Hey all, hopefully you can help me. I bought a TDK 440N +/- DVDRW burner over a year ago. I havn't been able to burn a DVD yet! I've used Nero, CloneDVD and DVDSanta but they all encounter errors. I have the latest firmware for the drive. I have TDK DVD-R's and Maxell DVD-R's and they both have the same problem, so it isn't the mediums. I always get a write error or illegal disc message. I havn't tried to burn any other DVD's, just the same old DVD over and over. I used DVDDecryptor and I get no errors while using it. What could the problem be? I bought the drive brand new and it plays DVD's fine! Below is a log file from the latest version of the Nero 6 Demo. PLEASE HELP! 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 10/26/2004 5:35:34 PM Nero version: 6.6.0.3 Recorder: <TDK DVDRW0404N> Version: 1.0A - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.3 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <TDK CDRW5201B >Version: Q7B2 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.3 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : TDK CDRW5201B atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : TDK DVDRW0404N atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : Promise 2+0 Stripe/RAID01.10 fasttx2k Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off OtherPeripheral : Promise RAID Console 1.00 fasttx2k Port 2 ID 4 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === TDK CDRW5201B D: CDRom0 TDK DVDRW0404N E: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (522976kB) Free physical memory: 133MB (136592kB) Memory in use : 73 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 24.12.2004 UDF/ISO compilation 2:47:24 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation started 2:47:24 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 2:47:24 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168 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 2:47:24 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files sorted 2:47:24 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 2:47:24 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer TDK DVDRW0404N running 2:47:24 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 2:47:24 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 2:47:24 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3151 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 2:47:24 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 1979817 (439:57.42, 3866MB) 2:47:24 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 2:47:24 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309 Recorder: TDK DVDRW0404N, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: MXL RG - 03 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 2:47:24 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 430 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 2:47:24 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1979968 (1979968) = #1979968/439:59.43 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1979968 blocks [TDK DVDRW0404N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 2:47:24 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1040 Prepare recorder [TDK DVDRW0404N] 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 4054974464, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1979968 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2:47:24 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 2:47:24 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4038 Cache writing successful. 2:47:24 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 2:47:24 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 2:47:24 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2596 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 2:47:24 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2248 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 2:47:24 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21025 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON 2:47:24 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2389 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 2:47:24 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8315 ---- 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: 26127F 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: 2FE10 h Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h Media Specific [16..63]: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 2:47:47 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1282 14:47:47.453 - TDK DVDRW0404N\H0 T1 : Queue again later 2:51:18 PM #26 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x03290000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0E 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 2:51:18 PM #27 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Illegal disc 2:51:18 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 2:51:18 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 2:51:18 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2632 EndDAO: Last written address was 3583 2:51:18 PM #31 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=6.1.0.88 , size=24698 bytes, created 5/22/2003 12:20:36 AM File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 12:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
hey scf_au, I set the jumpers in the back to master and slave for my DVD-RW and CD-RW drives. They were the exact opposite before becuase my CD-RW's on top and DVD-RW on bottom. I hope changing the DVD-RW to master works, it was slave. As far as Nero and all the other programs my DVD-RW was detected and selected to use as the default drive. I'd be a nice Christmas gift if I could get the burner working. I'm decrypting the same DVD again with DVD Decryptor. When that's done I'm gonna try to burn it again with the Nero 6 Demo. I'll write you back and let you know what's up. Just wondering, why would the jumper setting in the back be causing a problem? I figured as long as they were set to master/slave or cable select everything would be good. Is there a reason why the DVD-RW would have to be the master drive? Thanks for your help! I hope I get this solved!
1) "2:47:47 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1282 14:47:47.453 - TDK DVDRW0404N\H0 T1 : Queue again later" 2) " 2:51:18 PM #27 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Illegal disc From what I read from your first log, Nero was able to prepare the data but was unable to write them to disc because it was trying to access the CDR, not the DVDRW. That's why you have the 'illegal disc' message. If you have changed the DVDRW to be master and the CDR to be the slave the second time, then maybe I was wrong. But still, can you try uninstall the cdr for the time being, leave the DVDRW as the master and only device, and see how it goes? Also, after you only have the DVDRW installed, try run 'get system info', 'test drive' and 'disc info' in Nero to check whether everything is O.K. Sorry I can't be of much help. Good luck!
Sorry about my previous post. From your second post, I read that Nero WAS trying to write data to the DVDRW. I'm not sure whether it has always been like that. Still, may be you can try the methods I suggested in the previous post? BTW, try use RWs for tests. Again, good luck!
