Does anyone here have an HP dvd200e?

Bugsupstairs wrote on 7/22/2003, 2:35 PM

When you attach an external dvd writer do you have to do something to make DVDA recognize it? I can use it with other programs but not DVDA. When I try to burn a disc I can not choose a device or speed.
I have to present this documentery tomorrow to my funders and can't get a single copy made. ok, If anybody can help PLEASE let me know.

Windows XP
2 gigs ram
tons o' storage
and everything is fine, just can't figure this out. (and I'm sure it's so basic that I'll kick myself for it!)

Takk,
Jason

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MozartMan wrote on 7/23/2003, 7:50 AM

Jason,

Do you open DVDA when your HP drive already attached, or do you attach HP after you open DVDA?

And, is it USB or i.Link connection?

Bugsupstairs wrote on 7/23/2003, 1:12 PM

Hi, thanks for responding.
The drive is attached prior to starting DVDA and it is USB.
I also thought there was a conflict between my burners (DVD+ and CD-RW) so I disconnected the IDE cable from the CD-RW, and disconnected all hardware in BIOS so the could all be recognized again(alt e, alt f). No change.

I even removed roxio cd creater from the system to eliminate a possible DLA conflict, but again---nothing.

The drive is recognized in the OS and I could copy files with other programs. I then removed all of the HP programs and reinstalled---still nada.

I can play cd's in the DVD drive but cannot write. I went into properties and enabled writing. hmmmmmmmm.

I think that's mostly everything I've tried. I just can't get DVDA to recognize the drive.

If you can think of something else, let me know.\
thanks again!
Jason

AZEdit wrote on 7/23/2003, 5:45 PM

I have the 200 and the 300...they both work- I use the firewire port not the USB- no problems- internal is a Sony DRU-500 with no problems

Bugsupstairs wrote on 7/23/2003, 6:02 PM

AzEdit, have you ever tried to use it with USB and did you have to do any special configuration? Do you have multiple burners connected?
This is such a strange problem and I know it's very basic. I have been going through a process of elimination for two days now and I'm at a brick wall.
hmmmmmmm,
Jason

EdK wrote on 7/26/2003, 1:18 AM

I have 1 internal HP200 and 3 external HP300s, the 300s are connected using the USB2 ports with a USB2 Hub,since I ran out of USB2 ports. I use Record Now Max that will allow you to burn up to 16 DVD drives at the same time.

Ed