TMPGEnc DVD author help

[roughbuddha]

ok, so i output the DVD folder, and ive done this many times, but this time, when i try to burn, it says "writing DVD lead-in", then it writes 32 sectors, and then says its done. but nothing is burned onto it.

[FulciLives]

Sounds more like a burning problem than an authoring problem but who the hell can tell since you have not provided anywhere near enough information for anyone to really trouble shoot your problem.

Try cleaning the your DVD burner with one of those cleaning discs.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

hmm.. ok.
i encoded them using TMPGEnc.
they are .m2v and .wav files.
i outputted the dvd folder.
opened the DVD author internal DVD burner.
wrote 34 sectors then quit.

what else do you need to know?

[FulciLives]

hmm.. ok.
i encoded them using TMPGEnc.
they are .m2v and .wav files.
i outputted the dvd folder.
opened the DVD author internal DVD burner.
wrote 34 sectors then quit.

what else do you need to know?

Well again you are either lazy or not versed enough to know what you are talking about because you still haven't really given enough information.

Clean the DVD burner.

Try a different DVD ... either from the same batch OR better yet a totally different brand of DVD disc.

It could be a dirty burner ... it could be the brand of media you are using (or you got a bad batch of otherwise good media).

Could be something else ... but I'd start with what I said to see if you get different results.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

i tried cleaning the lense and i tried a different kind of DVDR, but its still not working. Please tell me what else you need to know, and i can provide more info..

[FulciLives]

Well try this ...

Use ImgTools (the classic version) to create an ISO IMAGE file from your TMPGEnc DVD Author output of DVD files.

Then try to burn that with DVD Decrypter.

IF that doesn't work then either something is wrong with your source files OR something went wrong when TMPGEnc DVD Author was compiling the DVD files.

So if the alternate burning method doesn't work try to re-author the DVD. Hopefully you saved a project file otherwise you will have to do it from scratch. If fact even if you have the project file you might still want to start from scratch.

But in short you want to force TMPGEnc DVD Author to re-compile the DVD.

Then see if that will burn.

IF that doesn't work then it could be an issue with your video and/or audio file.

But I'm thinking maybe this is a burning only issue or maybe an issue with the way TMPGEnc DVD Author compilied the DVD files. You know maybe it just had a hic-up while it was doing it. Never had that problem myself but these things do happen from time to time.

Did you make any changes to your system lately? Install new hardware or take away existing hardware? Install new software or delete old software etc?

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

yeah, i tried making a new DVD folder 3 times, but yes, i did recently format my computer, if that makes any difference.

So im downloading those tools you suggested, and i'll let you know how it works out.

[FulciLives]

I assuem you own some store bought DVD discs.

As you know some store bought DVD discs are dual layer and some are not.

See if you can find a DVD that is a single layer DVD.

When you put it in with DVD Decrypter running it will tell you if it is 1 layer or 2 layer.

So find a 1 layer DVD and rip it in ISO MODE - READ

Then burn it to a blank DVD using DVD Decrypter using ISO MODE - WRITE.

Can't do anything wrong yourself (i.e., zero user error) if you do this.

So if it works we know you don't have a bad DVD burner.

If it doens't work then it points to the problem being your DVD burner.

So first we should rule that out before concentrating on other aspects like something maybe being wrong with TMPGEnc DVD Author ... or your imported video and audio files.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[seb]

I've had numerous problems like the one you describe when trying to use the DVD Writing Tool that comes with TmpgEncDVDAuthor. Have been using ImgToolBurn (with Nero5 installed) for ages and never had a problem since.

As has been suggested, try doing the actual burning with another app.

[FulciLives]

Out of habit I always use DVD Decrypter to burn.

I have heard of some people having trouble with the burner module built-in to TMPGEnc DVD Author but really haven't heard ALL that many bad things about it.

But I've been burning with DVD Decrypter since like my 3rd DVD-R when NERO sucked ass on the first two

Of course that was a long time ago ... NERO is 100% completely error free these days especially the new 6.x version ... and if you belive that I got a bridge I'd like to sell you :P

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

lol
my dvds are single layer..
wtf.. what is this? decripter says "I/O error! Power Calibration Area Error!"

[FulciLives]

lol
my dvds are single layer..
wtf.. what is this? decripter says "I/O error! Power Calibration Area Error!"

I've heard that this error means that your DVD burner does not like the media that is in it.

It could also mean that your DVD burner is dying and perhaps already dead.

You said you cleaned it so not sure what else you can do if it is a problem with the DVD burner itself. I mean other than chuck it and get a new one.

Might want to try some more brands of media until you find one that your DVD drive works.

The highest quality DVD-R discs are Taiyo Yuden and Maxell.

If those work then you know it was a media problem with your current media.

If Taiyo Yuden or Maxell don't work then it surely is the DVD burner at fault.

Well ... I suppose it could be an ASPI layer problem or maybe the DVD burner is in PIO mode instead of DMA mode.

So check into that first before declaring the DVD Burner as DEAD

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

yeah, i like, JUST got this burner not 2 months ago. if its broken, im gonna be SERIOUSLY pissed. i'll look into getting some new media too. im also gonna try to burn some different files, and if they work, then im gonna scrap this other project until i can figure out how to do it properly.

anyway, thanks for your help

[roughbuddha]

i switched the power cord that was plugged into my burner with a different one, and now my burner is alive.
unhappy, yes.
but alive.

[FulciLives]

So it seems to be working fine now then?

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[roughbuddha]

ah, yes, it works now.

thanks for you help ^^

[FulciLives]

I'm just glad you got it resolved without needing to spend any money otherthan I guess a few wasted discs.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[Josef K]

"I/O error! Power Calibration Area Error!"

Just to clarify this.

Christ knows what the hell '1) A might enable the OPC on this medium' means, though. A what might enable the OPC on this medium?