NeoDVD Fail To Write - Help

[drjoy110011]

Hello Everyone, I am new here and I have been reading most of this forum and I know that there are some clever computer people on here so I really need help with something.

I have this program NeoDVD and I use it to burn some stuff I have on the computer but lately after everything encodes and what not, I get this error message that reads "NeoDVD has failed to write to disc" or something like that and I dont know whats wrong. I am a newbie at computers so these forums are all I have and I really want to fix this problem.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.
~Dr Joy

[Krispy Kritter]

Could be any number of things, NeoDVD could be corrupt, you could have bad media, you could have the wrong media, your drive could be bad, or any number of other things.

Can the drive read DVD discs? Do you have another burning program such as Nero installed that you can use to test? Can you burn data onto DVD (not using NeoDVD to encode and burn video)?

Assuming this has worked in the past, my first guess would be that NeoDVD is having video encoding issues or the resulting image is too large for your media. But since I've never heard of nor used NeoDVD, I'm only guessing.

[drjoy110011]

Ok...Umm....I have Nero as well...I recently got it and it keeps saying "Failed to Write at 4x" or something but just a few days ago Neo was working so I dont know whats wrong....

[drjoy110011]

Ok Hi again...it doesnt seem like anyone wants to help me and I dont know why....I deleted Nero and all my other burning software and all I have on my computer is NeoDVD....I made sure DMA was on as someone suggested and it still will not burn, does anybody know why? ... and what do you guys mean by different media?

[lordsmurf]

What media are you using?

[redwudz]

You just haven't given enough information for anyone to make much of an informed guess. You said about NeoDVD "I use it to burn some stuff I have on the computer....". What 'stuff'?

Krispy Kritter asked "Can the drive read DVD discs? Do you have another burning program such as Nero installed that you can use to test? Can you burn data onto DVD (not using NeoDVD to encode and burn video)? "

You said "Failed to Write at 4x" or something..." about Nero. That's pretty vague.

NeoDVD is not that popular of a program, that's probably the main reason you didn't get many replies. You should go to their website, and maybe their forum if they have one and pose your questions there.

The problem may be in the original file, whatever that is, in the program you used to encode, the program you used to author, the program you used to burn, your burner or your media. The media is the brand and type of DVD blanks you are using.

Many burning problems are because of the media and not the software. That's the first thing to change if you are having problems. Media quality changes, sometimes from one box to another.

First thing: What are you burning and what is the source? If it's a DVD, does the file play before you burn it? Several programs will play VOB files. VLC is one. If the DVD file is OK just before you burn it, then the burning software is suspect. Detail your steps.

Sorry to go on for so long, but it's difficult to answer questions without all the information available.

[drjoy110011]

Ok sorry for being rude guys, I guess I was just upset about my situation. My drive can read DVD's and my nero wasnt working so I deleted it and now all I have is NeoDVD and I just want to know how to fix that. I used to be able to burn things perfectly on NeoDVD but for some reason I cannot anymore. I use NeoDVD to encode and burn and I have no idea what you guys mean by "what media are you using?"

What I am trying to burn is some movie files with the .avi extension but I have converted them to VOB and whatnot so it could be a problem with NeoDVD and I want to uninstall it and reinstall it but the program came with the computer and I dont know if I got a serial number with it....So if I did unistall it how would I download another one? ... I am not even sure uninstalling it would make a difference, so would anything else be wrong....I think I have answered all of the questions so thanks for helping in advance.

~ Dr Joy

[redwudz]

Media=What brand and type of DVD blank? And are you able to play the NeoDVD VOB files before you burn them?

If you don't have the serial number, I wouldn't unistall it.

I use TMPGEnc to encode AVI and TMPGEnc DVD author for authoring. Then I use TDA or Nero to burn. If NeoDVD is working properly, the AVI files themselves may be messed up. Try running a AVI through that worked before. That may tell you the problem is with Neo, especially if the Neo VOBS won't play properly before burning.

[drjoy110011]

Ok thanks for clearing that up, I beleieve the only types of media I have are SONY and something called "Alkaline" or something that I got from futureshop. The VOB files from NeoDVD play perfectly but they still will not burn, after they encode I get a message that says "NeoDVD has failed to write to the disc" ... Im so lost as to why it isnt working.

