dvd writer problems

[gary_uk21]

i'm having problems with burning dvds with my writer...cd's or fine but will only work now and again with dvds..i've tried all kinds of dvd writing software but no luck.i've been using nero and sent them a log error i saved they sent me an email saying........

The problem is that you do get an Power Calibration Error during
the actual burn.

Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder. Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). And during the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC). This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.
So, when you receive the "Power Calibration Error" or "Power Calibration Area full" error message, then the cause will be either poor media, poor Power, or a defective Recorder.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:

1) A Firmware Update might enable the OPC on this medium

2) Try another brand of CDR or CDRW media.

3) Also try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If this occurs with an External recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. Take the recorder out of the external chassis, and connect it internal, as a test.

4) Try different configurations, such as taking the CDROM to the Primary IDE bus as Slave, and have only the recorder connected to the Secondary IDE bus as Master.

5) Send the recorder in for Service.

Have tried all above apart from number 5...as i've not long had it.what can i do??

[Joe328]

I like nero but try another program. Nero might not be supporting you drive. Or try updating Nero. I like recordnow max, no nosense no frills program!