Hey man. Thanks for responding. I'm gonna try removing my CD-RW and then test if that was the problem. Someone mentioned awhile back about Nero not selecting the correct drive so maybe that's it! I also read something about DMA not being enabled on the drive but I checked that out in the Nero log and it's enabled so that isn't the problem. I'll get back to you as soon I can!
Everything appears to be normal as far as system info in Nero. I removed my CD-RW then rebooted and tried to burn the disc again. I still have same problems with only the DVD-RW connected. The DVD's are always written to a point (about four minutes worth) then the 'illegal disc' error occurs. This happens on Maxell and TDK mediums. Could it be the DVD I'm trying to burn? If so then maybe DVD Decryptor is the culprit. I havn't tried to burn any other DVD's. I'm not sure what else I could do besides buy a new DVD Burner. The problem with that is the one I have is new! LOL. Case closed, my DVD-RW is POS to say the least. Thanks for helping me though, we did all we could do. Have a good holiday... Here's the new log with just the DVD-RW connected, notice that the writing dies at the exact same point as before! Is it the DVD or a DVD Decryptor problem. 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 10/26/2004 5:35:34 PM Nero version: 6.6.0.3 Recorder: <TDK DVDRW0404N> Version: 1.0A - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.3 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <TDK DVDRW0404N >Version: 1.0A - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.3 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : TDK DVDRW0404N atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : Promise 2+0 Stripe/RAID01.10 fasttx2k Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off OtherPeripheral : Promise RAID Console 1.00 fasttx2k Port 2 ID 4 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === TDK DVDRW0404N E: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (522976kB) Free physical memory: 205MB (210236kB) Memory in use : 59 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 25.12.2004 UDF/ISO compilation 1:19:41 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation started 1:19:41 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 1:19:41 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168 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 1:19:41 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files sorted 1:19:41 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 1:19:41 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer TDK DVDRW0404N running 1:19:41 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 1:19:41 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 1:19:41 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3151 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 1:20:24 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 1979817 (439:57.42, 3866MB) 1:20:24 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 1:20:24 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309 Recorder: TDK DVDRW0404N, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: TTG01 - Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 1:20:24 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 430 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Insert empty disc to write to. (Medium in drive: Unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW.) 1:20:24 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1979968 (1979968) = #1979968/439:59.43 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1979968 blocks [TDK DVDRW0404N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 1:20:24 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1040 Prepare recorder [TDK DVDRW0404N] 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 4054974464, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1979968 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1:20:24 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 1:20:24 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4038 Cache writing successful. 1:20:24 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 1:20:24 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 1:20:24 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2596 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 1:20:24 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2248 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 1:20:24 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21025 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON 1:20:24 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2389 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 1:20:24 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8315 ---- 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: 26127F 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: 2FE10 h Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h Media Specific [16..63]: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 1:20:47 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1282 13:20:47.265 - TDK DVDRW0404N\H0 T0 : Queue again later 1:24:18 PM #26 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x03E20000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0D 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 1:24:18 PM #27 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Illegal disc 1:24:18 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 1:24:18 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 1:24:19 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2632 EndDAO: Last written address was 3359 1:24:20 PM #31 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=6.1.0.88 , size=24698 bytes, created 5/22/2003 12:20:36 AM File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 12:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
I just tried burning another DVD to see if was the DVD or DVD Decryptor causing the problem but that isn't it. I have a feeling TDK gave me a trash drive. The only good news about that is now I can buy a duel layer DVD burner! LOL.
Don't give up yet. In Nero, try run 'get system info', 'test drive' (put one of your discs in the burner), and 'disc info' to see whether the hardware and software had been hooked up well.
nps, Would you do us all a favor and go back and edit (reduce) the size of your img's. You have disrupted the borders on this thread to the extent that those that might help, will not, because by not controlling the size of your screen shots you have made this thread almost indecipherable and, I for one, will not waste my time trying to decipher that which you have written. There is an "edit" icon at the top right of each of your posts if you didn't know – Cheers, Pete
I'm not very familiar with Nero besides burning CD's. I looked for the 'get system info', 'test drive' and 'disc info' options but I can't find them. I have a DVD -R in the drive. What exactly do I have to do to use these options? Thanks, I'll get back to you in the morning.
Check out Nero's site and read their tutorials, they're good - http://www.ahead.de/us/Tutorials.html Cheers, Pete
This is an update to my POS TDK 440N DVD drive. After all this BS of what could be wrong with it I found out what it was. The POS won't write DVD-R like it's supposed to, with any DVD software. You have to use DVD +R/RW if you want to write discs with this POS. Finally, after a year of BS I can write a DVD5 disc. This POS is getting trashed for Sony DRU-710A single-sided dual-layer writer so I can write DVD9 discs with no BS compressed video. Cheers! For all your help guys!
