Someone Help! Illegal Disk??Burn Failure

**tigerman8u** · 23 Sep 2005, 08:20 AM

go here to the dvd writer section for compatible media www.videohelp.com Off hand I would say that is your problem

**LT. Columbo** · 23 Sep 2005, 08:23 AM

well i use those discs and i say they rock, never had a bad burn out of em. but i also use a lite-on internal writer. what i really think will make a difference is to try a really good disc like sony or verbatim at the slowest speed possible after you've updated the firmware and nero (if you use it)

p.s love your avatar, "a christmas story" is one of the best holiday movies they made yet

**Taelon** · 23 Sep 2005, 09:32 AM

I suggest you uninstall Nero, then run their Clean Tool http://www.nero.com/us/General_Clean_Tool.html

Then Reinstall Nero 6 and finally update it to v6.6

Nero Upgrade Center

http://www.nero.com/us/nero-up.php

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Then check your DMA settings http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...threadid=44808

If you still have problems burning, attach your NeroHistory.log file - found in C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero to your reply.

**BSpielbauer** · 23 Sep 2005, 09:45 AM

LD:

The "illegal disc" error can be a tricky one to pin down, especially if it is happening with every disc, and always happens at the same step of the process.

I had a friend who struggled with this for the first three weeks with a new burner (it happened to be a Lite-On), and his symptoms were identical to yours. We tried the best media (Taiyo Yudens, direct from Rima.com; Verbatims, two speeds; Ritek GO5s, andf then GO4s. We played with burning speeds. Played with ASPI layers. Checked DMA Mode. Both Nero Burning Rom and DVDDecrypter yielded the same results, (and Nero gave this both with and without DVDShrink) -- and the programs always gave this error almost instantly after they had written the initial "lead-in" and as they began the actual burn.

He read on one of these forums that this was sometimes caused by having both Nero and Roxio software installed (even if Roxio is not running in any way, shape or form at the time). Even if Nero is not running, and you are burning with DVDDecrypter. Nero does have an advisory to uninstall Roxio in their tech support FAQs. Roxio has the same advice, (only they suggest uninstalling Nero, naturally). Yet, there are thousands of people who have both running with no conflicts (including me, at work).

Still, he was desperate, so he tried it. He unistalled Roxio. Voila! His last "illegal disc" error was prior to that, and that was seven months ago, and more than 170 burns ago... It worked.

Just thought I would mention it, in case you have both programs installed.

And, yes, I know there are other things that can cause the "illegal disc" errors -- including bad media, older firmware, ASPI layer problems, DMA mode disabled, etc. However, I noticed that your error message was appearing at precisely the same instant that his was, so I thought I would suggest it.

-Bruce

**Taelon** · 23 Sep 2005, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the info Bruce, I've been trying to verify the conflicts between Roxio and Nero see this http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...008#post297008

It's my current belief that alot of people have both software packages/drivers installed without problem, and if there is a conflict uninstalling and reisntalling Nero (so that it's drivers are 'on top') seems to resolve it (at least as far as burning with Nero goes

**LD!** · 24 Sep 2005, 10:43 AM

ok guys, thanks a bunch for the suggestions.I don't have Roxio in my system.Im using the Nero 6 and this is whats happening once the burning fails:

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 6/17/2003 3:25:04 PM
Nero API version: 6.0.0.9
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2>Version: JWS5 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.0.0.9
Adapter driver: <> HA 2
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG SV6003H atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-224B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616F atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 36700160 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 223MB (228724kB)
Free physical memory: 82MB (83976kB)
Memory in use : 63 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

23.9.2005
NeroAPI
9:31:59 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
DVD-Video files reallocation started

9:31:59 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

9:31:59 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
DVD-Video files sorted

9:32:00 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

9:32:00 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127
Writer Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2 running

9:32:00 PM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3854
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:32:00 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3854
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:32:00 PM #8 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

9:32:01 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 228
Last possible write address on media: 2297887 (510:38.37)
Last address to be written: 2199791 (488:50.41)

9:32:01 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 233
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

9:32:02 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1722
Recorder: Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AE1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

9:32:02 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 768
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2199792 (2199792) = #2199792/488:50.42
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2199792 blocks [Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:32:02 PM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 937
Prepare recorder [Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2] 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 307200 4505481216, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
-150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
-150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2199792 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

9:32:04 PM #14 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
Caching of files started

9:32:04 PM #15 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
Caching of files completed

9:32:04 PM #16 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
Burn process started at 8x (11,040 KB/s)

9:32:04 PM #17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2130
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

9:32:05 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1485
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

9:32:05 PM #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 18724
Set BUFE: supported -> ON , Generic write control : ON

9:32:05 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1600
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: No

9:32:05 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7906
---- 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: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
30 00 10 20 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0...............
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 ................

9:32:50 PM #22 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 318
21:32:50.406 - Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2 : Queue again later (Intervall : 5msec)

9:35:19 PM #23 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1415
SCSI Exec, HA 2, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x016D0000
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 0x02 0xC0 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

9:35:19 PM #24 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 335
Illegal disc

9:35:19 PM #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 227
all writers idle, stopping conversion

9:35:19 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 221
conversion idle, stopping reader

9:35:20 PM #27 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
Burn process failed at 8x (11,040 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 6/4/2005 9:52:48 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

what in the hell is goin on!!????

**LT. Columbo** · 24 Sep 2005, 11:02 AM

why haven't you updated nero and your firmware as suggested before?
"Burn process failed at 8x (11,040 KB/s)"

burn at 2x or 4x.

**2COOL** · 24 Sep 2005, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by LD!

Nero API version: 6.0.0.9

upgrade your Nero.

Recorder: <Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2>Version: JWS5 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.0.0.9

There is a v.JWS6 firmware out.

Page not found – Memorex

http://www.memorex.com/html/download_software_now.php?CID=11&PID=871&SWID=358

Adapter driver: <> HA 2
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder

Don't know what this means.

Physical memory : 223MB (228724kB)
Free physical memory: 82MB (83976kB)
Memory in use : 63 %

Free physical memory is low and 63% memory in use? What do you have running in the background?

9:32:04 PM #16 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 235
Burn process started at 8x (11,040 KB/s)

Recommendation to burn at 4X or less.

9:35:19 PM #24 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 335
Illegal disc

Have you tried another disc or even a new brand?

**LD!** · 24 Sep 2005, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by LT. Columbo

why haven't you updated nero and your firmware as suggested before?
"Burn process failed at 8x (11,040 KB/s)"

burn at 2x or 4x.

Yeah, im not to familiar with the process.I was worried that if i downloaded and installed a firmware i would seriously f@ck something up and do the wrong thing.I'm gonna try burning at 4x or less.then an update.Thanks again for the suggestions and all the help.I shall return momentarily.

**LT. Columbo** · 24 Sep 2005, 11:28 AM

"Yeah, im not to familiar with the process.I was worried that if i downloaded and installed a firmware i would seriously f@ck something up and do the wrong thing.I'm gonna try burning at 4x or less.then an update.Thanks again for the suggestions and all the help.I shall return momentarily."

your worries are nothing more then mis-used imagination my friend, but go ahead and try what you stated above

**Taelon** · 24 Sep 2005, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by LD!

I don't have Roxio in my system.

This line says you have their driver installed.

<memorex dvd16+/-dl4rwld2=""><not specified="">Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.18a, size=20576 bytes, created 6/4/2005 9:52:48 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)</not></memorex>

You might want to reread BSpielbauer's post regarding the possible conflict with Nero.

<memorex dvd16+/-dl4rwld2=""><not specified="">
</not></memorex>

**LD!** · 24 Sep 2005, 10:02 PM

Ok, so i went ahead and got the v.JWS6 firmware and installed it, I then went and updated my Nero to the 6.6 and Biggity Bam!No more illegal disk failure! The disk goes ahead and burns, but then it only plays for about ten minutes and the scene selection features freeze up.I tried popping it into different DVD players, no go.I'm gonna give it another shot.

Taelon, as far as the Roxio thing. I can't find it!I search my system for it and all that comes up is logs of my installation and uninstall of the program from december 2003.

**LD!** · 24 Sep 2005, 10:42 PM

(AFTERTHOUGHT

Not to mention it kinda sucks that right now my internal DVD-Rom isn't reading DVD's.I'm using my burner to read the disk then i have to do folder hopping to decrypt,shrink then burn.complete pain in the ass.

**blutach** · 24 Sep 2005, 10:50 PM

LD - that's the way most people do it. They decrypt to hard drive, shrink and burn.

Regards

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