ok, please help

[richdvd]

Hi all!

I have a TDK 440N burner and it stopped burning DVDs all of a sudden.
However, it burns CDs. Does the drive use the same laser to burn DVDs and CDs or is my drive shot? Any ideas? Thanks!

[dafreak]

are you getting errors when you burn dvd's? what makes you think it won't burn dvd's?

[richdvd]

it just hangs at 1%, then errors out
i have tried a few different burning programs and the same thing happens in all. it won't even do a simulation burn in Nero. i am using Japanese Maxell discs, so I know the media isn't the problem.

[dafreak]

what's the error?
pma update failure?

[richdvd]

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 754MB (772636kB)
Memory in use : 26 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Enabled (1)

21.3.2004
DVD-Copy on the fly
11:02:18 PM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running

11:02:18 PM #2 Text 0 File DVDCopy.cpp, Line 241
DVD Track-Information from source disc
S01 T01 Con 0x04 Start 0 Len 1587569 (gap 0) Blank 0 Res 0 Mode TRM_DATA_MODE1 (0)

11:02:18 PM #3 Text 0 File DVDCopy.cpp, Line 334
Max -1 tracks of 1 allowed to copy
1: 0 - 1587569 = 1587569, TRM_DATA_MODE1, block size 2048, read opt 0 (no read options)

11:02:18 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3101
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

11:02:18 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 240
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 1587568 (352:47.43, 3100MB)

11:02:18 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 245
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

11:02:18 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2085
Recorder: TDK DVDRW0404N, Media type: DVD+R

11:02:18 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 406
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

11:02:18 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 779
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (1 - Data (mode 1))
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1587569 (1587569) = #1587569/352:47.44
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1587569 blocks [TDK DVDRW0404N ]
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this is from the log file.
when i go to do a simulation burn in Nero, it says "Simulation not possible for this type of disc". I have tried several Maxell + and - R.

what's the error?

in Nero, after attempting a burn it just says "Burn Failed"

[richdvd]

anyone have any ideas?

[dafreak]

LOL, I know it says burn failed at x speed.

behind the dialogue box that says burn failed, does it say pma update failure?

I get pma update failure when using memorex disks. It usually errors out at the lead in at 1%.

I would think if you're burning cd's without any problems, your dvd burner should be ok.

try another brand of media.

[richdvd]

does it say pma update failure?

No.
I tried a Memorex -R just now and the same thing.
I have a feeling my burner is shot.
My LiteOn 411S burns these discs with no problems but I don't want to use it, unless I absolutely have to.

[richdvd]

does this look to anyone else like the drive is shot?

[sacajaweeda]

Can you burn images from your hard disk?

[richdvd]

no..i just went out and got the Pioneer 107D.
the TDK is dead.
not very impressed with TDK at all!!!

[coyote]

I had this same problem with my HP. It happened after only 2 weeks of use, so it was under warranty...they simply sent me a new one. That was nearly 2 years ago and the new one (well...its not new anymore) is still purring.

[Will Hay]

anyone have any ideas?

Yeah, choose a title that best describes your topic.

no..i just went out and got the Pioneer 107D.

Really, I thought Lite-on were the tops, period, apparently.
Will Hay

[richdvd]

Really, I thought Lite-on were the tops, period, apparently.
Will Hay

For the price, i really think they are.
I might be returning the Pioneer yet, we'll see how it goes.
Don't worry Will, you will be the first to know....seeing as you are spying on me

[andyp1]

LiteOn are the best burners period

No Man...Get a Lite-On burner

Sorry richdvd couldn't resist

Well spotted Will I remember that thread as well.

BTW I have Pioneer 106D - Excellent Burner !!!

[richdvd]

no problem guys, its all in good fun!!!!
i'm not here to fight or get upset with anyone.

My LiteOn 411S burns these discs with no problems but I don't want to use it, unless I absolutely have to.

I still really like the LiteOn guys, its my backup drive

[gmatov]

Excellent idea to have a reliable drive to fall back on when the "good" drives fail.

I reccommend it for everyone. And paying less for the backup is even a plus.

Cheers,

George