Cant see Blu-Ray drive on desktop at DVinfo.net

Chad Whelan · August 3rd, 2009, 10:03 PM

I just plugged in my new Pioneer BDR-203 along with the Nexstar enclosure via USB2. I cannot see the drive anywhere. Help. Thanks.

Perrone Ford · August 3rd, 2009, 10:15 PM

I didn't think Apple's supported BluRay. Did this change recently?

Mitchell Lewis · August 3rd, 2009, 10:19 PM

The drive won't mount without additional software, like Roxio Toast 10 or another program that will burn discs. You "might" be able to do it using the Finder. Right click on your desktop and choose "New Burn Folder". Drop what you want burn to disc in the folder, then try to burn. If all goes well you'll see your new blu-ray drive as an option to choose to burn too.

Crossing my fingers for you. :)

Chad Whelan · August 3rd, 2009, 10:28 PM

I inserted a blank Blu-Ray disc and the disc did show up on my desktop. I put my files that were created with the new Final Cut Studio exporting as Blu-Ray and burned the disc. Should play right? My Blu-Ray player would not recognize the disc.

In a separate test I used DVD Studio Pro to burn the same files onto a standard DVD and it played fine. Did this technically burn a Blu-Ray this way, it was only a 3 min video, so space is not an issue.

Chad Whelan · August 3rd, 2009, 10:33 PM

I take that last part back, did not use DVDSP, but burned through my regular drive on a regular DVD

Joachim Hoge · August 4th, 2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Whelan

I inserted a blank Blu-Ray disc and the disc did show up on my desktop. I put my files that were created with the new Final Cut Studio exporting as Blu-Ray and burned the disc. Should play right? My Blu-Ray player would not recognize the disc.

In a separate test I used DVD Studio Pro to burn the same files onto a standard DVD and it played fine. Did this technically burn a Blu-Ray this way, it was only a 3 min video, so space is not an issue.

That´s how toast burns Blu-Ray disks using the "normal" DVD burner on your mac. A DVD can only hold about 20 min of BD content.
When I do this the BD plays fine in my PS3, but I haven´t tested it in any other players yet.
They look great though

Chad Whelan · August 4th, 2009, 06:38 AM

I am good to go now. Everything works fine and yes no difference in quality at all with a regular DVD and a BD with this short of a video.

Mike Petrucco · August 6th, 2009, 11:41 AM

So were you able to burn an actual BD disc and get good playback in a blu-ray player?

Chad Whelan · August 6th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Yes Mike I was

Chris Leffler · August 6th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I hope to pick up one of these burners once I update to FCS 3. I am glad people have had good experiences with it.

August 3rd, 2009, 10:03 PM	#1
Chad Whelan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Deep River, Connecticut Posts: 261	Cant see Blu-Ray drive on desktop I just plugged in my new Pioneer BDR-203 along with the Nexstar enclosure via USB2. I cannot see the drive anywhere. Help. Thanks.

August 3rd, 2009, 10:15 PM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	I didn't think Apple's supported BluRay. Did this change recently? __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

August 3rd, 2009, 10:19 PM	#3
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	The drive won't mount without additional software, like Roxio Toast 10 or another program that will burn discs. You "might" be able to do it using the Finder. Right click on your desktop and choose "New Burn Folder". Drop what you want burn to disc in the folder, then try to burn. If all goes well you'll see your new blu-ray drive as an option to choose to burn too. Crossing my fingers for you. :) __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

August 3rd, 2009, 10:28 PM	#4
Chad Whelan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Deep River, Connecticut Posts: 261	I inserted a blank Blu-Ray disc and the disc did show up on my desktop. I put my files that were created with the new Final Cut Studio exporting as Blu-Ray and burned the disc. Should play right? My Blu-Ray player would not recognize the disc. In a separate test I used DVD Studio Pro to burn the same files onto a standard DVD and it played fine. Did this technically burn a Blu-Ray this way, it was only a 3 min video, so space is not an issue.

August 3rd, 2009, 10:33 PM	#5
Chad Whelan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Deep River, Connecticut Posts: 261	I take that last part back, did not use DVDSP, but burned through my regular drive on a regular DVD

August 4th, 2009, 06:38 AM	#7
Chad Whelan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Deep River, Connecticut Posts: 261	I am good to go now. Everything works fine and yes no difference in quality at all with a regular DVD and a BD with this short of a video.

August 6th, 2009, 11:41 AM	#8
Mike Petrucco Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 98	So were you able to burn an actual BD disc and get good playback in a blu-ray player?

August 6th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#9
Chad Whelan Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Deep River, Connecticut Posts: 261	Yes Mike I was

August 6th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#10
Chris Leffler Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wescosville, PA Posts: 90	I hope to pick up one of these burners once I update to FCS 3. I am glad people have had good experiences with it.