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ctljones
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9. December 2004 @ 20:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm getting very frustrated with this copying DVDs and it failed on me again I'm ready to give up on doing this stuff all these dvds are turning into coasters. This time I used DVD Shrink & DVD Decrypter to backup the movie it's 1:00 in the morning & I'm getting pissed off here is the log.

I 00:20:11 DVD Decrypter Version 3.5.1.0 started!
I 00:20:11 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 00:20:11 Initialising SPTI...
I 00:20:11 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 00:20:11 Found 1 CD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
I 00:23:58 Operation Started!
I 00:23:58 Source File: C:\ALL DVD WORK\WHITXMAS.ISO
I 00:23:58 Source File Sectors: 2,232,617 (MODE1/2048)
I 00:23:58 Source File Size: 4,572,399,616 bytes
I 00:23:58 Destination Device: [1:1:0] SONY DVD RW DW-U18A UYS1 (E:) (ATA)
I 00:23:58 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MXL RG02) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)
I 00:23:59 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 00:23:59 Write Mode: DVD
I 00:23:59 Write Speed: MAX
I 00:23:59 Test Mode: No
I 00:23:59 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 00:23:59 Filling Buffer...
I 00:24:00 Writing LeadIn...
I 00:25:01 Writing Image...
I 00:38:54 Synchronising Cache...
I 00:40:21 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:16:22
I 00:40:21 Average Write Rate: 5,360 KB/s (3.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,513 KB/s (4.0x)
I 00:40:21 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 00:40:30 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 00:44:43 Device ready!
I 00:44:43 Operation Started!
I 00:44:43 Source Device: [1:1:0] SONY DVD RW DW-U18A UYS1 (E:) (ATA)
I 00:44:43 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MXL RG02) (Speeds: 2x, 4x)
I 00:44:43 Verifying Sectors...
E 00:44:57 Failed to read Sector 0 - Logical Block Address out of Range
E 00:44:57 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 00:44:57 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:14
I 00:44:57 Average Verify Rate: N/A - Maximum Verify Rate: N/A


I'm out of Ideas HELP!!!!!!!
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First of all get an RW to record to. That way you won't continue to make coasters. Go to + or -R when you have the process figured out. Download a copy of DVDInfoPro to check out one of the discs you're using. Try using a different brand of media. Verbatim or TDK are a good off the shelf choice you can find in most stores. Then go to http://www.dvdshrink.info and check out the quick quides and follow step by step.

Try downloading the nero trial and using it. You'll have to go back to where you set the Shrink to burn with Decrypter and reset it to burn with Nero. Going according to the instructions, I've never had Nero and Shrink to fail. Have you read a user guide for these programs or are you trying to use them and learn as you go? While you're at it use Infotools in the Nero toolkit to check your system and the cd/dvd tool to check the drives. Using the infotool you should see ASPI
with a green bar for Nero and with XP you see a yellow bar for no system ASPI. If ASPI has been installed to the system you will see green for good or red for corrupted. This was covered earlier.

If Decrypter and Shrink continue to be a problem for you, lets do a little test. Go to the Slysoft website and download the AnyDVD and CloneDVD2 trials. Be sure to allow the AnyDVD to run at startup, that way you don't have to worry about it anymore, it's on and you should see the little red fox on the taskbar. Then you can load and run the clonedvd2 without having to mess with the decrypter. Just put in the disc, open clonedvd2 and record. It doesn't get any more simple than that. If you can't record with these simple apps, you have a system or user problem. If you get a recording that works, then you can go back to working with Shrink knowing you don't have a system problem.

