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loneferret · #**101** 10-01-2008, 02:00 AM

hehe ok well I'm even more in the dark now... lol
Do I do this test on a blank disc?

TnA · #**102** 10-01-2008, 02:05 AM

You should test the burning-quality, so no...
Usually, it shouldn't be a blank disc.

C1/C2-Errors are write-errors.

(...so there couldn't be any on a blank disc... Scratches are also measured as C?-Errors)

Insert your not working ESR-backup and check the error-rate.

loneferret · #**103** 10-01-2008, 02:54 AM

did a few tests... everything seems fine..

f-it .. i'll go HDD.. having too many coasters
unless there's a problem using an external usb hdd on a fat v2?

TnA · #**104** 10-01-2008, 10:08 AM

Hm,... Yes, HD is the best solution for playing games (in my&many others opinion).

Can you post the C1-C2-Error-Rate (min./mid./max.), or simply post a picture?

loneferret · #**105** 10-04-2008, 07:28 PM

Well, I guess I didn't do enough testing after all. It seems that, using nero's disc speed, my burner can't do the c1/c2 test.
I have tried using alcohol 120% using different media and speeds with no success.
At least I got myself a HDD enclosure and running my games using USBAdvance, but let's just say playing Final Fantasy X ain't as fun when all the cut-scenes lag like the dickens.

Is it just possible that my fat ps2 ver.2 just can't read burned media? I mean, even using the browser I can't seem to read the disc...

ps: or could it be that I ain't got a shit hot burner, and that's the problem...

dlanor · #**106** 10-05-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loneferret

Well, I guess I didn't do enough testing after all. It seems that, using nero's disc speed, my burner can't do the c1/c2 test.
I have tried using alcohol 120% using different media and speeds with no success.
At least I got myself a HDD enclosure and running my games using USBAdvance, but let's just say playing Final Fantasy X ain't as fun when all the cut-scenes lag like the dickens.

Is it just possible that my fat ps2 ver.2 just can't read burned media? I mean, even using the browser I can't seem to read the disc...

ps: or could it be that I ain't got a shit hot burner, and that's the problem...

Of course that could also cause problems. The PS2 laser can only attempt to read what the burner placed on the disc. Or rather, the changes the burner caused to the photosensitive layer.

If the laser of the burner is aged, dirty, misaligned or unfocused, or the burner simply has an obsolete/incorrect internal disc media database, this can cause a lower quality burn even on top quality media. And even a PS2/PStwo with laser in perfect condition may then have problems reading such a disc.

If you can try using a known good burner owned by some friend or family member, that could clarify your situation.

Best regards: dlanor

loneferret · #**107** 10-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlanor

Of course that could also cause problems. The PS2 laser can only attempt to read what the burner placed on the disc. Or rather, the changes the burner caused to the photosensitive layer.

If the laser of the burner is aged, dirty, misaligned or unfocused, or the burner simply has an obsolete/incorrect internal disc media database, this can cause a lower quality burn even on top quality media. And even a PS2/PStwo with laser in perfect condition may then have problems reading such a disc.

If you can try using a known good burner owned by some friend or family member, that could clarify your situation.

Best regards: dlanor

Well, for testing purposes only of course, I've asked a member her to send me a copy of a game to test out. If the said game works, odds are it's my burner that's not up to snuff.
Thanks for the help, I'll keep you posted.