DL DVD not recognised - Pioneer DVR-K14L Dual Layer - firmware 1.10

[Checco]

Hi. I'm sorry for my english.
I have a Sony VAIO VGC-M1 running Windows XP (sp2) with a Pioneer DVR-K14L Dual Layer - firmware 1.10

The desktop's specs says it has a Double Layer DVD±RW Drive and the Pioneer specs also say it's DL - however I can't get any software to recognise either a blank DVD+R or a DVD-R Double Layer disk.

I tried the Nero InfoTool which came up with errors and couldn't continue with either a DL or DVD-R disk in the drive.

Also installed some new DVD burning software and to see if this would reconise the disks but didn't.

All CDs and normal DVDs burn fine - just dual/double layer are not recognised.

I'm guessing it's a hardware fault - either the drive is faulty or for some reason it isn't DL.

Can anyone shed any light on this please?

[kee-lo_]

I would agree with you, sounds like a hardware fault, which should be reported to VAIO-Link.com

[babysmile]

I'm using M1 as well and also the pioneer DVD writer..

I haven't try any dvd dual layer yet.. so if I can manage to get one and see how it goes, I shall let u know..

hehe

[kee-lo_]

They are still very expensive for what they are