Backing up my dvd movies....Having problems now

[M3racer008]

Hi Everyone,

Well, for the past year and a half I have been backing up my dvd collection. I have been using the TDK DV-R. Never had any problems till now. I get this error message that tells me its my media that I am using. One of my friends said its a burner issue. I have the Philips DVD8631 GD 30. Any suggestions or should I just try switching to a new dvd source?

Thanks for your help!

[sleepy_monkey]

For some reason on my G4 Mac if I burn a cd, the cds I have it tells me the light is not strong enough, but it burns dvds fine.

If your burner has been working fine on the same media that is giving you problems, I would think its the burner.

[M3racer008]

Hmm...good point. But on the burning details it does say to " change media." I tried trouble shooting it and it said its fine. I'll switch media and let you guys know. Unless you know a trick to fix it. Thanks!

[redwudz]

Uh...What's the exact error message? That may or may not mean much. But, in general, media quality is the biggest problem in causing bad burns. And it's costs a lot less to try a different media than it does to replace a burner.

I don't use TDK much, but I assume they make their own media. Some companies, like HP or others use more than one manufacturer for media and those manufacturers may make their media in different locations around the world. With that, the media can vary by batch.

I would try some different brands before any other changes.

You might visit lordsmurf's website for some good information on DVD media: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/index.htm

[M3racer008]

Thanks for your help. I'll try buying some different dvds. I mean for the past year and half it was working fine. I even purchased ANYDVD because someone suggested it to me. However, I am still having the same issue.

Here is the log if it helps:

