Question : System 10.3.9 DVD-RW

I have a Mac G5 with a Pioneer DVD-RW DVD-106D drive that came with the G5. The  System Profiler says Drive type:CD-RW/DVD-RW.
I purchased DVD-RW dvds and cannot burn them from the desktop and Toast acts really funky when inserting a DVD (says there is no disc, creates an icon on the desktop, ejects the dvd, hangs, white recordingetc.) I am using System 10.3.9.
My question is this: what can I actually do with this dvd in terms of recording, re-recording and multiple sessions. What is the best software/hardware to accomplish this? Is there a problem with the system that it is not recognizing the discs.

Answer : System 10.3.9 DVD-RW

Hi, Marlene.

Can you confirm if you have Toast Titianium version 6.1.1?
I believe that is the latest version of Toast 6 and should be what you are using.  If not, the upgrade from 6 to 6.1.1 should be free from the Roxio site.

Also, can you tell me what type of G5 you have?  Single processor 1.8Ghz? Dual processor?
Here is a link to a firmware update that you may or may not have installed.  If you do not need it, it should tell you that it isn't required.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/superdrivefirmwareupdate.html

I'm also going to suggest a few things that shouldn't be too expensive and have done the trick for a few people.  It should be known, however, that there are a number of people who have had problems with their superdrives and have eventually turned to an external burner for their needs or have replaced it outright.

-Trying different media.  Sometimes a drive is particular about the brand of DVDs you use.  Try a brand like Memorex or Verbatim.

-Try a lens cleaner disc.  It will be a disc with small brushes on the underside that should delicately try to clean your drive's lens.  


Keep me updated.