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Doesn't anyone use the guides before posting "how-to" questions?
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ScubaPete
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31. December 2004 @ 19:55 |
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@ cdel,
A I/O error while burning means it's most likely the media - there are some TDK that are "Dodgie" - change media for a better grade -
Pete
KaRaCKTeR,
In my guide I say to uncheck verify as it gives too many false readings on Video work -
Burn at 4X otherwise, roll the dice -
Cheers,
Pete
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cdel
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1. January 2005 @ 15:44 |
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So I've upgraded media, I've now tried Sony, Verbatim, Memorex, as well as my original TDK, and I'm getting the same I/O messages. It doesn't look to me like it's a problem with the media, but I'm not the expert. I get the following I/O message when I try to burn, and it comes in about 3-4 minutes after Decrypter has started burning.
I/O Error!
Device: [0:1:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-530A 2.1G(e:) (ata)
ASPI SRB Status: 0x04
Interpretation: SRB Completed with error
Host Adapter Status: 0x00
Interpretation: Host Adapter Did Not Detect An Error
Target Status: 0x08
Interpretation: Busy
CDB 2A 00 01 39 00 00 00 20 00
Interpretation: Write (10) - Sectors 80128 - 80519
Sense Area 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Interpretation: No Additional Sense Information
It's a little different than my previous I/O error messages, but frustrating nonetheless. I have tried evrything in ScubaPete's guide, all to no avail thus far. This is really frustrating, as it seems like I'll never get a movie burned. Help!!!!
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JPD721
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1. January 2005 @ 17:09 |
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cdel,
Normally an I/O Error is a way of displaying a problem your drive had with the disc or your system config (mainly a disc problem though).
Unrecovered read errors, Seek errors, Servo errors, Focusing errors, ECC errors etc. are all your drives way of saying "I don't like this disc".
It seems that you have probably eliminated the media as your source of difficulty, but if you have a friend that has a DVD burner you might want to take some media and successfully burn something so you can be sure. It's a piece of mind thing.
That being said, you need to move on to your config and firmware. I kow your first post said you checked, but logic tells us that it has to be something in that department if it's not the media.
Have you been able to burn anything at all before installing the software you mentioned? It would help to know if your Sony drive has worked in the past or not.
Jim
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cdel
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2. January 2005 @ 07:24 |
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Well, a successful burn, finally. In fact, a few of them with some higher quality Sony discs. Thanks for all your help, guys, I'll make sure I stick to the higher quality discs.
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ScubaPete
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3. January 2005 @ 18:05 |
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cdel,
Wow, another convert :D)
Now that you're doing well, that doesn't mean it's time for you to up and Ski-dattle - this is a give and take kind of a deal - we had fun helping you, now, the next time, you get to have some fun yourself :)
It's people like you who make this site work - You've seen how we work and you've seen that we had fun doing it - Now it's your turn, stop back when you're free and help someone else - You'll have fun and, a chance to learn some more, (teaching is a learning experience too you know) the people you help will appreciate it and it will make you feel better :-)
Then you'll have a chance to "Welcome" them into our little Club :D
Take a few minutes and check out our opening page. We've got a ton"O"stuff here at aD - Checkout other forums, we have the "Safety Valve" a forum about anything - from "What's bugging you," "Where members come from" OR the best joke you've heard - OR, check out our forums on Digital Camcorders, Photography, Home Theater components, Games, p2p topics or even Cellular phones.
We hope to see you around when you're NOT having problems to solve -
You'll find us hanging out, over there by the water cooler, under the potted palm, chewing the fat and trying to help the next Newbie with the weight of the burning world upon their shoulders -
We'll be lQQking for you -
Sea ya soon,
Pete :b)
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. January 2005 @ 18:06
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5. January 2005 @ 08:21 |
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Just like to say a big thank you to all who contribute to these forums. I have recently bought a dvd burner and having read through posts and guides I am now happily backing up my dvd collection.
A special thanks to Scubapete for the guides and clear answers to posts.
Thanks.
"On this road that I have taken........"
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ScubaPete
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5. January 2005 @ 15:02 |
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More than glad I could help, Parmenion,
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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6. January 2005 @ 01:42 |
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Hi Pete,
Meant the last post to be more of a hello and thank you than a goodbye. Will of course be hanging around the forums and I have picked up many tips and tricks already. Only problem is that after looking at the hardware forum I now have an itch to upgrade my pc....
Any problems I have I will certainly post them safe in the knowledge that sages such as yourself will promtply reply with an answer.
One problem I have. How do I get my other half to stop buying expensive shoes?
