Tried Menushrink and now no go

[Stayla]

I am tired of getting the skipping on my burned dvd's so I figured I would try smoothing them out by using the menushrink to give them that last bit of room it probobly needs to keep from skipping. I downloaded the newest (2.3) menushrink, loaded the folder after using DVD decrypter on the original dvd. After the menus were done being shrunk down, I proceeded to push the link for DVDShrink and clicked backup on there. After it was finished encoding and it got to the point of burning I get a burn error and it won't continue. Prior to doing this process I made a succesful backup (with skipping) without using Menushrink. Any ideas what could have gone wrong here?

[blutach]

This is most likely due to poor media. Clearly, MenuShrink is not at fault, as DVD Shrink accepted the DVD for processing and did process it.

What is the Media ID code of your media and firmware version? Find this out through the link in my signature.

If you burned with Ner0, please post your Ner0 log. It is in C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\NeroHistory.log (if you have Ner0 7 it's in C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero7\Core\NeroHistory.log)

Read here to find out about your bad playback.

Check your DMA - see link in my signature.

If you have adhesive labels on your DVD, take them off.

Please also read and implement the Golden Rules of Burning.

In the meantime, you can also set your target size to custom - 4300Mb.

Regards

[Stayla]

I never got to burn this dvd on this try. There was no error in the burn log because of this. I have a blank memorex dvd-r in the drive, the same brand I used on the burn prior of this same dvd without using menushrink.

I have read through the link you have posted above about bad playback. That is the link I have had bookmarked for a long time now and how I know where to come to for the answers.

I use DvdShrink and I am guessing it uses nero to burn the dvd. I had attempted this today (1-1-06) and the last error that shows is from last night but I will post it anyway at the end of this post.

Here is the info about my media:

DVDRW IDE 16X A089 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD-R

Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2,298,496
Free Space: 4,707,319,808 bytes
Free Time: 510:48:46 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x

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

I checked and my DMA is enabled but where it says the primary should be 5, on mine they are both set to 2. I don't know if that matters.




Nero Serial Removed

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=?.?.?.?, size=30208 bytes, created 6/11/1997 6:01:02 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 7:18:06 PM
Nero API version: 6.3.1.17
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <DVDRW IDE 16X> Version: A089 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.17
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 11
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: DVD+R9 DL recorder

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD450AA atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800BB-00CAA0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE 16X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52246S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Generic DVD-ROM 1.0 d347prt Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
DVDRW IDE 16X E: CDRom0
LITE-ON LTR-52246S F: CDRom1
Generic DVD-ROM G: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
Free physical memory: 73MB (75664kB)
Memory in use : 85 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

31.12.2005
NeroAPI
10:36:31 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
DVD-Video files reallocation started

10:36:31 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

10:36:31 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
DVD-Video files sorted

10:36:32 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

10:36:32 PM #5 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 817
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

10:36:32 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer DVDRW IDE 16X running

10:36:32 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:36:32 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:36:32 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3172
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

10:36:32 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

10:36:32 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257
Write in overburning mode: NO

10:36:32 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2137
Recorder: DVDRW IDE 16X, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AM3
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

10:36:32 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 418
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

10:36:32 PM #14 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 + 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 [DVDRW IDE 16X ]
--------------------------------------------------------------

10:36:32 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [DVDRW IDE 16X ] 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

10:36:32 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
Caching of files started

10:36:32 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4182
Cache writing successful.

10:36:32 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
Caching of files completed

10:36:32 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
Burn process started at 16x (22,160 KB/s)

10:36:33 PM #20 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

10:36:33 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1876
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

10:36:33 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20394
Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON

10:36:33 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2017
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

10:36:33 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8120
---- 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
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 ................

