Bad media or Burner or Program??? Burning fails!

[iceberg2]

Hi
I've purchased a Sony DRU-510A about a week ago and updated its firmware to 1.0f (the latest).
I authored a DVD from an mpg file using Tmpgenc DVD auth.
when I try to burn it to a DVD+RW disc (TDK 4x, [RicohJPN]) there's no problem. burn process successfullty finishs.
But when I try to burn a DVD-R media with same files, it fails (both simulation and real) at non specific position on disc. e.g. 26% 51% 48% 70% ...., this problem occurs with Nero, Record now DX, and DVD decrypter (burning image file created by nero). they all fail to burn. but the DVD writing tool of TMPGEnc burns that disc successfully without any problem!
I also tried to simulate a DVD/ISO job, but it sucked too.
I mention it again I have no problem with DVD+/-RWs.
I've ruined some dvd-r media these days

Is this related to media which I use, or I should do something about my Burner or Burning Utility?
I'm so confused.
your help is appreciated in advance

I attach the Log file here , note that I'm using Intel apllication accelerator thus dma settings in this file could be false

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 7/17/2002 9:20:56 AM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 12/16/2003 7:18:06 PM
Nero version: 6.3.0.2
Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DRU-510A> Version: 1.0f - HA 2 TA 1 - 6.3.0.2
Adapter driver: <IdeChnDr> HA 2
Drive buffer : 8192kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 >Version: 1.0h - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.3.0.2
Adapter driver: <Imagedrv> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 1.0h Imagedrv Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 1.0h Imagedrv Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y080L0 YAR4 ultra Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y080L0 IdeChnDr Port 2 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DRU-510A IdeChnDr Port 2 ID 1 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : TDK CDRW401248B IdeChnDr Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-106 IdeChnDr Port 3 ID 1 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 K: CDRom3
NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 L: CDRom4
SONY DVD RW DRU-510A J: CDRom0
TDK CDRW401248B I: CDRom1
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-106 H: CDRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 511MB (523760kB)
Free physical memory: 239MB (245168kB)
Memory in use : 53 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

27.2.2004
UDF/ISO compilation
3:22:26 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
DVD-Video files reallocation started

3:22:26 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

3:22:26 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6029
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : TRUE
Write : FALSE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

3:22:26 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
DVD-Video files sorted

3:22:26 AM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

3:22:26 AM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124
Writer SONY DVD RW DRU-510A running

3:22:26 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

3:22:26 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

3:22:26 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

3:22:26 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 240
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2178095 (484:01.20, 4254MB)

3:22:26 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

3:22:26 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2085
Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-510A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: AN31 -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

3:22:26 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 406
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

3:22:26 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2178096 (2178096) = #2178096/484:1.21
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2178096 blocks [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A ]
--------------------------------------------------------------

3:22:27 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 948
Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DRU-510A ] 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 4460740608, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2178096 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

3:22:27 AM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files started

3:22:27 AM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4073
Cache writing successful.

3:22:27 AM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Caching of files completed

3:22:27 AM #19 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Simulation started at 4x (5,520 KB/s)

3:22:27 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2264
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

3:22:27 AM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 13:31,278 (811278ms) -> OK

3:22:27 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1512
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

3:22:27 AM #23 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19451
Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON

3:22:27 AM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1643
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

3:22:27 AM #25 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:
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 ................

3:22:29 AM #26 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:22:29.484 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:12 AM #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:12.765 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #28 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.390 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #29 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.437 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #30 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.484 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #31 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.531 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #32 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.562 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #33 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:13.593 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:23:13 AM #34 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:23:13 AM #35 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:23:50 AM #36 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:23:50.328 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:24:27 AM #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:24:27.937 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:24:27 AM #38 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:24:27.984 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:25:05 AM #39 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:25:43 AM #40 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:25:43 AM #41 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:26:20 AM #42 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:26:58 AM #43 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:26:58 AM #44 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:27:35 AM #45 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:28:13 AM #46 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:28:13 AM #47 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:28:51 AM #48 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:29:28 AM #49 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
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3:29:28 AM #50 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1277
03:29:28.859 - SONY DVD RW DRU-510A\H2 T1 : Queue again later

