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DVD Questions Category

Table of Contents

  1. Contents of DVD Questions
    1. Burning Problems
    2. Disc Care
    3. Technical Information

DVD Questions

What is the Media Identification Code (MID)?

The MID is the code that is stamped on the disc to allow DVD burners to know which writing strategy to use to get the best results.

This also allow users to find out who made the discs, in most cases, by using a DVD identification program like Nero CD/DVD Speed. Since brands tend to chop and change the manufacturer of the discs then the MID can be a big clue in the quality of the discs.

Unfortunately since the MID can be scanned very easily there are a number of manufacturers that add a MID that does not match the construction or quality of discs. This means there are a lot of 'fakes' out there so the MID isn't the be all and end all of disc identification.

You can use DVD Identifier to get info on your discs.

Russell Pottinger

My LightScribe discs aren't recognised as such when put in my LightScribe burner

In the case that you get an error message stating that the disc is either not a LightScribe disc, or that the data can't be read from the hub, there are a few things to check and try
  1. Make sure that the disc is actually a LightScribe disc and you have inserted it into the machine the correct way round (Label side facing downwards)
  2. Make sure the disc is clean and there is no dirt obscuring the bar code on the hub on the label side
  3. Update the firmware on your drive by going to either this firmware page or the manufacturers website
  4. Update the LightScribe System Software (LSS) by going to this page
If that doesn't solve the issue then it could be a fault in the media or a fault in the drive. We would suggest that you try the disc out in another machine, if possible, or you could try another disc to see if you get the same problems.
Russell Pottinger

How do I clean the lens of my optical drive?

A Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit, PLDCK, is a CD that is designed to clean the lens of your optical drive.

Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit

The CD has soft brushes on the writing surface at regular intervals that will gently brush the dust and dirt off your lens. It can be used in either a dry or wet state, by using the liquid provided with the kit. A little bit of this liquid on the brushes is generally enough to sort out most problems.

How to use:
  1. Apply a small amount of liquid to the brushes on the CD
  2. Insert the CD into your drive with the brushes facing downwards
  3. The program will autoload and then you will be able to play a media file
  4. Once the media file has been played to the end, the drive should now be cleared
This should help improve playback of DVD's, CD's, etc, and should help to reduce jumping and stutters.
Russell Pottinger

Burning Problems

What is the Media Identification Code (MID)?

The MID is the code that is stamped on the disc to allow DVD burners to know which writing strategy to use to get the best results.

This also allow users to find out who made the discs, in most cases, by using a DVD identification program like Nero CD/DVD Speed. Since brands tend to chop and change the manufacturer of the discs then the MID can be a big clue in the quality of the discs.

Unfortunately since the MID can be scanned very easily there are a number of manufacturers that add a MID that does not match the construction or quality of discs. This means there are a lot of 'fakes' out there so the MID isn't the be all and end all of disc identification.

You can use DVD Identifier to get info on your discs.

Russell Pottinger

My LightScribe discs aren't recognised as such when put in my LightScribe burner

In the case that you get an error message stating that the disc is either not a LightScribe disc, or that the data can't be read from the hub, there are a few things to check and try
  1. Make sure that the disc is actually a LightScribe disc and you have inserted it into the machine the correct way round (Label side facing downwards)
  2. Make sure the disc is clean and there is no dirt obscuring the bar code on the hub on the label side
  3. Update the firmware on your drive by going to either this firmware page or the manufacturers website
  4. Update the LightScribe System Software (LSS) by going to this page
If that doesn't solve the issue then it could be a fault in the media or a fault in the drive. We would suggest that you try the disc out in another machine, if possible, or you could try another disc to see if you get the same problems.
Russell Pottinger

How do I clean the lens of my optical drive?

A Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit, PLDCK, is a CD that is designed to clean the lens of your optical drive.

Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit

The CD has soft brushes on the writing surface at regular intervals that will gently brush the dust and dirt off your lens. It can be used in either a dry or wet state, by using the liquid provided with the kit. A little bit of this liquid on the brushes is generally enough to sort out most problems.

How to use:
  1. Apply a small amount of liquid to the brushes on the CD
  2. Insert the CD into your drive with the brushes facing downwards
  3. The program will autoload and then you will be able to play a media file
  4. Once the media file has been played to the end, the drive should now be cleared
This should help improve playback of DVD's, CD's, etc, and should help to reduce jumping and stutters.
Russell Pottinger

Disc Care

What is the Media Identification Code (MID)?

