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getting dvd burn rings, freezes upon play
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davboo
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17. August 2006 @ 16:13 |
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Can anyone please help give me some ideas to solve this problem? I've been burning DVDs successfully for 6 months or so, but now always get a burn ring about 1/4 inch from the start of the burn in the middle of the disc, which causes the DVD to freeze about 1 to 2 minutes into the movie when I play it. Occasionaly the burn ring is about 1/2 inch from the outer edge of the disc, but I haven't had a successful burn for weeks :(
I use DVDdecrypter and/or DVD Shrink for extraction, and Nero 6.6 to burn. I've tried writing at 4X and 2X. I also tried DVDclone and get exactly the same problem. I've tried Sony and TDK DVD-R media, with the same results. I also defragged the hard drive.
Has anyone got any ideas? I'd really appreciate any help, thanks.
Here's the Nero log.....
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 7/28/2004 4:51:12 PM
Nero version: 6.6.0.1
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B>Version: D108 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.1
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B>Version: D108 - HA 0 TA 1 - 6.6.0.1
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG HD160JJ/P atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 D: CDRom0
HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164 E: CDRom1
=======================
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1022MB (1046604kB)
Free physical memory: 610MB (625520kB)
Memory in use : 40 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
17.8.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
6:33:05 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files reallocation started
6:33:05 PM #2 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 549
Content of VIDEO_TS.IFO has been modified
6:33:05 PM #3 Text 0 File DVDVideoCompilation.cpp, Line 549
Content of VIDEO_TS.BUP has been modified
6:33:05 PM #4 Phase 113 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files reallocation completed
6:33:05 PM #5 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6165
Iso document burn settings
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Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
6:33:05 PM #6 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files sorted
6:33:05 PM #7 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running
6:33:05 PM #8 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B running
6:33:05 PM #9 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
6:33:05 PM #10 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
6:33:05 PM #11 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3117
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media
6:33:05 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256
Last possible write address on media: 2297903 (510:38.53, 4488MB)
Last address to be written: 1599375 (355:25.00, 3123MB)
6:33:05 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
6:33:05 PM #14 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: SONY16 - D1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
6:33:05 PM #15 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 430
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
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6:33:05 PM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 844
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1599376 (1599376) = #1599376/355:25.1
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1599376 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B]
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6:33:05 PM #17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1047
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
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MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 3275522048, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
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__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
1599376 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
6:33:05 PM #18 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Caching of files started
6:33:06 PM #19 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4003
Cache writing successful.
6:33:06 PM #20 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Caching of files completed
6:33:06 PM #21 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
6:33:06 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2497
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
6:33:06 PM #23 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 10:02,354 (602354ms) -> OK
6:33:06 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2027
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
6:33:06 PM #25 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20673
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON
6:33:06 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2168
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
6:33:06 PM #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8281
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 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: 26127F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
6:43:12 PM #28 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1599376 (186790h), lenght 0 blocks
6:43:12 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion
6:43:12 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2410
EndDAO: Last written address was 1599375
6:43:42 PM #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK
6:43:42 PM #32 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK
6:43:42 PM #33 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 3:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 4/25/2005 3:03:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 11:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
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17. August 2006 @ 17:02 |
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well, have u tried ImgBurn to see if Nero is causing the problem?
What is the max speed of the disks u r using?
It is best to burn at half of the max speed on the disks
Is it a dell PC? if so u might want to look for a firmware update?
It could be the media?
u could pick some up and try these to rule out if the media is the problem?
this is the best media u can get
Taiyo Yuden(Online)
Verbatims
Sony(MIJ)
Maxell(MIJ)
Fuji(MIJ)
MIJ=made in Japan
"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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davboo
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17. August 2006 @ 17:48 |
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Thanks for the reply! No, I hadn't heard of ImgBurn - but will try it.
As for the discs, they're rated at 16X.
Yes, it's a Dell PC, so I will look for a firmware update. Also will try a different media, but I'm suspicious it's something else as I've burned OK in the past with Sony, TDK, Memorex and Verbatim.
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davboo
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21. August 2006 @ 15:49 |
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Well, ImgBurn gave me the same problems with a burn ring as Nero. So I downloaded new firmware for my drive, which helped a bit, although I still got a burn ring on 50% of the discs I burned. Finally I tried with Verbatim DVD+R discs, which helps a lot, but I still get the occasional burn ring and another coaster.
It's odd, as I could use many different medias before. Now it looks like I'm restricted to Verbatim.
So does anyone know, are the Sony and TDK media worse than they were a few months ago, or do you think my drive is faulty?
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21. August 2006 @ 21:15 |
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Well it all depends on the Manufactor of those disks, i have heard good reviews about the Sony ones u were using and tdk is not considered to be good media.
Just curious what speed are u burning the Verbs at or the Sonys?
If they are 16x max speed i would suggest burning them a 8x speed, especially the verbs, as i saw on ur log u were burning them at 4x
"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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davboo
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23. August 2006 @ 19:32 |
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Just tried burning at 8X again, and get a big burn ring towards the end of the disc, and it freezes on playing it. If I burn at 4X, most of the time the discs are OK, but sometimes I still get a lighter burn ring, or sometimes even a semicircle, near the middle of the disc, but my player seems to read it OK.
If the drive is on the way out is this what happens, or do I still need to try a few things software-wise?
Thanks for all the help!
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23. August 2006 @ 20:03 |
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im not sure if that happens when ur burner is going out, wait for someone with more knowledge about that suject to reply, i really dont know what else it could be if the same thing happens with different burning programs and high quality media like the verbatims.
Quote: although I still got a burn ring on 50% of the discs I burned
So this doesn't happen everytime?
did u get the newest version of the firmware?
Im kinda stumped as i said earlier.
"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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davboo
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7. September 2006 @ 19:36 |
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I replaced my DVD burner with a new one, and the problem is solved. I can burn on any media, any speed now. So, it was a hardware problem. Thanks for your help.
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7. September 2006 @ 20:52 |
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davboo, been watching ur post. sure sounds like a bunk burner 2 me. since thats the most expensive fix, i wanted to reserve my opinion.
glad u had good results!
NARCISMO

if u had good results on this site...please refer a friend!
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7. September 2006 @ 20:57 |
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davboo,
even though ur drive is new, u still may want to check for a firmware update. 4 real. :-)
NARCISM0

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