Can anyone give any advice with this burn failure? Every time I use shrink/nero it fails. Was working fine up until the other week, now no matter what disc I try it always fails. 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 26/10/2004 18:35:34 Nero API version: 6.6.0.18 Using interface version: 6.3.1.4 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\ Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e Recorder: <MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581>Version: B102 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1600BB-00DWA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1600BB-56RDA0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : IDE DVD-ROM 16X atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581 E: CDRom0 IDE DVD-ROM 16X F: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB) Free physical memory: 157MB (161308kB) Memory in use : 69 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 26.12.2006 NeroAPI 22:22:59 #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files reallocation started 22:22:59 #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 22:22:59 #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files sorted 22:22:59 #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 22:22:59 #5 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842 DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1) DRM: Beginning burn process. 22:22:59 #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581 running 22:22:59 #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 22:22:59 #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 22:22:59 #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 22:22:59 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 1616671 (359:15.46, 3157MB) 22:22:59 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282 Write in overburning mode: NO 22:22:59 #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483 Recorder: MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581, Media type: DVD-R 22:22:59 #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 22:22:59 #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1616672 (1616672) = #1616672/359:15.47 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1616672 blocks [MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581] -------------------------------------------------------------- 22:22:59 #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051 Prepare recorder [MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581] 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 3310944256, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1616672 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 22:22:59 #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Caching of files started 22:22:59 #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122 Cache writing successful. 22:22:59 #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Caching of files completed 22:22:59 #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s) 22:22:59 #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 22:22:59 #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 22:22:59 #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774 Set BUFE: SmoothLink -> ON 22:22:59 #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 22:22:59 #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8892 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 2.1 (33) 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: 30000 h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB) 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 ................ 22:23:09 #25 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0CAE0000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x03 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x19 0x25 0x73 0x03 22:23:09 #26 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Power calibration error 22:23:09 #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 22:23:09 #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 22:23:10 #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969 EndDAO: Last written address was -1 22:23:10 #30 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s) 22:23:10 #31 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867 DRM: DRM burn session terminated. 22:23:10 #32 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896 DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye. Existing drivers: Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Hi kubus1, The burning process failed due to a [bold]Power calibration error.[/bold] This is usually a firmware, hardware (burner) or media related problem. Lets see if we can resolve this issue 1)Recorder: <MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9581>Version: B102 Your burner is using/running the most current firmware available, so no update needed. 2)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 ................ and Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) These two fields indicate that the burner was unable to correctly recognize the DVD media you're using and so unable to correctly write to it. Since there's no firmware update available to help, you could try another brand of disks and see what happens (try verbatim). I suggest you check with the burner's web-site to see if they provide a list compatible/tested media for the burner. Note: It's also possible you've got a bad batch of disks? If you keep getting the same error every time, even after trying different media, try cleaning the burner's lens (it may be dirty) by blowing some air in it with the tray opened or using a cleaning disk. If the problem won't go away, it's possible that the burner may be defective and you'll need to replace it with a new one. Note: you're burning at 2x, this is a bit slow, try 4x or 1/2 the rated speed of the media. Cheers, John.
Hi John thanks for replying. The discs I have are Maxwell ones and I have used them for ages and had no problems. Even though I did try verbatim and still got the same error. It is saving the files on the hard drive but I cant seem to burn with anything. Will try cleaning the burner and let you know if any changes. Also 2x seems to be the fasted I can burn in the settings.
kubus1 Your burner's firmware hasn't been updated since November of 2004, this is not a good thing since media characteristics change over the years and so firmware updates are needed to keep pace with the changes. Your burner is only able to write to -R media which limits its options, and 2x maybe the fastest it is able to write. What I'm saying is that the burner is a bit dated, if you can't get it to write/burn properly again trying different media and/or cleaning the lens (try using a cleaning disk), it's time to upgrade, lots of new burners out there that will do a much better job and a whole lot faster than 2x. Checkout bestbuy, circuitcity, or compusa for deals on burners. I own three: Plextor PX-716A and 712A, sony dru-830A which are great drives and work well.
