Burning Problem

[marty5]

Hello all...first post for me

I have been using dvd shrink on a gateway laptop for over a year with no problems...i recently purchased a new gateway laptop spec'd almost the same (larger screen).

i am having alot of problems burning with the new laptop...actually haven't been able to burn a successful one...i've used dvd shrink and dvd decrypter to burn the discs.

the problems are:
- EVERY disc burned so far, no matter how long the movie, produces an inner ring of about 3/4" in diameter and an outer lighter one about 1/2" in diameter
- the burn completes but when i try and playback on my computer, just about every disc freezes at chapter 4 (9 minutes into the movie)
- i'm also experiencing inconsistent playback on my panasonic dvd player (out of sync video/sound, freezing, pixelation)
- i've gotten the same results with two different types of media

very frustrating because i've used dvd shrink ALOT without any problems

do you folks think the burner on my new laptop my be bad?

after posting this message, i tried burning at a different speed...i didn't get the different rings as stated above, but the movie doesn't play after chapter 4 again...basically, i'm not able to chapter advance past it

[a2j3]

Hello marty5

what movie is it and what media r u using?

[marty5]

all movies i've tried so far...brokeback, derailed, narnia...

i'm trying maxell and tdk media...

never had problems using dvd shrink and nero 6.0 on old computer...maybe i need to tune up settings on this new laptop?

i'm making complete burns...they seem to play...but with errors usually later in the movie

[Chewy]

post a nero burn log, maybe we can see what's going on?

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=57213

[marty5]

This is the most incredible forum ever...thanks everyone for your help...here's the log for the last two burns i've tried

Nero Serial Removed

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 10/25/2004 6:35:32 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.15
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 15e

Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441>Version: PA48 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.15
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHV2100BH iaStor Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1022MB (1046572kB)
Free physical memory: 422MB (432580kB)
Memory in use : 58
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

12.4.2006
NeroAPI
11:07:31 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

11:07:31 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

11:07:31 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

11:07:32 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

11:07:32 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 running

11:07:32 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

11:07:32 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

11:07:32 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

11:07:32 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3231
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

11:07:32 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 267
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2286111 (508:01.36, 4465MB)

11:07:32 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Write in overburning mode: NO

11:07:32 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2457
Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441, Media type: DVD+R

11:07:32 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 445
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

11:07:32 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 + 2286112 (2286112) = #2286112/508:1.37
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286112 blocks [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441]
--------------------------------------------------------------

11:07:32 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441] 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 4681957376, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286112 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

11:07:32 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

11:07:32 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4116
Cache writing successful.

11:07:32 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

11:07:32 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

11:07:32 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2643
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

11:07:32 PM #21 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x05B50600
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x24
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00

11:07:32 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

11:07:32 PM #23 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4971
Book Type automatically set to: DVD-ROM

11:07:32 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 663
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

11:22:50 PM #25 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286112 (22E220h), lenght 0 blocks

11:22:50 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

11:23:42 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

11:23:42 PM #28 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

11:23:43 PM #29 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

11:23:43 PM #30 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 9:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.1.0.188 , size=24832 bytes, created 11/10/2004 6:30:18 PM

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

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======

Nero Serial Removed

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 10/25/2004 6:35:32 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.15
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 15e

Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441>Version: PA48 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.15
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHV2100BH iaStor Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1022MB (1046572kB)
Free physical memory: 459MB (470892kB)
Memory in use : 55
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

12.4.2006
NeroAPI
12:18:44 AM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

12:18:44 AM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

12:18:44 AM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

12:18:44 AM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

12:18:44 AM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 running

12:18:44 AM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

12:18:44 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

12:18:44 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

12:18:44 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3231
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

12:18:45 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 267
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2286111 (508:01.36, 4465MB)

12:18:45 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Write in overburning mode: NO

12:18:45 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2457
Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441, Media type: DVD+R

12:18:45 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 445
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

12:18:45 AM #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 + 2286112 (2286112) = #2286112/508:1.37
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286112 blocks [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441]
--------------------------------------------------------------

12:18:45 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441] 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 4681957376, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286112 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

12:18:45 AM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

12:18:45 AM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4116
Cache writing successful.

12:18:45 AM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

12:18:45 AM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

12:18:45 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2643
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

12:18:45 AM #21 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0A9E0600
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x24
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00

12:18:45 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

12:18:45 AM #23 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4971
Book Type automatically set to: DVD-ROM

12:18:45 AM #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 663
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

12:31:23 AM #25 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286112 (22E220h), lenght 0 blocks

12:31:23 AM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

12:32:20 AM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

12:32:20 AM #28 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process completed successfully at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

12:32:21 AM #29 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

12:32:21 AM #30 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 9:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.1.0.188 , size=24832 bytes, created 11/10/2004 6:30:18 PM

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

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======

[Chewy]

did the 4x burn play better than the 8x one?

durn you're in luck(maybe), since that's a qsi rebadged philips burner
with some bad reviews I figured there would be no firmware updates.

