Problems with DVD shrink...

[SilencetheFaint]

Alright I'm new to these forums. Basically I've been using dvd shrink for over a year and have never once had a problem. Here's how I do it: I take dvdfab decriptor and decript the files and save them to my hd. Once that's done I open up dvd shrink and I then use that to load up the files, take off what subtitles and languages I want to remove, and then I have dvd shrink incode and burn it. I have nero and I believe somehow it burns through nero.

Lately I've been able to incode the latest movies I've tried to back up, which are Ice Age 2, Clerks II, and Slither. When I get to the 21% burned, the disc ejects and it says error. I have no idea what's causing this and I need to know if there's a solution to this problem.

[redwudz]

Try using RipIt4Me instead of DVD Fab. Some of the newer DVDs have some complex encryption and you may have to do more than just rip it.

Also, instead of using Nero to burn, try this version of DVD Shrink that uses ImgBurn automatically. ImgBurn does a better job than Nero for this type of burning. Instructions and links here: http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=63869

And welcome to our forums.

[crowmaine]

What error are you getting?

It might be the error ("Cannot connect TRF.") that I got awhile back. After googling the error, I found that dvd shrink does not work well with Nero 6.6.1.4 (& Nero Digital 3.1.0.25). The last version that it works with is 6.6.0.18 and NVE 3.1.0.21. It might require uninstalling Nero, running Nero's General Clean Tool and installing the earlier versions. Make sure you record your serial number(s) BEFORE you uninstall your current version!!!

Here's a link to "Solution to 'Error:\nCannot connect TRF' - between Nero 6.6.1.4 and DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15".

(edited to include link)

[MOVIEGEEK]

1.Update your firmware: www.rpc1.org
2.Try burning with DVDDecrypter,you can select it in DVDShrink once installed.
3.Try different media.

[SilencetheFaint]

Let me explain something before I move on with this.

For some reason, my hard drive reads as disk I:/ instead of C:/ it's been like this since I got the new hard drive and installed it. I recently defragmented and since then it hasn't worked burning, could it be something to do with that?

[redwudz]

You may be able to change your boot drive back to C. I don't know if that is causing your problem, though. If the original boot drive was C and since it changed you are having problems, here's a site that explains how to change it back:

http://www.petri.co.il/change_system_drive_letter_in_windows_xp.htm

But read the warnings first.

[SilencetheFaint]

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Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'I:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 11:35:32 AM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.8
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: I:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A> Version: 1.01 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.8
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6L200M0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 G: CDRom0
_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A H: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1047852kB)
Free physical memory: 34MB (35764kB)
Memory in use : 96 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

2.12.2006
NeroAPI
4:55:08 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

4:55:08 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

4:55:08 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

4:55:09 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

4:55:09 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A running

4:55:09 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

4:55:09 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3293
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

4:55:09 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3293
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

4:55:09 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3153
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

4:55:09 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB)

4:55:09 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 271
Write in overburning mode: NO

4:55:09 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2316
Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: SONY16 - D1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

4:55:09 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 433
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

4:55:09 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

4:55:09 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A] 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 4682022912, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

4:55:17 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

4:55:17 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4040
Cache writing successful.

4:55:17 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

4:55:17 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 16x (22,160 KB/s)

4:55:18 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2609
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

4:55:18 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2356
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

4:55:18 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21206
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

4:55:18 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2502
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

4:55:18 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8442
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-ROM (0), Part Version: 0
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 2,52 Mbps (0 h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: ?
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h (?)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific [16..63]:
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 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

4:55:48 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1287
16:55:48.782 - _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A\H0 T1 : Queue again later

4:59:39 PM #26 SCSI -1093 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1435
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x00CE0000
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: 0x02
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0xCB 0x60 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00

4:59:39 PM #27 CDR -1093 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
No seek complete

4:59:39 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

4:59:39 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

4:59:39 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2765
EndDAO: Last written address was 838495

4:59:39 PM #31 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process failed at 16x (22,160 KB/s)

4:59:39 PM #32 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

4:59:39 PM #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 8/1/2006 2:48:00 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

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

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This is the error message I received. Anyone tell me what it means?

[budz]

choose to create a ISO IMAGE within dvd shrink by going thru preferences. then use IMGBURN to burn your disc. or you could upgrade your nero burn to the latest version.

[redwudz]

That error from your log,

Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)

seems to be the problem. That would indicate bad media or media not compatible with your burner. Have you tried other DVD media?

Even if you have used the same media before, it can vary by batch with some brands. This appears to be the Sony media you are using: https://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?dvdmediadvdridsearch=SONY16D1....%20

I would try ImgBurn also.

BTW, SilencetheFaint, I removed your Nero serial number from your post. Not a good idea to make that public.

[SilencetheFaint]

My problem is I don't understand how to use imgburn? Can someone give me a really easy dummies run down of how to use it?

[kschang]

You open ImgBurn, you open the ISO file, you hit BURN. What's so difficult about it?

[SilencetheFaint]

That's all fine, but the file is way too big, how to I compress it down so it fits on the disk?

[kschang]

Extract from the ISO all the files and directory onto hard drive, run DVD Shrink on the VIDEO_TS directory you extracted, which should generate another one. Then make an image of the reduced version and burn THAT one.

[pchan]

@SilencetheFaint,
If you are using RipIt4Me, try using the one-click instead of expert button. I was having problem with DVD Shrink and one-click RipIt4Me fixed the problem. Tried DVDFab, DVD Shrink failed as well.