Please help with my "Write error"

[Chrispy_Cracker]

Hello Everyone,
I have been able to backup my DVD's without a problem for months.
My kid was kind enough to download a bootleg game complete with a good virus for me.
Needless to say, I had to format my hard drive and reloaded everything.

Here is where my DVD problems begin...
I can ripp a DVD to my hard drive but when I want to burn to a blank DVD it will write between 13 and 90 percent then it fails.

Here is one of the error logs.
Could someone please look at it and tell me if something is not set right.

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
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: 6.6.0.8
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder:             <HP 630c Writer DVD>    Version: CH16 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.8
 Adapter driver:      <>                        HA 2
 Drive buffer  :      2048kB
 Bus Type      :      default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral       : HTS548080M9AT00                  atapi Port 0 ID 0  DMA: On 
CdRomPeripheral      : TEAC DV-W24EW                    atapi Port 1 ID 0  DMA: On 
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
TEAC DV-W24EW              D:   CDRom0
HP DVD Writer 630c         E:   CDRom1
=======================
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs: 
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE           : 0
Physical memory     : 1022MB (1047536kB)
Free physical memory: 599MB (613488kB)
Memory in use       : 41 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry    : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0) 
15.1.2006
NeroAPI
4:12:19 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 DVD-Video files reallocation started
 
4:12:19 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)
 
4:12:19 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 DVD-Video files sorted
 
4:12:19 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
 Reader running
 
4:12:19 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
 Writer HP       DVD Writer 630c  running
 
4:12:19 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
 DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
 DRM: Beginning burn process.
 
4:12:19 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3293
 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
 
4:12:19 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3293
 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
 
4:12:19 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3153
 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
 
4:12:19 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
 Last possible write address on media:  2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
 Last address to be written:            2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)
 
4:12:19 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 271
 Write in overburning mode: NO
 
4:12:19 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2316
 Recorder: HP DVD Writer 630c, Media type: DVD-R
  Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AF1
  Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
 
4:12:19 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 433
 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
 =========================================
 
4:12:19 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
 Setup items (after recorder preparation)
  0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
     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 [HP       DVD Writer 630c]
 --------------------------------------------------------------
 
4:12:19 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
 Prepare recorder [HP       DVD Writer 630c] 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_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
        0 |  lead-in |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
        0 |        1 |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
        0 |        1 |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
  2286128 | lead-out |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
 
4:12:20 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 Caching of files started
 
4:12:20 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4040
 Cache writing successful.
 
4:12:20 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 Caching of files completed
 
4:12:20 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
 
4:12:20 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2609
 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
 
4:12:20 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2194
 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
 
4:12:20 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21235
 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON 
 
4:12:20 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2340
 Start write address at LBA 0
 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
 
4:12:20 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8430
 ---- 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 (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
  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    ................
 
4:18:04 PM #25 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1435
 SCSI Exec, HA 2, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x01610000
 Status:     0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
 HA-Status   0x00 (0x00, OK)
 TA-Status   0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
 Sense Key:  0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
 Sense Code: 0x0C
 Sense Qual: 0x00
 CDB Data:   0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x06 0xCE 0x40 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 
 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x12 
             0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 
 
4:18:04 PM #26 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
 Write error
 
4:18:04 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
 all writers idle, stopping conversion
 
4:18:04 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
 conversion idle, stopping reader
 
4:18:05 PM #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2603
 EndDAO: Last written address was 446015
 
4:18:05 PM #30 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
 
4:18:05 PM #31 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
 DRM: DRM burn session terminated.
 
4:18:05 PM #32 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
 DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.
 
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.72a, size=20368 bytes, created 4/22/2004 2:02:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

I will be very greatful for any help you could give me.
Thank you in advance
CC

[Chrispy_Cracker]

A little more information:
The DVD Disk info is Imation CMC MAG AF1 and I went to http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.ph...a=686#comments where I do not see where anyone is having problems like this.

Now here is something strange... I can burn just fine on my TEAC DV-W24EW but my HP DVD Writer 630e fails. And something else the DVD drive is a 630e not c. Could there be something that made this change to the firmware?

Maybe I am grasping at straws. LOL

This is strange.

[Chrispy_Cracker]

I got my answer about the firmware version.

HP DVD630c is the correct and newest firmware version for my burner.
I will continue to read until my eyes start bleeding from looking at the screen.
When I find a solution to this I will post it here so that if someone has the same problem maybe it could help them.

[katana]

Hi,
CMC discs are generally not considered very good quality and can give burn errors. As a first step might be worth trying better media, like Taiyo Yuden or Ritek.

[Chrispy_Cracker]

Yes, that is one of the thoughts I had.
I will run up to store and get some good ones and post my results in about an hour.

Thanks for the reply.
CC

[locoeng]

Some quality media would include Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden or Sony, Fuji, Maxell (made in Japan). Stay away from Imation, Memorex, Dynex, Kyhpermedia etc.

[Chrispy_Cracker]

Ok, so I ran to the store and purchased some test disks.
Of course I did not see the post by Locoeng...
I purchased one small pack of Memorex 4.38gb DVDs and a 5 pack of Double layer Dynex.
Both you have listed as "Stay Away From"

And the results are.
The Memorex failed at 1% of the writing process
The Dynex completed the full write process.

Damn, I sure can pick em. LOL
Anyway I will go and get some Sony DVDs tomorrow and give it a try.
In the meantime, I am open with to any suggestions as to why they all work on one DVD burner and not the other.

Thanks for your time!
CC

[katana]

Glad to hear you had some success.
Some makes of DVD burner can be more picky with media than others. Upgrading to the latest firmware can improve things, although you say you're on the latest version already.

[Chrispy_Cracker]

Update:
Today I purchased Sony 4.7GB DVDs Ripped and burned complete in 43 minutes.
I tell ya, I was sure worried that old age was kicking in on me and I was doing something wrong.
Most everything is posted in these forums and I know that reading is everything...
I sure hated to bother you good people...
Thank you for your time.

Chrispy Cracker

[wikkie2204]

Speaking of Media, what is the group's opinion of Sonic brand DVD's? I have been using the 4X variety for a long time now, and with very few errors, mostly caused by me. When I switched to the 8X variety, I was getting errors almost 75% of the time. Has anyone else had issues with these or know anything about them? I currently have about 50 of them sitting in my desk because I don't want to use them for movies, maybe data only.

[drfsupercenter]

Go with Verbatims. They are the best.

[locoeng]

LOL...I afraid I'd be too late. I guess you didn't get lucky and get the Ritek made memorex, Ritek also makes some for Dynex.

You can get this nifty little free program to tell you who is making your discs: http://dvd.identifier.cdfreaks.com/