What is the <edit> problem here?

[MrKASADY]

Every <edit> time I try to burn to DVD it gets an error and cites the following:

Disc Write Error - Sense:03 ASC:0C ASCQ:08 (Command:2A)
--------------------------------------------------
Sony DVD RW DRU-500A (E ATAPI (1.0g)
PX.DLL - 1.1.0.358
PXMAS.DLL - 1.5.0.109
PXWAVE.DLL - 1.2.0.85
PXWMA.DLL - 1.0.0.2
OLEAUT32.DLL - 3.50.5014.0
MSVBVM60.DLL - 6.0.92.37
MSCOMCTL.OCX - 6.0.88.62
MSCOMCT2.OCX - 6.0.88.4
PXHelper.SYS - 2.2.23.0
PXHelp20.SYS - 2.2.39.0

This is <edit> me off as I have wasted like 10 DVDRs and I see not one reason for this to happen... I updated the Firmware and it burned one successfully, but then started with the <edit> errors again. I'm burning the discs with no other programs running also, so that can't be the problem. It burns CDs just fine. Please, someone help me before I either smash it up or put it on eBay in a fit of rage.

[dhluke]

I was going to suggest that you upgrade the firmware but you already did, so that couldn't be the problem. You might want to try another Burning Program before giving up on the dvd writer.

[MrKASADY]

I've tried that and the same thing happens... Gets late into burning and says Error and stops. Please, any advice is more than welcome.

[DigiToast]

What disc media are you using? I've seen that error before and for me it has always happened when using lower quality discs.

[disturbed1]

What other burning app have you tried? Prassi and Record Now use the same PX engine, so they are using the same API to burn to your Sony.

Are there any other programs using your ASAPI layer while your burning? Such as Direct CD, or any other packet writing software? Is auto run notification turned off?

IDE drives can only read, or write at one time. If you have a second CD player on the same chain, and try to play music, or use that other CD player while burning this could cause errors.

Certain VIA chipsets have problems burning CDs, do you have this chipset, and have you applied the correct patches to fix it (VIA 4inOne drivers)?

What version of ASAPI are you using?

What about burning CDs? Do you get errors while burning CDs?

Try installing Force ASAPI from doom9.org. I did this to have better ASAPI control in XP Pro, as the newer 4.71 from adaptec caused many errors for me.

[MrKASADY]

Are there any other programs using your ASAPI layer while your burning? Such as Direct CD, or any other packet writing software? Is auto run notification turned off?

No, nothing else is running when I try to burn.

IDE drives can only read, or write at one time. If you have a second CD player on the same chain, and try to play music, or use that other CD player while burning this could cause errors.

Nay, my other CD drive is dormant the whole time

Certain VIA chipsets have problems burning CDs, do you have this chipset, and have you applied the correct patches to fix it (VIA 4inOne drivers)?

Excuse my outright blatant idiocy here... but I don't know exactly what a chipset is, but I've never had any problems burning CDs with my old CDR

What version of ASAPI are you using?

I have no idea, how do I check this?

What about burning CDs? Do you get errors while burning CDs?

CDs burn perfectly on the DVDR. I'll install ForASAPI and let you know how I get on.

[MrKASADY]

What disc media are you using? I've seen that error before and for me it has always happened when using lower quality discs.

I'm using cheap disks, but even the Rewritable one that came with the thing doesn't work.

[disturbed1]

Sometimes you'll have programs running in the background even though you don't have any windows opened. You can check this through XP's taskmanager by hitting CTRL-SHIFT-ESC together, or rightclicking the task bar and selecting task manager.

Some other sony user have complained about problems with cheap media, however, I believe that was a reason for the new firmware. Not sure though.

ASPI check can be downloaded here http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverdetail.html?filekey=aspichk.exe

That isn't a direct download link, but rather a link to adaptec's web page.

In layman terms, ASPI is a protocol that applications use to control devices along your IDE chain such as CD Burners.

Force ASPI ( http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/software.htm hit CTRL-F and type aspi) will install the ASPI layer for you. Reboot after you install.

What burning app are you using? Record Now, or Primo DVD? Have you tried DVD Decrypter, or anything else?

Are you burning image files, for the VIDEO_TS, AUDIO_TS folders? If your not burning an image file try that instead of the folders.

Also check your burners documentation to see if you should have DMA enabled or not, as this could be a problem also.

Sometimes a fresh install of Windows, and all software can work wonders.

[MrKASADY]

What burning app are you using? Record Now, or Primo DVD? Have you tried DVD Decrypter, or anything else?

Are you burning image files, for the VIDEO_TS, AUDIO_TS folders? If your not burning an image file try that instead of the folders.

Also check your burners documentation to see if you should have DMA enabled or not, as this could be a problem also.

Sometimes a fresh install of Windows, and all software can work wonders.

I'm using RecordNow, and I've also tried using Nero but neither work. DVD Decrypter is what I'm using to rip the DVDs to HD, then DVD2One to compress. I've been burning them just as VIDEO_TS on a data DVD, but the thing I can't understand is that it burnt a few successfully at the start and then just stopped working. It also happens when I'm copying DVDs... It creates the image fine, asks for a blank disc, burns like 50 - 90% on and then gets this silly error. What documentation do you mean, like the manuals and stuff that came in the box?

[damnim]

I'd be careful about saying

god damn

He just might do it.

Anyway I use to have the same problem and here was the solution, once I applied this solution I haven't had this error

Disc Write Error - Sense:03 ASC:0C ASCQ:08 (Command:2A)

thrown at since nor have I had a bad disc with any burning program. I have recorded over 200 discs now using the following solution:

1. Depending on your OS Windows ME, 2000, XP you need to get into the device manager where your hardware is listed.

2. Find the your IDE Atapi controllers section and select the one that has your burner on it "Primary, Secondary" and click properties.

