Testing blank DVD before burning?

joer007 · #1 10-31-2015, 09:43 AM

I've had a batch of DVD-R that do not burn - error code that the burn was not successful. Are there programs to allow testing of DVD quality before trying to burn?

lordsmurf · #2 01-04-2016, 08:20 AM

No. DVD have to be burned or pressed to be tested.

If none of them burn, it could be an indication of the DVD burned dying. Or possibly a compatibility issue.

What is the media ID and brand of the disc. (Give both.)

joer007 · #3 01-04-2016, 08:28 AM

The discs were Verbatim. After a lot of trying, I reduced the burn speed to 4x and have no further problems. Thanks for getting back to me.

lordsmurf · #4 01-04-2016, 08:40 AM

I still would like to know the media.
Verbatim brand now uses some low-end CMC junk, and not just the quality Mitsubishi discs from their parent company.

joer007 · #5 01-04-2016, 08:53 AM

All I can tell you is that these were Verbatim 4.7, 16x speed, AZO DVD-R that I got from Amazon.

dpalomaki · #6 01-04-2016, 08:41 PM

Anything on the packaging, such as a part number or where they were made?

Can you check the Manufacturer ID on the discs? DVD Identifier or Nero Media Info are a couple free tools that can give that information.

I have some Verbatim DataLifePlusDVD+R DL, P/N 98319, that are labeled as "made in United Arab Emirates" with a MKM003 media ID.

joer007 · #7 01-05-2016, 10:21 AM

Mfg. is Mitsubishi Chemical Co. ID is 03RG20