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Posted by Wendy Collins
Posted on 07/10/05 19:01
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DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SOHW-1653 drive with firmware CS09 along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-3540A with firmware 1.01 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests.




Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 08D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:34s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.37

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.07

This 8x certified media was written at 12x; and as we can see from the K-Probe scan the result is fairly good, PI errors are a little high but the read-back curve is perfect.


 


Brand:

Ricoh - Thanks to Ricoh Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics Corporation

Code:

CMC MAG AE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

11.60

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

This Ricoh media with CMC MAG AE1 media code has performed well. The media is rated at 8x and was burned with good results at 12x. PIF errors are particularly low.




Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded - Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:01s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.81

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

A few PIF spikes at the start of the disc spoils what would have been an excellent result. As it stands, it's still a very good burn with overall low levels of PI errors and PIF errors, and a perfect read-back curve.




Brand:

Traxdata - Thanks to Conrexx (NL) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEKF1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

19.02

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.05

A reasonable result although at the end of the disc PIF errors are rising which corresponds to the slow down in our read-back test.




Brand:

Emgeton - Thanks to Bell Technology (CZ)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Infomedia Inc.

Code:

INFOMEDIAR20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

15m:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

30.81

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

The Pioneer DVR-110D burns this media at 4x, half its rated speed. The result is ok but there is room for improvement.




Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Pioneer for including  this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:04s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

20.61

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The K-Probe result shows quite a high PI error rate throughout the burn, PIF errors however are very low. The result is good.




Brand:

BenQ

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc

Code:

DAXON 016S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:05s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.04

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The K-Probe result is excellent and the read-back curve is perfect.




Brand:

Ricoh - Thanks to Ricoh Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:06s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.41

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.21

A fairly good result, overall the error rates are quite low, the read-back curve is good except for a slow down right at the end of the disc. This should not cause concern.




Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded - Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x

Write Time:

7m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

12.20

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Although the PI errors are fairly high throughout the disc, the PIF errors are astonishingly low. The read-back curve is perfect. A very good result. Recommended!




Brand:

Ridisc

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.32

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.10

Ridisc branded media with MCC02RG20 media code. The result is good.




Brand:

Memorex - Thanks to Memorex Europe for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:20s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.43

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.16

Once again we have a fairly good result, our read-back curve has a slight slow down at the end of the disc, this should not cause us too much concern.




Brand:

Maxell

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

G04

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

4x

Write Speed:

4x

Write Time:

15m:04s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.82

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

The result is good.

DVD-ReWritable media:





Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

Code:

MKM 01RW 6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.46

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Our K-Probe scan shows low levels of PI and PIF errors considering this is a DVD-RW disc, an excellent result. Recommended!




Brand:

Emgeton - Thanks to Bell Technology (CZ) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Infomedia

Code:

INFOMEDIA

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

2x

Write Speed:

2x

Write Time:

29m:53s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

3.18

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

A good result.




Brand:

Traxdata - Thanks to Conrexx Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK W06

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x

Write Time:

10m:21s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

157.00

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.26

High PI errors throughout the burn, PIF error levels are fairly good and the read-back test is perfect. The result is fairly good.

To sum it up: Overall, the write quality is very good/good on DVD-R and DVD-RW media.

Head on to next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality...
DVD+R/RW Writing performance
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Posted by lui_gough on Saturday 08 October 2005 09:47
Fix the spelling -> RICOH JNP? it's JPN!

Overburning -> not that it doesn't overburn CD-R, its that it cannot overburn past 89mins.
Posted by _chef_ on Saturday 08 October 2005 10:03
I'd say it needs to be clarified what's called overburning on what rated media...
Posted by lordyu on Saturday 08 October 2005 23:30
For (much) better quality and (much) smaller file size, [url=http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.php?p=1103142&postcount=874]use [b]PNG[/b] for screenshots or screen captures[/url]. JPG/JPEG is for photos.
[edited by lordyu on 08.10.2005 23:31]
Posted by eddiechi on Monday 12 December 2005 17:44
What is the difference between this review and the one done on Pioneer DVR-110 DVD on 02 December 2005... anything besides the firmware? The updated firmware seems to make this a much better unit comparing the two reviews....
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