Hi there! I've read the other 'illegal disc' but haven't found one similar to mine. I'm just trying to burn a data DVD using DVD-RW, but kept getting the Illegal Disc error! The following is my log: 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 Version: 6.6.0.18 Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e (Nero Express) Recorder: <LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S>Version: CS0R - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM >Version: 2.7a - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <Vax347s> HA 4 === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6L160M0 atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM 2.7a Vax347s Port 4 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S F: CDRom0 SCSIVAX DVD/CD-ROM G: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 1023MB (1047788kB) Free physical memory: 366MB (375496kB) Memory in use : 64 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 31.12.2006 ISO compilation 17:28:30 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359 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 : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 17:28:30 #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 17:28:30 #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S running 17:28:30 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 17:28:30 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 17:28:31 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 2187599 (486:07.74, 4272MB) 17:28:31 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 17:28:31 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483 Recorder: LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S, Media type: DVD-RW Disc Manufacturer: INFOME - DIAA20 Disc Application Code: 2, Disc Physical Code: 214 17:28:31 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 17:28:31 #10 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 + 2187600 (2187600) = #2187600/486:8.0 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2187600 blocks [LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S] -------------------------------------------------------------- 17:28:31 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051 Prepare recorder [LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1653S] 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 4480204800, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2187600 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 17:28:31 #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 17:28:31 #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122 Cache writing successful. 17:28:31 #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 17:28:31 #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 17:28:31 #16 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 17:28:31 #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 17:28:31 #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , SMART-BURN : ON 17:28:31 #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 17:28:31 #20 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-RW (3), Part Version: - (3) 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: 0 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 20 10 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 03 12 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 00 00 00 00 ................ 17:28:33 #21 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x07210000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05 17:28:33 #22 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Illegal disc 17:28:33 #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 17:28:34 #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 17:28:34 #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969 EndDAO: Last written address was -1 17:28:34 #26 Phase 181 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Writing lead-out... 17:28:34 #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3002 Estimated time for 30mm Borders: 3min 52sec 17:28:34 #28 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 06/01/2006 16:52:42 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04/08/2004 05:59:42 (Adapter driver for rec) File 'Drivers\Vax347s.sys': Ver=3.47.0.0 built by: WinDDK, size=5248 bytes, created 30/04/2004 09:33:00 (Adapter driver for src) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Hello. There's a slightly newer firmware for your burner here: http://www.liteonit.com/DOWNLOADS/ODD/SOHW-1653S/firmware/DR16CS0T.zip The media you're using is not of high quality nor is it well known. I'd guess your burner's firmware is not able to ID it. Try a different brand.
That error normaly means the drive don't like the disks you are using. There is a newer firmware for your drive here http://www.liteonit.com/DOWNLOADS/ODD/SOHW-1653S/firmware/DR16CS0T.zip that may help.
Thanks...I've updated my firmware now, but am still getting the same error. I guess I can't use these DVD-RWs with Nero then...
