I am having trouble with my *CD drive (e)* I try to burn cd?s with 3 different programs 1.Nero 2.Itunes 3.Sonic. And none of the programs will work for cd?s they all start up and when they are around 50% complete it fails and gives me this message. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
11:21:33 AM #19 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 301
Power calibration error
11:21:34 AM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion
11:21:35 AM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1658
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK
11:21:35 AM #22 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1800
Burn process failed at 8x (1,200 KB/s)
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Has any one ever had the same problem??? I can burn DVD?s with no problem at all. But as for cd?s I cant make Data disc?s/MP3 disc?s or Audio cd?s the help is appreciated
Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).
This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.
If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.
Solution:
This error can be caused in conjunction with some (cheap) medias, try to burn them alternative with lower speed or switch to another brand of discs.
If you cant solve this error by using recommend medias, pls. try out these steps , if they fail, drive is defect, you should claim it immediate to your dealer.
Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version.
It is recommend that device should be connected to secondary IDE port as master. Dont use fast ATA 133/166/233 and 266, unit should connected with delivered UDMA-2 cable(40pin)
Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.
Install actual mainboard driver (Busmaster/ Chipset driver). Contact in this case manufacturer of your mainboard. For test you can also try to burn without DMA mode, ( only possible under Windows XP and Windows 2000 ) in the device manager - "IDE ATA/ ATAPI controllers", you can switch from DMA to PIO mode. Pls. notice: If problems caused by NFORCE Chipset drivers, you should better reinstall MS standard IDE drivers.
More than one installed burnersoftwares can cause problems (**some softwares replace ASPI driver by their own! ) so install only one, especially actual trial release of Nero [ http://www.nero.com ] and check burn project again.
**If needed, install actual ASPI Driver (contact manufacturer of your burnersoftware e.g. www.nero.com )
Use our recommended medias , with other medias there`s no guarantee, they will be written correctly and with maximum speed.
For Problems with InCD, pls. contact Nero support. Be informed device works only with InCD, Mt.Rainier (e.g. directCD) is not supported.
You can deactivate for test (only with Windows XP) "IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service", go to menu "start" > "settings" > "administration" > "services", search "IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service", rightclick and deactivate "starttyp".
\** Credit for this information goes too gwendolin **/