'Brobear'





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ctljones
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Guys I appreciate the help you've given me so far.
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Have you read a user guide for these programs or are you trying to use them and learn as you go?
brobear I have read the user guides for these programs & I actually have copied movies with success like Van Helsing, Day After Tomorrow & Walking Tall just to name a few & that's using Nero with DVD Shrink & because I only have 1 DVD drive I use DVD decrypter to copy the movie on my hard drive & when it's a success I delete the movie. I'm just frustrated that for awhile Nero was working fine with DVD Shrink & Decrypter & now it's failing when I copy the movies.
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Of major Importance - When dealing firmware, you must match your burner's exact model with the proper Firmware. Trying to "Flash" your burner with something "Close" won't do it. It must be the exact firmware for your drive. ("Flashing" is what the installation is referred to when you put the firmware into your drive.) Trying to "Flash" your drive with some other drive's firmware can ruin your drive.

At the bottom of the page look for "What's my firmware? - Try this little tool I found," Download this tool and check out your Firmware's health (up-to-date wise). You can probably get a current upgrade there also -

http://flashman.rpc-1.com/
ScubaPete as for my firmware I downloaded that little tool that
you suggested & this is what it gave me:

DEVICE: COMPAQ CRD-8322B FIRMWARE VERSION: 1.07
DEVICE: SONYDVD RW DW-U18A FIRMWARE VERSION: UYS1
can anybody tell me if the firmware is up-to-date because I checked the firmware website & it lists UYS1 from June 18th 2004.
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Always check your burner's Mfgr's "Support" section to see if some newer Firmware is there -

Firmware, You can't burn without it -
I've checked the Mfgr's Support section & I can't find anything for my particular DVD Burner.

I've checked the Nero version that I have & it is version # 6.3.1.25 is there a newer one & if there is could that possibly be another reason why the copying is failing.

BTW is Nero the better product to invest in if I decide to purchase it. What price range am I looking at.

Sorry with all the questions it seems like it's taking a long time to figure how these programs work.

C Jones

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For starters you say you've been using Nero for a while with good success. Then you ask what is the latest version and say you you have 6.3. Then you ask about the purchase. From all that, I'm assuming you were working with a trial version. The thing about Nero trial downloads is that they have to be done every 30 days. Not the days since you put it on the PC but the days since it was put on the website.
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Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)
Unless you selected a burn speed in Nero of 2X this sort of looks like Nero's trial has elapsed and the app has locked you into a default burn mode for Shrink.

The newer version is 6.6, so you need to delete what you have and install the new app. Normally one just loads over, but to be safe, you should do a clean install. Delete the Nero programs using Add Remove in the control panel. Do the normal cleaning, run your spyware, adware cleanup. If you don't have any programs use ad-aware and spybot, both free downloads. Run Disk Cleanup (it's under accessories, system tools in the start-> programs folders. Then run your registry cleaner. Then reboot twice. Then download the new trial from Nero's website. If you're not using the latest version of Shrink, you should be. The latest version is 3.2. Now's the time to update it. Also, make sure you have the latest version of DVD Decrypter (3.5.1.0 so it appears you do). There you have a clean install and a clean system. Just don't install the InCD portion of Nero, packet writing software is known to mess with DVD recording. Make sure you reboot the system a couple of times so windows sorts itself out.

Just a thought, how large is your hard drive and how much space is currently available? Didn't see that asked anywhere.

For a recording suite, I thought I made it plain, if you want a recording suite that does just about everything well, Nero is the bet.

If you were doing good recordings with Nero and Shrink and then problems started, something changed, that simple. Possibly just a trial ended, they are unlimited with Nero, not indefinite (30 days). Otherwise, whatever happened to the machine needs to be remedied. You may have added new software or a setting got changed, but something happened.

If the system has no problems, the cleanup and the new version downloads should take care of any problems. If you still have problems, it'll be time to start looking at the system. By the way, did you download the Slysoft trials to do that little cross check? I didn't see as how you did that. It was to collect info on your system, not as a joke. If the above doesn't get Shrink and Nero back in action, that bit of info could be helpful.



'Brobear'





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Hey C Jones,
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can anybody tell me if the firmware is up-to-date
Heh, heh, Youw've done better than I - I checked the Sony site and came up empty BUT looking at the date for your firmware, june 18, 2004 and I would say you should be fine -

What I'd like you to do is fine-tune your PC, these are things you should check at least once a month. It's fine to try different proggys but perhaps after we check your basics.
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I've checked the Nero version that I have & it is version # 6.3.1.25 is there a newer one & if there is could that possibly be another reason why the copying is failing.

