Write Problems - LiteOn LH-18A1P Manual

Write Problems

Symptom Possible Cause
Cannot write to disc Authoring software used
does not support your DVD
writer
Disc inserted upside down
Insufficient hard disk
capacity
No power
IDE cable not properly
connected
Writing errors occur Defective or damaged disc
Insufficient hard disk
capacity
Drive not recognized IDE cable not properly
connected
Authoring software used
does not support your DVD
writer
Cannot write at highest DVD/CD media not
speed compatible with high speed
Defective or damaged disc
Authoring software used
does not support your DVD
writer
Solution
Use the authoring software provided with
the DVD writer.
If using other software, contact the
software supplier (or check the
appropriate website) to ensure that it
supports your DVD writer.
Reinsert the disc label side up.
Ensure that 1.2 to 2 times the capacity of
the write data is available on hard disk.
(Required capacity may vary according to
write method.)
Ensure that the power cord is connected
securely (at all connections).
Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors
are not damaged (check the pins
carefully), and both sides are connected.
Always use high-quality media.
Always handle discs with care and keep
them clean. Deep scratches, fingerprints,
or other contaminants on a disc's surface
can make it unreadable.
Ensure that 1.2 to 2 times the capacity of
the write data is available on hard disk.
(Required capacity may vary according to
write method.)
Ensure that the IDE cable and connectors
are not damaged (check the pins
carefully), and both sides are connected.
Use the authoring software provided with
your DVD writer.
If using other software, contact the
software supplier (or check the
appropriate website) to ensure that it
supports your DVD writer.
Use media rated for the highest speed
your drive can write to.
Always use high-quality media.
Always handle discs with care and keep
them clean. Deep scratches, fingerprints,
or other contaminants on a disc's surface
can make it unreadable.
Use the authoring software provided with
your DVD writer.
If using other software, contact the
software supplier (or check the
appropriate website) to ensure that it
supports your DVD writer.
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