11/6/2006 9:51:31 PM info F8 key click: Open temporary log file
11/6/2006 9:51:24 PM warning Burn process failed.
11/6/2006 9:51:21 PM error Write error at 16 (16) - Code 03 73 02 [Medium error, PCA full, cannot write anymore]11/6/2006 9:51:11 PM warning Reporting invalid address for write during recovery - trying to continue
11/6/2006 9:51:11 PM warning at sector 0 (16) - recover sequence started
11/6/2006 9:51:11 PM warning Write error - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error] - Info 0 - CSI 0
11/6/2006 9:51:11 PM info Try #0 - duration 67366912 µs
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Write started 2253360 sectors to write
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Available write speed: 8x, 4x, 2.4x
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Media ID: TTG02
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info DMA Enabled
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Scanned files #31, folder #2 - total size 4613730304 b. (4.3 Gb.)
11/6/2006 9:50:03 PM info Inserted media type : DVD-R
11/6/2006 9:50:02 PM info Write started
11/6/2006 9:50:01 PM info Volume name: HOLLOW
11/6/2006 9:50:01 PM info Source path for burning "C:\Documents and Settings\PAUL\Application Data\1ClickDVDCopy\HOLLOW\VIDEO_TS"
11/6/2006 9:49:58 PM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
11/6/2006 9:49:47 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
11/6/2006 9:49:47 PM info New Drive selected : 1:1:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 [E] (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:49:47 PM info IFO reallocation not required
11/6/2006 9:49:16 PM warning Burn process failed.
11/6/2006 9:49:13 PM error Write error at 16 (16) - Code 03 73 02 [Medium error, PCA full, cannot write anymore]11/6/2006 9:48:57 PM info Popup menu click: Toggle Log Window Visibility
11/6/2006 9:48:55 PM warning Reporting invalid address for write during recovery - trying to continue
11/6/2006 9:48:55 PM warning at sector 0 (16) - recover sequence started
11/6/2006 9:48:55 PM warning Write error - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error] - Info 0 - CSI 0
11/6/2006 9:48:55 PM info Try #0 - duration 68676817 µs
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Write started 2253360 sectors to write
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Init success: DVD-R packet writing
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Available write speed: 8x, 4x, 2.4x
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Media ID: TTG02
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info DMA Enabled
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Scanned files #31, folder #2 - total size 4613730304 b. (4.3 Gb.)
11/6/2006 9:47:46 PM info Inserted media type : DVD-R
11/6/2006 9:47:44 PM info Write started
11/6/2006 9:47:43 PM info Volume name: HOLLOW
11/6/2006 9:47:43 PM info Source path for burning "C:\Documents and Settings\PAUL\Application Data\1ClickDVDCopy\HOLLOW\VIDEO_TS"
11/6/2006 9:47:34 PM info New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
11/6/2006 9:47:15 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
11/6/2006 9:47:15 PM info New Drive selected : 1:1:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 [E] (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:47:14 PM info IFO reallocation not required
11/6/2006 9:47:14 PM info Preparing to burn
11/6/2006 9:47:14 PM info Transcoding finished
11/6/2006 9:47:14 PM info Transcoding time: 0:13:04
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Transcoding started ...
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Working Folder has "119913 Mb." of free space
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Working Folder : C:\Documents and Settings\PAUL\Application Data\1ClickDVDCopy\HOLLOW\VIDEO_TS
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Destination : [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Source size : 7.7819 GB
11/6/2006 9:34:09 PM info Source : [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Destination Drive E: - DMA is enabled
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Source Drive E: - DMA is enabled
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Enable media stats collection - VSO: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Turn off computer after burn: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Delete working folder after successful burn: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Warn before erasing RW media: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Allow DVD tray eject: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Prompt for another copy of the same source: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Preferred Burn Speed: Max
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Prefer DVDR SAO: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Save Episodes or Extras option setting: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info DVD-R Write Mode: Default - Let burn engine decide
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Dual Layer Media: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Movie Only Menus: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Keep Subtitles: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Prefer DTS Audio: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info All Languages: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Extras or Episodes: FALSE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info Show Hint popups: TRUE
11/6/2006 9:34:03 PM info START button clicked
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info Estimated Required Compression: 16%
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info Titleset 6 - Audio 2: English (Dolby AC-3 6ch 48Kbps DRC normal) (ID: 0x81)
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info Preferred Audio Language : english
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info New Drive selected : 1:1:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 [E] (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:58 PM info Volume name: HOLLOW
11/6/2006 9:33:57 PM info Scanning source files - a new DVD or change to settings...
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info New Drive selected : 1:1:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 [E] (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info Destination found in registry: [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info Source found in registry: [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info CPRx error correction enabled : TRUE
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info PATIN COUFFIN : 1.36.0.0
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info BOUDUCON : 1.6.2.134
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info VSO_HWE : 2.0.22.272
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info DVD2DVD : 5.3.3.0
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info COPYTODVD : 3.0.49.88
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info AnyDVD : 6.0.8.0
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info AnyDVD process detected
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info [D] SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S R902 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info Loading writer listbox
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info [E] PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8631 GD30 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info [D] SAMSUNG CD-R/RW SW-252S R902 (Ide)
11/6/2006 9:33:55 PM info Loading reader listbox
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info Update Notification enabled : FALSE
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info Version 5.0.3.2
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\LG Software Innovations\1Click DVD Copy 5\1ClickDvdCopy.exe"
11/6/2006 9:33:54 PM info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
11/6/2006 9:33:53 PM info ******************** Report session started ********************

[redwudz]

The log does help, thanks. PCA = Power Calibration Area. This from a Nero error site:

If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (almost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.

http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/FAQs_Error_Messages.html#9

This can happen sometimes with a external burner with a weak power supply, but the most common is just problematic media. If you visit the Nero site linked above, it tells you a little more about Power Calibration errors. From your log, this appears to be the problem, though your log uses different wording.

[M3racer008]

thanks! I will try it and see if that works.

[VegasBud]

M3racer008,

There's one other thing you should check out. Just before the smelly stuff hits the fan, the log says "Init success: DVD-R packet writing". That alone could be killing your burns, and even if it worked, would produce a dvd-video disk that wouldn't work in a player. Is there someplace in the software where you can select DAO for the burning method...or anything but packet writing?

If not, you might want to try using ImgBurn for the actual burning part instead of 1Click DVD Copy 5. The already transoded files (ready for burning) are in the ""C:\Documents and Settings\PAUL\Application Data\1ClickDVDCopy\HOLLOW\" directory on your drive.

[M3racer008]

Vegas Bud,

Thanks for the advice. I'll try and see if I could find it. I also have CLONE DVD2 and I'm getting some type of error too. Strange that everything was working find then it just stopped working.