The MID is the code that is stamped on the disc to allow DVD burners to know which writing strategy to use to get the best results.

This also allow users to find out who made the discs, in most cases, by using a DVD identification program like Nero CD/DVD Speed. Since brands tend to chop and change the manufacturer of the discs then the MID can be a big clue in the quality of the discs.

Unfortunately since the MID can be scanned very easily there are a number of manufacturers that add a MID that does not match the construction or quality of discs. This means there are a lot of 'fakes' out there so the MID isn't the be all and end all of disc identification.

You can use DVD Identifier to get info on your discs.

Russell Pottinger

My LightScribe discs aren't recognised as such when put in my LightScribe burner

In the case that you get an error message stating that the disc is either not a LightScribe disc, or that the data can't be read from the hub, there are a few things to check and try
  1. Make sure that the disc is actually a LightScribe disc and you have inserted it into the machine the correct way round (Label side facing downwards)
  2. Make sure the disc is clean and there is no dirt obscuring the bar code on the hub on the label side
  3. Update the firmware on your drive by going to either this firmware page or the manufacturers website
  4. Update the LightScribe System Software (LSS) by going to this page
If that doesn't solve the issue then it could be a fault in the media or a fault in the drive. We would suggest that you try the disc out in another machine, if possible, or you could try another disc to see if you get the same problems.
Russell Pottinger

How do I clean the lens of my optical drive?

A Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit, PLDCK, is a CD that is designed to clean the lens of your optical drive.

Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit

The CD has soft brushes on the writing surface at regular intervals that will gently brush the dust and dirt off your lens. It can be used in either a dry or wet state, by using the liquid provided with the kit. A little bit of this liquid on the brushes is generally enough to sort out most problems.

How to use:
  1. Apply a small amount of liquid to the brushes on the CD
  2. Insert the CD into your drive with the brushes facing downwards
  3. The program will autoload and then you will be able to play a media file
  4. Once the media file has been played to the end, the drive should now be cleared
This should help improve playback of DVD's, CD's, etc, and should help to reduce jumping and stutters.
Russell Pottinger

Technical Information

What is the Media Identification Code (MID)?

The MID is the code that is stamped on the disc to allow DVD burners to know which writing strategy to use to get the best results.

This also allow users to find out who made the discs, in most cases, by using a DVD identification program like Nero CD/DVD Speed. Since brands tend to chop and change the manufacturer of the discs then the MID can be a big clue in the quality of the discs.

Unfortunately since the MID can be scanned very easily there are a number of manufacturers that add a MID that does not match the construction or quality of discs. This means there are a lot of 'fakes' out there so the MID isn't the be all and end all of disc identification.

You can use DVD Identifier to get info on your discs.

Russell Pottinger

My LightScribe discs aren't recognised as such when put in my LightScribe burner

In the case that you get an error message stating that the disc is either not a LightScribe disc, or that the data can't be read from the hub, there are a few things to check and try
  1. Make sure that the disc is actually a LightScribe disc and you have inserted it into the machine the correct way round (Label side facing downwards)
  2. Make sure the disc is clean and there is no dirt obscuring the bar code on the hub on the label side
  3. Update the firmware on your drive by going to either this firmware page or the manufacturers website
  4. Update the LightScribe System Software (LSS) by going to this page
If that doesn't solve the issue then it could be a fault in the media or a fault in the drive. We would suggest that you try the disc out in another machine, if possible, or you could try another disc to see if you get the same problems.
Russell Pottinger

How do I clean the lens of my optical drive?

A Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit, PLDCK, is a CD that is designed to clean the lens of your optical drive.

Pressit Drive Cleaning Kit

The CD has soft brushes on the writing surface at regular intervals that will gently brush the dust and dirt off your lens. It can be used in either a dry or wet state, by using the liquid provided with the kit. A little bit of this liquid on the brushes is generally enough to sort out most problems.

How to use:
  1. Apply a small amount of liquid to the brushes on the CD
  2. Insert the CD into your drive with the brushes facing downwards
  3. The program will autoload and then you will be able to play a media file
  4. Once the media file has been played to the end, the drive should now be cleared
This should help improve playback of DVD's, CD's, etc, and should help to reduce jumping and stutters.
Russell Pottinger
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