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Power Calibration Errors
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11. September 2006 @ 14:11 |
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I just started burning DVD's and and I know that sometimes you can have issues with different media brands causing power calibration errors during a burn. I'm using Fujifilm DVD+R and figured this is a good brand of DVDs and my burner is a newer Sony DVD/RW/DW U10a but I have been unable to burn a dvd using several different programs. What else can be causing this problem? I don't have much experience with firmware, could it help?
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11. September 2006 @ 16:18 |
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Hi Judan911
Welcome at aD
Check the model # on the Sony - the DWU10A last had a firmware update in 4/2003.
One thing the firmware does is help the drive with read & write strategies of media - esp the the newer media. So if it's not up to date may be the reason for the power calibration error.
Fuji can be good - just depends on who made them and compatibility.
What the rated speed on the media?
What speed are you burning at?
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11. September 2006 @ 16:48 |
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The DVD's are rated for up to 16x and my burner is burning DVDs at 2.4x. If I download firmware, what should I download and how exactly is it installed? Thx
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11. September 2006 @ 16:59 |
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Ok - just need you to check the model # of the drive and we can go from there.
The one you listed is several years old not a newer Sony.
What programs have you tried to burn with?
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11. September 2006 @ 17:16 |
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I've used everthing from DVD Shrink to Nero, Cucosoft, Roxio. None could burn. I'm pretty sure it's a hardware or Media issue. I'll get back to you tomorrow about the Model #, it's getting late here. Thanks again for all your help.
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11. September 2006 @ 17:39 |
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No problem :)
You can check the make, model and current firmware version in Nero.
Just go to Nero ToolKit>Info Tool. Have the Sony picked (model listed there) then the drive tab. There's a field for firmware version.
2.4x is the max speed on +R's if your drive is a U10A.
But let's make sure that's the right model #.
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11. September 2006 @ 19:24 |
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hi, Judan911
Originally posted by Judan911:
I'm using Fujifilm DVD+R and figured this is a good brand of DVDs
Only good if they are Made in Japan, If they are not i would try returning them for better media like Verbatims, which go on sale at least once a month if not more. just my thought
Hello Binkie, have not been able to get a 80 pin IDE cable yet to see if it helps my ripping time, just have been too busy, will post the results if i ever get around to getting the cable, LOL
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson |
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11. September 2006 @ 19:49 |
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Hey 300bowler
LOL - def. know how that goes :)
Should see some important in speed. Not like lightning though :)
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12. September 2006 @ 06:46 |
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I attached all the pertinent info for you.
Drive Information
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Drive : SONY DVD RW DW-U10A
Type : DVD±R/RW Recorder
Firmware Version : 1.1d
Buffer Size : 8 MB
Date : ?
Serial Number : AE256082
Vendor Specific : Feb07 ,2003
Drive Letter : D:\
Location : 1:0
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 2.4 X
Write Speed : 2.4 , 2.0 X
Read CD Text : Yes
Return C2 Pointers : Yes
Read CD-R : Yes
Read CD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-ROM : Yes
Read DVD-RAM : No
Read DVD-R : Yes
Read DVD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-R DL : No
Read DVD+R : Yes
Read DVD+RW : Yes
Read DVD+R DL : No
Read BD-ROM : No
Read BD-R : No
Read BD-RE : No
Read HD DVD-ROM : No
Read HD DVD-R : No
Read HD DVD-RW : No
Read HD-BURN : No
Read Digital Audio : Yes
Read CD+G : Yes
Read VideoCD : Yes
Write CD-R : Yes
Write CD-RW : Yes
Write DVD-R : Yes
Write DVD-RW : Yes
Write DVD-R DL : No
Write DVD+R : Yes
Write DVD+RW : Yes
Write DVD+R DL : No
Write DVD-RAM : No
Write BD-R : No
Write BD-RE : No
Write HD DVD-R : No
Write HD DVD-RW : No
Write HD-BURN-R : No
Write HD-BURN-RW : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : Yes
Mount Rainier : No
SolidBurn : Yes
Labelflash : No
Modes : Packet, TAO, DAO, SAO, RAW SAO, RAW DAO, RAW SAO 96, RAW DAO 96
Region Protection Control : RPC II
Region : 1
Hope this helps.
