ImgBrn: Failed to Read Sector--Unrecovered Read Error

[TomBrooklyn]

I got the Subject Problem in ImgBrn as detailed about 3/4 of the way through the following log. Original was decrypted by RipIt4Me with no error messages given and Encoded with DVDRB Pro with no error messages until the burn segment as far as I can tell.

What could be the cause(s) of this problem?

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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 - Log
; Friday, 13 June 2008, 12:07:05
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I 09:36:53 ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 started!
I 09:36:53 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 09:36:53 Total Physical Memory: 3,144,684 KB - Available: 2,466,336 KB
I 09:36:53 Initialising SPTI...
I 09:36:53 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 09:36:54 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 09:36:54 Operation Started!
I 09:36:54 Building Image Tree...
I 09:36:54 Checking Directory Depth...
I 09:36:54 Calculating Totals...
I 09:36:54 Preparing Image...
I 09:36:54 Checking Path Length...
I 09:36:54 Contents: 23 Files, 2 Folders
I 09:36:54 Size: 4,661,751,808 bytes
I 09:36:54 Sectors: 2,276,246
I 09:36:54 Image Size: 4,662,362,112 bytes
I 09:36:54 Image Sectors: 2,276,544
I 09:36:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:00
I 09:36:54 Operation Started!
I 09:36:54 Source File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 09:36:54 Source File Sectors: 2,276,544 (MODE1/2048)
I 09:36:54 Source File Size: 4,662,362,112 bytes
I 09:36:54 Source File Volume Identifier: ALL_QUIET_ON_THE_WESTERN_FRONT
I 09:36:54 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.4.1.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 09:36:54 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 09:36:54 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 09:36:54 Destination Device: [3:1:0] _NEC DVD_RW ND-2500A 1.06 (H:) (ATA)
I 09:36:54 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 09:36:54 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 09:36:54 Write Mode: DVD
I 09:36:54 Write Type: DAO
I 09:36:54 Write Speed: MAX
I 09:36:54 Link Size: Auto
I 09:36:54 Test Mode: No
I 09:36:54 OPC: Yes
I 09:36:54 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 09:37:08 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 09:37:37 Writing LeadIn...
I 09:37:58 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2276543)
I 09:37:58 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2276543)
I 09:49:42 Synchronising Cache...
I 09:49:59 Image MD5: 5b2cd4f0ab516d86b7a1922de0da4865
I 09:49:59 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:13:04
I 09:49:59 Average Write Rate: 6,467 KB/s (4.7x) - Maximum Write Rate: 7,525 KB/s (5.4x)
I 09:49:59 Cycling Tray before Verify...
I 09:50:26 Device Ready!
I 09:50:36 Operation Started!
I 09:50:36 Source Device: [3:1:0] _NEC DVD_RW ND-2500A 1.06 (H:) (ATA)
I 09:50:36 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: TYG02) (Speeds: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 09:50:36 Image File: -==/\/[BUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 09:50:36 Image File Sectors: 2,276,544 (MODE1/2048)
I 09:50:36 Image File Size: 4,662,362,112 bytes
I 09:50:36 Image File Volume Identifier: ALL_QUIET_ON_THE_WESTERN_FRONT
I 09:50:36 Image File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.4.1.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 09:50:36 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 09:50:36 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 09:50:36 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 09:50:36 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2276543)
I 09:50:36 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2276543)
W 12:06:53 Failed to Read Sector 275520 - Reason: Unrecovered Read Error
W 12:06:53 Sector 275520 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
E 12:06:57 Failed to Read Sector 275521 - Reason: Unrecovered Read Error
E 12:06:57 Sector 275521 maps to File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
E 12:06:57 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 12:06:57 Operation Failed! - Duration: 02:16:21
I 12:06:57 Average Verify Rate: 67 KB/s (0.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 5,747 KB/s (4.1x)
I 12:06:57 Close Request Acknowledged
I 12:06:57 Closing Down...
I 12:07:05 Shutting down SPTI...
I 12:07:05 ImgBurn closed!
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[blutach]

You got yourself a bad burn or read. That is a very old writer and chances are it's on its way out. You could try a firmware update but I doubt that's the issue. See here (http://club.cdfreaks.com/f86/overview-different-nec-firmwares-96140/).

Regards

[TomBrooklyn]

Hi blutach,
Do writers when they get old sometimes create errors? I wasn't aware that might be the case. I thought all errors were software issues, not hardware, unless the writer had obvious physical problems.

[blutach]

Everything has a useful life Tom. If they made them to live forever, they'd never get you to buy something else! Do a Nero CD Speed test on your disk and preferably also with another drive - perhaps the burn is OK (although the first sign my LG had "had it" was when it was giving read errors on verifies). In any event, it's time for you to fork out $40 on a new drive.

Regards

[LIGHTNING UK!]

I thought all errors were software issues, not hardware, unless the writer had obvious physical problems.

Personally I'd say the opposite is true.

The software only reports the errors that the drive returns.

If it says it can't read something then it can't read it - software can't do anything about that except to retry X times in the hope that it'll eventually work.

Of course it makes little sense to have a verify operation retry as that kinda defeats the purpose.

[TomBrooklyn]

Hi,
I retried burning the same files with my other newer burner and it worked. So I guess the NEC is introducing the errors. Argh. I will remove it and smash it and stomp on it for it's failure. Then I will thank it for the service it provided while it worked, and provide it will a dignified disposal.

[Dave Briggs]

My internal Sony burner started reading and writing slower and slower and slower. I thought it was a software problem too, but after reading something here about burners eventually pooping out, I went out and bought a new LG external burner, brought it home plugged into a USB 2 slot and it works great. Right out of the box. So if you are thinking of getting a new burner and don't want to hassle taking your old one out and putting in a new one, try an external. Costs a little more but it is sooo convenient.