I am now getting this message every time I burn a DVD, no matter what program I am using. It gets to the very end and it fails to burn, and the PMA message comes up. I have already searched and tried just about every thing. I have been getting this message for a while. I thought perhaps I had a bad batch of DVDs. I just opened a fresh pack of Verbatim DVD+R's today and I have wasted 3 discs, using various programs. I read that this is usually caused by bad media, but I know that Verbatim is not considered a bad brand. I have never had a problem before and I can still use the drive to burn CDs, but does that still mean that my burner could be packed in? Oh and I'm currently cleaning up temp files and defragging, but I'm not sure that's going to help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Here is one of the logs: Nero Recode 2 ********** Version: 2.2.6.17 LD Casa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Project type: Copy entire DVD Target size: DVD5 (2282925) 14:58:59 File LangStreamPatcher.cpp, Line 56 Command table patching started... 14:58:59 File LangStreamPatcher.cpp, Line 133 All tables successfully patched! Burn settings: Target: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L Number of copies: 1 Write speed: 3324 KB/s Temp folder: C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Nero Recode (5459501056 bytes free) Direct burning: false Target media: DVD R/RW, DVD DL, DVD-RAM Shutdown when finished: false Advanced Analysis: true Compress Adaptive: false 14:59:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 231 Compile DVD: init VMG Menus Vobs [1 vobus] 0.15MB -> 0.15MB [R 1.00] Video: 0.15MB, extra: 0.00MB Audio: 0 streams Subpicture: 1 streams 0. 0. Unspecified 0.00MB [enabled] VTS_01 Menus Vobs [444 vobus] 114.38MB -> 114.38MB [R 1.00] Video: 101.90MB, extra: 12.48MB Audio: 1 streams 0. 0. Dolby Digital 2-ch Unspecified 10.87MB [enabled] Subpicture: 1 streams 0. 0. Unspecified 0.74MB [enabled] VTS_01 Title Vobs [20 vobus] 1.14MB -> 1.14MB [R 1.00] Video: 1.10MB, extra: 0.04MB Audio: 0 streams Subpicture: 0 streams VTS_02 Menus Vobs [1 vobus] 0.15MB -> 0.15MB [R 1.00] Video: 0.15MB, extra: 0.00MB Audio: 0 streams Subpicture: 1 streams 0. 0. Unspecified 0.00MB [enabled] VTS_02 Title Vobs [6298 vobus] 2957.07MB -> 2957.07MB [R 1.00] Video: 2741.70MB, extra: 215.38MB Audio: 1 streams 0. 0. Dolby Digital 2-ch Unspecified 203.08MB [enabled] Subpicture: 0 streams VTS_03 Menus Vobs [1 vobus] 0.15MB -> 0.15MB [R 1.00] Video: 0.15MB, extra: 0.00MB Audio: 0 streams Subpicture: 1 streams 0. 0. Unspecified 0.00MB [enabled] VTS_03 Title Vobs [346 vobus] 162.70MB -> 162.70MB [R 1.00] Video: 149.79MB, extra: 12.91MB Audio: 1 streams 0. 0. Dolby Digital 2-ch Unspecified 12.23MB [enabled] Subpicture: 0 streams 14:59:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1152 Compile DVD: begin copy 1 14:59:24 File NeroRecorderBase.cpp, Line 488 Writing to disc: DVD+R 14:59:24 File NeroRecorderBase.cpp, Line 502 Free capacity on disc: 2283082 sectors (2295104) 14:59:24 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 684 Compile DVD: begin deep analysis 15:02:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 479 Compile DVD: burning 2283082 sectors (1656805 required) 15:02:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 656 Compile DVD: adjust target size to 4459.14MB (3235.95MB obtained) 15:02:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 524 Compiling DVD Volume started 15:02:23 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VMG Menus Vobs VMG Menus Vobs: Original 0.15MB -> Expected 0.15MB -> Output 0.15MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 1 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 0.00MB Source video size = 0.15MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:02:34 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_01 Menus Vobs VTS_01 Menus Vobs: Original 114.38MB -> Expected 114.38MB -> Output 114.38MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 444 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 12.04MB Source video size = 102.34MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:02:35 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_01 Title Vobs VTS_01 Title Vobs: Original 1.14MB -> Expected 1.14MB -> Output 1.14MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 20 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 0.04MB Source video size = 1.10MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:02:35 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_02 Menus Vobs VTS_02 Menus Vobs: Original 0.15MB -> Expected 0.15MB -> Output 0.15MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 1 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 0.00MB Source video size = 0.15MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:04:03 File NeroRecorder.cpp, Line 593 Added extra file VTS_02_2.VOB 15:07:44 File NeroRecorder.cpp, Line 593 Added extra file VTS_02_3.VOB 15:09:15 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_02 Title Vobs VTS_02 Title Vobs: Original 2957.07MB -> Expected 2957.07MB -> Output 2957.07MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 6298 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 217.25MB Source video size = 2739.83MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:09:20 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_03 Menus Vobs VTS_03 Menus Vobs: Original 0.15MB -> Expected 0.15MB -> Output 0.15MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 1 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 0.00MB Source video size = 0.15MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:09:29 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1058 Compile DVD: finished VTS_03 Title Vobs VTS_03 Title Vobs: Original 162.70MB -> Expected 162.70MB -> Output 162.70MB Finished error 0.00MB Ratio encoded = 0 Original encoded = 346 Slide encoded = 0 StillImage encoded = 0 Output extra size = 11.95MB Source video size = 150.75MB Pictures Modified [I 0] [P 0] [B 0] 15:09:36 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 547 Compile DVD: completed successfuly (3235.95MB) 15:09:36 File NeroRecorderBase.cpp, Line 1096 Burning 17 files with total size of 3393136640 bytes on hard disk 15:09:36 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 1152 Compile DVD: begin copy 1 1A20-*serial number removed* Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 11/2/2004 11:54:32 AM NT-SPTI used Nero API version: 6.6.1.15 Using interface version: 6.6.0.9 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\ Application: Ahead\Nero Recode Internal Version: 6, 6, 1, 15 Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L>Version: VL01 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.1.15 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : ST3320620AS atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8164B atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : CR3208T WXP430M 1.0 ara05f5e Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L E: CDRom0 HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8164B F: CDRom1 CR3208T WXP430M G: CDRom2 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 