PX-716UF + Memorex (RITEK D01) 2.4X 8.5GB DVD+R DL
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:24 am
I've had a Plextor PX-716UF for about 9 months now and I never have any issues burning CDROMS or DVDs until I bought these:
Memorex (RITEK D01) 2.4X 8.5GB DVD+R DL
These were the first Dual Layer discs I have ever purchased. The reason I purchased them was to make UDF format backup copies of files. For UDF format, error free burning is essential of course, whereas an error or two might not matter on a DVD format movie. I make these UDF format backup copies with Plextools Professional XL V.3.08 and my firmware version on my drive is updated the latest.
Whenever I make a UDF format disc with this media I have about a 10% success rate. The rest are coasters. The errors don't show up until the "verify data" sequence where Plextools verifies the data just burned onto the DVD. Then I get a "cyclic redundancy check" when I try to read the file off the DVD with the error. I can create a DVD movie copy with them but cannot reliably create a data cd with them.
I've done a lot of reading on these boards and it's clear to me that the RITEK D01 is not recommended. What is not clear is how to buy "recommended media".
I know of this link: http://plextor.com/english/support/716_ ... _DVD-R.htm
...it shows what media is recommended. However I despise Best Buy and I buy nearly all my CDs online. When purchasing online, I can specify the type and brand of CD but things like Manufacturer ID and Media Manufacturer aren't usually listed online. In fact, I couldn't find these things on the outside of the Memorex media I purchased, the only way I could determine what they were was by reading a blank disk for that data.
Goal: I want to buy the best possible Dual Layer 8.5 GB disc I can that will work ideally in a Plextor PX-716UF for the purpose of making UDF format file backups. I will most likely buy this online - somewhere. Can anyone give recommendations on what specifically and where to buy? I often buy from newegg.com that has a wide selection of media, but they do not show Manufacturer IDs.
I had no idea media brand was so signfiicant when burning DVDs. Thanks in advance for your help.
Memorex (RITEK D01) 2.4X 8.5GB DVD+R DL
These were the first Dual Layer discs I have ever purchased. The reason I purchased them was to make UDF format backup copies of files. For UDF format, error free burning is essential of course, whereas an error or two might not matter on a DVD format movie. I make these UDF format backup copies with Plextools Professional XL V.3.08 and my firmware version on my drive is updated the latest.
Whenever I make a UDF format disc with this media I have about a 10% success rate. The rest are coasters. The errors don't show up until the "verify data" sequence where Plextools verifies the data just burned onto the DVD. Then I get a "cyclic redundancy check" when I try to read the file off the DVD with the error. I can create a DVD movie copy with them but cannot reliably create a data cd with them.
I've done a lot of reading on these boards and it's clear to me that the RITEK D01 is not recommended. What is not clear is how to buy "recommended media".
I know of this link: http://plextor.com/english/support/716_ ... _DVD-R.htm
...it shows what media is recommended. However I despise Best Buy and I buy nearly all my CDs online. When purchasing online, I can specify the type and brand of CD but things like Manufacturer ID and Media Manufacturer aren't usually listed online. In fact, I couldn't find these things on the outside of the Memorex media I purchased, the only way I could determine what they were was by reading a blank disk for that data.
Goal: I want to buy the best possible Dual Layer 8.5 GB disc I can that will work ideally in a Plextor PX-716UF for the purpose of making UDF format file backups. I will most likely buy this online - somewhere. Can anyone give recommendations on what specifically and where to buy? I often buy from newegg.com that has a wide selection of media, but they do not show Manufacturer IDs.
I had no idea media brand was so signfiicant when burning DVDs. Thanks in advance for your help.