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1. August 2006 @ 18:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello everyone,

I've tried to search and figure out this issue but I have no idea. I have been burning dvd's for awhile now without any problems. I used to use blank dvd's from bj's (berkeley and jensen) which is not a good brand but they always worked fine. they stopped making them so i switched to sony DVD+R which i've heard is a very good brand. however, now i am starting to get a power calibration error. I get the error using the Sony media, however I have a handful of my old media left and those still work fine. That being said I do not think my burner or laser is dying since it works for the old discs and not the Sony's. I've tried burning at the lowest speed as well. Any ideas?

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero API version: 6.6.0.14
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 14d

Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DW-D22A> Version: BFS1 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.14
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DW-D22A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : CD-ROM F565E atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 7Y250M0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY DVD RW DW-D22A D: CDRom0
CD-ROM F565E E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1014MB (1039080kB)
Free physical memory: 351MB (360220kB)
Memory in use : 65 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

1.8.2006
NeroAPI
9:38:55 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation started

9:38:56 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

9:38:56 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
DVD-Video files sorted

9:38:56 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

9:38:56 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer SONY DVD RW DW-D22A running

9:38:56 PM #6 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 842
DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1)
DRM: Beginning burn process.

9:38:56 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3297
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:38:56 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3297
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:38:56 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3230
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

9:38:56 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 267
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2150959 (477:59.34, 4201MB)

9:38:56 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Write in overburning mode: NO

9:38:56 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2433
Recorder: SONY DVD RW DW-D22A, Media type: DVD+R
Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY, Media Type ID: D21, Product revision number: 0
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 7

9:38:56 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 445
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

9:38:56 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 + 2150960 (2150960) = #2150960/477:59.35
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2150960 blocks [SONY DVD RW DW-D22A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:38:56 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DW-D22A] 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 4405166080, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2150960 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

9:38:56 PM #16 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files started

9:38:56 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4114
Cache writing successful.

9:38:56 PM #18 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Caching of files completed

9:38:56 PM #19 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

9:38:57 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2643
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

9:38:57 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8821
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1
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: 26053F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 7 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: SONY....
Media type ID: D21
Product revision number: 0
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 07 53 4F 4E 59 00 - 00 00 00 44 32 31 00 38 ...SONY....D21.8
23 54 37 14 00 28 6E 00 - 80 69 17 19 0C 0C 0A 0B #T7..(n..i......
01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

9:38:57 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5491
Drive: SONY DVD RW DW-D22A
Book Type request [LO]: DVD-ROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

9:38:57 PM #23 CDR -1211 File DVDR.cpp, Line 4929
Book Type set to: DVD-ROM

9:38:57 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 655
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

9:39:00 PM #25 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x015D0000
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: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03

9:39:00 PM #26 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Power calibration error

9:39:00 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

9:39:01 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

9:39:01 PM #29 Phase 127 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Generating DVD high compatibility borders

9:39:01 PM #30 Phase 129 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Generating DVD borders completed successfully

9:39:01 PM #31 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 5491
Drive: SONY DVD RW DW-D22A
Book Type request [LO]: DVD-ROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

9:39:01 PM #32 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 276
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

9:39:01 PM #33 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 867
DRM: DRM burn session terminated.

9:39:01 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 896
DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye.


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.26a, size=20576 bytes, created 1/12/2005 6:03:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
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1. August 2006 @ 19:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Quote:
Nero API version: 6.6.0.14
Update your Nero from here, both packages

http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe

Package 2
http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/software/Nero6/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe
Quote:
Recorder: <SONY DVD RW DW-D22A> Version: BFS1
I have looked for firmware updates for this burner and cant find it on the Sony site, my source says latest is BYS3
Quote:
:39:00 PM #26 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Power calibration error
Heres something on this error
Quote:
Cause:

Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.

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.

First deinstall all your burnersoftware(s), also clean registry*.
(*it is recommend to use cleaning tools from NERO:
General Clean Tool http://www.nero.com/en/631940828445001.html
Registry Checker and DriverClean tool http://www.nero.com/en/631938356417810.html
InCD Clean Tool http://www.nero.com/en/631938356212815.html
Nero 5 Clean Toolnero clean tool http://www.nero.com/en/631938364095950.html )

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.




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Dadgum Gwen, Not even a chance to put anything in,

Very nice, very informative.

congrats.

Although I will review, but very nice.

