Thread

USB DVD Burner under OS 8.6?

68kMLA OS 8 13 posts Dec 26, 2008 to Dec 29, 2008

#1 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 - 19:40 68kMLA

I have a Samsung SE-S184M LightScribe DVD Burner, one of those USB ones. I want to use it with my G3. The computer recognizes the drive as a "Mass Storage" dealy, and when I insert a CD, it appears on the Desktop (haven't tried a DVD, though). I have Toast 5 loaded on, but it doesn't recognize the drive. I don't think there is a driver out there, but I'm positive its' approved for Classic Mac.

Any ideas what I should do?

#2 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 - 23:33 68kMLA

If the maker included a driver, try installing that -- It may require OS 9 or a newer version of Toast to work properly for burning, or if you look closely at the support information (because I know that LightScribe and DVD burners are pretty new in relation to system 8.6) you may find that it's not actually supported for burning.

#3 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 00:14 68kMLA

There are upgrades for Toast to include newer burners, you have to check if anything that new is supported with whatever version of Toast you are using.

#4 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 03:22 68kMLA

I wouldn't bother...under OS 8.6 and 9, USB is always 1.1, there's no USB2.0 drivers for Classic Mac OS. Burning a CD alone is seriously not quick or reliable over USB 1.1. I imagine burning a DVD would be impossible.

#5 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 05:59 68kMLA

If you want to do DVD video your better off with a home DVD recorder connected to a video card.

#6 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 07:31 68kMLA

I have a CD burner (Iomega) that connects via USB and runs under OS 9. It comes with a set of drivers that need installed plus is bundled with Toast 4.

Look for the driver in your set of discs (trust me, driver discs get misplaced only when one needs them) or contact Samsung. They may have something on their website or perhaps could send you a replacement disc.

#7 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 15:20 68kMLA

Arrgh!!! I checked the Driver Disc, and it's only for Windows! It's not even a hybrid CD.

#8 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 15:28 68kMLA

How about tansplanting the burner drive in place of the CD drive built into the G3? Most likely the drives use the same IDE interface. The USB enclosure with bridge electronics might be useful for other tasks, as containing a harddisk drive.

#9 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 15:36 68kMLA

Thats a good idea. I'll have to look into that. I know with my USB Hard drive, it's a SATA drive inside (none of my computers have SATA), so hopefully it won't be the same. I don't even know how to open the case, and I don't want to damage it.

#10 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 - 23:46 68kMLA

Check the mfr's website for Mac drivers too, if it's still not recognised

#11 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 - 04:48 68kMLA

I had this in my files it might help someone:The drives listed below have been verified. (19 May, 2003)

We do not guarantee the performance of drives not listed below in regard to creating discs.

Furthermore, we do not guarantee all functions of these drives.

Manufacturer Drive Model Video CD

Creation DVD Video

Creation

Hitachi DVD-RW GCA-4020B Series

Panasonic DVD-RAM LF-D3 Series -

DVD-RAM SW95 Series

DVD-RAM LF-D5 Series

DVD-RAM UJ-81 Series

DVD-R UJ-81 Series

Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-103 Series

DVD-RW DVR-104 Series

DVD-RW DVR-105 Series

DVD-RW DVR-K11 Series

Sony RW DW-U10A Series

Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-R60 Series

DVD-ROM SD-R61 Series

#12 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 - 05:20 68kMLA

GRRR!!! The website doesn't have any drivers at all. I guess this is supposed to be a truly "Plug-n-Play" setup. Case doesn't look like it can be opened. Looks like I'll look for another USB, or possibly a SCSI burner (probably not DVD, though).

#13 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 - 13:04 68kMLA

GRRR!!! The website doesn't have any drivers at all. I guess this is supposed to be a truly "Plug-n-Play" setup. Case doesn't look like it can be opened. Looks like I'll look for another USB, or possibly a SCSI burner (probably not DVD, though).

I'm sure it can be opened, and probably with very little destruction.

Hidden tabs, sliding case halves, screws hidden beneath labels or rubber feet...these are just some of the tricks used to confound consumers hell-bent on violating warranties.