Power Calibration Error

**cynthia** · 29 Mar 2005, 04:59 AM

Re: Power Calibration Error

Originally posted by Faealba
I can't post the log because it takes up too many characters.

You only need to post the last part of the log - it saves every burning in that log file.

Sounds as there is a physical problem with the burner.

**Faealba** · 29 Mar 2005, 05:13 AM

Okies..this is the last part of it..lol

20:19:36 #36 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4661
Drive: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG
Booktype request: DVD-ROM, write to RAM
select Booktype setting from RAM

20:19:40 #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
20:19:40.812 - _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG\H1 T0 : Queue again later

20:20:04 #38 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x03620000
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: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

20:20:04 #39 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 304
Power calibration error

20:20:04 #40 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

20:20:04 #41 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

20:20:04 #42 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2325
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

20:20:04 #43 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in RAM, command version 2

20:20:04 #44 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in RAM, command version 2

20:20:05 #45 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4661
Drive: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG
Booktype request: DVD-ROM, write to RAM
select Booktype setting from RAM

20:20:05 #46 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

20:20:05 #47 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

20:20:05 #48 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 17/07/2002 08:53:02
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 20/12/2004 19:37:14 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=92928 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:52:06 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=28672 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:52:46 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=7680 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:56:02 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 29/08/2002 01:27:50 (Adapter driver for rec)

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

I have two dvd drives on the same ide, I use ritekgo4.... the computer won't recognise dvds when they go in (it thinks they are cds!)..although it plays them through power dvd etc..
I have a lens cleaner but it won't recognise the disc, so i can't run it.

First ide is set to ultra mode 6 and the secondary is set to ultra mode 2. i also have the latest offical firmware update installed! :0

many thanks for replying!

**jmet** · 29 Mar 2005, 08:02 AM

I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why?

Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.

Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).

This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.

If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (almost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.

Please try the following solutions:

1. Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version.

2. Try another brand of media.

3. Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal.

4. Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.

5. Send the recorder in for service.

**Faealba** · 30 Mar 2005, 05:06 AM

The re-writer is on its own power cable, although sharing in the past has never been a problem. I updated the firmware and it burnt files I had backed up on my computer okay.

However I now have a new problem. It won't recognise any disc (DVD or CD) that I put in the drive and believe it or not, its gone back to power calibration error again!

Any ideas???

PS When I put a backed-up disc in the re-writer although it shows as no disc being there it says the file format is RAW. When I put it in the other drive, which does recognise the disc it says the file format is UDF.. what does this mean?

**blutach** · 30 Mar 2005, 12:13 PM

UDF is the file format used by DVDs - if it says UDF, you're in business. Also, Window$ XP (and a couple of earlier versions of M$ Window$) can recognise UDF.

RAW means you are not recognising the disk. Sounds like a hardware problem with the burner.

Now one other thing. Uninstall InCD. There is also "clean tool" on the Nero site - see here.

Regards

**cynthia** · 30 Mar 2005, 12:33 PM

"Okies..this is the last part of it..lol"

Sorry, could you post the first part of the log file also.

What I did mean before was that the logfile could contain several different burning reports. The part you also should post is the one that describes our installed hardware.

**Faealba** · 30 Mar 2005, 07:45 PM

complete log in 2 parts..lol

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 17/07/2002 09:20:56
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 22/07/2004 17:33:44
Nero version: 6.3.1.20
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG> Version: 2.18 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-116 >Version: 1.09 - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.3.1.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y080L0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120L0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-116 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG E: CDRom0
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-116 F: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
Free physical memory: 224MB (229840kB)
Memory in use : 56 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

28.3.2005
UDF/ISO compilation
20:19:36 #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files reallocation started

20:19:36 #2 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 543
Content of VIDEO_TS.IFO has been modified

20:19:36 #3 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 543
Content of VIDEO_TS.BUP has been modified

20:19:36 #4 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 543
Content of VTS_01_0.IFO has been modified

20:19:36 #5 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 543
Content of VTS_01_0.BUP has been modified

20:19:36 #6 Phase 113 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files reallocation completed

20:19:36 #7 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065
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 : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

20:19:36 #8 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
DVD-Video files sorted

20:19:36 #9 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in EEPROM, command version 2