3. For Windows XP click the "advanced tab" and you will see areas called "transfer mode" under "0 or 1". You need to know which device O or 1 your Sony is. If the "transfer mode" is "DMA" select "PIO ONLY".

4. Once "PIO ONLY" is selected for your Sony restart or logoff the computor and try again. You shouldn't have this problem again.

DMA is like a middle man and PIO is a direct connection to the CPU.

If this doesn't work we'll try something else.

[MrKASADY]

That didn't work either. If this won't work I'll either become Amish or sell my PC and buy some firearms and start a vigilante team against computers. Something with no personality should not be causing me this much stress.

Any further advice?

[defense]

Any further advice?

Nope, get that gun!

[Neoh]

After checking your computer Details, a couple of things comes in my mind:

1* Have you installed Service Pack 1 of Win XP?? if not do it.

2* Increase your memory, 128 MB of ram is very short for Xp and mems are not that expensive except if you have RDRAM.

3* Either you have a VIA chipset (98% of chance you do) or a NVIDIA chipset. So you better check what is your motherboard Brand and model cause VIA chips are full of bugs (old ones are.)

4* Is your DRU500-a in MASTER or SLAVE (master is better I think but that is personal) and it should also be on a IDE bus with a HDD cause with XX-ROM only the motherboard can sometimes get a wrong speed setting (66 instead of 100 or 133)

5* and one of the most important thing, did you install that crap that comes with your writter for direct writting on a RW media? if so, Get rid of that!

[johneboy]

Every god damn time I try to burn to DVD it gets an error and cites the following:

Disc Write Error - Sense:03 ASC:0C ASCQ:08 (Command:2A)
--------------------------------------------------
Sony DVD RW DRU-500A (E ATAPI (1.0g)

I think what would irritate me the most would be that error message smiling at me

[MrKASADY]

After checking your computer Details, a couple of things comes in my mind:

1* Have you installed Service Pack 1 of Win XP?? if not do it.

2* Increase your memory, 128 MB of ram is very short for Xp and mems are not that expensive except if you have RDRAM.

3* Either you have a VIA chipset (98% of chance you do) or a NVIDIA chipset. So you better check what is your motherboard Brand and model cause VIA chips are full of bugs (old ones are.)

4* Is your DRU500-a in MASTER or SLAVE (master is better I think but that is personal) and it should also be on a IDE bus with a HDD cause with XX-ROM only the motherboard can sometimes get a wrong speed setting (66 instead of 100 or 133)

5* and one of the most important thing, did you install that crap that comes with your writter for direct writting on a RW media? if so, Get rid of that!

Service Pack won't work because I have an "Invalid Product I.D" or something. I don't have money with which to buy RAM. The manual I got when I had my PC made up says it's a Soltek Mainboard, but doesn't think to tell me what version or whatever it is. The DRU-500a is the Master drive... It's sharing an IDE bus with my other CDR, but I'll swap them around when I have time probably tomorrow. I installed that shit that came with it, but promptly deleted it and downloaded recommended stuff from this here webpage.

[defense]

I don't have money with which to buy RAM.

But you have the Sony DRU500a? Ram is DIRT cheap right now. All you probably need is a little SDRAM Simm/Dimm and you can get 256 MB's for less then $30 in most places, including Best Buy.

[damnim]

If you are running Win XP you need at least 256mb to run the OS properly. If you are running 128mb I would guess that is your biggest problem. You may also want to tweak your page file until you get some more physical memory.

With respect to installing the Win XP SP1 update there is a tool for correcting the ID problem.

I suppose next Microsoft will require finger prints, voice and retina identification in order to buy and use there software.

[Vejita-sama]

Here's what I suggest:

1) Author DVD (ie. generate VIDEO_TS folder)

2) Use IMG Tools to make an ISO image of the DVD (http://www.doom9.org)

3) Use DVD Decrypter to burn the ISO image (choose Mode | ISO - write) and burn at 1x (even if you can do faster).

Let us know if that works.

[jarvis1781]

OMG...first this guy talks about his invalid product key for XP then another guy tells him about a way to bypass the service pack 1 security feature...

maybe it is me but I don't think things like this should be discussed on this board

as for your problem with the drive...I had nothing but trouble with mine...and consequently threw it against the wall after creating 50 coasters with it...I have money burning a hole in my pocket so I went out and got the A05...absolutely no problems with it! Thank you PIONEER!

[damnim]

Jarvis

For your imformation I own a legal copy of XP Pro however due to problems I encounter with a couple of my computors I was not about to take more time reactivating something that I purchased.

I own it I can do with it what I like, just like DVD's.

Maybe you should not be delving into this site or any site that has to do with utilizing "Fair Use" tools and keeping mega corporations from stripping us of this basic right.

[jarvis1781]

"For your imformation I own a legal copy of XP Pro however due to problems I encounter with a couple of my computors I was not about to take more time reactivating something that I purchased."

it seems I have found your problem...XP was designed to be installed on ONE computer only...if you only own ONE copy then of course your other computers will encounter problems when trying to install it on them too.

"I own it I can do with it what I like, just like DVD's."

...for YOUR information...you do NOT own a program...you only own the license to USE it...perhaps you need to do your own reading

I know more than you might think...I work for a programming company...and no...it isn't Microsoft.

[vitualis]

...for YOUR information...you do NOT own a program...you only own the license to USE it...

Technically correct. However, I think that this thread has gone way off topic so if anyone wants to continuing discussing the problem faced by the author of this thread, then start a new topic and link back to this one.

Regards.