Thanks everybody for the replies
Like the clever person I am, I have just come to the realisation that the drive is only intended for DVD+R, and the DVDs I have been trying are -R, what a
idiot I am for the simple mistake
stickyb, thanks for pointing out my mistake to me, sometimes the obvious answer is the one staring you in the face, shame I couldn't see it.
spannersatcx, as regards the firmware route, there seems to be no updates for this Sony DVD+RW DW-P54A. But I will look in to the manufacturers recommendations. I presume I should be able to find that on a Sony website somewhere? I'll also have a look at the ritek ones you mentioned
Richard, thankfully mine is the winning standard, just wish I didn't spend the money on the wrong type of blanks! NAC aye, man I havn't been there for a fly in visit since about 2000. Was it your place that had that nice sea-food place on the beach or was it in Venice. Just remember the nice food and great view from Sharky's