20:19:36 #10 SCSI -1066 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1188
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x030B5000
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: 0xC9 0x02 0x02 0x01 0x42 0x54 0x59 0x50 0x45 0x01 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x24 0x00

20:19:36 #11 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in EEPROM, command version 2

20:19:36 #12 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126
Reader running

20:19:36 #13 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG running

20:19:36 #14 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

20:19:36 #15 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

20:19:36 #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

20:19:36 #17 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1629871 (362:11.46, 3183MB)

20:19:36 #18 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

20:19:36 #19 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162
Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 05
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

20:19:36 #20 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

20:19:36 #21 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 + 1629872 (1629872) = #1629872/362:11.47
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1629872 blocks [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG]
--------------------------------------------------------------

**Faealba** · 30 Mar 2005, 07:46 PM

20:19:36 #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG] 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 3337977856, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
1629872 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

20:19:36 #23 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files started

20:19:36 #24 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4183
Cache writing successful.

20:19:36 #25 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files completed

20:19:36 #26 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

20:19:36 #27 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

20:19:36 #28 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 10:13,363 (613363ms) -> OK

20:19:36 #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1942
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

20:19:36 #30 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20531
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

20:19:36 #31 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2083
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

20:19:36 #32 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128
---- 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: 26127F 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: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 30 01 02 04 06 00 00 - 00 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 .0..............
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

20:19:36 #33 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in EEPROM, command version 2

20:19:36 #34 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in EEPROM, command version 2

20:19:36 #35 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in EEPROM, command version 2

20:19:36 #36 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4661
Drive: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG
Booktype request: DVD-ROM, write to RAM
select Booktype setting from RAM

20:19:40 #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1294
20:19:40.812 - _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG\H1 T0 : Queue again later

20:20:04 #38 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1442
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x03620000
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: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

20:20:04 #39 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 304
Power calibration error

20:20:04 #40 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

20:20:04 #41 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

20:20:04 #42 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2325
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

20:20:04 #43 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in RAM, command version 2

20:20:04 #44 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5367
Booktype counter: 500, Booktype selected in RAM, command version 2

20:20:05 #45 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4661
Drive: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG
Booktype request: DVD-ROM, write to RAM
select Booktype setting from RAM

20:20:05 #46 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

20:20:05 #47 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

20:20:05 #48 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 17/07/2002 08:53:02
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 20/12/2004 19:37:14 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=92928 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:52:06 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=28672 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:52:46 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 0, 0, size=7680 bytes, created 06/08/2004 09:56:02 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 29/08/2002 01:27:50 (Adapter driver for rec)

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

**Experi-Mentor** · 30 Mar 2005, 08:10 PM

please check & report the "master/slave primary/secondary" settings on all your drives.

**tigerman8u** · 30 Mar 2005, 11:40 PM

"=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y080L0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120L0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-116 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG E: CDRom0
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-116 F: CDRom1"
The listinga are here and IMO they look correct, but good thought.

**cynthia** · 30 Mar 2005, 11:55 PM

Try the latest firmware version: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1904

**tigerman8u** · 30 Mar 2005, 11:56 PM

"Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

20:20:04 #39 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 304
Power calibration error"
In my experience this is typical of non-compatibility between the burner and the type of media you are using especially with the calibration error. Check here in the dvd burner section for burner and blank media compatibility www.videohelp.com. Can you try a different brand (preferably media code) and see if that works.

**Experi-Mentor** · 31 Mar 2005, 12:10 AM

## The listinga are here and IMO they look correct, but good thought. ##

you're probably right but, my fault in leaving the other details out

i should have included "physically check jumper setting"

& also, i got those errors when i tried using auto-burn with nero &/or tried to burn at a faster speed (but the media wasn't up to it)

**Faealba** · 31 Mar 2005, 05:52 AM

I have tried various media type and still get the same problem! This is the second drive that has done this to me!

They all started off quite happily burning Ritekg04 discs then stopped, for no reason obvious to me. I am going to take the drives that I have (pioneer 107, nec 3500) and try them in a friends computer to see if the work there.

I have tried all speeds of burning and get the same message!

If you mean the jumper settings on the drives, then I have had them out and checked them.

The 3500 now does not recognise any disc that I put into it because it shows up as RAW file format, although nero showtime will play them! I'm well confused..lol

Power Calibration Error

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