jhg Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Anybody using either of these drives successfully with Retrospect? I bought a DVR-111C, but it appears to be significantly different from the 'D' versions and is not usable with Retrospect at all (fails to configure). I'd like to hear from anybody who is successfully using a DVR-112D or DVR-212D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcleads Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Same problems here jhq. We are looking for a solution as well if anyone can provide one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHnee Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Did you already to try to custom-configure as outlined here: Retrospect for Windows: http://kb.dantz.com/article.asp?article=1077&p=2 Retrospect for Mac: http://kb.dantz.com/article.asp?article=1023&p=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jda11560 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have a "Pioneer DVR-112" (identified locally (Australia) as "DVR-A12XLA"), that Retrospect V7.5 with latest updates, successfully configured using the inbuilt configuration routine. Note that I updated the firmware to latest available version: V1.22 To update firmware if required, go to http://www.pioneer.com/ and you should find a link to downloads. I also have a "Pioneer 109" with firmware V1.40, Retrospect was unable to configure this drive, however, I have not bothered to update the firmware. My problem with the "Pioneer 112" is the amount of 'did not compare' errors, for sure, the errors are corrected/reduced on second backup, but never to zero. Does not matter much for non System Data, but some are crucial to/for System integrity and a successful Restore. I have configured/set the "Pioneer DVR-112" for every write-speed setting available in Configure>>Devices>>Properties, but the error count varies very little. Perhaps my problem is obtaining compatable media (which was actually tested by Pioneer), it seems very few, if any, of the media is available in Australia. (Not only have to match the brand, but also the type and version of media). Totally off subject, I have got my "Seagate SCSI Travan HornetNS" operating successfully. If you are receiving Retrospect error -206, check, and even replace all data-cables. My problem related to faulty IDE cable, (note that my Travan is SCSI). Errors can be transferred/broadcast throughout system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jda11560 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Correction to "Pioneer 109" above, specifically "Pioneer DVR-109" Note: DVR-109 is recognizable/configurable, but using 1x - 16x DVD-+R media, need to set write speed to Medium (in: 'Properties>>Set Write Speed') for "Configure Optical Devices" to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhg Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Quote: Did you already to try to custom-configure as outlined here: Retrospect for Windows: http://kb.dantz.com/article.asp?article=1077&p=2 Retrospect for Mac: http://kb.dantz.com/article.asp?article=1023&p=2 Yes. Retrospect tries to configure and gives up, saying the drive can't be used with DVD+R media. I've made several coasters trying to get it to configure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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