Nero comes with it's own ASPI layer BUT it isn't all that great, you may wish to download this ASPI Checker and get a "read" if it's working properly or not -
Now we need to see if we have a working ASPI Layer.

"Yea right, and ASPI stands for Another Stupid Piece of Insanity, right ?" No, not quite, it stands for "Advanced SCSI Programming Interface". "Well that tells me nothing, what's it do ?" That's a much easier question to answer. It is kind of a "translator" allowing your software to talk your hardware in a manner that your hardware will understand. Let's imagine an Earthman trying to talk to a rock. Now, think of a sledgehammer as being the interface. With the interface in play, the Earthman can tell the rock to disperse into gravel no matter what planet the rock is from, OK ? Good, let's see if we have a sledgehammer -

2. Check for your ASPI Layer. If one isn't present, we'll need to get one and reinstall it, then reboot our PC to allow it to "settle in".

ASPI Checker -
http://www.adaptec.com/worldwide/support/driverdetail.jsp?cat=%2fProduct%2fEZ-SCSI_5.0&filekey=aspichk.exe&sess=no

Force 1.8 ASPI Layer -

http://forceaspi18.w.interia.pl/

If you've found you need an ASPI layer OR would like some additional information about it - here you go -
http://cd-rw.org/articles/archive/aspisetup.cfm

Lastly, when did you last defrag your Hard Drive (HD) ? If you have to stop and think about the last time you did it, then it's way, way overdue. Here we go, (Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter. When it opens, choose your HD, analyses it to see where we stand then if you need it (you probably will) choose Defragment.).

After you finish doing it now you might want to think about having "Scheduled Tasks" in your Control Panel do it for you on a daily basis.

A fragmented HD not only drastically slows down your system but it can cause all number of things to happen inside your PC, a messed up burn being one of them.

Now let's see if everything will work together the way we want it to, OK ?

Give it a test run and let us know how you make out -

Pete








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Seems to be a disagreement over what I'm trying to do, which is make sure the system is clean and there are no corrupted files involved. Plus the program cross check is an easy way to tell if the problem is only with the one app or a system problem. There is method to what I suggested. Fine tuning is exactly what would occur. All the deadwood cleaned out and fresh files installed. Can't get any finer than that.

ASPI can sometimes be needed with some equipment and apps. The telltale info here is that the system was working before. With no program changes and no new devices installed, why would a new interface be needed. I have about 5 to 10 recording apps on my machine at all times. I have XP which doesn't normally need the full ASPI layer. Shrink and Nero are there, can't bring myself to delete Shrink, though I don't use it much anymore. I have yet to need the full system ASPI. The only ASPI on my system is that included in Nero. So a sudden need for full system ASPI is questionable. If all else fails, try what's left though and installing ASPI could be the outside possibility. Let us know what happens on that one, I'm curious. It didn't work the last time this problem cropped up.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/128544 I was just involved in a thread discussing ASPI. There are some good links I noted for ASPI there. Just in case you decide to upgrade the ASPI. Be sure to use the latest version of ForceASPI to install the latest files. One thing about it, it won't hurt your system. Maybe someday I'll need it. :)

Here is part of what I said in that thread:
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http://forceaspi18.w.interia.pl/ Good spot to download Force_ASPI 1.8.

http://aspi.radified.com/ A site that gives a good explanation of ASPI. Just in case you want to understand what it's about. You'll also learn sometthing about installation and the ForceASPI tools.