Or should that be posted in the safety vlave?
:-)
"On this road that I have taken........"
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ScubaPete
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6. January 2005 @ 15:20 |
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Parmenion,
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One problem I have. How do I get my other half to stop buying expensive shoes?
Or should that be posted in the safety vlave?
Heh, heh, Well now I think you've got the hang of it -
Definatly the "Safety Valve" - iffin you receive an answer, PM me with it, OK
Have a great day,
Pete :)
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eugeardee
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7. January 2005 @ 10:33 |
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I find your site great.
I used dvddecrypt and dvdshrink and they worked perfectly first time -- beginners luck??
However, when I next tried to play a bought dvd (regions 2/3/4/5/6/)I was told my drive was set to region 1 (one)even though it was originally set to region 2 where I live. Any thoughts??
many thanks.
Eugeardee
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ScubaPete
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7. January 2005 @ 19:36 |
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eugeardee,
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wnderbrry
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8. January 2005 @ 05:34 |
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ScubaPete - I printed your easy instructions... and they're great! You made burning a DVD become such a simple thing! Because of you, I'm now able to successfully burn my DVDs... Thanks!!!
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wnderbrry
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8. January 2005 @ 05:37 |
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ScubaPete - Thank you for your guide to backing up DVDs on here! You've made it so simple, and I can now easily burn DVDs. You're great!
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ScubaPete
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8. January 2005 @ 15:27 |
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(Not sure why my post to you didn't show up - must have made an "Oooppps")
eugeardee,
I'm, surprised that it has so many regions on it. Normally it has just one.
As you just purchased it - I would return it for a disc with the proper region on it.
As for your burner, - Go into Device Manager and check your drive's Region setting. Reset it if necessary then select "Apply" or "OK" so that it takes AND, if I were you, I'd reboot your PC
right away to make sure it takes properly.
Cheers & Best "O" luck,
Pete :)
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ScubaPete
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8. January 2005 @ 15:41 |
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wnderbrry, (and you too eugeardee),
Consider this an invitation, stop on back, don't be a stranger, you're welcome even if you don't have problems to solve -
It's not time to leave just yet, hang out iffin you have the time, snoop around to some of the other forums, checkout the "Safety Valve", there's usually something in the "Wacko" category going on there - OR check out our forums on Digital Camcorders, Photography, Home Theater components, Games, p2p topics or even Cellular phones.
Always feel free to stop back here at "Newbie Central" and pickup a few more pointers or tricks to make your computer work a bit easier ~
(NO, somebody isn't coming by your house to type for you. He's booked up until June, 2009) I was suggesting something in the line of a shortcut we may have come up with (it happens from time to time) OR a new proggy you might want to try - Ya never know . . . .
We'll lQQk for you later, OK ?
Till then, Sea Ya ~ ~>
Pete :D)
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eugeardee
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9. January 2005 @ 05:43 |
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Pete
Thanks for reply re regions. I had by then restored my computer to region 2.
What worries me is this: any time I use decrypt & shrink will I find my region changed again to 1. And there are only a limited number (5?)of times I am allowed to change region after which I may find myself marooned forever in region 1!
Does either of the above-mentioned programs automatically force the newly burned disc into region 1?
I am afraid to do another burn!!
The burned child fears the fire!!
Thanks for your interest and help.
Eugeardee
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ScubaPete
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9. January 2005 @ 14:34 |
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eugeardee,
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The burned child fears the fire!!
Fear not the flame little one ~ For I, the fire God has spoken to the nasty 'ole burner and have ordered it to behave. Ye shall not be afraid, the region shall remain the same and there will be peace throughout the land.
Should the region change, I have ordered quick retribution and the changer's head will anoint my staff for all to see -
Head now - into the warm night, peaceful dreams await and the Fire God watches over you ~ ~ :D)
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eugeardee
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12. January 2005 @ 10:37 |
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Pete
Everything came to pass as you said -- no return to strange region. The burner behaved itself perfectly. It was probably terrified to do otherwise.
As we would say here 'togha fear'!
My thanks to great guru.
Eugeardee
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JPD721
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12. January 2005 @ 16:56 |
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Pete,
I'm beginning to wonder if you don't actually have some serious mojo working!
Don't let it go to your head ;)
Jim
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ScubaPete
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12. January 2005 @ 17:05 |
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Never fear small ones,
The ScubaPete watches over you and will save you from the evil that lurks in the hearts of MPAA and the "Gremlins" who terrorize our backup proggys -
Pete
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eugeardee
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18. January 2005 @ 10:39 |
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ScubaPete
I have my eye on a dvd by mail-order. It is NTSC, region 1. Will dvddecrypter and dvdshrink enable me to convert it to PAL and region 2?