3:29:42 AM #51 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1431
SCSI Exec, HA 2, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x034E0000
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: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x08
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x0F 0xD2 0xE0 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0xF1 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x0F 0xCA 0x10 0x12
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x08

3:29:42 AM #52 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 301
Write error

3:29:42 AM #53 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

3:29:42 AM #54 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 223
conversion idle, stopping reader

3:29:42 AM #55 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1847
EndDAO: Last written address was 1037023

3:29:42 AM #56 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

3:29:42 AM #57 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

3:29:42 AM #58 Phase 34 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Simulation failed at 4x (5,520 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=16877 bytes, created 7/17/2002 8:53:02 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 10/28/2003 1:32:00 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\IdeChnDr.sys': Ver=2.3.0.2160, 10/01/2002, size=101431 bytes, created 10/15/2002 12:00:00 AM (Adapter driver for rec)
File 'Drivers\imagedrv.sys': Ver=2.23.0.0, size=89184 bytes, created 12/19/2003 7:48:40 PM (Adapter driver for src)

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

[rcb]

try using another brand of -r's... ritek G04's have a good rep.

[iceberg2]

I've bought a TDK DVD-R 4x today, I want to try this one today. the +RW which I tried before was TDK [Ricohjpn] and the result was good. I hope this one would be a ricohjpn.
thanks.[/quote]

[lenti_75]

maybe it's the burner.....a lot of people have problems with Sony.....and they keep on saying that the media is the problems and you should use qualified only.......BS.
my nec burn everything......

[oldfart13]

AN31...hmmm...sounds like Memorex. If so, the Sony won't burn those. That drive has got to be the pickiest yet. My Pioneer A05 and LG 4040b burn them no problem (at least AF1 Memorex) without skips and freezes. I just did over 25 in the past week with no errors...

[iceberg2]

TDK DVD-R 4x which I bought is identified as below. have any comments on it?
Sounds like Japanese
Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:TYG01]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disc Type : [DVD-R]
Manufacturer ID : [TYG01]
Disc Application Code : [Unrestricted Use : Consumer Purpose]
Recording Speeds : [1x - 2x - 4x]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4,489.3 MB = 4.38 GB]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[DVD Identifier - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

[iceberg2]

I've bought a TDK DVD-R 4x today, I want to try this one today. the +RW which I tried before was TDK [Ricohjpn] and the result was good. I hope this one would be a ricohjpn.
thanks.

[/quote]

the TDK disc was nice and successfully burned.

I'm going to bye a dozen of this disc, if you think I should not, please tell me!

[Rich86]

Sony DRU-510A, 1.0f firmware, CloneDVD
I also have a Sony 510 - the current firmware is 1.0f.
I also ran into a problem burning dvd-r media - Sony dvd-r media, would you believe. For all you Memorex bashers - Memorex dvd-r media works just fine on this burner.
Here's the Sony 510 story . . .
As best I can determine from a document I got off the Sony web site, burn speeds with this burner are controlled by the firmware, even overriding whatever settings you might have in the external program. Sony offers a DSS module which can view and modify the defaulted burn speeds in the firmware. This drives comes preset for "automatic". The defaulted burn speed for dvd-r media in "automatic" is 4x. I downloaded and ran "DVDIdentifier" and learned that the Sony media I was having trouble with is actually 1x(2x) media.
I ran the Sony DSS module - and changed the drive setting to "Silent" (think "slow") - which changes the defaulted burn speed for dvd-r media to 2x. Now the Sony media burns just fine.

Of course it would be better if the firmware checked the max burn speed of the media and adjusted itself accordingly - but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

I suggest any of you having problems with the 510a ruining burns should download a program to check the speed rating of your media - and also go to the Sony web-site and grab the DSS speed control module - and match your firmware default speeds to the media speed rating. I plan to leave my drive set for "silent" until I am using 4x or higher rated media 100% of the time.

[iceberg2]

the media, which failed was 4x (dvd identifier).

I think these TDKs are the best.

TDK DVD-R [TYG01]
TDK DVD+R [RICOHJPN]

the only original media I could find.