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12. September 2006 @ 14:45 |
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"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 12. September 2006 @ 14:49
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12. September 2006 @ 15:49 |
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Downloaded the firmware fine except for one problem, the read file is written in Asian. I don't want to update without knowing what I'm doing. Can you help me out with this? Thx
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12. September 2006 @ 15:57 |
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@Judan911
Yep just the info we needed.
Try the firmware update that 300bowler links too. May help but the last support on this drive was 4/2003 so 16x media will probably give it problems.
2.4x is the max this drive will burn +R - 4x for -R media so may be time to get a new drive.
Your power calibration is probably a combo like you said - the media and drive. If you can find 4x or even 8x media try that. Then again good drives are pretty cheap now a days - probably your best bet.
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12. September 2006 @ 16:31 |
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I'm not sure how to install the firmware download, it's all in Asian. Can you give me some direction?
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12. September 2006 @ 17:06 |
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Judan911,
I'm with binkie maybe its time to get a new burner, they are extremely cheap now, I remember when i bought my first burner for like $300 now u can get them for $50 and even cheaper.
also i would not get a sony.
Binkie good catch, i didn't even notice how old the firmware update was.
"When I look at the smiles on all the childrens faces, I just know theyre about to jab me with something."- Homer Simpson
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12. September 2006 @ 17:10 |
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Thanks guys, I guess it's time to upgrade! Cheers
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12. September 2006 @ 17:11 |
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@Judan911
This one does look a little funky. Save it to your desktop - looks like the default path.
Make sure no blanks in the drive and no programs running. Keep the power on.
Once saved to the desktop should be a exe file - doubble click - may have to pick the drive then something like ok. Takes under a minute to update/flash. Should receive something like done, okay and reboot.
Try it - see how that goes.
300bowler is right - cheap now - heck the last one I bought a LiteOn was cheaper than filling up my gas tank
@300bowler
The drive was made Vendor Specific : Feb07 ,2003 then the last firmware was 2 months later - so maybe time :)
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12. September 2006 @ 17:29 |
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Interesting, it says no updatable drive exists when I tried to run it. ????
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12. September 2006 @ 17:43 |
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Hmmm did it give you a choice to pick from - or just right off got that message?
The drive is an oem Sony DRU500A so you could try the latest for that drive (2.1a)- may not work either - just a little riskier. Couldn't find right off a patched firmware that might take.
But these are from 2004 so you might still have a problem w/ 16x media.
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=302
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12. September 2006 @ 19:10 |
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Got that msg right off the bat. It didn't have an option to choose drives.
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12. September 2006 @ 19:35 |
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Ok - riskier -you can try the one for DRU500 but may get the same thing or a kill the drive (slim) but kinda still leaves you in the same boat - older firmware and newer media don't mix very well.
Depending on where you located we can probably give you recommends for an online site that has good prices on drives if you like.
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13. September 2006 @ 06:51 |
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I already tried the other firmware and it wouldn't rec my burner either. Whatever.....
I'm in Halifax, Nova Scotia and we have all kinds of deals around here but thanx anyway. Until then maybe i'll try another brand of DVDs. Thanx again for all your help:-)
Cheers
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13. September 2006 @ 15:35 |
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No problemo Judan911 :)
For media look for 8x or lower - for this drive think I'd pass on the 16x.
Good luck!
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Newbie
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13. September 2006 @ 16:03 |
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Picked up sony dvds 1-8x and am in the process of burning as we speak! Finally. Cheers from Hfx
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13. September 2006 @ 16:18 |
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Good to hear the 8x did the trick for this drive.
Now you can take your time to find the drive you want :)
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