Coasters with TMPGEnc DVD Author

[Robert Simandl]

I'm trying out TMPGEnc DVD Author since DMF2 no longer allows the workaround for AC-3 sound.

I've got my little project here ready to burn, and the trial run (burning to a DVD-RW) went fine and dandy. No problems whatsoever.

But then when I tried the exact same project on a DVD-R, it burned for about a minute and displayed this cryptic error message:

"Writing error. Cmd:42, Scene:5, ASC:33, ASCQ:2"

When I clicked the OK button, ANOTHER even more cryptic error message appeared:

"BUR"

When I clicked the OK button, the disc ejected a nice little coaster for me.

I tried another disc, got another coaster.

Any ideas what's going on here? Thanks...

[Roderz]

Had same prob myself dvd-rw was ok dvd-r burnt ok but wont play
So now I just stick to nero for burning TDA's output and no more probs

[Robert Simandl]

Had same prob myself dvd-rw was ok dvd-r burnt ok but wont play
So now I just stick to nero for burning TDA's output and no more probs

You read my mind...

I was just about to post that I exited TDA, and burned the exact same VIDEO_TS folder to a DVD-R with Nero, and everything went hunky dory! Guess TDA's "DVD Writing Tool" has a bug that needs to be fixed in the next release.

Thanks!

[LisaB]

Which version of DVD Author are you using?

I'm using 1.5.13.44 with no problems. I was going to upgrade to 1.5.15.49, but if this is what is going to happen, maybe I'll wait...

[Robert Simandl]

Yup, I'm using the newest version. Apparently the problem is just in the DVD Writing Tool since Nero burns the same VIDEO_TS file to DVD-R's fine and dandy.

[hech54]

My TMPGEnc DVD Author burns just fine too.

[Roderz]

I'm using 1.5.13.44 as well
But my dvd writer is not on their compatability list so I cant complain.
As long as nero keep working

BTW I did post on this here https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=641648&highlight=#641648 nearly 2 months ago.
Basicly if I burn dvd-r with TDA disc will only play on 1 of my 3 players

TMPGEnc DVD Author BBS (not easy to find from their web page!)-- http://www.pegasys-inc.co.jp/bbscgi/ebbs/board.cgi?board=tda

[overloaded_ide]

Never a problem here! Never a coaster, and every disk plays in every player I have tried them in after burning with Tmpgenc Dvd Authors built in burner! Unlike the disks I Burned with Nero! Half them won't play in some players, All play in mine, and I found one player that played none of them. So for me Nero is a pot luck deal, may work may not!

Maybe you Guys having problems have a newer version than I do? Try going back to the previous version and see if it works for you. Not sure what version I have off hand, not at that system.

[Robert Simandl]

Just got a reply back from TMPGEnc tech support. They suggested upgrading the firmware of my burner (Pioneer 104 v1.31). Suppose it couldn't hurt...