problems with dvds?

[TIGER221]

I use dvd decrypter to put the movie on the computer. then dvd shrink to burn through nero. but i get the following problem.

A WINDOW COMES UP SAYING
THIS DISC IS NOT A WRITABLE.
PLEASE INSERT A WRITABLE DISC...
MEDIA REQUESTED: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL
MEDIA DETECTED IN DRIVE: DVD-R
WHEN I CANCEL IT SAYS
DVD-VIDEO FILES REALLOCATION STARTED
DVD-VIDEO FILES REALLOCATION COMPLETED (NO FILE MODIFIED)
DVD-VIDEO FILES SORTED
THEN WHEN I TRY TO PLAY THE "BURNED" DVD WITH POWER DVD 5 IT SAYS: DVD-VIDEO PLAYBACK GRAPH BUILDING FAILED.

PLEASE HELP THANKS

[jmet]

What kind of disc are you trying to burn to?

[TIGER221]

im using a dvd-r memorex 16x

[blutach]

You may need a firmware update (see my sig).

Also see the golden rules of burning in my sig.

DVD Decrypter can also burn. From DVD Shrink: Choose Backup --> Select backup target --> ISO image file and burn with DVD Decrypter

Regards

[TIGER221]

thanks trying that now. ill post the results

[TIGER221]

do you know why there was a problem burning with nero? ive tried many times following different guides for dvd shrink

[blutach]

The best guide I've seen is DVD Shrink for Dummies - see my sig.

I am not a supporter of Nero for many reasons. Your problem could be many things - all of which are outlined in the golden rules of burning. The main issues tend to be:

- lousy media
- firmware out of date so not recognising the media
- Nero not up to date (early versions were very buggy - latest is 6.6.0.14)
- burning too fast (4x is what we recommend)

Regards

[TIGER221]

whats firmware?

[TIGER221]

i say it on the dvd shrink for dummies.

[TIGER221]

DVD Decrypter can also burn. From DVD Shrink: Choose Backup --> Select backup target --> ISO image file and burn with DVD Decrypter



IVE DONE THAT AND NOW I HAVE AN ISO IMAGE, BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW? I TRY AND GO TO DVD DECRYPTER: MODE: ISO -> WRITE AND I BRING UP THE ISO FILE BUT WITH A WRITING SPEED OF 4X AND THE PROGRAM WONT LET ME CLICK ON THE DECRYP BUTTON.

PS DVD DECRYPTER SAYS THE DISC IS NOT EMPTY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PROGRAM. AND ITS A BLANK DISC

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?

[TIGER221]

I Have A Sony Dvd Rw Dru-710a Burner If That Helps Any Too

MY FIRMWARE RIGHT NOW IS BY01

[blutach]

Please tell us the media you are using. See "What's my media ID & firmware" in my sig.

Post everything you see from the DVD Decrypter window.

Regards

[TIGER221]

SONY DVD RW DRU-710A BY01 (USB)
Current Profile: DVD-R

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Free Sectors: 2,297,888
Free Space: 4,706,074,624 bytes
Free Time: 510:40:38 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 1x, 2x, 4x

Pre-recorded Information:
Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG. AM3

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Book Type: DVD-R
Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

[blutach]

Errrch.

1. Update your firmware like I said in the other thread. BYX4 is the latest.
2. Throw those disks out - they are rubbish. DVD Decrypter can't even see that this disk has a data area!
3. Go buy some good disks - CMC are the worst going round.

Good luck

Regards

[blutach]

Oh yeah. You are burning on a USB port. Make sure it is a USB 2.0 or you will make coasters!! OK? Otherwise, switch to an internal burner.

Regards

[TIGER221]

what are some good discs? what do you use?

lol i just bought 50 of this discs two days ago from best buy.

[blutach]

I use Riteks R03 (+R).

Cheap price = worst buy.

Regards

[TIGER221]

i think i need to use a -R. for my dvd player. im guessing they make Riteks RO3 (-R)? and they would still be good. do you know "around" price of these?

[TIGER221]

So once i get the new dvd's everything should be good when i burn my dvds

[TIGER221]

thanks again blutach. a huge help. personally i though if i posted no one would ever answer. guess i was wrong thankyou.

[blutach]

NP tiger. have fun.

Regards

[setarip]

Your problem MAY be SOLELY related to your USB setup (and nothing to do with your brand of burnable media). Per the FAQ at this sub-forum:

"In most cases, users have found that updating the drivers for the USB Controller resolves the issue. Other found a new External Chassis for the Recorder resolved the issue. And we provided a work around in our MMC.DLL file that causes our software to reissue the command till the recorder is free and accpets, instead of timing out so soon after a lack of response from the device. This resolved the issue for some, but not for others. This MMC.DLL file is part of Nero 6.6.0.3 and above builds.

Try to disconnected all USB devices except for the external DVD burner.

As a last resort, after trying the above solutions and others, they finally connect as an internal to the system and all issues are resolved."


If you have more questions, always feel free to ask them...

Some people can't see the forest for the trees. Most times, simple is better;>}

[blutach]

i think i need to use a -R. for my dvd player. im guessing they make Riteks RO3 (-R)? and they would still be good. do you know "around" price of these?In my country, these are about 60 cents per disk.

And they are +Rs You might like to look at Media Quality in my sig and find some good disks. Maxell, Verbatims etc.

Good luck again.

Regards