HI, I'm currently having trouble writing an image to a Memorex DVD+R DL (I know... cheap media). Along time ago I was able to do it, but I notice the old disc were 2.4x DVD+R DL, this new one are 8x DVD+R DL. I'm not sure if there is a difference. I update my firmware for the drive which is HP 640c, updated to version QS12, I think it's the latest one... I hope someone can help me, thanks in advance.
By the way, I'm using ImgBurn, here is what the logs says:
]I 12:17:31 ImgBurn Version 2.4.4.0 started!
I 12:17:31 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7100)
I 12:17:31 Total Physical Memory: 6,282,424 KB - Available: 4,425,304 KB
I 12:17:31 Initialising SPTI...
I 12:17:31 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 12:17:31 Found 1 DVD±RW!
I 12:17:46 Operation Started!
I 12:17:46 Source File: C:\Users\Dany\game.iso
I 12:17:46 Source File Sectors: 3,697,696 (MODE1/2048)
I 12:17:46 Source File Size: 7,572,881,408 bytes
I 12:17:46 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC
I 12:17:46 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923
I 12:17:46 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1
I 12:17:46 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 12:17:46 Destination Device: [3:0:0] HP DVD Writer 640c QS12 (D:) (ATA)
I 12:17:46 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 2.4x)
I 12:17:46 Destination Media Sectors: 3,827,520
I 12:17:46 Write Mode: DVD
I 12:17:46 Write Type: DAO
I 12:17:46 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 12:17:46 Link Size: Auto
I 12:17:46 Lock Volume: Yes
I 12:17:46 Test Mode: No
I 12:17:46 OPC: No
I 12:17:46 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 12:17:46 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
I 12:17:46 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
I 12:17:46 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 12:17:46 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 12:17:47 Writing LeadIn...
W 12:18:34 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:18:34 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 12:19:20 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:19:20 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 12:20:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:20:06 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 12:20:53 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:20:53 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 12:21:42 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:21:42 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 12:22:16 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:22:16 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 12:22:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:22:50 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 12:23:31 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
W 12:23:31 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 12:23:52 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:23:52 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 12:23:58 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:23:58 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 12:24:05 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:05 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 12:24:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:07 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 12:24:10 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:10 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 12:24:12 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:12 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 12:24:14 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:14 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 12:24:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:18 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 12:24:20 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:20 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 12:24:22 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:22 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 12:24:24 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:24 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 12:24:27 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
W 12:24:27 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 12:24:30 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full
E 12:26:03 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Session Fixation Error Writing Lead In
I 12:26:03 Synchronising Cache...
W 12:26:07 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.
E 12:26:07 Failed to Write Image!
E 12:26:07 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:08:20
I 12:26:07 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
It looks like a compatibility issue as the drive is only offering a 2.4X write speed option for 8X media. The older 2.4X rated discs almost certainly use a different dye, which is why you're having issues. That burner is kinda old, as is the latest firmware for it. Those discs are crap too. Just spend the extra on Verbatims, cos it's worth it. You might want to consider getting a new burner too, as you may end up with the same problem with Verbs.
