DVD Double Layer not recognised

[keddi]

I have the PCG-K315Z. The specs says it has a Double Layer DVD±RW Drive - however I can't get any software to recognise a blank DVD+R Double Layer disk.

Anyone got any ideas why this might be?

Thanks
K

[keddi]

Ok - I tried both TDK DVD+R and Verbatim DVD-R Double Layer disks and neither were recognised.

The Nero InfoTool came up with errors and couldn't continue with either DL or DVD-R in the drive.

Also installed some new DVD burning software and this didn't help.

It's a Pioneer DVR-K14L which is listed as being dual/double layer. CDs and normal DVDs burn fine.

I'm guessing it's a hardware fault - either the drive is faulty or for some reason it isn't DL.

[kee-lo_]

Yeah would have to agree, sounds like a dodgy drive (but whats new with Sony)