Illegal DVD? : P

[Dectilon]

I use a NEC ND-2500A DVD+RW and I recently bought a bunch of 16x DVD-R. When I try to burn them I get the message "Illegal disc". I don't have a clue as to whether or not it matters what kind of discs you use, but if there is a limitation, is there some way to work around it, some program or such, or is it simply impossible? Is the only choice to get a newer burner (it would still cost less than the discs I bought ~~)?

 

[jitpublisher]

What are you trying to burn to them?

 

[qwertycopter]

I did a quick google search and looks like you can only burn DVD-R at 8x. You need to lower your burn speed to 8x or buy 8x discs.

 

[Dectilon]

Okay, thanks.

 

[desolationw]

you can burn dvd-r's at 16x otherwise you wouldn't be able to buy 16x dvd-r discs. i would still try a lower speed as suggested otherwise the discs must not be compatible with the drive.

 

[brick88]

it is probably the program you are using. however, if you are trying to copy a dvd that has copyright protection on it, the program will probably say illegal process or whatnot because of the drm. nothing wrong with ur burner, just with ur intended use.

 

[Fedor]

I always understood that error meaning that the media is not compatible with the writer full stop.

 

[notherdude]

It could be perhaps any of the mentioned reasons. Keep in mind that burners are picky about the BRAND of blank media that you use. Just because you have a 16 x burner that theoretically will burn + or - media at 16x does NOT mean it will work with all brands or all + media or all - media at 16x (or any x, though slowing the speed sometimes works). If one fails simply try another. You might also contact the mfg. of your burner and chk with them as to the approved media.

 

[gahleon]

Dude, try updating your firmware. Also if you are trying to burn movies you can't do that because they are copyrighted and that is illegal.

However, it is ambiguous as to what exactly is meant by that. I am not sure if that means that the disk isn't recognized but that is unlikely usually it would show only options like 2-4x rather than 8 or 16x.

So the likely issue is what you are trying to copy. However, to get the maximum media support you need to update the firmware of your burner.

Also if you are using VISTA as your OS it is full of DRM (digital rights management), therefore, that could also be what is giving you this message. You should scour the net for your answer.

 

[qwertycopter]

you can burn dvd-r's at 16x otherwise you wouldn't be able to buy 16x dvd-r discs. i would still try a lower speed as suggested otherwise the discs must not be compatible with the drive.

Um.. I was talking to the OP. Dectilon has an 8x burner, he can only burn at 8x. When I said "you" I was referring to him, not the whole world. Jebus....