DISK AT ONCE Burning does not work with BIN/CUE files .. ?

[jerry62]

Is this correct? I tried this several times with different media using Nero 5.5.8.0 and got nothing but coasters. But TRACK AT ONCE was fine. This was only on burning CUE image files though...

[vitualis]

I've answered this in another thread. It probably has something to do with how Nero works with your particular burner. There was a thread at the VCDImager forums: forums.vcdimager.org that stated that there was still a (rare) bug in the newest versions of Nero in burning CUE/BIN images on some drives.

Otherwise, you can definitely burn CUE/BIN images in DAO and indeed, you are supposed to do it.

Regards.

[jerry62]

Very interesting !

I'll keep checking for the next Nero version to see if this works.. then again, i could try another program just to test the disk at once method.

[volswagn]

You might want to see if your burner has new firmware as well. I have a Creative Labs el-cheapo drive ($99) that wouldn't burn DAO in Nero... It was giving me a couple other problems as well with different apps (CDRWin)

I eventually found out it was really a rebadged Lite-On burner, so I took a chance and re-flashed it with the Lite-On firmware and not only did it fix the DAO problem, but it also cleared up all the errors with other apps as well...

[jerry62]

Thanks for the tip..

I have a HP CD-Writer Plus. I checked but don't believe there is newer firmware. Of course, HP's site is not fun to navigate through.

[cybernut]

jerry62,

I myself had the same problem with CDRWin & Nero's DAO mode (v5.5.7.8) just last week...and after many coasters I finally wisened up and tried DAO/64 option instead of just DAO or TAO...and it worked. Finally my DVD player recognized my VCDs. I hope that helps a bit.

Regards,
Avik

[jerry62]

What is DAO/64 option and where do you set it (for which application)?

I had good success with CDRDAO from withing VCDEasy...

[cybernut]

jerry62 - The DAO/64 option for me is listed when i choose burn image in Nero 5.5.7.8, I get the burn dialog box with the Write method - of the methods listed in drop-down box I see Track-At-Once, Disk-At-Once & Disk-At-Once/64 - I picck the 3rd option (DAO/64) and only then my VCDs are recognized by my DVD player & by my computer's software (WinDVD)- not when ipick the other 2 methods. lemme know if you dont see this option...I'm curious to see if this option is hardware dependant and only appears for certain burners.

[jerry62]

It must be hardware dependent, as I don't get that...
Unless there is some preferences option that enables it ?
I have an HP CD-Writer (16f) that is actually made by Mitsumi. Their number for it is CR-4848TE, although I think it is the same internally as Mitsumi's CR-4808TE. Is yours newer?

[cybernut]

I think you are right...its probably hardware dependant...because I saw on CloneCD's site that my burner is of the very few ones that can correctly do a DAO/64 image burn...the kind that can make an exact replica of SafeDisc 2 protected games if you are familiar with that stuff. And my burner is indeed newer but I think that option DAO/64 really depends on the version of nero, not so much if its a newer burner it has that feature because most new burners dont have it either...but more than likely i agree - its probably a hardware-dependant feature.

[jerry62]

What model is that pray tell ? Is it a LiteOn model?

[cybernut]

Oops...forgt to mention it...its a Toshiba SDR-1202. It does have the same capability as LiteOn burners.

[tsoler]

Hello,

I think, DAO/64 is not hardware dependant... is newer in the version Nero5578..... Upgrade to 5578 or 5580.

Bye

Toni.

[jerry62]

Nope, it's not that. I have had 5.5.8.0 for quite some time now.