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[eliah1]

Can anyone tell me why it is that when i try to burn something or even backup files on my AW4416 the damn thing says "no media..." Now I have tried recording to the stereo track and saving, I have even defragged the int/ide and nothing. I am going bald because of this machine. Any sugges... Thanks ELIAH

[scapier]

I'll ask the stupid question here:

 

Are you backing up to CDR? Is there a CDR in the cd drive?

 

Is that what you mean by backup?

 

 

Ask a more specific question if you can....

 

Spencer

[Phil O'Keefe]

Have you tried restoring a song from a previously backed up CD-R? I'm wondering if the CD drive has gone kaput... I never had any problems with it, and I recall something about "no media", but it's been so long since I used on of those that I don't readily recall all the particulars.

[scapier]

Yeah me too;

 

Could it be the cdrs are not working with the AW? I know there are dvd-r and dvd+rs and that's a problem.

 

I'm guessing it might be the cd drive kacking.

 

Are you fairly new to the AW? Also try the AW forum for folks who are still up to speed on the unit Great unit though, I miss mine.

 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aw4416/

 

 

Spencer

[eliah1]

basically my question is... Why in the hell does my AW4416 read "no media" when I try to burn to or backup songs on cd-r or cd-rw.. Yes mr. okeefe I have tried reloading from a previous cd-r/rw but i have got nothing at all.... regardless of what i do It still wont work for me...I think you are supposed to be smarter than the machine and well, I dont happen to be...(hehe) Do you have an addy for me for the user forum for aw4416's.. I would like to check some other options out before having to buy another friggin drive. Thanks fo the reply fellas.

[Phil O'Keefe]

Tim, click right here.

 

Before you go out and do anything, check that site. And if that doesn't get you fixed, we'll set up a time for you to bring it and your manuals over and I'll take a look at it for you.

[Lee Flier]

Sounds like your CD drive has just gone bad... easy enough to buy a new one and replace it.

[micwalt]

My CD drive took a dump on me a few months after I bought my AW a few years ago. Luckily, it was still under warranty at the time, so Yamaha sent me a new one free, and I've had no problems since. This sounds like it's probably your problem. Another possibility, however, is that your drive is set to the wrong number (should be 3).

Don't give up on the old ay dub--it's a quality machine. I've gotten a lot of use out of mine.

And for future issues, try here:

http://www.socialentropy.com/aw4416/

There are some great people on the forums there.

[Phil O'Keefe]

Eliah, if your CD burner is dead, I'll pay to have it replaced.

[eliah1]

nobody is gonna buy me anything mr. okeefe I just need to figure out what the problem is exactly and then remedy the situation via my finances. Thanks for the offer though. Is the yamaha drive a class "A" component or can I buy any cd-r/rw drive?

[Phil O'Keefe]

You want to get a drive that is on the compatibility list to be safe:

 

http://www.aw4416.com/e/compati/compati.html

 

You do NOT want an ATAPI drive... you need one of the models from the "Internal SCSI" list.

[eliah1]

thanks phil I will check it out soon ...I will get on buying one soon.. I also need to give you a call on some studio time... As well i need to talk to you about some issues I might have doing my 3rd project...