Occasionally you will have a drive or program that needs ASPI. Not often with XP. Nero incorporates its own ASPI files. I have a Samsung DVD ROM and a Memorex Dual Format Burner. The only ASPI on the computer is the Nero ASPI. That infotool in Nero checks system ASPI and Nero ASPI. On mine I get no system ASPI and a Green okay for the Nero. Most likely these problems aren't a result of ASPI. If it was ASPI, then there would be a problem with the drive interface not just the drive with selected media.
Looks like Pete and I even agree on where to get the forceASPI. Check out the Radified section on ASPI, it gives a good read on what ASPI is all about and even gives intructions for installing. Just remember to use the later version supplied in the link Pete and I gave you.

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@ C Jones,
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is Nero the better product to invest in if I decide to purchase it
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I'm not sure I understood your question - If you want an "all around" group of programs then Nero is a "Best Buy".

Example: Nero is made up of these -
Nero Start Smart
Nero Burning Rom 6
Nero Express 6
NeroVision Express 2
Nero Back it up
Nero Showtime
Nero SoundTrax
Nero Wave Editor 2
Nero Cover Designer
Nero Mix
Nero Toolkit
Nero ImageDrive
Nero Recode
InCD 4

If you're going to use even a few of these programs like 3 or 4 then by all means, buy it. Nero can do VHS to DVD stuff,MP3 editing, slideshows, re-compiling DVD's and more. Like anything, if you need it then buy it. We could probably find a good price for it for you. If you need is a burner, just a burner then use the free stuff, you can always buy Nero later when you have more $$$$ to spend. DVD Decrypter as "brobear" said, burns a good ISO (one of the two most common formats) and with 2 mouse clicks, DVD Shrink can use it to burn your DVD's automatically.

Cheers,

Pete






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Glad Pete agrees with me on that one. Did you update to the 6.6 Pete? ctljones, since the Nero trial has been used you should know something about it already. Or you can download a new trial of the 6.6 to check it out. I'd advise that because there have been some good improvements over the 6.3. Sort of looked like you were ready for a new trial download anyway.

Decrypter is free, so I always keep the latest version of it, though I use it pretty much for it's decryption/ripping capabilities. Files and ISO are the 2 file types mentioned by Pete. Files is the one used by most apps. Shrink and Nero handle ISO and Decrypter burns it as well. So by all means keep a copy of Decrypter. After all, it is free.

I suggest Nero exactly because of what Pete says. Nero does a lot of things well. The nice thing is what I pointed out earlier. You can download Nero every 30 days, unlimited trials. So if you're saving money, you can still use Nero, you just need to keep downloading the trial every 30 days until you save up to buy it.



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Just a thought, how large is your hard drive and how much space is currently available? Didn't see that asked anywhere.
I have a 80 Gig harddrive & I still have 58GB of free space.

I've also used the Infotools in the Nero toolkit to check my system and the cd/dvd tool to check the drives & ASPI like you suggested brobear & this is whatI got:

Nero InfoTool 2.27

Drive Information
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Drive : COMPAQ CRD-8322B
Type : CD-ROM Drive
Firmware Version : 1.07
Buffer Size : 128 KB
Date : ?
Serial Number
Vendor Specific : týð
Drive Letter : D:\
Location : 1:0
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 32 X
Write Speed : n/a

Read CD Text : No
Return C2 Pointers : No
Read CD-R : Yes
Read CD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-ROM : No
Read DVD-RAM : No
Read DVD-R : No
Read DVD-RW : No
Read DVD+R : No
Read DVD+RW : No
Read DVD+R DL : No
Read Digital Audio : Yes
Read CD+G : Yes
Read VideoCD : Yes

Write CD-R : No
Write CD-RW : No
Write DVD-R : No
Write DVD-RW : No
Write DVD+R : No
Write DVD+RW : No
Write DVD+R DL : No
Write DVD-RAM : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : No
Mount Rainier : No
Modes : n/a



Drive Information
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Drive : SONY DVD RW DW-U18A
Type : DVD±R/RW Recorder
Firmware Version : UYS1
Buffer Size : 2 MB
Date : ?
Serial Number
Vendor Specific : Feb10 ,2004
Drive Letter : E:\
Location : 1:1
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 40 X
Write Speed : 40 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 : Yes
Read DVD+RW : Yes
Read DVD+R DL : 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 : Yes
Write DVD+RW : Yes
Write DVD+R DL : No
Write DVD-RAM : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : Yes
Mount Rainier : No
Modes : Packet, TAO, DAO, SAO, RAW SAO, RAW SAO 16, RAW SAO 96, RAW DAO 16, RAW DAO 96

