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M1330 Can't write Dual Layer DVDs - possibly firmware update req?
I get 'Power Calibration Error' when I try to write a DVD+R DL disk.
I've tried two brands, so don't think that's the problem (though it could still be).
A friend has suggested it could be the firmware. How can I check what firmware I'm using and how do I update it if it's not the latest?
Thanks.
I've tried two brands, so don't think that's the problem (though it could still be).
A friend has suggested it could be the firmware. How can I check what firmware I'm using and how do I update it if it's not the latest?
Thanks.
eSolutions
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Posted February 28th, 2008 17:00
What program are ya using to burn DL?
eSolutions
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Posted February 28th, 2008 20:00
Whats yr drive Matsuhita..........if so try burning with a DVD-RAM DL optical media.
These drives work best when the media is DVD RAM & not DVD ROM whether DL.
Most verstaile drives rae made by Toshiba & Sony.
DVD RAM drives have their own pros but I wont personally burn a DL DVDROM on a DVD RAM unless I have that particular media.
Meaning trying to burn a DVDROM DL on a DVD-RAM drive.
- I've just tried the disk in another (brand new) DL drive and I get 'Power Calibration Error' also, I'm guessing that it's dodgy media that's the problem now.
I'll have to take them back and see if I can get a refund.
I've not tried Roxio though, the built in software failed so I assumed it's not specific to the SW. I'll try Roxio too, just in case.
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Posted March 2nd, 2008 09:00
@eSolutions wrote:
Whats yr drive Matsuhita..........if so try burning with a DVD-RAM DL optical media.
These drives work best when the media is DVD RAM & not DVD ROM whether DL.
Most verstaile drives rae made by Toshiba & Sony.
DVD RAM drives have their own pros but I wont personally burn a DL DVDROM on a DVD RAM unless I have that particular media.
Meaning trying to burn a DVDROM DL on a DVD-RAM drive.
When I run Roxio Creator DE it shows only ROM discs. In addition, in the owners manual it show that it will not wriite to DVD -R DL discs, only +R.
Message Edited by Grayhair53 on 03-02-2008 07:02 AMGrayhair53
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Posted March 2nd, 2008 10:00
@flapcats wrote:
I get 'Power Calibration Error' when I try to write a DVD+R DL disk.
I've tried two brands, so don't think that's the problem (though it could still be).
A friend has suggested it could be the firmware. How can I check what firmware I'm using and how do I update it if it's not the latest?
Thanks.
From what I have seen, there are a few things that can cause this.
1. Bad media
2. Dust
3. Upgrde firmware.
I believe the drive is a Matsuhita UJ 857G, you can verify this via the device manager. The only place I can find that may have the firmware update is Panasonic. You will have to email them with all pertinent information.
FWIW: I just burned three DL discs using Memorex DVD+R DL, Part number 3202 5647
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Posted February 28th, 2008 14:00