How can I verify that the DVD-RAM drive is writing to DVD-RW media properly?
If you are having issues using Pinnacle Expression or Pinnacle Studio 8 to burn digital video using a DVD-RW disc, this troubleshooting step can be used to ensure that there are no issues with the DVD-RAM drive. The computer should include Roxio 5.3 or later. You can use Roxio Easy CD Creator to write to and test the DVD-RW media. The DVD-RW media must not be formatted with DirectCD before following this test procedure. Using this procedure tests the functionality of the drive and of the operating system. A successful test indicates that the issue lies in the Pinnacle software. A failed test may indicate a problem with the media, with the operating system configuration, or with the drive.