I/O Error while burning with ImgBurn

[deuce2]

I get this message every so often while burning a DVD.
"I/O Error!" - usually it appears well after the burn process has started. I usually just re-burn it and try again, but this time I thought I'd post it and see what you guys think. For this instance I've used DVDFab HD Decryptor 4 to decode, then DVD Shrink 3.2 (to ISO), and copy with ImgBurn 2.4.0.0. I've attached a jpg of the message.

Any ideas on how to prevent this?:thanks:

[r0lZ]

Post the ImgBurn log, please!

[deuce2]

Post the ImgBurn log, please!

Here it is:

//****************************************\\
; ImgBurn Version 2.4.0.0 - Log
; Saturday, 08 March 2008, 08:48:31
; \\****************************************//
;
;
I 01:30:09 ImgBurn Version 2.4.0.0 started!
I 01:30:09 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 01:30:09 Total Physical Memory: 1,309,208 KB - Available: 716,012 KB
I 01:30:15 Initialising SPTI...
I 01:30:15 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 01:30:15 Found 1 DVD-ROM/CD-RW and 1 DVD±RW!
I 01:30:17 Operation Started!
I 01:30:17 Source File: G:\Data - External Drive\HOME\!Movies\ISO_Files\ASDF.ISO
I 01:30:17 Source File Sectors: 2,285,850 (MODE1/2048)
I 01:30:17 Source File Size: 4,681,420,800 bytes
I 01:30:17 Source File Volume Identifier: ASDF
I 01:30:17 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 010F7E32DVDSHRNK
I 01:30:17 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 01:30:17 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 01:30:17 Destination Device: [1:1:0] Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2 JWS5 (F:) (ATA)
I 01:30:17 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x)
I 01:30:17 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 01:30:17 Write Mode: DVD
I 01:30:17 Write Type: DAO
I 01:30:17 Write Speed: MAX
I 01:30:17 Link Size: Auto
I 01:30:17 Test Mode: No
I 01:30:17 OPC: Yes
I 01:30:17 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 06:59:44 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 06:59:47 Writing LeadIn...
I 07:00:01 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285849)
I 07:00:01 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285849)
W 07:03:05 Waiting for buffers to recover...
W 07:03:07 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 07:03:08 Writing Sectors...
I 07:06:28 Synchronising Cache...
I 07:06:29 Closing Track...
I 07:06:36 Finalising Disc...
I 07:06:54 Image MD5: 1f354a7c143db9a027b60ac04e2255e1
I 07:06:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 05:36:36
I 07:06:54 Average Write Rate: 11,813 KB/s (8.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 17,513 KB/s (12.6x)
I 07:06:54 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 07:07:02 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 07:07:14 Device Ready!
I 07:08:06 Operation Started!
I 07:08:06 Source Device: [1:1:0] Memorex DVD16+/-DL4RWlD2 JWS5 (F:) (ATA)
I 07:08:06 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD+R) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x)
I 07:08:06 Image File: G:\Data - External Drive\HOME\!Movies\ISO_Files\ASDF.ISO
I 07:08:06 Image File Sectors: 2,285,850 (MODE1/2048)
I 07:08:06 Image File Size: 4,681,420,800 bytes
I 07:08:06 Image File Volume Identifier: ASDF
I 07:08:06 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 010F7E32DVDSHRNK
I 07:08:06 Image File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 07:08:06 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 07:08:06 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 07:08:06 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285849)
I 07:08:06 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285849)
W 07:27:57 Failed to Read Sector 1963968 - L-EC Uncorrectable Error
W 07:27:57 Sector 1963968 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
W 07:41:57 Failed to Read Sector 1963969 - L-EC Uncorrectable Error
W 07:41:57 Sector 1963969 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
W 08:06:15 Failed to Read Sector 1963970 - L-EC Uncorrectable Error
W 08:06:15 Sector 1963970 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
E 08:46:01 Failed to Read Sector 1963971 - L-EC Uncorrectable Error
E 08:46:01 Sector 1963971 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
E 08:46:01 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 08:46:02 Operation Failed! - Duration: 01:37:54
I 08:46:02 Average Verify Rate: 668 KB/s (0.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 10,502 KB/s (7.6x)
I 08:48:30 Close Request Acknowledged
I 08:48:30 Closing Down...
I 08:48:30 Shutting down SPTI...
I 08:48:30 ImgBurn closed!
;

[r0lZ]

W 07:03:05 Waiting for buffers to recover...
W 07:03:07 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...That might be the cause of the problem. When you burn, avoid launching programs, and quit all programs that are currently running, especially if they do many disc accesses.

[deuce2]

When you burn, avoid launching programs, and quit all programs that are currently running, especially if they do many disc accesses.

I'll give that a try; I wasn't actively doing other activities, but I did have a lot of other misc windows open. I'll shut everything down except ImgBurn, try again, and let you know the outcome.

[Jeffster]

I 01:30:17 Write Speed: MAX
Also use a slower burn speed next time, I'd suggest 8X with your drive, as it's not known for it's burn quality at higher speeds.

You might also consider updating the drives firmware (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2082).

[deuce2]

@rOIZ - Well it worked; thanks.

@Jeffster - I got your message after I burned the DVD, but I'll take the write speed into consideration for future burns; I also updated the driver - thanks for the link.

[Chainmax]

I have a very similar problem using RipIt4Me on some old X-Men DVDs. The ripping and decrypting and burning seem to go along fine, but soon after the verification stage begins, I get this L-EC error as well. I already made several coasters with two different disc brands. The DVDs are not more scratched than other I've made backups of successfully and a few of the tries were made with only the burning application running.