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Posted by Herbert
Posted on 30/05/06 06:58
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DVD+R DL/ R DL Writing performance
 

DVD+R/-R Double Layer writing speed and compatibility:

The Lite-On SHM-165P6S supports the DVD+R DL/-R DL standard for writing Double Layer/Dual Layer discs with a size around 8.5 GB at a writing speed of 8x/6x.

Testing procedure:
We created an ISO Image from a pre-authored DVD-Video compliant file set, with a total on-disc size of 8135 MB. We then wrote this image file using Nero Burning ROM 6. Below are the results:


Verbatim media

Nero completed the burn successfully with the Verbatim media in 27 minutes and 00 seconds.

Let us take a look at the K-Probe result:


Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim (D)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 001

Disc Type:

DVD+R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

2.4x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

27m

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.71

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

A very good result!

Let us compare the Lite-On SHM-165P6S results with some other DL capable drives.

Drive

Size

Writing
Speed

Writing
Time

Book
Type

KProbe
avg.
PI

Kprobe
avg.
PIF

Samsung
TS-E522U

8103MB

6x
Z-CLV

23m:30s

DVD+DL

11.58

0.03*1

Philips
DVDR16LS

8103MB

2.4x

45m:52s

DVD-ROM

2.28

0.04*

NU
HDW-164

8103MB

4x

37m:00s

DVD-ROM

1.89

0.02*1

NEC
ND-3540A

8103MB

2.4x
2.4x
8x

44m:08s
44m:03s
19m:02

DVD-ROM

37.44
12.36
1.91

0.02*3
0.02*2
0.01*1

BenQ
DW1640

8152Mb

8x

15m:36s

DVD-ROM

3.26

0.02

Pioneer
DVR-110D


8145MB

2.4x
2.4x
8x
2.4x

45m:13s
45m:29s
18m:04s
45m:15s

DVD-ROM

5.51
20.45
2.16
4.39

0.10*3
0.23*2
0.04*1
0.08*4

LG
GSA-4167B

8103MB

2.4x
2.4x
8x(4x)

44m:48s
44m:19s
28m:49s

DVD-ROM

14.15
81.01
7.71

0.02*3
0.64*2
0.01*1

Philips
DVDR1648

8103MB

8x (4x)
8x

28m:26s
15m:43s 

DVD-ROM

31.41
3.93

0.03*3
0.01*1

NEC
ND-4550A

8103MB

8x

18m:41s
18m:44s

DVD-ROM

64.47
24.57

0.04*3
0.08*1

NEC
ND-4551A

8103MB

8x

18m:59s

DVD-ROM

13.50

0.05*1

Lite-On
SHM-165P6S

8135MB

4x
8x

27m:00s
17m:26s

DVD-ROM

1.71
3.95

0.02*1
0.11*3

*1 Verbatim DVD+R DL
*2 Traxdata DVD+R DL
*3 Ricoh DVD+R DL
*4 DataWrite DVD+R DL

DVD-R DL

As mentioned in the beginning of this page, the Lite-On SHM-165P6S supports the DVD-R DL standard at 4x. Again, we used Nero Burning Rom 6 to write the DVD Image:

The Lite-On SHM-165P6S used 27 minutes and 49 seconds to write the Verbatim DVD-R DL 4x.


Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim (D)
for providing the sample.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 01RD30 

Disc Type:

DVD-R DL

Capacity:

8103MB

Certified Speed:

4x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

27m:49s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.05

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

A very good result for this media.

Standalone DVD-Player compatibility:

We only have one standalone DVD-Player available to test the DVD+R DL media (BookType: DVD-ROM) and the DVD-R DL media (BookType: DVD-R) with:

⋅         Cyberhome CH DVD-402

Compatibility results: 

Drive

Ricoh
DVD+R DL

Verbatim
DVD+R DL

Verbatim
DVD-R DL

Comments

Cyberhome
CH DVD-402

OK

OK

Failed

No DVD-R DL support

The DVD Standalone device played both the Lite-On SHM-165P6S burned DVD+R DL media, but failed to playback the DVD-R DL media.

We would like to mention, that the compatibility issue with standalone DVD Players/Recorders and the DVD-R DL media format is caused by incompatibilities with the standalone devices used in this review, and not the Lite-On SHM-165P6S or media format used.

Summary: The writing quality could need some improvements.
DVD-R/RW Writing performance
DVD-RAM Performance
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Reactions on this item
Posted by chas0039 on Wednesday 31 May 2006 05:02
It is unfortunate that there was no mention of the DVD -R lead in problem, well documented by Liteon tech people.
Posted by Wischmop on Friday 02 June 2006 00:13
What, Liteon has still this problem with the newest drives???
Posted by shameer on Wednesday 21 June 2006 23:02
Liteon drives over heat due to design faults and are very noisy:(
Posted by ez90ing on Wednesday 28 June 2006 08:58
I got this on Thursday and till now it have not been able to read or write a single CD/DVD !! Problem
Posted by digit010 on Monday 27 November 2006 21:05
I have 3 of these drives and only "one" dont make wierd clicking/seeking noises when inserting CD's or DVD's.They make tapping noises when playing DVD's all the way through the movie!
These drives are poorly made and make unhealthy noises and get VERY hot.They are not as good writers as others like LG and Pioneer.
Thumbs down to LiteOn,once again. :(
Posted by bvS (guest) on Thursday 08 March 2007 20:15
my verbatim dvd-r's seem to be incompatible with this drive. it works all the way till 99&, and just would not reach 100%. the light keeps blinking at the eject button doesn't respond. i use nero burning rom. does anyone face this problem as well?
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