Re: Sony DRU710 No Valid Media

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From: rdiff (rdiff_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:54:08 -0800

Installed the software and was able to do a back up to the DL disc using Nero
back up. My computer still sees the drive as empty. I don't if its supposed
to be that way or not.

"Peter" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Have you tried to install the burning softwares that bundled with the Sony
> DVD burner?
> Pls try using that software and post back to NG.
>
> Peter
>
>
> "rdiff" wrote:
>
> > I have used the only discs I can find which are the verbatin dvd+r dl discks.
> > I bought one pack on line and another at Best Buy. After I put a disc in, I
> > check my computer and the drive goes from a dvd drive to a cd drive. I
> > thought this had something to do with media pools and local security policies
> > but was unable to find the answer there. When I look at the media pools
> > available dvd+r dl is not available.
> >
> >
> > "Peter" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Are you using the media recommended by Sony?
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > > "rdiff" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have used Studio 9, Nero 6 Ultra. Going into "my computer" and selecting
> > > > the drive with the DVD+R DL disk, just says no valid media or please insert
> > > > disk.
> > > >
> > > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > What software are you using for DVD recording?
> > > > > --
> > > > > Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing/Imaging and Hardware
> > > > > www.coribright.com
> > > > >
> > > > > "rdiff" <rdiff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:2C3B2452-B35E-4F9E-9628-0AD66EC9AFFC@microsoft.com...
> > > > > >I am on my second dvd double layer drive and second pack of disks. Both
> > > > > > drives did not recognize the DVD+R DL discs. Using Windows XP SP2, Sony
> > > > > > DRU700A and DRU710. DVD RW and R discs work fine. Why not the DL discs?
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >

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