no LS drive installed lol at least u got a closer money's worth.

in the end quality discs shud always be used, theyre better guaranteed and last longer