The time is coming to say that you are really good., Although, who were your teachers? Was it Scuba,BBMayo, (first ones to come to mind), or who else?



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bbaker
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1. August 2006 @ 19:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks Gwendolyn, I will test this out. Could it also have something to do with the fact that the newer blank media dvd's are faster...up to 16x? I think my older discs were up to 8x? I'm just wondering why it seems to work with my cheaper media and not with the Sony's which I just bought. Could it be my burner can't handle 16x?
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1. August 2006 @ 19:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sometimes older burners have trouble with the latest high speed discs, whereabouts are you situated so I can take another look at Sony site for firmware.

@Nero63, Just kept on reading replies by creaky (the NeroNater)



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@bbaker

not to say that a disk drive can become "accostomed" to a certain type of disk, but your system can, if you've repeatedly used the same type of disk,and then change to another, there may have been an update the "basis" of disk rendering, which will result in the neccessity of updating you soft&firm ware. So following Gwen's directions, Definitely update your software, and make sure your firmware is up to date

@gwendolyn

Creaky was going to be my next guess.... really rightous people



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nero63 - how do i update my firmware? i would say i've burned over 100 discs that have been the same brand. i am switching now because they don't make them anymore. i switched to sony because they are a good brand name but having trouble.

here are the stats to my burner...

Manufacturer:
Sony

Website:
www.sony.com

Read Speeds: 16x (DVD), 48x (CD)
Write Speeds: 48x (CD), 8x (DVD-R), 16x (DVD+R), 2.4x (DVD+R DL)

ReWrite Speeds: 4x (CD-RW), 4x (DVD+RW), 4x (DVD-RW)

Supported CD Formats: CD-Extra, CD-I, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA, Multi-Session, Photo-CD, Video-CD, CD Audio, Karaoke-CD, CD Plus, CD-R, & CD-RW

Supported DVD Formats: DVD-ROM, Multi-border, & Multi-Session

Access Times: DVD: 105 ms
CD: 110 ms
Interface: IDE / EIDE
Data Buffer: 2 MB
Mounting: Horizontal or Vertical
Compatible Operating Sys.: Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP
Dimensions: 5.75 inches (W) x 7 inches (D) x 1.63 inches (H)
Weight: 3.2 pounds
Warranty: 1 Year
Description: Sonys amazing new DWD22A is the next generation Dual Layer DVD recorder for your PC that brings together all the popular formats in a single drive: DVD+R and DVD+RW, as well as CD-R and CD-RW.
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Gwendolin and Nero, I updated my Nero given the links by Gwen and tried it again, it seems to be working, at least i'm up to 10%, i was crashing as soon as I put the disc in before! so far so good, I'll let you know if and when it finishes. Thanks so much!!!
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Your log shows your burner details along with firmware, I need to know where you live so I can check out the Sony site for that area.



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1. August 2006 @ 20:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi Gwendolin, I am from boston, ma.

On a plus note, I just burned a dvd succesfully so I think updating the Nero packages worked. Although I think it would be a good idea to update my firmware as well.

Thanks so much for your help.
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OK I will check things out and get back to you.

I am unable to find anything from Sony site, I will ask binkie7



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It seems Sony doesn't support this drive.
For the BYS3 firmware you can use this one:
http://www.cdr.cz/dvd_rekordery/sony/firmware/dwd22a/BYS3WIN.zip

The discs are fully recognized by your drive so this may or may not help.
This drive is actually an oem LiteOn SOHW-1633S. You could crossflash to that firmware but if you have a warranty this will void it.

To rule put the other possibilities I would try different media like Verbatim or made in Japan Fuji (usually made by Taiyo Yuden).




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seem www.techspot.com would have something for you, was just checking, can't be sure, but a very wide variety



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seems binkie7 has got me on the link to the device update/firmware

thanks binkie7

shows the same link





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@binkie7, Wow Karen, you got in while I was sending you a PM. This is the 2nd log in 2 days with the same burner.



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Actually with this drive I've seen more than 2 having problems with good media.

So bbaker glad to hear the update of Nero Gwen recommended did the trick for you!
Let us know if you have any further problems



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@Nero63
The main one I use is: http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_search.php
Usually has all of them - just not this one - only list the known firmware.



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@ Gwendolyn & Binki7

Have you had much experience with "Nephilium", the Mod?
Read dude....koooool



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Sounds more like a pm question?
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yeah, not wanting to mix areas, just curious where where you came from and who you know. will stop the small talk and get back to buiz.



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