burning problems with nero 6

[jjob222]

hi all, i am currently having problems burning dvd with nero 6, i am only quite new to this and am sure it is only a minor hitch.
The setup, or decoding i have dvd43, encoding ,dvd shrink and burning nero 6, I have succesfully burnt aproximately 35 dvd's and suddenly i have only been able to burn 1 out of the last 15. I am able to decode and save files to my harddrive so i believe the decoding/ encoding is ok. But when i come to burn each time is different but the burn process fails at some point anywhere from 8% to over 70% into the process. I will attach one of the nero logs if some one can read it coz its all mumbo jumbo to me. at present i am using powerwave dvd-r of which i have had 1 success, previously i was using mediatrak dvd+r of which i had 35 succsess followed by a run of 15 straight failures. help!!!!!!! thanks in advance.
john


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Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 27/10/2004 2:35:32 AM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.19
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 19b
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F>Version: SB01 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.19
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-115 >Version: 1.11 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.19
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : MDT MD307AA-00BAA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-115 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-115 D: CDRom0
TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 38797312 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 239MB (245232kB)
Free physical memory: 26MB (27396kB)
Memory in use : 88 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

16.6.2007
UDF/ISO compilation
5:38:07 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

5:38:07 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

5:38:07 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6368
UDF document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
UDF Mode : UDF/ISO bridge
UDF Revision : 1.02
UDF Partition Type : physical
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

5:38:07 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

5:38:07 AM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

5:38:07 AM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F running

5:38:07 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

5:38:07 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

5:38:07 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

5:38:08 AM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 272
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

5:38:08 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 284
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

5:38:08 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2494
Recorder: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AE1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

5:38:08 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 450
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

5:38:08 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F]
--------------------------------------------------------------

5:38:08 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F] 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 4681990144, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep_______ ___
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286128 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

5:38:08 AM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

5:38:08 AM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

5:38:08 AM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

5:38:08 AM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

5:38:08 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

5:38:08 AM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2619
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

5:38:08 AM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21860
Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON

5:38:08 AM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2774
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

5:38:08 AM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8926
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 2.1 (33)
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 (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 30 00 10 20 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .0.........!....
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 ................

5:38:35 AM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1289
05:38:35.296 - TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182F\H1 T0 : Queue again later

5:46:06 AM #26 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1437
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x09450000
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: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x08 0xC5 0x60 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00

5:46:06 AM #27 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Write error

5:46:07 AM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

5:46:07 AM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

5:46:07 AM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3017
EndDAO: Last written address was 574815

5:46:07 AM #31 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 8x (11,080 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 5/10/2006 12:42:44 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.41a, size=36560 bytes, created 28/09/2006 7:53:24 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 3/08/2004 10:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

[redwudz]

TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)

Try some different media. Just because it seems the same as the media that worked, it may be different. The name of the media often doesn't reflect who really manufactured it. A media change is the cheapest and easiest one to try if you are having burning problems.

And BTW, you should edit out your Nero serial number (First line of your log)


And welcome to our forums.

EDIT: I removed the SN for you.

[VegasBud]

jjob222,

To expand (slightly) on redwudz's excellent advice...the disks you're trying to burn may say "powerwave" on the container, but the burning software knows them as "CMC MA - G. AE1", which is not something that's likely to produce good burns. Once you factor in the waste produced by failed burns, better media can end up being cheaper in the long run, and a lot less frustrating. Here's a good reference page to help you determine what quality media is.

The log also shows that during the burn, there was only 26 MB available of your 256 MB of RAM. Bringing your RAM up to even 512 MB would certainly make your computer run more smoothly.

Even though redwudz already welcomed you...since this is a friendly place, I would also like to welcome you to VideoHelp.

[jjob222]

ok thank you for the advice, i will say though that the media i had the 35 success and the 15 failures with were all out of the same pack, so presumably i would think all manufactured by the same people and of the same quality to each other.
also to add i have just downloaded a copy of dvdfab and had a successful burn straight away, heres hoping it was not just a fluke! Also on setting up dvdfab it gave me an option to enable direct access memory which i now have done.
oh and thank you for the welcome.
and thanks again, john.

[Sol12]

I'm like the most useless person to tell you this (if what I'm about to tell you is even the problem that is) but I couldn't burn dvds after getting an update for Nero6 (it's tha latest before they moved onto Nero7 I think). DVD Shrink + GuiForDVDAuthor, using Nero, couldn't burn DVDs so after googling the error message I found that it was a problem with this Nero6 update and the solution was to totally uninstall Nero and reinstall the previous version of Nero6, which worked.

I don't know what the actual problem was (or the techy language) but it was the to do with the update... if you have even updated(?)

[VegasBud]

jjob222,

The typical pattern with lower quality media is the lack of consistency, within the same batch, or even more so between different batches (which may have been manufactured by a completely different manufacturer).

In your first example, the quality variance (in the same batch) resulted in about 1/3 of the disks wandering into "unusable" territory, and were scrap, which means the price per usable disk was 50% more than what you thought you were paying...and that's not even factoring in your wasted time. Even worse, the disks that did appear to burn okay, even if they verified correctly, may very well have errors that are concealed by the built-in error correction on the disks, thereby reducing the error correction that could have been available for actual damage to the disk (scratches, smudges, etc.).

It can get much worse...as is evident with your current media, where you have 88% scrap. For what you're paying per usable disk for those, the best media available (producing 0% scrap) would be a real bargain. Also, you've got to wonder how good the one burn that appeared to work really was.

Generally, bad burns are connected to the drive or media. Although the burning software can influence the outcome (sometimes radically), it's more likely the successful DvdFab burn was getting a good disk in the luck of the draw, especially considering the media is CMC. If you want to rule out a software problem entirely, try ImgBurn. If it can't consistently complete burns, you know the problem isn't software related.

Just so you know, the burn log says your burner already had DMA enabled.

[dnix71]

He only has 256 mb ram and almost no free. Get more ram if you want to burn at 8X

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 38797312 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 239MB (245232kB)
Free physical memory: 26MB (27396kB)
Memory in use : 88 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)