savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I am using LG DVD writer for the last three years without any issues. Yesterday first time i bought a DVD-RW [sony 1x-2x compatible]. I was burning a file @ 2x speed. it took more than 10 mins and alerted "Burning process failed".. when i browse that DVD it was empty but properties showed no free space. i tried to erase it failed.. then i restarted PC and tried to erase using Nero, it was successful. But i got the same error when i try to burn again.. other issues with this empty DVD-RW is when i put it in drive, it will take 10-15 mins to read .. sometimes erase fails, sometimes erases., but never success in burning.. i am able to burn dvd's, cd's etc.. only problem with this RW.. is it because of 1x-2x compatibility ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I am using LG DVD writer for the last three years without any issues. Yesterday first time i bought a DVD-RW [sony 1x-2x compatible]. I was burning a file @ 2x speed. it took more than 10 mins and alerted "Burning process failed".. when i browse that DVD it was empty but properties showed no free space. i tried to erase it failed.. then i restarted PC and tried to erase using Nero, it was successful. But i got the same error when i try to burn again.. other issues with this empty DVD-RW is when i put it in drive, it will take 10-15 mins to read .. sometimes erase fails, sometimes erases., but never success in burning.. i am able to burn dvd's, cd's etc.. only problem with this RW.. is it because of 1x-2x compatibility ?? i too face smae problem, so i used to burn dvd at 1x speed only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) ^^^ but while burning in nero, it selects 2x as default sped and it is disabled, i cant change it.. BTW 1x and 2x are the only speed for burning RW disks?? Edited July 10, 2009 by savramesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 The actual problem is "Could not perform start of Disc-at-Once" but Disc-at-once option is disabled while burning, please check screen shots.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santhoshavanoor 7 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 I haven't used DVD-RW with my LG drive until now, but I'll try today and inform you later. But did you tried with other DVD-RW with your LG drive? Or you can flash your LG drive with your new driver and may be everything will be ok. But take care when you doing the flashing of DVD drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 ^^^ i have LG firmware upgrade software and the driver is latest.. i did not try other DVD-RW because i dont want to take chances.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santhoshavanoor 7 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 ^^^but while burning in nero, it selects 2x as default sped and it is disabled, i cant change it.. BTW 1x and 2x are the only speed for burning RW disks?? Burning Speed is depending upon the DVD-RW type. I just experimented to write files to DVD-RW, and the task completed successfully. See the attachment. I have used TDK DVD-RW, 4x, single sided disk and Burning software is Nero Express 7 which is coming along with the DVD drives. And you can see the burnig took approximately 10 minutes for 3GB data. I erased the Disc and it took approximately 15 minutes for a Full Erase section. I haven't tried with other DVD-RW's, may be your DVD-RW have some manufacturing errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) ^^^ thanks for the experiment.. i think it should be problem with that particular DVD RW or problem with 2x writing.. i should try 4x then... have mailed sony care.. lets see what happens.. Edited July 11, 2009 by savramesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) got call from sony care, they said this is a common problem with Nero 6 and 7, asked me to uninstall Nero, restart pc, format dvd-rw, then use windows default file writing service. lets see, i am trying this.. Edited July 13, 2009 by savramesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santhoshavanoor 7 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 Thats nice to hear that Sony is responding quickly. Try and post your experience as per sony's comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 13, 2009 tried what they said.. removed nero restarted pc inserted dvd-rm tried erase dvd using windows default service - success tried to write new files got response 'no disk in drive' again restarted pc Disk visible in My computer But disk properties shows - Used space 0 and Free space 0 Again mailed sony care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 14, 2009 Sony care called me and asked to try Nero 9.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@v@nit 3 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 I have Sony 4x DVD -RW smaller DVD camcoder disks and it works perfectly fine with LG DVD writer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticElectricity 8 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 It could be that your dvd-rw's media is bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santhoshavanoor 7 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 Ramesh, Did you tried with another DVD-RW any make? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savramesh 37 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 Not yet.. will try soon and update.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites