Works sometime..most times not...:(

[vodafone]

Hi guys,

I have recently bought an LG external burner for my laptop and have it connected via firewire to my laptop.

I have installed nero express 6 that came with the burner and have made 3 coasters for every dvd burned (either data or movie backup).

Now i know this is not supposed to happen and was hoping to find some direction/advice on what to do.

Below is my log from my last failed burn.

I should also add that it goes to different complete rates each time (6%, 15%..etc) before it stops. I have to stop the program and shut off the burner in order to be able to get the coaster out.

Thanks in advance.
voda




Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 7/22/2004 4:33:44 PM
Nero version: 6.3.1.28 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D>Version: A102 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.3.1.28
Adapter driver: <> HA 2
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <Compaq DVD-ROM GDR8081N>Version: 0009 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.28
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHR2030AT atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Compaq DVD-ROM GDR8081N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Compaq DVD-ROM GDR8081N D: CDRom1
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 38797312 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 239MB (245228kB)
Free physical memory: 99MB (102176kB)
Memory in use : 58 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

12.9.2005
ISO compilation
8:26:24 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6083
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

8:26:24 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126
Reader running

8:26:24 PM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D running

8:26:24 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

8:26:24 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3152
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

8:26:25 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2001055 (444:40.55, 3908MB)

8:26:25 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

8:26:25 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2161
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AE1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

8:26:25 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

8:26:25 PM #10 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 + 2001056 (2001056) = #2001056/444:40.56
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2001056 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D]
--------------------------------------------------------------

8:27:08 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D] 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 4098162688, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2001056 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

8:27:09 PM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files started

8:27:09 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4163
Cache writing successful.

8:27:09 PM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files completed

8:27:09 PM #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

8:27:09 PM #16 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

8:27:09 PM #17 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 12:27,365 (747365ms) -> OK

8:27:09 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2135
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

8:27:09 PM #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20857
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

8:27:09 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2276
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

8:27:09 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8219
---- 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: 26127F 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: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 30 00 10 20 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 .0..............
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

8:27:09 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4795
Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D
Book Type request: DVD-ROM
Book Type setting not supported for the loaded disc type

8:27:23 PM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1296
20:27:23.303 - HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D\H2 T0 : Queue again later

8:40:02 PM #24 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 115
<HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2001056 (1E88A0h), lenght 0 blocks

8:40:03 PM #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

8:40:03 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2519
EndDAO: Last written address was 2001055

8:40:37 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4795
Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D
Book Type request: DVD+R
Book Type setting not supported for the loaded disc type

8:40:37 PM #28 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

8:40:37 PM #29 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

8:40:37 PM #30 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

8:40:37 PM #31 Phase 78 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Data verification started

9:04:36 PM #32 Text 0 File UDFCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 1389
Total files=7, identical=6, different=0, inaccessible=0, skipped=1.

9:04:36 PM #33 Phase 80 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Data verification completed successfully


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 4:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 12/20/2004 2:37:14 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 1:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for src)

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

[Francksoy]

Hi,

I see in the log you have discs with a CMC mediacode.
Before getting mad at your burner, try to burn different discs.
CMC discs may be of low quality under some brands (Datawrite, Datasafe, Ridisc..). Their quality can vary a lot.

So try burning some reliable discs, like TDK, Sony, Maxell... and see if the problems persists.

Just my 2 cents

[Taelon]

Hi voda, I've looked over the log and have a few suggestions

Nero version: 6.3.1.28 (Nero Express)

You should install the latest Update to Nero v6.6

Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D>Version: A102 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.3.1.28

The A102 firmware is several revisions old, you should try the latest A105 firmware here

8:26:25 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2161
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AE1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

As was pointed out by Francksoy, CMC is average to below average quality media.

8:27:09 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4795
Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D
Book Type request: DVD-ROM
Book Type setting not supported for the loaded disc type

This is a problem, you can't set Booktype for -R media (only +R or +RW).

8:40:37 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4795
Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-5163D
Book Type request: DVD+R
Book Type setting not supported for the loaded disc type

See above.

8:40:37 PM #30 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

This log completed successfully, try the things I suggested and hopefully you'll get good burns everytime instead of only sometimes.

[jm1647]

CMC discs may be of low quality under some brands (Datawrite, Datasafe, Ridisc..). Their quality can vary a lot.

So try burning some reliable discs, like TDK, Sony, Maxell... and see if the problems persists.

Just my 2 cents

The media code is the important thing when looking for compatability for your burner/players. Brand name media retailers who don't manufacture their own media switch suppliers like we change underwear. For example CMC has supplied TDK with media in the past