Have Nero Software. I have had no problem to date. However I am unable to make a backup of a particular ANIMATED Movie. Error states (as in Log) that there has been a disc check fail: Compilation cannot be written on that medium type. (Medium in drive: CD-R. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R9 Double Layer.) As this suggests, Do ANIMATED MOVIES as opposed to normal movies require the above specific type discs. Apologies for my ignorance, I have previously been a bit of a luddite and I am only now being slowly converted to technology. Appreciate any help.
hi, apologies for ignorance not necessary, not everyone has to be/wants to be a geek anyway, let's have LAST section of your Nero log, it lives in c:\program files\ahead\nero\nerohistory.log, but DO NOT post your serial number which usually begins with '1A21' or similar...
THANKS FOR RESPONDING, Log is below: The Type of Discs I have been using are TDK DVD+R (8x Compatable) WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 22/07/2004 5:33:44 PM Nero version: 6.3.1.20 (Nero Express) Recorder: <TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U>Version: US06 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U>Version: US06 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY CDRW/DVD CRX330E atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800JD-75LSA0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552 D: CDRom0 SONY CDRW/DVD CRX330E E: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (522320kB) Free physical memory: 89MB (91304kB) 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) 21.10.2005 ISO compilation 12:17:26 PM #1 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 : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 12:17:27 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126 Reader running 12:17:27 PM #3 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:17:27 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 12:17:43 PM #5 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Aborted by user 12:17:43 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247 Disc check failed: Medium not allowed (Wrong CD) 12:17:43 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 12:17:43 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162 Recorder: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U Medium not present 12:17:43 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Compilation cannot be written on that medium type. (Medium in drive: CD-R. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R9 Double Layer.) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.16a, size=20576 bytes, created 2/08/2004 2:03:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 16, 0, size=92672 bytes, created 16/07/2004 2:53:14 PM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 16, 0, size=28672 bytes, created 16/07/2004 2:53:54 PM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 16, 0, size=7680 bytes, created 16/07/2004 2:57:12 PM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 3/08/2004 10:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
- too old, update to latest 6.x version - 6.6.0.16, however make sure not to install InCD. see last paragraph... - firmware's up to date. good stuff. - 512MB is sufficient total memory but you've got none left. make sure to close down more programs prior to all dvd work/burning - oops there's a cd in the drive instead of a blank dvd - InCD is Nero's horrid 'packet writing' software which tends to interfere. To get rid of it, uninstall Nero, uninstall completely via Nero'd Clean Tools and install the 6.6.0.16 update from http://www.nero.com/en/nero-up.php WITHOUT installing InCD as to the TDK discs, have to be careful with TDK as they use widely differing quality in disc manufacturers, ie you can get good discs and you can get atrocious discs. after you've applied all suggestions you can always do a 'simulation burn'. (when you go to hit 'burn' make sure to tick 'simulation burn' first). this goes thru the motions of a burn with a blank disc but doesn't write to the disc and produces another logfile entry. Anyway, that logfile entry will show up who actually manufacturered the TDK that you bought (hopefully you bought some good ones). Another way to tell the MID (media code) of the discs (ie who manufactured them) you can download (free) dvd identifier - http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_tools/dvd_identifier.cfm and use it to 'identify' discs. Here's an example of some TDK. the name in brackets is the MID, and those CMC Mag are some of the most foul, atrocious, useless utter rubbish dvd media money can buy - hopefully your's aren't CMC. The reason i won't use TDK is it's in effect a lottery as one day you might get a decent pack of discs, another day you might pick up an identical pack and they'd be made by CMC Magnetics... TDK DVD+R 4x (CMC MAG.F01) TDK DVD+R 4x (RICOHJPNR01) TDK DVD+R 8x (CMC MAG.E01) TDK DVD+R 8x (RICOHJPN R02)
CreakyB Just wanted to say thanks for all your help and advice. Really appreciate it. The log's statement about the wrong type of disc in the driver was completely wrong, but your recommendations about the Update, InCD and the discs were terrrific and much appreciated. I'm not sure if I will ever turn into a geek, but I am definitely starting to develop personality traits. Thankyou again for your time and advice.
Creaky One final message just to let you know, the updates, and InCd removable has done the trick. Once again thank you for your time and expertise.
