Nero 6 Error: Disc not writeable. Insert writeable disc

I cannot get this new dvd burner to work. it is a LaCie d2 dual dvd+/-r/rw drive.....My computer sees it and it will play dvd's. but i keep getting this error message...Disc not writeable. Insert writeable disc. I have tried using Roxio & DvdFlick. Can someone help, any help would be appreciatd. Here is my error report:

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 1:18:04 PM
Nero version: 6.3.0.6 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A> Version: 2.05 - HA 2 TA 1 - 6.3.0.6
Adapter driver: <> HA 2
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 11
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: DVD+R9 DL recorder
CD-ROM: <LG CD-ROM CRD-8482B>Version: 1.05 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.6
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 5T020H2 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MPC3102AT E atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LG CD-ROM CRD-8482B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
LG CD-ROM CRD-8482B D: CDRom0
_NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A G: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261132kB)
Free physical memory: 56MB (58192kB)
Memory in use : 77 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

21.1.2008
Burn DVD Image
10:24:26 PM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

10:24:26 PM #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

10:29:41 PM #3 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1802
Aborted by user

10:29:41 PM #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 244
Disc check failed: Medium not writable (Wrong CD)

10:29:41 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 249
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

10:29:41 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2100
Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A
Medium not present

10:29:41 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 410
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
Disc not writeable. Insert writeable disc.
(Medium in drive: DVD-R. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R9 Dual Layer.)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=9464 bytes, created 1/4/2008 4:58:46 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.56a, size=43528 bytes, created 1/4/2008 4:58:46 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 10:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for src)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

 

What kind of blank discs are you using?

 

maxell dvd-r 1-16x speed.

 

The firmware for your burner is ages old. You need to upgrade the firmware so your burner can recognize the media.

Edit: Wrong link.

 

Your drive is an external drive, sorry for the wrong info...Your new firmware is 2.0A!!!

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1837

The 2.19 firmware is for internal burners!!!

Here is info about how to update the firmware:
http://support.necam.com/Optical/downloads/FlashFirmware/readme.asp?ID=5

However, you don't have enough memory. For burning DVD you should have at least 500MB RAM:

You can also update Nero:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/Data-CD-DVD-Burning/Nero-Burning-Rom-6.shtml

 

It won't let me update it...."
I get the error message: Target NEC ND-2510A is not found correctly."

The walkthrough says: If no drives are detected, click the cancel button. This error can occur if the firmware does not meet the update requirements.

totally lost?

 

Did you try the firmware 2.0A from this link:

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1837

Hmm...try 2.06 if 2.0A doesn't work for some reason.

 

Okay.....I will do everything you said above....is my memory low just because i'm running some other stuff now? or do i need to get more ram? can i even burn at low speeds with out an upgrade?

 

You only have 255MB, you should get at least 300 more MB.

 

updated to the 2.06 firmware......still getting the same error.

 

Okay...your burner is pretty old, at least by "DVD burner" age. It is rated to write DVD+/-R at maximum X8. Even though the firmware is newer than the one that you had, it still does not recognize those X16 discs. Maybe the 2.0A firmware would help, maybe not. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't have support for X16 discs of a different brand(by that I mean media code actually). I think best would be to try and find some X8 discs.

 

okay, i'll try that tommarrow, and get back to you. thanks for all the help. i really do appreciate it.

 

Go at some smaller stores, that do not rotate their stock too often, you will have a better chance at finding X8 speed discs. Buy verbatims or Sony if you find. Maxell X8 will probably be okay too. Just do not get any Memorex/Imation/Tdk/Phillips...or other schetchy brands.
Some people found some good discs at their local drug store. If you find any Made in Japan-grab them all!!

 

Okay. I was actually able to find the 2.0A firmware, which on the download page it states it should be able to read the 16x discs im using, but only write at 8x.....there has to be something else wrong besides the kind of disc.....i just don't get it.......and i don't even think its the memory i have because wouldn't it at least burn, just really slow? or give some error about the memory or speed? Could it have something to do with it being hooked up via usb..........i mean, it will play movies just fine.

 

The error says your burner does not like the disc. You said you tried Roxio also, and the same error. So, we can probably exclude Nero as the baddie.
As for the memory-this is not the reason why your burner does not recognize the media.However,you have just enough for your Operating System to function properly. Even if your burner liked those discs, possible that the burn would start and fail even if burned at the lowest speed.

 

Well, what roxio says on the error is an error E80070057, the parameter is incorrect. I dunno. I'll try some other discs now.

 

WEEEEEEEEIIIIRRRD. i just used the drag & drop function with my DIVX player........and it's burning DIVX disc just fine with the same burner........but that's not what i want to do, I wanna be able to watch them on my regular dvd player. is there any other free program i can try besides nero or roxio or dvd flick?

 

I don't know what the deal is...With Nero and DVD Flick, you don't have to burn to the disc. You can save the compilation to the hard drive after they are converted from Divx to DVD and then burn them with ImgBurn.

 

awesome. i've give that a whirl.....and i'll also try to use roxio to just write a video disc, because those will play in my dvd player also. thanks again.

 

One last question......with IMGBURN, do i choose to write the ISO file that was saved? or VIDEO_TS folder? or what?
if i choose the iso file, wont that just burn an image disc and not a playable dvd? (sorry, im new to all this.)