Posted by Paul Heslop on 12/25/06 07:14

Max Haltermann wrote:
>
> "K" <kvsawilson@netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:_OmdnbT8B-NhJxPYnZ2dnUVZ_h-3nZ2d@brainstorminternet.net...
> > "Johns Irish" <JPCutler@webtv.net> wrote in message
> > news:524-458E04AB-209@storefull-3214.bay.webtv.net...
> >> I've been recording for a while on My Lite-on LVW 5005 and never had a
> >> problem. I used the Fuji DVD-R Video discs, in the 25 pack. Tonight I
> >> ran out, so I opened a spindle of Fuji DVD-R, and the recorder said
> >> invalid disc. The package didn't say video, is that why the machine
> >> didn't except it? The spindle also had the speed of 1X to 16X. Does that
> >> make a difference?
> >>
> > I'm no expert on the subject, but I'm pretty sure that a lot of older
> > drives can't use 16X discs. Some drives have firmware updates that will
> > make them compatible. You could probably check with the manufacturers
> > site.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > K
>
> Having a 16 x disc only means it CAN BURN at up to 16x speed.
> This does nor mean it HAS TO burn at that speed.
>
> Max

Yes, but a drive's capabilities are usually stated, an old drive will
not have the capabilities built into it. IF he is lucky there will be
a firmware update.


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