Cannot connect TRF error

[NE5]

Apologies if this is in the wrong section

I've just bought a new DVD writer, my other one was broken, or stopped burning DVD's.

Anyway I'm running it with the version of nero and after reading the files and backing them up, using DVD Shrink, when it gets to the burn stage, I am getting a message which says cannot connect TRF

I have the full message pasted if it needs to be posted ? It appears to include an intialising code.

Should I use my older version of nero with DVD Shrink ?

[locoeng]

Why not use Recode if you have Nero? It is slightly faster than the program you are using and will also autoburn when the compression is complete.

[NE5]

what is recode ?

[locoeng]

It is a compression tool much like what you are already using, but it is usually bundled with Nero or can be downloaded separately if the OEM version doesn't contain it.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Nero-Recode.shtml

[NE5]

here is the error log


1A20-920E-0012-2525-1282-4753*
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Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 21/11/2005 06:48:21
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2006 07:55:36
<o></o>
NT-SPTI used
Nero API version: 6.6.1.6
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 1, 6
<o></o>
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42L>Version: SL00 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.1.6
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
<o></o>
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ExcelStor Technology J680 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42L atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8525B atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
<o></o>
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42L E: CDRom0
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8525B F: CDRom1
=======================
<o></o>
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261616kB)
Free physical memory: 129MB (132500kB)
Memory in use : 49 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
<o></o>
19.6.2007
NeroAPI
15:54:38 #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275
DVD-Video files reallocation started

15:54:39 #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

15:54:39 #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 275
DVD-Video files sorted

15:54:39 #4 NEROAPI 7 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3095
Error:\nCannot connect TRF.

15:54:39 #5 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

15:54:39 #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.

<o></o>
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=5.3.5.10, size=23436 bytes, created 15/08/2005 13:07:36
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 21/11/2005 06:48:21
<o></o>
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
<o></o>

[locoeng]

Google this... "Cannot connect TRF"

I/we cannot help you with this error here, that is why I was trying to suggest Recode...good luck.

[NE5]

thank you, I understand now.

Do you also think that imageburn is better as the brand new software on the block etc etc ?

[locoeng]

Yes I do....it is my burn engine of choice.

I can also tell you that your firmware is one revision behind...current version is SL01 and can be found here:

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2361

[Chewy]

that looks like 1st gen firmware, might want to update

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2361

good lean setup for 256 megs of ram(pass the robitussin loco)

imgburn would a better choice for an older computer w/o a lot of ram

[locoeng]

good lean setup for 256 megs of ram(pass the robitussin loco)

I could only hope for lean and mean...

[NE5]

I did what you said, and found a solution here, which seems to have done the trick

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/325848

Thank you for the help ... I would have used the imageburn if I hadn't found anything.

As it happens, as you keep reading that firmware can damage your hardware, is this true ?

The reason for my problem that I have just wrestled with, is because I had a DVD writer that I think either stopped writing films due to wear and tear, or a firmwared upgrade ruined it ?

So, I was setting up my new one.

[locoeng]

As it happens, as you keep reading that firmware can damage your hardware, is this true ?

Applying firmware is called "flashing"...a bad flash can ruin (fry) a drive. In most instances the downloaded firmware comes with a readme.txt that contains instructions on how to flash the drive. These instructions need to be followed to the letter to avoid ruining the drive. Not to scare you away from doing this because it is really easy to do...the firmware update was just an observation and this is one of those "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" type of deals. If you experience problems in the future this may be your only recourse...just something to think about.

is because I had a DVD writer that I think either stopped writing films due to wear and tear, or a firmwared upgrade ruined it ?

Neither...reread the thread in your link.