Region Protection Control : RPC II
Region : 1
Changes User : 4
Changes Vendor : 4



This is for ASPI:

Nero InfoTool 2.27

ASPI Information
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System ASPI : ASPI is not installed

Nero ASPI : ASPI is installed and working properly

WNASPI32.DLL : 2.0.1.68 160016 bytes July 22, 2004


Thanks for your help ScubaPete & brobear & I will do this stuff that you guys have suggested & I will keep you updated.

C Jones



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Okay, appears everything is in order from that. The DVD drive is able to read factory ROM discs and write to DVD R/RW media. The ASPI reads okay, unless you're wanting the system ASPI. As I said though, with XP I've had it on the system and now not on the system and I see no difference. With some equipment it can make a difference, which I noted, but not many. Plus, if the system functioned properly before and then acted up, that is not a function of ASPI as the interface is either there or not. It doesn't come and go for no apparent reason.

'Brobear'





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Hey Brobear I did a clean Install of the latest version of Nero but, the website said in order to get the full use of Nero I had to download all 3 packages of Nero:

Package 1:nero6603
Package 2:NVE30114
Package 3:NeroMIX14026


Do I need all this to work with DVD Shrink.
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Just don't install the InCD portion of Nero, packet writing software is known to mess with DVD recording.
Can you tell me how to find out if I installed InCD portion of Nero, because it seems that the demo version doesn't give you the option of the Custom Install.

I appreciate your help so far Brobear.

C Jones

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To get the most function from the program load all three segments. That is the trial pack and I don't see InCD listed in it. However, if you want to make doubly sure, you can go into the Control window, open Add Remove programs and see if InCD is listed (Remove if it is). The update package differs, it does have InCD. Seems the trial may not have everything, but it has all the good stuff such as Recode. As I said, you can rip a disc, put it in Recode and it encodes and burns. With Shrink, you open the disc with Shrink and then auto burn with Nero's Burning ROM. (Nero Express is the app to use if you're burning DVDs that have been ripped and stored on the hard drive.)

That may have covered a bit more than you asked. To sum up: InCD doesn't appear to be in the trial. Load all packs for full function. To make sure InCD (or any other app not wanted) is no where around, check it out in the ADD Remove program in the Control panel.

'Brobear'





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Hi Ctljones,

ScubaPete asked me to join this thread to see if I can add anything to the subject. Both he and Brobear of given you some excellant adivce.

I would like to see a log file from Nero 6.6.0.3, to see if it reports a different error message than what Nero 6.3.1.25 has provided.

In the Nero 6 log file, the first error you get is a 'Queue again Later' error message. This means the recorder was busy and could not accept the command, so the command went into a queue to be reissued at a later time in the hopes the drive will be ready to accept commands. But after a set time, the command was issued again, and the process timed out and stopped.

But then we have the log file from DVD Decryptor and that shows the Source Image file from the DVD you are backing up was created, but then you when it came to burn to the recorder, it reported a 'Read Sector' error message.

Two completely different error messages, that can never the less be related.

This could be caused by...
1) Poor Media - try more than one brand of media
2) Old firmware - you already upgraded that
3) Poor power - the power to the recorder could be fluctuating. Make sure that the recorder is not sharing a power connector with any other devices
4) Old drivers for your IDE Controller - does not occur that often any more, but some systems out there still have old VIA chipset drivers, etc.
5) Dirty Optical Head on the Recorder - Use compressed air or one of those Drive Cleaners to clean off the optical head
6) And last, a defective recorder.