~ Dr Joy

[redwudz]

I hate those cryptic error messages. Have you tried this using Nero; Click on 'DVD video', then take everything in your VIDEO_TS folder that NeoDVD created and put those into the Nero VIDEO_TS folder. Then burn. At least Nero should give you a log file if it fails to burn.

I suspect your media. I would try a different brand. If you look to the left <<< under DVD Writers, you should be able to find recommendations for compatible DVD media for your burner.

[jimmalenko]

http://members.dodo.net.au/~NeroExpress.htm might assist with burning with Nero.

[gll99]

Contact Mediostream by email. I had some issues with my bt878 capture card and they answered promptly and with a lots of good suggestions. Turns out for me that my card drivers were not working with their software (Neotv trial) in winxp but it worked in win98se for some reason. Unfortunately I couldn't find better drivers so I just switched to my old Avermedia TV98 card I had in my spare parts box and it worked fine.

[drjoy110011]

Ok, I tried Nero and it failed and here is the error message I got....does anybody know why none of my DVD's are burning?

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 17/07/2002 9:03:20 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26/10/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.16
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 16b

Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B>Version: A100 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1600JB-00EVA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B D: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 70254592 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 479MB (490988kB)
Free physical memory: 103MB (106156kB)
Memory in use : 78 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

12.8.2005
NeroAPI
3:33:22 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

3:33:22 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

3:33:22 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

3:33:23 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

3:33:23 PM #5 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

3:33:23 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B running

3:33:23 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

3:33:23 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

3:33:23 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

3:33:23 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1505503 (334:33.28, 2940MB)

3:33:23 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO

3:33:23 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: VDSPMS - AB 01
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

3:33:23 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

3:33:23 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1505504 (1505504) = #1505504/334:33.29
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1505504 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

3:33:23 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4081B] 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 3083272192, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
1505504 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

3:33:24 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

3:33:24 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4120
Cache writing successful.

3:33:24 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

3:33:24 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

3:33:24 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2654
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

3:33:24 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2379
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

3:33:24 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21708
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

3:33:24 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2534
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

3:33:24 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8862
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 0.0 (0)
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 (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
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 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
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 ................

3:33:43 PM #25 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1434
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x061E0000
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: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x10
0x32 0x4D 0x03 0x0C 0x0C 0x00

3:33:43 PM #26 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Write error

3:33:43 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

3:33:43 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

3:33:43 PM #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2774
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

3:33:43 PM #30 CDR -1135 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167
Write error

3:33:43 PM #31 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167
Could not perform end of Disc-at-once

3:33:43 PM #32 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

3:33:43 PM #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

3:33:43 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 17/08/2001 2:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 17/07/2002 8:05:10 AM

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

[lordsmurf]

Sony brand? Sony media ID? Both?
Alkaline? Sounds like batteries to me.

[jimmalenko]

3:33:43 PM #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867 
DRM: DRM burn session terminated. 

3:33:43 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896 
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.

I don't know why there's anything to do with DRM happening if you're burning DVD-Video ...

[drjoy110011]

Yes I am very lost as to why it isnt working.....anyone have any suggestions. I have been using Sony brand dvd discs and Memorex dvd disc and Pine dvd discs....sorry about when I said "alkaline" I must have dozed off...LOL...I dont know what I was thinking. ... anway I have used Sony DVD + R brand and Memorex DVD - R and Pine DVD + R before and they used to work fine but all of a sudden nothing works :(

[drjoy110011]

Ok..so now no one can help me....thats great....thanks a lot

[Bob W]

I use neoDVD a lot however I never use it to write the files. What i do is have NeoDVD write to disc then I use another program to do the actual burn or write. Look in the options for NeoDVD to enable "write to disc".

[drjoy110011]

hhhuuuuuuhhh there is no such option....? ... maybe my dvd drive needs a clean?

[Krispy Kritter]

The log shows that you are using -R media and that the drive had a media sense error. This error is generally because of bad media or the drive is dying/dead.

It could also be that your burner doesn't like that brand/type...as stated before...try a different brand/type. Also, keep in mind that just because you have used , for example, Sony DVD-R 2x discs in the past, doesn't mean that Sony DVD-R 4x discs will also work.