ImgBurn I/O Error

[trunkims]

Hi all, it's been a while since I had a problem I couldn't solve without having to come and ask here. So I've been able to burn dvds with ImgBurn or DVDShrink for some time now, recently and even once and a while I'll get an I/O error, usually I'll change the disc and it'll work, the last 2weeks I haven't been able to write with ImgBurn. I'm using HP DVD writer, with Memorex DVD+Rs Here's the log

I 21:45:10 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.0 started!
I 21:45:10 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 21:45:10 Total Physical Memory: 1,179,120 KB - Available: 616,396 KB
I 21:45:11 Initialising SPTI...
I 21:45:11 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 21:45:11 Found 1 CD-RW and 1 DVD±RW!
I 21:47:47 Operation Started!
I 21:47:47 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Miaka Yuki\Desktop\New Folder (2)\lg7-11.iso
I 21:47:47 Source File Sectors: 2,260,688 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:47:47 Source File Size: 4,629,889,024 bytes
I 21:47:47 Source File Volume Identifier: Liar Game ep07 (704x396 DivX6)
I 21:47:47 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.3.2.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 21:47:47 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 21:47:47 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 21:47:47 Destination Device: [1:1:0] HP DVD Writer 740b FF24 (D (ATA)
I 21:47:47 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: RICOHJPN-R03-04) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x)
I 21:47:47 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 21:47:47 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:47:47 Write Type: DAO
I 21:47:47 Write Speed: 12x
I 21:47:47 Link Size: Auto
I 21:47:47 Test Mode: No
I 21:47:47 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:47:48 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 21:47:52 Writing LeadIn...
W 21:47:52 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:47:52 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 21:47:52 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
E 21:47:56 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Invalid Address For Write
E 21:47:56 Next Writable Address: 0
I 21:47:56 Synchronising Cache...
I 21:47:57 Closing Track...
I 21:47:58 Finalising Disc...
E 21:47:59 Failed to Write Image!
E 21:47:59 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:11
I 21:47:59 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

I have tried lower speeds and it doesn't work... any suggestions?

[Jim44]

Typical replies to such issues are to make sure the firmware for your DVD burner is up to date, and to try different/better media - TY and Verbatim seem to be the one's most often recommended.

Basically, your burner doesn't like those discs. Updating the firmware may help, but usually using good media cures most issues.

You can see MANY similar questions & responses over at the Imgburn forums:
http://forum.imgburn.com/

Cheers,
Jim

[jman98]

Um, I guess you don't know but Memorex media sucks big time! Why? This exact problem. Before I learned about how some media was better than others, I would just buy whatever I could get my hands on. I bought Memorex ONCE. They were pure garbage. Out of 25 pack I had 3 coasters. It was totally unacceptible to me. Is it REALLY worth saving the money on Memorex when you end up throwing discs in the trash because they won't burn correctly? Buy either Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden and you won't have this problem.

[Lawbringer]

TDK is also a brand that I've had pretty good luck with. Out of ~100 discs, I had only 1 coaster, and that may very well have been my bad.

[trunkims]

Um, I guess you don't know but Memorex media sucks big time! Why? This exact problem. Before I learned about how some media was better than others, I would just buy whatever I could get my hands on. I bought Memorex ONCE. They were pure garbage. Out of 25 pack I had 3 coasters. It was totally unacceptible to me. Is it REALLY worth saving the money on Memorex when you end up throwing discs in the trash because they won't burn correctly? Buy either Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden and you won't have this problem.

I knew it! I knew the DVDs were bad since I got so many coaster from them, but I'm pretty low on them right now, so I'm buying some new ones today. I'll let you know if it's back to working again. MUCH Thanks!