One thing you might want to try to speed up the debugging process would be if you have a friend with a DVD Recorder, ask to borrow it and see if it shows the same issue or not on your system, using the same programs and source video. If it works with another drive in your system, then you know to check for those issues I listed that can affect your recorders performance. Meaning specifically a dirty optical head.

Regards,

Craig
Ahead Software
USA
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Thank you Craig, I thought it was in there somewhere -

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Thanks Craig for your suggestions I will keep you guys updated. I'm first going to try Brobear's & SubaPete'ssuggestions first with a Rewritable DVD & I Will let you guy know how it went.

Later
Chris
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ctljones
It wouldn't hurt to run a CD laser lens cleaner in the drive. I have one that I run through my drive on occasion just to make sure I don't have problems. It works for CDs and DVDs. You can find one of these at stores like Wal Marts (may have gotten mine there, so long I forgot). Anyway, it wouldn't hurt. You can use it for the car CD and other drives as well, so it's not a waste. A dirty optical head could well be the problem as Craig said; plus, cleaning it is one of the simplest fixes. On my cleaner disk, on the back, is a couple of tiny brushes that remove the dust from the optical head in the drive; no chemicals to mess with things. Give it a try, it's more or less good maintenance and sure can't hurt anything.

'Brobear'





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ctljones
Almost forgot. When you run the Nero 6.6, if there is a problem, save the log and send us a copy. As Craig mentioned, it would be nice to compare it to the log from before. Glad you're following the advice and using the RW, it can save making a batch of coasters. Good luck and let us know what happens.

'Brobear'





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Hello Pete, hello Bear! I have just purchased my first DVD burner and are almost two days that I try to copy a dvd.
I though it was as simple as burn a simple CD-R, but silly me!!!! ehehehehe!

I went through internet looking for everything I need (guides and tutorial as well) but I got suck anyway with question marks all over my head! Then I came across your Forum and you dissolved my doubts one after one. I just want to thank you for sharing your knowledge for newbees like me!

This evening I am going to try (again), but now I got new hope!

Thanks again and I will let you know on monday!

Cheers!
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Axxen2007

Good luck and glad that we could be of some help. Let us know what happens. We may be of some further help if you run into something that causes you trouble. Once you start using programs and become familiar with them, the process becomes much easier. DVD video recording is a bit more difficult than recording CDs, but you shouldn't let it intimidate you. As I said before, good luck.

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Let's not think about saying "Goodbye" just yet -

We'd still like you to stop by and visit even when you don't have problems you need help with - "Pop" in when you can and cruise around the different forums. You never know when we might have something that can make your computer work a little easier. You might pickup some valuable tips to boot. Checkout the "Safety Valve", it's a place where we "Chew the fat" on just about every topic under the sun. Heck, check out our forums on Digital Camcorders, Photography, Home Theater components, Games OR p2p topics.

As an extra added bonus, when you see another person with a problem and you feel you might know something that could help, join in. As the Ogre said to the Cyclops, " Three heads are better than two." (Lol) You'll then see how much fun we have helping others. As a current member of our little club you can welcome the new guys in -

We'll look forward to seeing you. "Me ?" You'll find me hangin' out over there by the water cooler, sittin' under the potted palm with my feet propped up, sipping on a "cold one", waiting for the next "Newbie" with a problem that I can help them with - maybe you'd like to join me . . . ? I'll be lQQkin for you - -

Till then, I'll be Sea'n you -

Pete ;p)






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Hey guys I'm back, but I had to take a break from the computer for a day because I was really frustrated 2 days ago because as you are reading this it failed again on me, besides a few other problems like I used a rewritable DVD & the burner recognized it, but when it failed I put the Disk in to erase it & the burner would not recognize it. The PC would not respond until I took the disc out. So I stayed away from the PC for a day. Today I'm back thinking if it is the burner itself so first I put a blank DVD rewritable disc & the burner recognized it so my Mom asked me to burn her a Christmas CD for her & I just finished a couple of minutes ago & it was successful so why does it burn music CDs & won't copy DVDs.

