Double Layer DVD

[Etho]

I've also got an NEC DVD Writer but I've not tried dual layer media yet.

Dual layere media is available here:

http://www.dvd-and-media.com/dual-layer-dvdr-media.htm

As for software I use Nero for Data and Nerovision for video, they both work well with no probs.

[Etho]

X-ray

I've only tried one with a disc I got from work. It seemed to go fine and it played back on my DVD Player. But it would only write at 1x.

You might try updating nero with any patches that are out, have look here:

http://www.nero.com/en/nero-up.php

Also I think NEC produced some of the first Dual Layer DVD Writers, so there may well me a new firmware available. In fact that's how I enabled Dual Layered writing on my NEC.

Try here:

http://www.herrie.org/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=1#cat

Since I've only tried one I'm afraid I can't me more help.

[Etho]

X-ray

I used a Verbatim disc, it's all we have in work. BTW what model NEC have you got?

One other thing to try from the Nero website:

Poor IDE cable or incorrect cable - if you use the 40pin cable you can have all sorts of unusual symptoms. It would be best to use an ATA-133 80 wire cable.

[Etho]

Handy site that Herrie's it's thanks to him I was able to convert my NEC 2500A into a dual layer writer, for FREE!

Anyway I'm glad you got it sorted.

[Etho]

Hmmm, I'm using 1.07 beta5 and judging by the compatibility list for different media the Verbatim isn't even supported. So I'm lucky I could burn anything at all.

I might give the 2.16 a go, from what I gather it simply ads support for more media most notably Ritek.

[Etho]

@Brian

Philips web sites are useless, I could never find info on my old DVD player. The drive is listed here though:

Philips Product Selector

[Etho]

@Brian

Have a look here:

The Firmware Page