I'm using Verbatim DataLife disc, so it doesn't make sense to me I keep getting an incompatible format error message. I've followed Scuba's directions to no effect. I tried to back-up Dukes of Hazard, but I'm getting this message for every movie I try to back-up. Any insight would be appreciated. Here's my log: I 00:50:04 DVD Decrypter Version 3.5.4.0 started! I 00:50:04 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2) I 00:50:04 Initialising SPTI... I 00:50:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 00:50:04 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW! I 00:50:09 Operation Started! I 00:50:09 Source File: D:\MOVIES\KICKING AND SCREAMING - FINSISHED\THE_DUKES_OF_HAZZARD_UNRATED.ISO I 00:50:09 Source File Sectors: 2,201,884 (MODE1/2048) I 00:50:09 Source File Size: 4,509,458,432 bytes I 00:50:09 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink I 00:50:09 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4040B A112 (E (ATA) I 00:50:09 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 01RG20) (Speeds: 2x, 4x) I 00:50:09 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496 I 00:50:09 Write Mode: DVD I 00:50:09 Write Type: SAO I 00:50:09 Write Speed: 2x I 00:50:09 Link Size: Auto I 00:50:09 Test Mode: No I 00:50:09 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 00:50:09 Filling Buffer... I 00:50:11 Writing LeadIn... I 00:50:57 Writing Image... W 01:12:46 Failed to Write Sectors 1730816 - 1730847 - Power On, Reset, or Bus Device Reset Occurred W 01:12:46 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 01:12:46 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 01:12:46 Retry Failed! - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format E 07:32:27 Failed to Write Sectors 1730816 - 1730847 - Power On, Reset, or Bus Device Reset Occurred I 07:32:27 Synchronising Cache... E 07:32:28 Failed to Write Image! E 07:32:28 Operation Failed! - Duration: 06:42:18 I 07:32:28 Average Write Rate: 143 KB/s (0.1x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,784 KB/s (2.0x)
Try updating your firmware, you are two patched behind. Get it here: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces
How could you tell I was two patches behind and which Firmware do I select and update with? I have a Sony Vaio. Sorry, I have read a few things about firmware on here before, but I don't know which one I should pick. Thanks for your help.
Also, could I update my firmware through Sony? I just don't want to pick the wrong update and ruin my drive.
Your drive may have came in a Sony PC but is an LG drive. Your burner and current firmware are as follows: Burner is the GWA-4040B, and the firmware version is A112. A114 is the newest at rpc1 and can be found here: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces
Thanks for your help, I'm guessing GSA and GWA are interchangable? In other words, is this the correct version I need to update with? Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:38 pm LG/HLDS GSA-4040B LG HL-DT-ST GSA-4040B (GMA/GWA/GRA/GCA-4040B) - A101, A109, A112, A113, A114 (OEM drives) / A300, A301, A302, A303, A304 Region Free (RPC-1) firmware is available here. Patched by The Dangerous Brothers. RPC-2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited by: code65536 Last update: Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:46 pm
What that is telling you is that A114 (the one you need to flash with) is the current version for all of those LG drives.
Okay, thanks for your help and patience. I downloaded the firmware, but went I open it to update, it says it can't find the drive. Also, I would read the instructions, but my computer must not recognize the font. How do I find my drive or if you have a copy of the instructions, would you please post them. Thanks again.
