first recode2 burn failed

[DiscoInferno]

Hi all. I updated my nero so i could have a go at recode2 and compare its speed to dvdshrink. I downloaded dvd43 free version and read the how to guide on this forum. When i press import dvd i get a message saying "this dvd is copy protected", even tho dvd43 is running. I tried with another dvd and got the same message. I let the dvd play for a minute then tried again, no luck. So ..whats up? Both movies were region 2, and as far as i know not troublesome movies.

[cynthia]

Did you restart your PC after the installation of DVD43?

Can you see the 'smiley' in the task bar?

[DiscoInferno]

Yes, i did the restart after installation, and also after the first time i got the error message. The smiley is there, and he did the devil face then turned green.

[cynthia]

I know that there is some problems with that program and region code 2 discs - but nwg can use it so it should work.

Using latest ver 3.5.3?

Tried this:

IF YOU GET ERRORS USING DVD43:
1: Before you begin copying a DVD, close DVD43 by clicking on the smiley face in the task bar and select the 'Close' menu item.
2: Insert the movie you want to copy, play it using your software DVD player for about 1 minute, then close the software DVD player.
3: Start DVD43 (click the Start button, select 'All Programs' and select 'DVD43') and let DVD43 detect the movie and turn green.
4: Start your DVD copy software. If you still get an encrypted DVD error, reboot your computer - DVD43 is temperamental sometimes.

[DiscoInferno]

Thanks for the help, i am using 3.5.3, thats the procedure i tried. I read it in the recode2 index page on this forum. If you read this nwg, could you post the procedure you use please?

[cynthia]

http://www.dvdrextreme.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1579

[DiscoInferno]

The link suggests everything i have tried except the uninstall/ reinstall. After reading ravenshield exp's post about aopen ( which i have and was using to read the dvd), i swapped the disc to my dvd writer drive and pressed import. I got an error message saying " failed to open file e, the parameter is incorrect) If the uninstall/reinstall doesnt work i think ill give up, dvdshrink always worked for me and i just wanted to compare speeds. Thanks for the help.

[cynthia]

You have the latest firmware version 1.02 installed?

[DiscoInferno]

The dvd rom drive is an Aopen dvd1638/lky. I have the latest version dsa4.

[ravensheild exp]

Check my thread here as well, i been at this for a few days and it seems us AOpen 1648 owners will have to wait for a Recode 2 update, i have emails with my progress sent to the Nero support staff and will update with any news i obtain.

Recode and AOpen1648 problems

[ravensheild exp]

Originally posted by DiscoInferno
The dvd rom drive is an Aopen dvd1638/lky. I have the latest version dsa4.

did you mean AOpen 1648??

[DiscoInferno]

Yeh, ive been reading your post and after reading it was wondering if the problems were connected. It would be nice to do a comparison burn with recode and shrink. Ill look out for your updates, hope you get your problem sorted!!

[ravensheild exp]

I've already done serveral comparison burns using my PX716's, and found Recode to be just a tad faster ( under a minute), but the qualilty does seem to be visable on HDTV and with DVDS out of business, so to speak, Recode will become MUCH better very shortly from what i've read. I just hate reading on these expensive drives, i already put an order in for the new Lite on rom.

[DiscoInferno]

Youre right, i meant 1648/lky. Now dvdshrinkman is at nero, there might be an update on the card? lets hope so.

[cynthia]

The next release of Nero Recode 2 will only hold some buggfixes. There is a major revision upcoming. Not really sure what it will contain.