No point in buying a pig in a poke!
Many thanks for all help so far.
Eugeardee
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ScubaPete
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18. January 2005 @ 15:06 |
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Eugeardee,
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Will dvddecrypter and dvdshrink enable me to convert it to PAL and region 2?
DVDD will get you 1/2 there - Here's what I found from the aD archives . . . .
Rip the files using DVD Decrypter in stream processing mode.
Use TMPGEnc plus, input your PAL/NTSC video and simply set the output to the format you need to convert to.
All you really need to worry about is extracting the files using stream processing. Make sure that filesplitting is turned OFF, and use IFO mode. You'll get a separate AC3 file plus an M2V file. Bang the M2V file through TMPGEnc, and don't worry about the AC3 as it's already ripped.
Then I used EncoreDVD to put the 2 back together.
Cheers,
Pete
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sdvanover
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19. January 2005 @ 14:14 |
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I am a newbie today and have spent several days reading through the incredibly significant guides and I am exactly where I started. Is there a simple guide somewhere on the great Cyberspace highway that will explain to me in, in mewbie terms, how I am to take the 2 part movies that I have downloaded from the internet and burn them on a DVD-R so that I can take them to my girlfriends house and watch them. All of the guides use terms and software, that I have no idea what they are or how to use them. Let me know so that I can start enjoying my movies on an actual television and not miniscule on my Desktop monitor.
Sean Vanover
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20. January 2005 @ 07:02 |
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Unfortunately, converting and then burning files to DVD is more involved than just backing up a simple DVD. The quality is for the most part not as good either depending on the source. Here's my top 3.
I like NVE 3(NeroVisionExpress)the best. It will allow you you to convert the files(It also converts faster than most of the other file conversion apps), add more than one file, create a custom menu for your compilation so you can navigate and go to any file you wish, set chapters, compress, and burn to DVD all in one app.
It even has a software remote control with which to preview your work and make sure it works and allows you to make any changes you wish before you burn to disc.
It comes in the Nero Ultra 6 suite, an entire suite of audio and video programs which you can use for free each and every month for the entire month til you decide to buy(which I highly recommend). You must reinstall it each month and then you are good to go for that month. I also have a NVE 3 guide if you wish to try it.
There is also DVD Santa which will just convert and burn the files to disc. A lot of people like it. It has a free trial, but I believe it does leave a watermark til you buy.
Finally there is Divx to DVD, this app is free. It's good for converting Divx files, which a lot of DL'd files are. It also just does a simple conversion and burn to Disc. You can get it here in AD under the software section. Be sure to get the newest 4.0 version. It allows adding multiple files to burn to one disc.
It would help to know what kind of files these are exactly. You say 2 part. Are they RAR files or what?
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ScubaPete
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21. January 2005 @ 16:13 |
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Hi there Big "O", I don't know where I've been but I just noticed a different "title" - CONGRATS !
Give a call when you can . . . . if you want . . .
Hi sdvanover,
I'm sorry but I had a hard time believing your post.
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I am a newbie today and have spent several days reading through the incredibly significant guides and I am exactly where I started.
It is almost beyond belief . . .
Every Newbie I've run into has garnered some information from reading just the smallest amount here a bouts.
Typing in our "search" bar, say for instance your file type i.e., "AVI to DVD" yields sooooo much information it's beyond belief you couldn't find something.
Take for instance, "DivX To DVD" comes up . . Yep, that's a pretty hard proggy . . . Where it says "Source" you put in your files, and where it says "Destination" you make a folder and enter that . . . . then click "Convert".
A while later you grab those files and if they are less than a DVD disc, the size is printed on the disc, no research there, you burn to disc. If it's larger . . . well then, you know the answer there, don't you ?
PLEASE don't tell me you posted to this thread without bothering to read it - tell me you didn't see a super simple guide on page 2 . . .
My goodness, you didn't read this thread did you ?
Then don't tell us you did anything for a few days and came up empty . . .
I don't believe it . . .
BTW, Big"O's" suggestion about dvd Santa was the very first thing listed in that Search result you never ran . . .
Next time just come out and say, "I didn't look, could someone tell me where to start ?" Don't lead us around, it doesn't look good ?
Tell the truth to your girlfriend at least. When she begins catching you in a bunch of lies, you'll be a has-been in no time flat. It's a lesson in life I'm giving you, free of charge. It would be a good time to learn it.
Next time, start off on a better foot, OK ?
Cheers,
Pete
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