[trunkims]

Well I'm back, I bought TDK DVD+Rs and still came up with an error

I 21:34:08 Operation Started!
I 21:34:08 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Miaka Yuki\Desktop\New Folder (2)\lg7-11.iso
I 21:34:08 Source File Sectors: 2,260,688 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:34:08 Source File Size: 4,629,889,024 bytes
I 21:34:08 Source File Volume Identifier: Liar Game ep07 (704x396 DivX6)
I 21:34:08 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.3.2.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 21:34:08 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 21:34:08 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 21:34:08 Destination Device: [1:1:0] HP DVD Writer 740b FF24 (D (ATA)
I 21:34:08 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 21:34:08 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 21:34:08 Write Mode: DVD
I 21:34:08 Write Type: DAO
I 21:34:08 Write Speed: 12x
I 21:34:08 Link Size: Auto
I 21:34:08 Test Mode: No
I 21:34:08 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 21:34:09 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 21:34:10 Writing LeadIn...
W 21:34:10 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
W 21:34:10 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 21:34:10 Retry Failed - Invalid Address For Write
E 21:34:13 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Invalid Address For Write
E 21:34:13 Next Writable Address: 0
I 21:34:13 Synchronising Cache...
I 21:34:14 Closing Track...
I 21:34:15 Finalising Disc...
E 21:34:16 Failed to Write Image!
E 21:34:16 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:07
I 21:34:16 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

I even re-built the .iso and still came up with the error. Any suggestions?

[budz]

TDK media is pure crap, they outsource their media to manufacturer CMC. Buy VERBATIM or TAIYO YUDEN as suggested.

[trunkims]

TDK is also a brand that I've had pretty good luck with. Out of ~100 discs, I had only 1 coaster, and that may very well have been my bad.

So then, what was said here was crap. Dang it! I have to buy again.

[Jim44]

TDK is also a brand that I've had pretty good luck with. Out of ~100 discs, I had only 1 coaster, and that may very well have been my bad.

So then, what was said here was crap. Dang it! I have to buy again.

Only the part about TDK, you shoulda listened to jman98 & me

Having said that, looking at your last log, you tried to burn them at 12x when your burner only supported them at 4x and 8x:

I 21:34:08 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 21:34:08 Write Speed: 12x

Also, I was given some CMC-dyed TDKs (16x-rated) for a project I'm doing for some friends. I tried 'em at 8x and they burn on my Plextor & play OK, but I use Verb's for my more "important" projects.

So, while it may be possible to get a poor-quality disc to burn depending on the burner, TY and Verbatim seem to have the most success regardless of the burner, hence their near-universal recommendation.

Happy Burning!

Jim

[oldandinthe way]

Before you spend any more money - upgrade the firmware in your DVDwriter.

The media type and write speed mismatch are very troubling. Are you specifying 12x to imgburn. Imgburn usually does not burn above the speed which is returned by the drive.

Although posters on this forum have little respect for CMC, it makes an enormous number of brands of disk, TDK, Imation, HP, etc etc, outselling Verbatim and TY by a long mile. It burns to completion on as many drives (or more) as the recommended brands (VSO software study). This does not mean it will last as long, or be compatible with all ancient players or any other measures of quality - Which are harder to quantify.

Your problem is at least as much the fault of your drive as the media, rather than throw away media, you can consider buying an LG or Samsung model which is more media tolerant. A couple of spindles of coasters equals the price of a new drive.

I burn a lot of DVDs and have not had a coaster with any brands on my LG drives for many months.

Success rate the same for Verbatim (MCC), CMC, Chinese "fake" MCC - 100%. Only advantage to Verbatim - successful burns at 18x.

[jman98]

If you want to salvage your TDK discs (sometimes they are crap, sometimes they are good quality - depends on who really made them for TDK), try burning at a lower speed, either 4x or 8x. Also the suggestion to upgrade your firmware can often fix this type of problem, so it's worth trying. Definitely in the future use good quality media - either Verbatim or TY.

[oldandinthe way]

The reason upgrading your firmware solves these problems is that a drive needs to have a specific write strategy to be consistantly capable of burning any brand of media.

The fact that your drive thinks this 16x CMC media is 8x indicates it lacks the proper write strategy. You should not expect good results from any media which your drive lacks a proper write strategy for.

[MOVIEGEEK]

If updating firmware doesn't help make sure DMA is enabled,if that doesn't help then try a new IDE cable.If none of that helps then I think it's time for a new writer,lasers wear out after awhile.
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