dvd burn error

[jfrenchu]

Is this strictly a media thing? These discs worked fine till recently(memorex also some cheap brand playo) now they don't.SWindows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 11/21/2005 1:48:21 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 2:18:04 PM
Nero version: 6.3.0.2 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X>Version: 1.19 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.0.2
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2000kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <SONY DVD-ROM DDU1621 >Version: S4.0 - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.3.0.2
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : MAXTOR 6L040J2 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD-ROM DDU1621 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X D: CDRom0
SONY DVD-ROM DDU1621 E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261132kB)
Free physical memory: 44MB (45620kB)
Memory in use : 82 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

15.5.2006
Burn DVD Image
9:08:19 AM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

9:08:19 AM #2 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X running

9:08:19 AM #3 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

9:08:24 AM #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 240
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2051093 (455:47.68, 4006MB)

9:08:24 AM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

9:08:24 AM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2085
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AM3
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

9:08:24 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 406
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

9:08:24 AM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (2 - CD-ROM Mode 1, ISO 9660)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2051094 (2051094) = #2051094/455:47.69
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2051094 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:08:24 AM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948
Prepare recorder [Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X] 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 4200640512, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2051094 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

9:08:24 AM #10 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files started

9:08:24 AM #11 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4073
Cache writing successful.

9:08:24 AM #12 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files completed

9:08:24 AM #13 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process started at 4x (5,520 KB/s)

9:08:24 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

9:08:24 AM #15 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 12:45,429 (765429ms) -> OK

9:08:24 AM #16 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1512
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

9:08:24 AM #17 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19451
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

9:08:24 AM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1643
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

9:08:24 AM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7941
---- 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: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
60 00 10 20 30 40 50 00 - 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 00 `...0@P...!.....
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

9:08:32 AM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
09:08:32.328 - Memorex DVD+/-RW True-8X\H1 T0 : Queue again later

9:08:51 AM #21 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1431
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x05490000
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 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0E
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

9:08:51 AM #22 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 301
Power calibration error

9:08:51 AM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

9:08:53 AM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

9:08:54 AM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1847
EndDAO: Last written address was 767

9:08:54 AM #26 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

9:08:54 AM #27 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

9:08:54 AM #28 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process failed at 4x (5,520 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 11/21/2005 1:48:21 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.12a, size=20576 bytes, created 1/3/2006 2:24:29 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 1:59:42 AM (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDRony works fine however

[jfrenchu]

now the sony discs won't work either, so it can't be media.drive is updated,cleaned the lens.
cds seem to burn ok.Recently dvd decripter didn't want to read the dvd(sometimes)saying incompatible medium.This time it did read it though,just the burn failed
thanks for any help

[redwudz]

My guess is the burner is failing. CDs use a different laser, so that's no indication that the DVD laser is working properly. You cleaned the laser lens, tried different media, it has problems reading DVDs also. If you are sure your media is good, you could try a burner firmware upgrade, burn with a different program, such as DVD Decrypter or ImgBurn, but if it still fails, consider replacement.

Generally a power calibration error is hardware related. Either the burner or the media. Dirt on the lens, a failing laser or the laser mechanism itself, or incompatible media is the cause.

[jfrenchu]

I upgraded firmware,tried a different program ,nero dvd decrip 3 diff media.I read this burner is a piece of junk.I think its time for a new one.thanks for your time,I appreciate it
Jack