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KudzuReb
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13. December 2005 @ 16:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I posted last week that I was having a receiving an error message when I attempt to back-up a few of my movies. I updated my firmware, but the newest update, for a GWA4040B, will not work for me. I don't believe it has been released in English yet, b/c I'm getting some funky fonts.

I successfully updated from the A112 to A113, but it I get a message that says it can't find a drive when I try to update to A114, even when I attempt to update in safe mode.

Would all of you "in the know" agree that firmware is my problem or could I try something else? or do you have a solution to updating to A114? Any help would be great appreciated.

The following is my log:

I 22:47:09 DVD Decrypter Version 3.5.4.0 started!
I 22:47:09 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 22:47:09 Initialising SPTI...
I 22:47:09 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 22:47:11 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW!
I 22:47:16 Operation Started!
I 22:47:16 Source File: D:\MOVIES\LEMONY\LEMONY_SNICKET_D1.ISO
I 22:47:16 Source File Sectors: 2,201,909 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:47:16 Source File Size: 4,509,509,632 bytes
I 22:47:16 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 22:47:16 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4040B A113 (E (ATA)
I 22:47:16 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 02RG20) (Speeds: 2x)
I 22:47:16 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 22:47:16 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:47:16 Write Type: SAO
I 22:47:16 Write Speed: 2x
I 22:47:16 Link Size: Auto
I 22:47:16 Test Mode: No
I 22:47:16 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 22:47:16 Filling Buffer...
I 22:47:18 Writing LeadIn...
I 22:48:04 Writing Image...
W 22:51:58 Failed to Write Sectors 274976 - 275007 - Power On, Reset, or Bus Device Reset Occurred
W 22:51:58 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
W 22:51:58 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 22:51:58 Retry Failed! - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format
E 22:58:16 Failed to Write Sectors 274976 - 275007 - Power On, Reset, or Bus Device Reset Occurred
I 22:58:16 Synchronising Cache...
E 22:58:17 Failed to Write Image!
E 22:58:17 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:11:00
I 22:58:17 Average Write Rate: 900 KB/s (0.6x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,789 KB/s (2.0x)
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13. December 2005 @ 21:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hi

not to sure here?

could be bad currupted file firmware download or wrong firmware?

also the other problem could be the discs used the drive is having a problem reading it? is it a new batch of discs?

edit

i have read on search google that dvd decrypter and I 22:47:16 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 02RG20) go togehter as an error...

Nothing here to see, move along folks.

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 13. December 2005 @ 21:51

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14. December 2005 @ 03:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Here is a report from CDFreaks about this drive.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/126

It reports questionable results with writing DVD media. The firmware should be A114 as reported here: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces

It should work for your drive. If it does not it makes me wonder if you are beginning to have drive problems.

KudzuReb
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14. December 2005 @ 14:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That's the thing, I'm using Verbatim and Verbatim DataLife DVD-R discs that have worked properly before. I have wasted about 15 of them lately with only one successful burn. I updated my firmware with A113 just fine, but I can't seem to get A114 to update.

Thanks for linking that article about my drive. I paid a lot of money for this Vaio so that makes me mad. I paid extra for supposedly "top notch" equipment.
KudzuReb
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16. December 2005 @ 04:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What type of drive would you recommend?
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16. December 2005 @ 05:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My next one is going to be a BenQ DW 1640 or DQ60. I like the Plextor 716A as well, but don't want to spend that much money on a drive.

The Benq can be had for under $50.00. Top notch. You can read reviews here:

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/search/B/



KudzuReb
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16. December 2005 @ 07:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks so much for your help. If I do decide to purchase one, I'll take your advice. This might be asking too much, but in your opinion, do you think my drive has just played out? Also, how hard are they to install. I can follow instructions and have installed memory before, so, I'm thinking not very hard.
KudzuReb
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17. December 2005 @ 14:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Okay, I successfully burned a cd, so I'm thinking it's the firmware, not the burner. I'll keep trying the A114 update unless you guys can think of anything else to do. Regardless, thanks for your help.
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18. December 2005 @ 02:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
that may be a clue. dvd burners have 2 lasers, one for cd's and one for dvd's



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