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[Dave Newman]

Not sure if this is going to make sense, but I'm capable of doing everything I want with my new external Lacie DL burner...except burn DL DVD's!

When I insert a blank DVD+R DL disc, Toast's "Disc Info" displays the following:

Medium Type: DVD+R Double Layer
DVD Book Type: DVD+R DL
Space Available: 31.25 GB
Space Used: 0 KB
Write Speeds: 2x
Diameter: 120mm
Layers: dual, opposite track path
Manufacturer ID: RITEKD01
Content Type: Blank

We seem to be good there.

However, on "Recorder Settings"...no matter what I do, it always seems to revert to "DVD+R" as the current profile (in spite of the fact that "DVD+R DL" seems to be among the possible options.)

This is what I see:

Inquiry Response Data Inquiry Response Data
Model: TSSTcorpCD/DVDW SH-S162L
Where: FireWire
Firmware: LC02 / MMC-3
Cache Size: 2 MB
CD/DVD Drive Capabilities and Status Page
DVD-RAM Read Yes
DVD-R Read Yes
DVD-ROM Read Yes
Method 2 Yes
CD-RW Read Yes
CD-R Read Yes
DVD-RAM Write Yes
DVD-R Write Yes
Test Write Yes
CD-R/RW Write Yes
CD-R Write Yes
BUF Yes
Multi Session Yes
Mode 2 Form 2 Yes
Mode 2 Form 1 Yes
Digital Port (2) No
Digital Port (1) No
Composite No
Audio Play Yes
Read Bar Code No
UPC Yes
ISRC Yes
C2 Pointers supported Yes
R-W De-interleaved & corrected No
R-W Supported Yes
CD-DA Stream is Accurate Yes
CD-DA Cmds Supported Yes
Eject (Individual or Magazine) Yes
Prevent Jumper No
Lock State Yes
Lock Yes
R-W in Lead-in Yes
Side Change Capable No
S/W Slot Selection (SSS) No
Changer Supports Disc Present No
Separate Channel Mute Yes
Separate volume levels Yes
LSBF No
RCK No
BCK No
Length 16
Loading Mechanism Type Tray
Number of Volume Levels Supported 256
Buffer Size Supported 2 MB
Features
Current Profile DVD+R
Profile List
DVD-R Dual Layer Sequential Recording
DVD-R Dual Layer Jump Recording
DVD+R DL
DVD+R Current
DVD+RW
DVD-RW Sequential Recording
DVD-RW Restricted Overwrite
DVD-RAM
DVD-R Sequential Recording
DVD-ROM
CD-RW
CD-R
CD-ROM
Removable disk
Core Persistent
Morphing Persistent
Removable Medium Persistent
Write Protect Supported
Random Readable Current
Multi-Read Supported
CD Read Supported
DVD Read Supported
Random Writable Supported
Incremental Streaming Write Supported
Sector Erasable Supported
Formattable Supported
Defect Management Supported
Write Once Supported
Restricted Overwrite Supported
CD-RW CAV Write Supported
MRW Supported
DVD+RW Supported
Rigid Restricted Overwrite Supported
CD Track at Once Supported
CD Mastering Supported
DVD-R/RW Write Supported
DDCD Read Supported
DDCD-R Write Supported
DDCD-RW Write Supported
BD Read Supported
BD Write Supported
Power Management Persistent
Embedded Changer Supported
CD Audio analog play Supported
Microcode Upgrade Persistent
Time-out Persistent
DVD-CSS Current
Real Time Streaming Current
Logical Unit serial number Persistent
Disc Control Blocks Current
DVD CPRM Supported

Would anyone have an idea as to how I can "force" the program to accept the unit's current profile as that of a dual-layer burner?

I'd be EXTREMELY grateful!

Thanks much,
Dave

[tsantee]

I can at least confirm that you have a problem. When I insert a DVD+R DL disc the profile for my LaCie drive changes to DVD+R DL. But even your Disc Info is messed up because it claims you DL disc can hold 31.25 GB of data. Would that make it an 8-L disc?

This could be a firmware issue with the drive that prevents it from properly recognizing Ritek DL discs. LaCie drives do work well with Verbatim DVD+R DL media. I'd test with that brand before deciding if I have a drive or OS issue. Also, if you haven't already done this, download and install the most recent firmware from LaCie's support site.

[Dave Newman]

Thanks for the response.

Yeah, I was thinking that the "31.25 GB" of space available (while it would be nice) was kinda screwy, too.

I've downloaded Lacie's current firmware updates...but I'll definitely try some Verbatim blanks tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip...I'll keep my fingers crossed, and let you know whether or not it works!

(...And Merry Christmas!)

[Dave Newman]

Just wanted to follow up and let you know that the sole problem was the burner not caring for the first blank DVD+R DL's I'd gotten for it. (Fuji, by the way.)

Although I'm definitely relieved, I can't believe I went through that much heartache...and it turned out to be something that stupid!

Well, it's now working like a champ...so I'm happy!

Thanks for your help.