I Can't Burn On DVD Recordables Anymore

**NightTran** · 15 Oct 2006, 09:27 AM

Burner name?
Firmware?
dvd brand for + and - ?

post a fail log?

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by NightTran

Burner name?
Firmware?
dvd brand for + and - ?

post a fail log?

Thanks for the super-fast reply.

I bought a Freecom Classic DVD+/-RW Double Layer DVD burner. IT's known to have 9 in one as follows.

Drive Speed

DVD+R9 Double Layer 4x
DVD+R 16x
DVD+RW 4x
DVD-R 16x
DVD-RW 4x
CD-R 48x
CD-RW 24x
CD-ROM 48x
DVD-ROM 16x

My old DVD burner is the same and it never went strange like this. I had to buy another because when I was burning my home movies, the DVDs wouldn't play in my Pioneer DVD player and I found out my old DVD burner caused that. Now I bought a new one I have this new problem.

Firmware is something that worries me because I was told ages ago over a completely different issue to make sure I install the correct one otherwise I could mess-up all my drivers. One time I went to the Freecom web site and I think I found the correct one and when I tried to unzip it the Zip file was jammed with an error. I've never thought Firmware is needed for a brand-new burner of any kind.

I can't send a log file because I never got one. I can get one from Nero but it's so big to read and I don't know if anyone has the time for that. There's no point in me reading it because it will be double-dutch to me because I'm not an expert.

I'm wondering if my new DVD burner is faulty but I wanted to post here to ask for some infomation just encase I'm wrong. In full, I've had to buy three DVD burners that are Plus and Minus but I never had this problem before.

Many thanks for your help and for the quick reply.

Darren.

**NightTran** · 15 Oct 2006, 09:51 AM

you still have not answer all the above?

**soup** · 15 Oct 2006, 09:52 AM

Reference your Nero log. Nero just keeps adding the logs on, it does not overwrite. So what you want to do is find the bottom one which should be your last one & post.

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

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by NightTran

you still have not answer all the above?

Sorry. I've been using Samsung DVD-R, Pleomax DVD+R, Mr DVD DVD+R and Sony DVD-R discs. I was able to burn on these DVD discs OK at first.

Many thanks.

Darren.

**Gary D** · 15 Oct 2006, 10:11 AM

Can you post your Nero Log????????

See my signature!

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 10:35 AM

Soup and Gary.

I'll have to post the log tomorrow because I've run out of DVD discs due to my last ones being wasted. Then, when the fault happens again I can get to the log.

By the way, Soup, sorry I didn't thank you before, I didn't notice your reply, then.

Many thanks to you both.

Darren.

**Gary D** · 15 Oct 2006, 10:52 AM

Your log is automatically saved and apended after each burn. Read this sticky: LINK

Post only the last one. No need to reburn.

**Chewy** · 15 Oct 2006, 12:08 PM

darren,

It's essential that you post the last failed burn log, otherwise no one can really help you.

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 02:49 PM

Here is the last part of the Nero log file.

====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
DF
?
Nero Serial Removed*

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 20/07/2004 00:41:48
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26/10/2004 18:35:34
Nero Version: 6.6.0.14
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 14d
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9> Version: FR01 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.14
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
CD-ROM: <FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9 >Version: FR01 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.14
Adapter driver: <> HA 2

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ExcelStor Technology J680 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : COMBO-52X16C atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
COMBO-52X16C D: CDRom0
FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9 E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 36700160 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 223MB (228792kB)
Free physical memory: 50MB (51748kB)
Memory in use : 77
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

2.10.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
02:10:49 #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

02:10:49 #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

02:10:49 #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6314
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

02:10:49 #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

02:10:49 #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

02:10:49 #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9 running

02:10:49 #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3297
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

02:10:49 #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3297
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

02:10:49 #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3230
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

02:10:50 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 267
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2189823 (486:37.48, 4276MB)

02:10:50 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

02:10:50 #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2433
Recorder: FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: OPTODI - SCR008
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

02:10:50 #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 445
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

02:10:50 #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 + 2189824 (2189824) = #2189824/486:37.49
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2189824 blocks [FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9]
--------------------------------------------------------------

02:10:50 #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9] 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 4484759552, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2189824 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

02:10:52 #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

02:10:52 #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4114
Cache writing successful.

02:10:52 #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

02:10:52 #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

02:10:52 #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

02:10:52 #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2316
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

02:10:52 #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21592
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

02:10:52 #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2470
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

02:10:52 #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8821
---- 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 ................

02:11:14 #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
02:11:14.687 - FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9\H2 T0 : Queue again later

02:23:52 #26 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<FREECOM_ DVD+/-RW16H9 > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2189824 (216A00h), lenght 0 blocks

02:23:52 #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

02:23:52 #28 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2708
EndDAO: Last written address was 2189823

02:24:16 #29 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process completed successfully at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 19/08/2005 18:00:00
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 20/07/2004 00:41:48
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.09a, size=46080 bytes, created 19/08/2005 18:00:00 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 1, 0, 0, size=89168 bytes, created 05/12/2003 11:27:24 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 1, 0, 0, size=28592 bytes, created 05/12/2003 11:27:40 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 1, 0, 0, size=9341 bytes, created 05/12/2003 11:27:28 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)

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

Many thanks, all.

Darren.

**cynthia** · 15 Oct 2006, 02:53 PM

Based on the log that burning went ok.

There is a later firmware. You have now Version: FR01 installed.

Page not found · GitHub Pages

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2242

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by cynthia

Based on the log that burning went ok.

There is a later firmware. You have now Version: FR01 installed.

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2242

Many thanks for the link. All I have to do after this is buy some more discs.

**dazuk1972** · 15 Oct 2006, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by cynthia

Based on the log that burning went ok.

There is a later firmware. You have now Version: FR01 installed.

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2242

I hope you don't mind me asking this after going to that site. I've heard and read about this before that follows.

These pages are only for advanced users. Bad flashing could destroy your drive definitively. Read carefully the installation notes of your firmware before you upgrade. The Firmware Page and the drive manufacturer can't be responsable on REMEMBER: This is at your own risk!!!!
DVD Region+CSS Free enables you to watch & copy region-coded/CSS-encrypted/ARccOS-protected DVDs on any (including RPC-2) DVD drives without flashing firmware.

How do you know this is the correct Firmware? Is there anything is the Nero log file that you read that told you this is the correct Firmware for me? That warning from the site that I Copied & Pasted in bold worries me encase you posted the wrong link by accident or by a misunderstanding. I'm worried encase something happens to my drives that causes further problems. I hope you don't mind me asking, I'm sure you understand.

By the way, I'm in the UK and I'm wondering if my Region settings might also change.

Many thanks, again.

Darren.

**cynthia** · 15 Oct 2006, 03:25 PM

Your manufactorys homepage also tells that the latest firmware version for your external burner is FR02.

Page not found

http://www.freecom.com/firmware.asp?form1=true&form2=true&serie=12600&Manufactures=12600

Page not found

Your region setting will not change with original firmware.

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