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Posted by Jan S.
Posted on 01/11/05 14:02
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DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SOHW-1693S drive with firmware KS0A along with KProbe 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 16D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

5m:56s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.23

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

This 16x certified media was written at 16x; and as we can see from the K-Probe scan, the result is very good.



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:

5m:57s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.75

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.05

An excellent burn, with overall low levels of PI errors, 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:

16x

Write Time:

5m:53s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.29

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.05

Another good result with this Traxdata 16x -R media.



Brand:

Verbatim - Thanks to Verbatim for sending us   this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:03s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.62

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

Overall low level of PI and PIF errors makes this an excellent quality burn.



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:02s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.58

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

A very good result, overall the error rates are low, and the read-back curve is perfect.



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:

8x

Write Time:

8m:35s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

21.89

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

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



Brand:

RiDisc - Thanks to E-net UK for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK G05

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:35s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

7.03

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

RiDisc branded media with RITEK media code. The result is very 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:38s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

39.01

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

Once again we have a fairly good result; our read-back curve is good, although the disc has fairly high PI error levels throughout the burn.



Brand:

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

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 02RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:47s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

4.31

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

Once again we have a very good result.



Brand:

Sky Media - Thanks to Sky Media (CH)
for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Plasmon Data Limited

Code:

PLASMON 1A

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:39s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.33

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

The Sky media has performed fairly well, PI and PIF errors are well within specification and the read-back curve is good.



Brand:

NewStar Digital - Thanks to NewStar Digital
(S. Korea) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

NewStar Digital Korea Ltd.

Code:

INFODISC-R20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:39s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.18

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.01

The New Star Digital disc with the INFODISC MID has burned well at its rated speed of 8x. Overall PI and PIF levels are good, and a perfect read-back curve.



Brand:

Panasonic

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x

Write Time:

8m:42s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

17.49

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

The Panasonic media manufactured by Taiyo Yuden has performed extremely well. PI errors are fairly low and PIF levels are very low.



Brand:

Infiniti Professional - Thanks to Medea
International (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x

Write Time:

6m:03s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.19

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.03

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 (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

10m:32s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.61

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:

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 (Z-CLV)

Write Time:

10m:26s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

7.89

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.06

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

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

 

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