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| Posted by | Jan S. |
| Posted on | 19/09/06 21:04 |
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DVD+R/-R Double Layer writing speed and compatibility:
The Samsung SH-S182D 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.
Testing
procedure:
We created an ISO Image from
a pre-authored DVD-Video compliant file set, with a total on-disc size of 8103
MB. We then wrote this image file using Nero Burning ROM 7. Below are the
results:
Nero completed the burn successfully with the Ricoh media in 19 minutes and 16 seconds.
Let us take a look at the K-Probe result:
|
Brand: |
Ricoh -
Thanks to Ricoh Europe |
|
Manufacturer: |
Ricoh Company Limited |
|
Code: |
RICOHJPN D01 |
|
Disc Type: |
DVD+R DL |
|
Capacity: |
8103MB |
|
Certified Speed: |
8x |
|
Write Speed: |
8x |
|
Write Time: |
19m:16s |
|
PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
13.70 |
|
PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.10 |
As we can see from the KProbe scan the PI errors are higher on the first layer then on the second layer.
Nero completed the burn successfully with the Traxdata media in 21 minutes and 9 seconds.
Let us take a look at the K-Probe result:
|
Brand: |
Traxdata
- Thanks to Conrexx (NL) |
|
Manufacturer: |
RiTEK Corporation |
|
Code: |
RITEKS04 |
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Disc Type: |
DVD+R DL |
|
Capacity: |
8103MB |
|
Certified Speed: |
8x |
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Write Speed: |
6x |
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Write Time: |
21m:09s |
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PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
14.09 |
|
PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.06 |
Again the PI errors are higher on the first layer then on the second layer.
Let us compare the Samsung SH-S182D results with some other DL capable drives.
|
Drive |
Size |
Writing
|
Writing |
Book |
KProbe |
Kprobe |
|
NEC |
8103MB |
8x |
18m:41s |
DVD-ROM |
64.47 |
0.04*3 |
|
NEC |
8103MB |
8x |
18m:59s |
DVD-ROM |
13.50 |
0.05*1 |
|
Philips |
8103MB |
2.4x |
47m:02s |
DVD-ROM |
3.88 |
0.03*1 |
|
Samsung |
8103MB |
8x |
19m:05s |
DVD-ROM |
2.07 |
0.03*1 |
|
Samsung |
8103MB |
8X |
19m:16s |
DVD-ROM |
13.70 |
0.10*3 |
*1 Verbatim DVD+R DL
*2
Traxdata DVD+R DL
*3 Ricoh DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL:
As mentioned at the beginning of this page, the Samsung SH-S182D supports the DVD-R DL standard up to 8x. Again, we used Nero Burning Rom 7 to write the DVD Image:
The Samsung SH-S182D used 27 minutes and 7 seconds to write the Verbatim DVD-R DL 4x media at 4x.
|
Brand: |
Verbatim
- Thanks to Verbatim |
|
Manufacturer: |
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media |
|
Code: |
MKM 01RD30 |
|
Disc Type: |
DVD-R DL |
|
Capacity: |
8103MB |
|
Certified Speed: |
4x |
|
Write Speed: |
4x |
|
Write Time: |
27m:07s |
|
PI-8 errors Average/Sec: |
6.34 |
|
PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec: |
0.05 |
The result is ok, the read-back curve shows a speed drop near the layer change.
As we can read from the image above we got an error while writing this media on the Samsung SH-S182D.
Standalone DVD-Player compatibility:
We have 4 standalone DVD-Players and 1 standalone DVD+R/W recorder available to test the DVD+R DL media (BookType: DVD-ROM) and the DVD-R DL media (BookType: DVD-R) with:
- Aiwa DVD Player XD-DV370
- Medion DVD/DivX Player MD7457
- Medion DVD/DivX/NeroDigital Player MD80796
- Red Star DVD-Player 230G
- Mustek R100A DVD+R/W Recorder
Compatibility results:
|
Drive |
Traxdata |
Ricoh |
Verbatim |
Comments |
|
Aiwa |
OK |
OK |
OK |
No problems |
|
Medion |
OK |
OK |
FAILED |
Reports disc as DVD-Video, but not playable |
|
Medion |
OK |
OK |
FAILED |
Reports disc as DVD-Video, but not playable |
|
Mustek |
OK |
OK |
FAILED |
Reports ?NO DISC? |
|
Red
Star |
OK |
OK |
FAILED |
Reports disc as DVD-Video, but not playable |
All DVD Standalone devices played the Samsung SH-S182D burned DVD+R DL media. But only one DVD Standalone devices would play 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 Samsung SH-S182D or media format used.
Summary: Overall the results are ok.
DVD-R/RW Writing performance
I have this Samsung product and I'm dealing with a serious problem:
One of the features listed is: "The Samsung SH-S182D supports bit-setting, and is capable of writing DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL media with DVD-ROM book type."
Well, the one I have in my computer CAN'T do this!!!
I open Nero Burning ROM, go to "Choose recorder", as it is shown in this review, and for my surprise the option "Book type settings" at the bottom of the dialog box DOESN'T EXIST!
Only the optons "Super link enabled" and "DVD high compatibility mode" are there! How is this possible?
If someone here have any ideas about my problem, I'd be very glad! Just e-mail me: danielcl_colorado@yahoo.com.br.
Thanks!
have same writer does anydody know why DL discS are showing as CDs.....tried 3 different makes of discs no joyI am just curious why it causes the hard drive LED to light up continuously when watching a DVD movie. My previous Lite-On didn't cause the hard drive LED to light up at all.
The movie plays fine though. Anyone know why this is? Thanks in advance.
Any ideas???
Advises are appreciated.
An
"Posted by ragnar (guest) on Saturday 22 March 2008 23:17
I have the same problem. I bought 3 of this type SH-S182D, from one provider. It reads nice, but always burns DVD`s very slow. It`s stable after upgraded firmware to SB04. But it always takes 1 hour and 8m to burn a dvd. Have tried both +/- different machines, Linux/XP, DMA, 80 conductor cables, etc. So now I don`t know what to do. Maybe drop Samsung and buy other brand? Or maybe its my PC`s?"
I didn`t know about the firmware upgrade SB06, I thought the SB04 was the newest. I upgraded firmware from S04 to S06. And that fixed the problem!!! I now burn a DVD 4574510KB (4468GB) in 8min 47sec!!!! Finally!
Here is the link to the firmware upgrade file SB06:
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=us&CttFileID=1528503&CDCttType=FM&ModelType=N&ModelName=SH-S182D&VPath=FM/200706/20070622093010250_SH-S182D_SB06.zip
Or click here for page:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/download/supportDownDetail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=opticaldiscdrives&subtype=dvdwriter&model_nm=SH-S182D&language=&cate_type=all&mType=FM&dType=D&vType=R&cttID=1528503&prd_ia_cd=05050500&disp_nm=SH-S182D
Good luck with your Samsung product!
just upgraded the firmwae from SB04 to SB06
theve changed the method of upgrading firmware, unfortunately the batch of softwares they used to have for this drive have been removed from their site.
they were pretty usefull, like disk speed adjuster and stuff
Iv just recently encounted defection on my drive, probably due to neglecting the button and slamming the tray shut all the time.
so now it pops the disk out randomly.
abotu ppl getting the they insert as CD, if u are using nero adn is your 1st time, sellect the drive as TSST corp SH-S182D
when selecting to burn, on the bottom right corner sellect the size of ur disk, dvd5 or 9
usualy nero 8 detects this automaticaly
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