i know there is lots of stuff on this already put i have tried cleaning updated my copy of nero and lots of other stuff but still keep getting the error message any other help would be great. the media i am using is RiDisc the purple one the error message is : 1A20-010D-D0D0-1234-7432-7B01 Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=0, 2, 1, 3, size=66560 bytes, created 24/08/1999 20:55:32 ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 28/07/2004 16:51:12 Nero API version: 6.6.0.1 Using interface version: 6.3.1.4 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\ Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom Recorder: <PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D>Version: 1.09 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.1 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2000kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : ST360020A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : GENERIC FREECOM32D atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163D atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D F: CDRom0 GENERIC FREECOM32D D: CDRom1 LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163D E: CDRom2 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 255MB (261616kB) Free physical memory: 61MB (62628kB) 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) 5.11.2004 NeroAPI 10:26:28 #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files reallocation started 10:26:28 #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 10:26:28 #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 DVD-Video files sorted 10:26:29 #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 10:26:29 #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D running 10:26:29 #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842 DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1) DRM: Beginning burn process. 10:26:29 #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 10:26:29 #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 10:26:29 #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3117 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 10:32:45 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB) 10:32:45 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268 Write in overburning mode: NO 10:32:45 #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309 Recorder: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 04 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 10:32:45 #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.) 10:32:45 #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 844 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D] -------------------------------------------------------------- 10:32:45 #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1047 Prepare recorder [PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D] 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 4681990144, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 2286128 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 10:32:46 #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Caching of files started 10:32:46 #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4003 Cache writing successful. 10:32:46 #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Caching of files completed 10:32:46 #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 10:32:46 #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2497 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 10:32:46 #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2027 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 10:32:46 #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20673 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON 10:32:46 #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2168 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 10:32:46 #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8281 ---- 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: 10.08 Mbps (2 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 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 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 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 10:32:50 #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1284 10:32:50.838 - PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-107D\H0 T1 : Queue again later 10:33:09 #26 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1432 SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x00C30000 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 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0E 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03 10:33:09 #27 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Power calibration error 10:33:09 #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229 all writers idle, stopping conversion 10:33:10 #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223 conversion idle, stopping reader 10:33:10 #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2410 EndDAO: Last written address was 767 10:33:10 #31 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 10:33:10 #32 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867 DRM: DRM burn session terminated. 10:33:10 #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896 DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye. Existing drivers: File 'WNASPINT.DLL': Ver=V1.18, size=57344 bytes, created 02/11/2002 08:53:04 Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) please help as i have used so much media trying to sort it thanks
hi ahaddon Ive had this very same problem with my ritek go4's,I ordered 500 ritek ridata,a month or so ago,and I ran into this problem.(some cakeboxes of 50 are fine) I did all that you tried too.The only thing that got me results, was slowing down the burn speed to 2x.Ive been told this might be a sign of the burner starting to go south, but I think its just some bad media.(yes ritek has some bad stuff from time to time too) This may help you, or it may not but it worked for me so maybe you want to give it a shot. You also might want to get some dvdrw's until you get your problem sorted out. good luck jim
Hi ahaddon - welcome to aD, As Jim said, many times it's your media but you're using fairly good media - A Power Calibration Error can also be caused by problems with the Optical Components of a DVD Writer. Things like a dirty lens or your laser out oif aliegnment - I'd opt for a lens cleaning disc myself. Here are a few "tricks", 1. Here's a good fix. Compress your DVD to somewhere around 4.3GB instead of the recommended 4360MB. I.e., Go into DVD Shrink, "Edit", "Preferences" then set the "DVD Target Size" to "Custom" and enter 4300MB as the size. Reducing the amount of Data to be burned it keeps your burning away from the disc's edges where the dye on poor quality DVD discs tends to be uneven and may even be brittle and flaking. 2. You may reduce the number of errors and "artifacts" (the "freezing", "skipping" and other picture abnormalities) when burning poor media by burning at a reduced speed. Since you're compressing more it might be wise to burn just the movie, the less you burn the better the quality sooo, movie only, please. The "Magic cleaning" technique: Try cleaning your DVD discs. Yea, I know they're new and clean but do it anyway. Do it a few seconds before inserting it into your DVD tray, use a disc cleaner, eyeglass cleaning solution or 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft cotton cloth and rub-a-dub, dub. As soon as you're finished, "Pop" it into your DVD tray and fire up your program. You would be surprised how many times your disc is now "seen" Let me know how you make out - Pete
Hi Was looking forward to trying some new stuff to get it to work but now dvd shrink will not even read the disc comes up with: DVD Shrink encountered an error and can not continue failed to read file the parameter is incorrect
Strangely enough, I've been getting a 'power calibration error' since last night as well. I just dropped the burn speed to 4x and it's burning fine now. Think I'll take pete's advice and give it a good clean though. Filling the sink up as we speak. hehehe.
This Power calibration error has been driving me insane in the past couple weeks. I did everything that everybody suggested and nothing worked. So, I finally decided to buy a new drive. When I plug it in and guess what same problem occured. I was pissed. So, I removed the drive and put it in my external USB2 enclosure and problem still there. I decided to plug the burner power cable into different outlet and see if that will work. Sure enough. It burnt all disc error free. I couldn't believe that I went through all the problem and it only take a minute to fix it. I would advise you guys to move the power to the computer outlet to a different one than the printer scanner and any other devices that you may have and see if that will fix the problem. Hope that help. Post the result here just curious if that will work for you guys too.