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Philips DVD8631 Double Layer Write Problem
DVD writer works flawlessly except with double layer discs. On playback, the DVD hangs up at the transition point to the second layer. I have installed the latest firmware update. Software for burning is Nero Recode 2
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Posted July 25th, 2005 07:00
Nero supports DL burning with the Ultra 6.6 suite, which has the Nero Vision Express 3 burning package. It's pretty expensive as a retail purchase. It's a nice bundle as an OEM when you get it with a new drive, though. I still prefer Ulead's MovieFactory 4. At $45 it is a bargain compared to Nero and Pinnnacle. I find that the new DVD authoring packages require a bit more finesse than the pre-DL software. That's because there are more features you can put into your projects. Folks should read the instructions and not loose patience with their efforts.405
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Posted July 26th, 2005 11:00
My Philips 8631 DVDRW have the similar issue, also I have issues on reading and writing DVDR and DVDRW. Tried to contact Dell Tech Support and obtained the latest firmware for the drive, it is working after updating.
http://ftp.us.dell.com/rmsd/Gd30.zip
Fixes and Enhancements
Fixed issue with DLA support on DVD-R media; Added support for additional DVD+R Double Layer media manufacturers. Fixed No Read no Write DVDR/W Media
give it a try, it works for me
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Posted July 27th, 2005 00:00
Check the screen shot at http://fordpianotuning.com/recode2.jpg
(I tried to insert the image to this posting but couldn't get it to work.)
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Posted July 27th, 2005 00:00
BTW - Dell is sending out a replacement drive. The new one is supposed to be an NEC.405
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Posted July 27th, 2005 00:00
:smileyvery-happy:
you took the de-tour! hope it helps
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Posted April 14th, 2007 12:00
I could not burn Memorex DVD+R DL on my 8631 until I crossflashed it from GD30 to BenQ 1620 - see instructions:
http://www.the-predator.com/dell/firmware.html#5-1-6
Message Edited by tankhimo on 04-14-2007 08:21 AM
Message Edited by tankhimo on 04-14-2007 08:22 AM
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Posted July 24th, 2005 23:00
Hi Cylceboy,
I reviewed the following article on Nero Record 2 (four pages):
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=8509
and I never saw where it stated support of DL media, kept seeing reference to 4.7GB discs only.
Of course I could have missed something...
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