But, make sure it's for your laptop

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/getFile.asp?id=20535&dscr=Philips%20DVD%20Drive%20Firmware%20Update%20for%20Gateway%20MX6428%20Notebook%20Version:%20PA49&uid=119850118

stick with 4x burning at max and the made in tawain maxell and tdk is pretty bad media

[marty5]

thanks chewy

the 4x burn didn't play any better...still froze at chapter 4, but i don't see the distinctive rings that i was getting before...

i downloaded the firmware upgrade, but i'm at work and can't test right now

bought the tdk media at costco in 100 quantities...and the maxell at walmart...not the best suppliers of high quality media i'm sure

i'll test tonight when i get home!

[Chewy]

let's hope the firmware and 4x help
and don't multitask, try to shut down some stuff, there's way too much memory in use

[marty5]

hi chewy

tried to burn brokeback again...with the new firmware...seems like a better copy than before, but now it stalls at chapter 5 instead of 4...if the player makes it past chapter 5, then the rest of the movie plays fine...here's the log

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======
Nero Serial Removed

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 10/25/2004 6:35:32 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.15
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 15e

Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441>Version: PA49 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.15
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : FUJITSU MHV2100BH iaStor Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1022MB (1046572kB)
Free physical memory: 472MB (484272kB)
Memory in use : 53
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

13.4.2006
NeroAPI
9:38:35 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

9:38:35 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

9:38:35 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

9:38:36 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

9:38:36 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441 running

9:38:36 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

9:38:36 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:38:36 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:38:36 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3231
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

9:38:36 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 267
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2286111 (508:01.36, 4465MB)

9:38:36 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Write in overburning mode: NO

9:38:36 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2457
Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441, Media type: DVD+R

9:38:36 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 445
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

9:38:36 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 + 2286112 (2286112) = #2286112/508:1.37
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286112 blocks [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:38:36 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441] 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 4681957376, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286112 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

9:38:36 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

9:38:36 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4116
Cache writing successful.

9:38:36 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

9:38:36 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

9:38:36 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2643
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

9:38:36 PM #21 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x05110600
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x24
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0xAD 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00

9:38:36 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

9:38:36 PM #23 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4971
Book Type automatically set to: DVD-ROM

9:38:36 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 663
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

9:53:56 PM #25 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286112 (22E220h), lenght 0 blocks

9:53:56 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

9:54:52 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5431
Drive: PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8441
Book Type request [QSI]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

9:54:52 PM #28 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

9:54:53 PM #29 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

9:54:53 PM #30 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 9:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.1.0.188 , size=24832 bytes, created 11/10/2004 6:30:18 PM

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

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======


dvd shrink is the only program i have running when i run this

would bad media make the same errors occur at almost the same time in every movie? 10-15 minutes into the movie

the original dvd's play fine

during the burn phase, i can hear the burner change speeds to a faster sound...maybe something is happening at that time?

one thing i never noticed before is having dvd shrink turn on automatically the dvd book setting...

any thoughts are greatly appreciated

[dmanshead]

Here's an idea, go to www.imgburn.com and dl the latest version, it is the burn engine from DVDD, try and do an ISO image and see how that does. Cynthia has links to the new dvd shrink to make it work with ImgBurn instead of dvdd, but dvdd still works fine. Blutach's signature has a good post on why not to burn with nero, and since I quit i have a lot less coasters floating around.

Oh yes DVDD and ImgBurn can both take you directly to a firmware update page by right clicking your burner and choosing check for firmware update option.

[marty5]

okay, downloaded imgburn and burned an iso...same exact problem...

i right-clicked and did the firmware check, but the website couldn't find mine...i'm pretty sure i've updated the latest from the gateway site...

so i've burned with nero/dvd shrink, dvd decrypter (iso), imgburn (iso) and am getting the same exact results...a completed burn that freezes and sputters at chapter 4/5 (10/15 minutes into the movie)

maybe something wrong with the burner since i'm using different software?

also, the constant is i'm still trying to use the two stacks of media i have...tdk discs from costco....and maxell disks from walmart...and same problems on both media

[blutach]

What are the media ID codes of these disks? (see link in my signature for how to find out and your log for some reason doesn't show it - this could be a firmware issue). Either the burner is a dud or the blanks are. Before chucking the burner out, try with some Verbatims or Yudens.

Don't worry about the tiny outer "ring" - that is just the unburned part of the disk (although 1/2" sounds like a lot).

Do a Nero CD-Speed test on your burned disks. See "how to test your disc" in my signature.

EDIT: Also get rid of CDRALW2K.SYS (it's a hangover from a Roxio CD Creator install and conflicts).

Regards

[marty5]

thanks blutach...

this laptop is two weeks old and i haven't installed any software having to do with roxio...how do i get rid of CDRALW2K.SYS?

the outer ring i'm referring to is always the same size on every disc burned at 8x speed...when burned at 4x there are no extra rings.

i will do testing on the burns that i have made and see what kind of errors show up...

and head out to buy new media as well

[Chewy]

http://www.file.net/process/cdralw2k.sys.html

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315345

clues on where it came from?

CDRALW2K.SYS

[marty5]

running nero cd-dvd speed right now...full of bad sectors...almost at 50/50 and still going...taking forever to complete the scan because of the bad sectors i guess...

using ritek R03 disks

so i'm sure i've updated the firmware, i will have to buy better media i guess to ultimately test if it's the burner that's bad?