I've been constantly getting the "Illegal Disc" error when backing up DVDs. I thought it was a problem with ripping the discs, but I have the files from a past DVD that I have burnt multiple times without any issues. Then I tried making another copy and I got that same error. I don't know if it's firmware, Nero's software, something in my computer's registry. I haven't posted many times, but I've read just about all so I'm not really a newbie but nor a pro because I don't totally understand the logs. I've copied my latest log just in case anybody can help me out here. I appreciate it all. Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 7/22/2004 5:33:44 PM Nero version: 6.3.1.19 Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DRU-710A> Version: BYZ1 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.3.1.19 Adapter driver: <> HA 2 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: < ATAPI DVDROM 16X>Version: 14HJ - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.19 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SV1204H atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : ATAPI DVDROM 16X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-48246S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === ATAPI DVDROM 16X E: CDRom1 LITE-ON LTR-48246S F: CDRom2 SONY DVD RW DRU-710A G: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 66060288 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 447MB (458092kB) Free physical memory: 79MB (81160kB) Memory in use : 82 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 30.7.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 12:55:19 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 DVD-Video files reallocation started 12:55:21 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 12:55:21 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet :FALSE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 12:55:21 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 DVD-Video files sorted 12:55:21 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 12:55:21 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124 Writer SONY DVD RW DRU-710A running 12:55:21 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:55:21 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:55:21 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 12:55:22 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 2286159 (508:02.09, 4465MB) 12:55:22 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 12:55:22 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162 Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-710A, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AM3 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 12:55:22 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 12:55:22 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2286160 (2286160) = #2286160/508:2.10 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286160 blocks [SONY DVD RW DRU-710A ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:55:22 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984 Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DRU-710A ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4682055680, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 2286160 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 12:55:24 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 Caching of files started 12:55:24 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4183 Cache writing successful. 12:55:24 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 Caching of files completed 12:55:24 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 12:55:24 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 12:55:24 PM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1723 Set remaining time: 14:10,290 (850290ms) -> OK 12:55:24 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1932 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 12:55:24 PM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20464 Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON , Generic write control : ON 12:55:24 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2073 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 12:55:24 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h) Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW) End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h Media Specific [16..63]: 00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!.... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 12:55:24 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4817 Drive: SONY DVD RW DRU-710A Book Type request: Physical disc type Changing the book type was finished with error code: 0 12:55:28 PM #27 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442 SCSI Exec, HA 2, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x02F90000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0B 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 12:55:28 PM #28 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 304 Illegal disc 12:55:28 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229 all writers idle, stopping conversion 12:55:28 PM #30 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223 conversion idle, stopping reader 12:55:29 PM #31 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2315 EndDAO: Last written address was -1 12:55:29 PM #32 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1723 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 12:55:29 PM #33 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1723 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 12:55:29 PM #34 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1865 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'WNASPINT.DLL': Ver=V1.18, size=57344 bytes, created 11/2/2002 10:53:04 AM File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 10/28/2003 6:02:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 1:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for src) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Hi. Nero version: 6.3.1.19 This is a very old buggy version of Nero. I recommend upgrading to the most stable version of Nero 6, version 6.6.0.18. To do so, first write down your Nero Program Serial number and then download and run the Nero 6 Clean Tool: http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/us/Nero_6_CleanTool.html Then download and install version 6.6.0.18 from this link (2 packages): Package 1: http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe Package 2: http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe Physical memory : 447MB (458092kB) Free physical memory: 79MB (81160kB) A lot of your memory is in use. Be sure to close down any unnecessary user programs while you're burning and don't multitask. Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AM3 Thia is very poor quality media. Better media is made by Taiyo Yuden (available online), Verbatim, and Fuji and Sony media labeled as Made in Japan (usually by Taiyo Yuden). I'm going to check on your burner firmware and will update this post accordingly. As of now, I suspect the out of date software and the poor quality media may be the biggest cause of your current problems. Edit: added You seem to have a newer firmware than what Sony is offering at its support site. So either it is newer or they are going against convention in numbering firmware. Make the other changes above and see what happens and we'll go from there.
Hi thebrick Your Nero could use an update - you're using Nero version: 6.3.1.19. Update to 6.6.0.18. Here's some links: Package 1 http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe Package 2 (recode & vision) http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe The last firmware I can find for your drive is BYX5. I can't find a BYZ1. http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/dru710adwn.htm A lot of memory in use. Free some up - no multitasking and shut down any unnessecary programs. Probably on the biggest culpits for burn failures. Switch to Verbatim or made in Japan only Fuji, Sony or Maxell. Turn of booktyping/bitsetting. The -R discs do not support this. Try those and lets us know how it goes - good,bad or otherwise. editted to add: hey laddyboy ya bet me
I've upgraded my firmware and I think that did the trick. I upgraded Nero but have had problems figuring it out, so I used CloneDVD and everything worked fine. The previous version of Nero I used was very user friendly, and this new one just annoyed me. I'm going to keep playing, but everything is good now. Thanks fellas.
@thebrick Glad to hear you are burning again. What kind of problems did you have trying to figure it out the stuff in Nero 6.6.0.18? Been while since I used a 6.3 version but I'm sure we can help w/ 6.6.0.18.
Thanks guys, but I'm all squared away. I wasn't understanding Nero Vision Express 3 but I actually went to 6.6.0.18 and took it down. I appreciate all your help guys. Keep doing your thing because Afterdawn Rocks!!!
