ImgBurn error - incompatible format?

[Chokito]

Sorry guys. I've been reading you long enough to know. Here's the Imgburn log.

I 21:42:35 ImgBurn Version 1.3.0.0 started!
I 21:42:35 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 21:42:35 Initialising SPTI...
I 21:42:35 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 21:42:35 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 21:43:23 Operation Started!
I 21:43:23 Source File: C:\Video\immortal\IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM.ISO.ISO
I 21:43:23 Source File Sectors: 2.285.863 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:43:23 Source File Size: 4.681.447.424 bytes
I 21:43:23 Source File Volume Identifier: IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM
I 21:43:23 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 21:43:23 Source File UDF Revision: 1.02
I 21:43:23 Destination Device: [2:0:0] LITE-ON DVDRW SHM-165P6S MS0C (D (ATA)
I 21:43:23 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: FUJIFILM03) (Speeds: 4x; 6x; 8x)
I 21:43:23 Destination Media Sectors: 2.297.888
I 21:43:23 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:43:23 Write Type: DAO
I 21:43:23 Write Speed: MAX
I 21:43:23 Link Size: Auto
I 21:43:23 Test Mode: No
I 21:43:23 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:43:24 Filling Buffer...
I 21:43:24 Writing LeadIn...
W 21:43:24 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:24 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 21:43:24 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 21:43:25 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 21:43:25 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
E 21:43:26 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
I 21:43:26 Synchronising Cache...
E 21:43:27 Failed to Write Image!
E 21:43:27 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:04
I 21:43:27 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

Attached you can find (I hope I did this right) the Nero log. For those that don't speak italian it says all the usual stuff and ends with:
illegal disk
burn failed at 4x(5.540 KB/s)

[Chokito]

I just noticed that in my hurry to answer I forgot to adjust burn rate. I tried again at 4x and here's the log:

I 22:00:25 Operation Started!
I 22:00:25 Source File: C:\Video\immortal\IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM.ISO.ISO
I 22:00:25 Source File Sectors: 2.285.863 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:00:25 Source File Size: 4.681.447.424 bytes
I 22:00:25 Source File Volume Identifier: IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM
I 22:00:25 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 22:00:25 Source File UDF Revision: 1.02
I 22:00:25 Destination Device: [2:0:0] LITE-ON DVDRW SHM-165P6S MS0C (D (ATA)
I 22:00:25 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: FUJIFILM03) (Speeds: 4x; 6x; 8x)
I 22:00:25 Destination Media Sectors: 2.286.112
I 22:00:25 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:00:25 Write Type: DAO
I 22:00:25 Write Speed: 4x
I 22:00:25 Link Size: Auto
I 22:00:25 Test Mode: No
I 22:00:25 BURN-Proof: Enabled
E 22:00:30 Failed to Reserve Track! - Command Sequence Error
E 22:00:31 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:05
I 22:00:31 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

Hope this tells you something, cuase I don't have a clue.

[NightTran]

you may want to change your blank to see if it help yuden or verbatim?

[Chokito]

I wolud love to try that NightTran, but I have no idea of what "change your blank" means. Could you try to briefly explain that to me?

[NightTran]

differrent blank dvd type instead of that

FUJIFILM03 that you have

[LT. Columbo]

he meant change media (blank dvd type)

sorrry night, speedy gonzalez today

[NightTran]

1second

[Chokito]

The only other media I have at hand is RW. Here's the log from Imgburn.

I 22:20:43 ImgBurn Version 1.3.0.0 started!
I 22:20:43 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 22:20:43 Initialising SPTI...
I 22:20:43 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 22:20:43 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 22:21:04 Operation Started!
I 22:21:04 Source File: C:\Video\immortal\IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM.ISO.ISO
I 22:21:04 Source File Sectors: 2.285.863 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:21:04 Source File Size: 4.681.447.424 bytes
I 22:21:04 Source File Volume Identifier: IMMORTAL_AD_VITAM
I 22:21:04 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 22:21:04 Source File UDF Revision: 1.02
I 22:21:04 Destination Device: [2:0:0] LITE-ON DVDRW SHM-165P6S MS0C (D (ATA)
I 22:21:04 Destination Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: TDK601saku) (Speeds: 4x)
I 22:21:04 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:21:04 Write Type: DAO
I 22:21:04 Write Speed: 4x
I 22:21:04 Link Size: Auto
I 22:21:04 Test Mode: No
I 22:21:04 BURN-Proof: Enabled
E 22:21:07 Failed to Reserve Track! - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
E 22:21:09 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:04
I 22:21:09 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

[Chewy]

have you just flashed the burner? probably not?

http://www.liteonit.com/DOWNLOADS/ODD/SHM-165P6S/firmware/DR16MS0P.zip

try it in safe mode, no disks in drive

[locoeng]

From your Nero log:

Physical memory : 447MB (458028kB)
Free physical memory: 89MB (91668kB)
Memory in use : 79 %

You have almost no resources left for burning.

Chewy already touched on the firmware, current version is MSON and can be found here:

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces

Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286111 (508:01.36, 4465MB)

You are attempting to burn too close to the edge of the disc, reduce your target size in DVD Shrink/Recode to 4300 to avoid the edge of the disc.

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 ................

This area should contain more than just zeros, this means that your drive isn't recognizing your blank discs and may not know how to burn it. See above regarding firmware.

[Chewy]

my suspicion is the drive is bad

[Chokito]

Well, I knew there was a reason why I kept coming back to this forum. To Chewy, I did as you said (thanx for the link) and the burn went wonderfully. By the way does flashing the burner mean upgrading its driver?
To locoeng, as you might have already guessed, I'm no Einstein at this so I basically keep all default settings and follow all the dummie guides. Dont know what to do about scarse resources and never change DVD Shrink's target size.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your time and for your help.

[Chewy]

By the way does flashing the burner mean upgrading its driver?

you could call it that, but technically firmware is not a driver

[locoeng]

Here is a handy little guide to help you free up some resources:

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=56373

To change the target size in DVD Shrink (which should be done) go to Edit/Preferences...in the drop down box choose custom, and then enter 4300 in the box beside of it, click OK and you are set. No need to do it again.

[Chewy]

FUJIFILM03

I defintely wouldn't burn to the edge with this mid, not very good.

that liteon does great quality scans, see for yourself what the burns look like

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=66993

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=65716