Hey guys. I have been burning DVD's for over a year now. I have made no changnes at all since the beginning over a year ago, and a few days ago it stopped working and Nero came up with the Power Calibration Error. Perhaps you guys could help me...Here is the log.. Jimmy O Toole Working xxxx-xx00-0000-1320-7660-5479 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 7:18:06 PM Nero version: 6.3.1.17 (Nero Express) Recorder: <MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811> Version: H100 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 >Version: H100 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : TOSHIBA MK6022GAX atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (523244kB) Free physical memory: 122MB (125132kB) Memory in use : 76 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 13.2.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 11:31:51 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 DVD-Video files reallocation started 11:31:51 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 11:31:51 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065 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 : FALSE Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 11:31:52 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 DVD-Video files sorted 11:31:52 AM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 11:31:52 AM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124 Writer MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 running 11:31:52 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 11:31:52 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 11:31:52 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3172 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 11:31:52 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 2286095 (508:01.20, 4465MB) 11:31:52 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 11:31:52 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2137 Recorder: MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811, Media type: DVD-R 11:31:52 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 418 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 11:31:52 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2286096 (2286096) = #2286096/508:1.21 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286096 blocks [MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 11:31:52 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984 Prepare recorder [MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-811 ] 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 4681924608, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 2286096 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 11:31:53 AM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 Caching of files started 11:31:53 AM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4182 Cache writing successful. 11:31:53 AM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 Caching of files completed 11:31:53 AM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s) 11:31:53 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 11:31:53 AM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 28:15,535 (1695535ms) -> OK 11:31:53 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1879 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 11:31:53 AM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20401 Set BUFE: supported -> ON 11:31:53 AM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2020 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 11:31:53 AM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128 ---- 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: 30000 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: 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 ................ 11:32:25 AM #26 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0A4F0000 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 0x1A 0x02 0x73 0x03 11:32:25 AM #27 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 304 Power calibration error 11:32:25 AM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229 all writers idle, stopping conversion 11:32:25 AM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223 conversion idle, stopping reader 11:32:25 AM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2256 EndDAO: Last written address was -1 11:32:25 AM #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 11:32:25 AM #32 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 11:32:25 AM #33 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1845 Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.60a, size=17232 bytes, created 8/27/2003 4:02:00 AM (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 11:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
this might be some help to all you guys out there which are having problems with this power calibration error.what i know is that the cd burning engine which comes with xp was developed by adaptec. Heres what to do and most of your problems hopefully will be solved. 1 on desktop click start 2 select control panel 3 click on administrative tools 4 click on services 5 browse your way down to IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE 6 right click (on IMAPI) then select properties 7 in the middle of the window it will say start up type.click on the arrow to the right and select disabled. 8 make sure you click APPLY
Well I tried that and it did not work at all. Keep in mind I am trying to burn DVD's..I am thinking that there is no help for me arggg..
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=94748 Thats where I got the info. Worked for me but I too had problem with Nero 7. Switched back to nero 6.6 and all is better now. Binkie7 will come and help you. Sorry I couldnt do more myself. Good luck
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1750 I tried updating my dvd drive using the above link which was given on some message boards. When it went to install it said the supported drive wasn't connected or something, not for sure what is going on.
Sorry another quick update. I went to the Driver Devices just to make sure nothing is wrong or anything and the DVD drive looks to be working fine, but farther down I have a yellow exclamation point next to ATMEL-AT76C502AR_D. I have no clue what it is or anything but it is listed under OTHER DEVICES-it says it isn't working because the drivers aren't installed for this device.
http://121ware.com/support/download/003/811bh102.exe Use Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden to eliminate media as the culprit. Power calibration errors are usually either firmware out of date, or poor media. Also that 122mb of memory is not enough and you need to shut down everything not needed for burning. Nero's response to that error: Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why? Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder. Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC). This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times. If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder. Please try the following solutions: Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version. Try another brand of DVD media. Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal. Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master. Send the recorder in for service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try different media after firmware update and you will probably not have to do the last suggestion from Nero. from: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/302209
I am using Vertabim as my media. I have tried system restore to back to earlier in the month. That also did not work. The firmware is old I know this, but I can't update it as it says the drive is not hooked up or whatever..ahh I am frustrated!!!
Your firmware needs updating, latest version is H102, go here for upgrade http://121ware.com/support/download/003/811rh102.exe Although not a big issue here, try to free up some more memory, close down all unnecessary programs including spyware and dont multi task You are burning too close to the edge of the disc, reset to 4300 You are burning a little slow try 4X your burner doesnt like your media, a firmware update should fix that
Ok, well I tried the firmware upgrade-"Supported drive is not connected" that is the message I get when I try to install the firmwear upgrade. I am not for sure where to go from here. Also how do I change the properties so I dont burn to close to the edge. Also My drive is only a 2x machine, or atleast 2x is what the highest I am able to choose. Please help
