Burn problems

[TekDragon]

I have a BTC DRW1108IM DVD burner. I'm having problems burning DVDs. I've tried Fuji, 3M, and Maxell DVDs. I've already defragged the hard drive, and removed packet writing software. I'm using the latest version of Nero. When I used my Pioneer (DVR-102) I had no problems, but I flashed the drive and now it won't read any discs at all. I've attached a copy of the log. Any help would be appreciated.

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=48128 bytes, created 12/22/1997 8:23:24 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 5:21:30 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.6
Recorder: <DVDRW IDE1108> Version: B430 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <DVDRW IDE1108 >Version: B430 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y250P0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE1108 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
DVDRW IDE1108 E: CDRom0
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105 F: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048052kB)
Free physical memory: 514MB (526640kB)
Memory in use : 49 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

1.10.2005
UDF/ISO compilation
10:23:51 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started

10:23:51 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

10:23:51 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
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

10:23:51 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted

10:23:51 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

10:23:51 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer DVDRW IDE1108 running

10:23:51 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:23:51 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

10:23:51 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3155
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

10:23:52 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

10:23:52 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

10:23:52 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2311
Recorder: DVDRW IDE1108, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: FUJIFI - LM03
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

10:23:52 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 431
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

10:23:52 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 829
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 [DVDRW IDE1108]
--------------------------------------------------------------

10:23:52 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1042
Prepare recorder [DVDRW IDE1108] 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

10:23:52 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

10:23:52 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4042
Cache writing successful.

10:23:52 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

10:23:52 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

10:23:52 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

10:23:52 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2300
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

10:23:52 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21079
Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON

10:23:52 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2441
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

10:23:52 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8332
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
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
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 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 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

10:23:52 PM #25 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4805
Book Type automatically set to: Current recorder setting

10:24:04 PM #26 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1432
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x04460000
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: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

10:24:04 PM #27 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Power calibration error

10:24:04 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

10:24:04 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

10:24:04 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2682
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

10:24:04 PM #31 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5441
Drive: DVDRW IDE1108
Book Type request [BTC]: DVD+RW
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

10:24:04 PM #32 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.5.0.47 , size=24960 bytes, created 3/8/2005 9:08:42 PM
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.57 (1008), size=23936 bytes, created 12/22/1997 9:02:46 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 2/1/2005 2:03:00 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 8/3/2004 10:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

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

[setarip_old]

Hi!

10:24:04 PM #27 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Power calibration error

From the NERO website FAQ (Error Messages):

"9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why?

Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.

Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).
This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.

If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.

Please try the following solutions:

Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version.
Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.
Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal.
Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.
Send the recorder in for service."

[feedback]

Media Specific [16..63]:
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 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Your problem is that the above indicates the field "Media Specific" is empty. So, the media code on your disc is not covered by the burners firmware. In other words, they don't understand each other. Therefore, the burner is trying to use a generic write strategy for the disc. In most cases it will not work out and you end up with a "power calibration error" or "illegal disc" or a similar error.

Regards,:)
P.S. You indicated that you had no problem until you flashed your drive.I flashed the drive and now it won't read any discs at all.

[Taelon]

Don't think so feedback, DVD-R doesn't show MID's on blanks like DVD+Rs do. It will only show it after the burn on DVD-Rs.

[feedback]

It should look something like the following...

6:18:50 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

6:18:51 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2654
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

6:18:51 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2379
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

6:18:51 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21708
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON

6:18:51 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2534
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:18:51 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8862
---- 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: 0.0 (0)
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: 26127F 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: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
10:23:52 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
Follow the time line.

Regards,:)

[Taelon]

My apologies, I shouldn't post before the second cup of coffee. Didn't notice that ALL the hex data were zeros. I thought you were refering to the lack of a man readable MID like this one: Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 01 50 48 49 4C 49 - 50 53 00 30 34 31 00 39 ...PHILIPS.041.9
23 00 9F 7C 5C 02 28 00 - 9A 7E 70 02 28 00 A0 7B #..|\.(..~p.(..{
68 02 28 04 04 20 E0 00 - F0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 h.(.............

[setarip_old]

@Taelon

I believe you may have been a bit too fast to apologize. I don't believe that there's any evidence that the conclusion stated by "feedback" is correct regarding DVD-Rs.

My Pioneer 108's firmware is stated as recognizing my Maxell (MID) DVD-R media, yet the NERO log of a successful burn reflects "Media Specific" information of all zeroes, as can be seen in the following information extracted from the log:

4:31:27 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309
Recorder: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-108, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MXL RG - 03
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

4:31:27 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8281
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
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
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 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 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

4:39:23 PM #131 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Burn process completed successfully at 8x (11,080 KB/s)

[TekDragon]

I tried using a dedicated power line but that did not work. I have the latest drivers/firmware installed. I'm begininning to think that the drive is bad. If I were to replace it do you have any suggestions as to what drive would be better then any other?

Thanks.

[setarip_old]

This forum doesn't "appreciate" questions regarding, "What's the best"...

I can only tell you that my Pioneer 108 continues to be a rock-solid performer...

[Taelon]

@Taelon

I believe you may have been a bit too fast to apologize. I don't believe that there's any evidence that the conclusion stated by "feedback" is correct regarding DVD-Rs.Thanks for the backup and info setarip :)

After looking at numerous SCSI-2 doc's, I've finally found a decent Sense Error Code list Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)"Indicates that the command terminated with a non-recovered error condition that was probably caused by a flaw in the medium or an error in the recorded data. This sense key may also be returned if the target is unable to distinguish between a flaw in the medium and a specific hardware failure."Sense Code: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03POWER CALIBRATION AREA ERROR
Which of course we know from the log, and you've already posted the suggested solutions to resolve the problem.