So here is the log:

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 5:35:34 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.3
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DW-U18A> Version: UYS1 - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.6.0.3
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST380011A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : COMPAQ CRD-8322B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DW-U18A atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
COMPAQ CRD-8322B D: CDRom0
SONY DVD RW DW-U18A E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 255MB (261680kB)
Free physical memory: 86MB (89076kB)
Memory in use : 65 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

14.12.2004
NeroAPI
6:06:28 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

6:06:28 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

6:06:28 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

6:06:29 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

6:06:29 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer SONY DVD RW DW-U18A running

6:06:29 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

6:06:29 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:06:29 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:06:29 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3151
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

6:06:30 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2232729 (496:09.54, 4360MB)

6:06:30 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268
Write in overburning mode: NO

6:06:30 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309
Recorder: SONY DVD RW DW-U18A, Media type: DVD-RW
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKW - 01
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 214

6:06:30 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 430
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

6:06:30 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2232880 (2232880) = #2232880/496:11.55
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2232880 blocks [SONY DVD RW DW-U18A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

6:06:30 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1040
Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DW-U18A] 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 277970944, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2232880 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

6:06:32 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

6:06:32 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4038
Cache writing successful.

6:06:32 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

6:06:32 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

6:06:32 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2596
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

6:06:33 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2248
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

6:06:33 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21025
Set BUFE: Buffer under-run error protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON

6:06:33 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2389
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:06:33 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8315
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-ROM (0), Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 10.08 Mbps (2 h)
Number of Layers: 2, Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP), Layer Type: embossed data (Read-only)
Linear Density: 0,293 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
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 ................

6:06:49 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1282
18:06:49.115 - SONY DVD RW DW-U18A\H1 T1 : Queue again later

6:13:08 PM #26 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1430
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x01720000
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: 0x0C
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x06 0x3B 0x80 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00

6:13:08 PM #27 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Write error

6:13:08 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

6:13:08 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

6:13:08 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2632
EndDAO: Last written address was 408447

6:14:05 PM #31 Phase 181 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Writing lead-out...

6:14:05 PM #32 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

6:14:05 PM #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

6:14:05 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM

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

I need more help greatly appreciated
Chris

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. December 2004 @ 10:53

ScubaPete
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Sending up the "Flag" for Craig once again -


jockey747
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17. December 2004 @ 23:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
SCUBAPETE PLEASE HELP
I have burnied lot od movies using your guide way back in September.I had DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink and Nero 6. with MSI DVD Writer.
Recently I had to reformat my PC and now I have downloaded the recent versions of decrypter and shrink and also Force ASPI which is working fine. I tried ripping some DVD's but am unable to burn them on DVD. I ahve wasted a lot of coasters now I am trying on DVD-RW and still not working.
Somehow I an able to rip the disk and create a backup but when the burning starts it justs stops midway or at the end it says I/O error.
I have tried all the setting and tried burning bot with Nero and Decrypter.

PLEASE HELP
ScubaPete
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18. December 2004 @ 16:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   

jockey747,

You'll have to give me some more info -

What media are you using ? Your I/O errors are normally because of dirty discs OR cheap media -

Here's a link with 3 guides on 1 page.

DO NOT MIX THEM UP, ONE WITH ANOTHER -

One is for Nero and DVD Shrink,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/105641

another for DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink and the last is for someone who wishes to re-author a DVD -

Double-check all of your settings and for goodness sakes - get some decent media -

Pete

Seasons Greetings, All






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Your DVD answers are at ScubaPete's DVD Backup Corner ~>

http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/tutorial007.html

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Hi Scuba,
I'm using Imation and I have wasted 3 discs brand new from the pack.
Also if I'm not wrong I was following the guide you posted somewhere in September. I can't find it,The guide was for buring using Decrypter and Shrink. Also when I used to burn earlier I was also prompted to insert a blank disk after ripping was complete but now after ripping I have to insert the disk myself and the start the burning. I have successfully ripped the movie and the .ISO image is in my disk.

I can't see any link in your message.

Thanks
 
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