10:36:47 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:47.937 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #26 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.390 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.437 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #28 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.484 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #29 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.515 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #30 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.562 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #31 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.609 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #32 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.656 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #33 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.687 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #34 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.750 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #35 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.796 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #36 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.843 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.875 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #38 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.921 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:57 PM #39 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:57.968 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #40 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.015 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #41 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.062 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #42 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.109 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #43 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.156 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #44 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.187 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #45 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.234 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #46 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.281 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:36:58 PM #47 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
22:36:58.328 - DVDRW IDE 16X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

10:42:25 PM #48 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 115
<DVDRW IDE 16X > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286128 (22E230h), lenght 0 blocks

10:42:25 PM #49 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:42:26 PM #50 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2253
EndDAO: Last written address was 2286127

10:42:38 PM #51 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 273
Burn process completed successfully at 16x (22,160 KB/s)

10:42:39 PM #52 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 828
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

10:42:39 PM #53 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 857
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=6.1.1.7 , size=24698 bytes, created 6/24/2003 11:18:48 PM

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


[31.12.2005]------------------------------------
22:36:31 Robot error messages from:
====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======


I hope this information helps

[soup]

I am far from being an expert on reading these logs and you are probably going to still need more help but I noticed a couple of things.I would try to do something about that memory in use and check out blutach's golden rules of burning about that burning at 16X.Basically the slower the burn the better.Yes the DMA matters again follow blutach's directions on DMA.

[blutach]

Your DMA is OK. Yes, slow the burn down to 4x.

Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AM3

These disks are pure garbage. Get Verbatims or Taiyo Yudens.

Nero API version: 6.3.1.17

Update Nero - it's free - http://www.nero.com/en/nero-up.php

Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
Free physical memory: 73MB (75664kB)
Memory in use : 85 %

Whoa! Close down some crap that is taking up all your memory.

Regards

[blutach]

Finally, update your firmware to A187 - see here.

Regards

[Stayla]

I attempted to install that firmware A187 and it errored out on me toward the end both times I tried. I am not sure what type of DVD burner I have, but www.drvupdate.com is on the front of it and I use that to upgrade my firmware. When I ran the program this time it shows that I have A187 and the latest version is A190 but it isn't giving me the option to update it. I upgraded my nero and I am now encoding again hoping it will work. Also after what seemed forever, I was finally able to find where to change the write speed on dvdshrink, so I now have it set to 4x instead of maximum.

[blutach]

Good luck, but be sure to do those other thing, especially media and making sure you have enough free memory.

Regards

[Stayla]

Here is the error that comes up on my screen when it is done encoding and setting up to burn:

Nero Serial Removed

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=?.?.?.?, size=30208 bytes, created 6/11/1997 6:01:02 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 5:35:34 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.18
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e

Recorder: <DVDRW IDE 16X> Version: A187 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD450AA atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800BB-00CAA0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE 16X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52246S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Generic DVD-ROM 1.0 d347prt Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
DVDRW IDE 16X E: CDRom0
LITE-ON LTR-52246S F: CDRom1
Generic DVD-ROM G: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
Free physical memory: 303MB (311280kB)
Memory in use : 40 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

1.1.2006
NeroAPI
7:17:27 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

7:17:27 PM #2 DVDREALLOC -21 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 1189
Required file 'VIDEO_TS.VOB' is not present

7:17:27 PM #3 Phase 115 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation failed

7:17:27 PM #4 Text 0 File NeroAPIBurnFS.cpp, Line 212
Failed to realloc DVD video files


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=6.1.1.7 , size=24698 bytes, created 6/24/2003 11:18:48 PM

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


I am not an expert at reading these errors, but it looks to me like it isn't finding the VOB files?

[blutach]

7:17:27 PM #2 DVDREALLOC -21 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 1189
Required file 'VIDEO_TS.VOB' is not present

Where has this file gone?

Regards

[Stayla]

It hasn't gone anywhere. It is still there. I am unsure why it isn't seeing it. I opened file for analysis, directed dvdshrink where to save to, and it did so. Then it automatically uses nero to burn but nero isn't finding it? Which program is being the bugger here?

[blutach]

Ner0 I guess. Have you set this burn up manually? If so, you need to drag ALL the files from the DVD Shrink output folder into Ner0's red VIDEO_TS folder (and leave AUDIO_TS alone).

Regards

[Stayla]

I am far from illiterate when it comes to the computer and programs, but nero has too many options and honestly I am not sure how to burn with nero manually. I think I stumbled across it once but don't think I had it set up right because it popped up an error as well. you say I need to drag all the files from the dvd shrink output folder into nero's red video_ts folder. Ok, where do I find this folder?

[blutach]

I have an easier way.

Change your backup method and burn with DVD Decrypter. From DVD Shrink: Backup --> Select backup target --> ISO image file and burn with DVD Decrypter. Never fails. You can then junk Ner0 like many other unsatisfied users (including me).

Regards

[Stayla]

Right-o, I will give that a shot thanks!