2047MB (2096620kB) Free physical memory: 1146MB (1173540kB) Memory in use : 44 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 26.11.2008 NeroAPI 3:09:36 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 DVD-Video files reallocation started 3:09:36 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 3:09:36 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 DVD-Video files sorted 3:09:36 PM #4 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 403 LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL 3:09:36 PM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 3:09:36 PM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 3:09:36 PM #7 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3316 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 3:09:36 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 281 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 1657359 (368:18.09, 3237MB) 3:09:36 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 293 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 3:09:36 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2616 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: MCC, Media Type ID: 003, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3 3:09:36 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 459 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 3:09:36 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 814 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1657360 (1657360) = #1657360/368:18.10 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1657360 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 3:09:36 PM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1013 Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L] 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 3394273280, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1657360 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 3:09:56 PM #14 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 230 Error on LockVolume: Access is denied. 3:09:56 PM #15 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 276 SPTI - Error on DismountVolue: Access is denied. 3:10:07 PM #16 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 230 Error on LockVolume: Access is denied. 3:10:07 PM #17 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 Caching of files started 3:10:07 PM #18 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4158 Cache writing successful. 3:10:07 PM #19 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 Caching of files completed 3:10:07 PM #20 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 3:10:07 PM #21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2717 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 3:10:07 PM #22 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8737 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1.0x (1) 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: 26053F h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB) Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h Extended Information indicators: 3 h Disc Manufacturer ID: MCC..... Media type ID: 003 Product revision number: 0 Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56 Media Specific [16..63]: 00 00 03 4D 43 43 00 00 - 00 00 00 30 30 33 00 38 ...MCC.....003.8 23 54 37 12 02 3C 6C 02 - A0 69 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..<l..i...... 01 19 1B 0C 0C 0B 0C 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 3:10:07 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5715 Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L Book Type request [LG]: DVD-ROM Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0 3:10:07 PM #24 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5645 Book Type automatically set to: DVD-ROM 3:10:07 PM #25 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 3:40:49 PM #26 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 113 <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1657360 (194A10h), length 0 blocks 3:41:00 PM #27 SPTI -1194 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 178 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1194) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x04 CDB Data: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x71 00 03 00 00 00 00 10 35 20 03 0E 73 04 3:41:06 PM #28 CDR -1194 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1908 PMA update failure E: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L 3:41:06 PM #29 TRANSFER -24 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1908 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 3:41:10 PM #30 SPTI -1093 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 178 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1093) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x02 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x71 00 03 00 00 00 00 10 30 10 00 0E 02 3:41:10 PM #31 Phase 127 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 3:41:12 PM #32 CDR -1093 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 162 No seek complete E: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H12L 3:41:12 PM #33 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 162 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 3:41:12 PM #34 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275 Burn process failed at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 3:41:12 PM #35 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 276 SPTI - Error on DismountVolue: Access is denied. 3:41:20 PM #36 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 9945 DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed 3:41:20 PM #37 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 403 UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.33a, size=36528 bytes, created 8/25/2006 3:47:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) 15:41:20 File NeroRecorderBase.cpp, Line 906 Burn failed (3) 15:41:20 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 301 Compile DVD: exit
Hi, i edited out your serial number, and did a quick search on PMA Update Failure, see here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/701736/4279395 and more importantly the link within it which points to a reply by a Nero employee..
Whoops, I thought the serial number only appeared at one point in the log. I read that post earlier today and it does not seem to apply to my situation. I have different media than when I was getting error message before.
Oops i'd missed the bit where you'd mentioned using different media. I'll clean my specs and look over the logfile a bit more closely.. edit- a-ha, it looks like your dvd burner has slipped into PIO mode, you can fix it by following alkohol's first post here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/260038/1463361 I guess that's why you're burning at 2.4 speed, there's no need to burn so slowly. Ideally you should be burning those nice Verbatim's at 8x..
Thanks for your rapid reply and steering me in the right direction. I've done what instructed in the tutorial and am about to try burning again. Thanks again
