Hello all,
I recently purchased a lg gh22lp20 dvd drive to backup my xbox 360 games. I have made 3 backups and 7 coasters with trying different files, checking my DMA (although I am not experienced with this information so this could still be a problem), and using both 2x and 4x write speeds after doing some research.
I am currently using my lg gh22lp20 drive with Memorex 8x dvd+r dl discs. I realize these discs are poor quality, but my friend bought a few 50 packs for 15 bucks each on amazon (quite the deal). He gave me an entire spindle so I figured I'd try these while I wait for my Verbatim discs to come in the mail. Anyway, that is what I am using, and this is the log on my latest failure
I 12:50:16 ImgBurn Version 2.4.4.0 started!
I 12:50:16 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 12:50:16 Total Physical Memory: 2,096,364 KB - Available: 1,371,376 KB
I 12:50:17 Initialising SPTI...
I 12:50:17 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 12:50:17 Found 1 DVD±RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 12:51:10 Operation Started!
I 12:51:10 Source File: I:\Seagate Backup\TEELZY-PC\D\GAMES\Fable 2\fable2.dvd
I 12:51:10 Source File Sectors: 3,825,924 (MODE1/2048)
I 12:51:10 Source File Size: 7,835,492,352 bytes
I 12:51:10 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC
I 12:51:10 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923
I 12:51:10 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1
I 12:51:10 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 12:51:10 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST ram.cfm" class="forum_link" target="_blank">DVD-RAM GH22LP20 1.02 (D:) (ATA)
I 12:51:10 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 12:51:10 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 12:51:10 Write Mode: DVD
I 12:51:10 Write Type: DAO I 12:51:10 Write Speed: 2x
I 12:51:10 Link Size: Auto
I 12:51:10 Lock Volume: Yes
I 12:51:10 Test Mode: No
I 12:51:10 OPC: No
I 12:51:10 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 12:51:10 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 12:51:10 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 12:51:10 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 12:51:11 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 12:51:12 Writing LeadIn...
I 12:51:45 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923)
I 12:51:45 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923)
I 12:51:45 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)
W 12:58:07 Failed to Write Sectors 1027808 - 1027839 - Reason: Write Error
W 12:58:07 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: No Seek Complete
W 12:58:09 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 12:58:09 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 12:58:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 13:02:20 Failed to Write Sectors 1027808 - 1027839 - Reason: Write Error
E 13:02:20 Next Writable Address: 0
I 13:02:20 Synchronising Cache...
W 13:02:24 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 13:02:24 Failed to Write Image!
I 13:02:24 Exporting Graph Data...
I 13:02:24 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Zach\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RAM_GH22LP20_1.02_SUNDAY-JULY-05-2009_12-51_PM_RITEK-S04-66_2x.ibg
I 13:02:24 Export Successfully Completed!
E 13:02:24 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:11:14
I 13:02:24 Average Write Rate: 3,237 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,592 KB/s (4.0x)
I would appreciate any and all suggestions because I would rather not keep my 3:7 burn ratio.
Thanks in advance,
Teelzy
EDIT: After reading through the log it appears that even though I selected a 2x write speed, the average is 2.3x, with a max of 4x. The disc shows the ability to write at 4x, 6x, and 8x speeds. I believed that it would be able to go at a slower speed and that it was advertised as the higher speeds just so that it looked to be a "faster" disc. Apparently not. I have had 2 successful burns at "2x" speeds, and 1 at a more true 4x speed. I hope this information helps you so that you can help me.
its gonna be the burner or the firmware on the burner needed update, because its most of the time NOT the disk, i just bought a 10 pack of memorex dvd+r DL and they work fine on my Tsstcorp burner.
I will try to update firmware. There is a newer version I guess. If this doesn't work I will return the burner to the POS Retail outlet commonly known as Best Buy. I got anxious for my burner and went against my better judgment in the first place. Wish me luck, and I would appreciate some ideas on a burner and a good place to get it. I may as well get it online because I'm waiting for my Verbatim discs anyway.
I did a little more reading up and it seems that 2.4x is an outdated write speed and that it may even be too slow. I am over 80% of the way through backing up Left 4 Dead on my Verbatim disc!
