Take a look and give some advice please

Junior Member

20. February 2007 @ 16:52

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Ok, I burnt my little project with my DVD burner, a Plextor DVDR
PX-755A (the same as the PX-755SA). It burns up to 8X.

I burnt the project on a Maxell DVD-R 8X 4.7GB disc and then reburned using a Verbatim DVD-R 16X 4.7GB Disc.

BOTH burns were done at 4X. That Plextor will not allow me to do a "Disc Quality" run with Nero7 CD-DVD Speed 4.7.0.2.

I had to put the discs in my Sony DVD-Rom to run those. I actually got a better score with the Maxell disc.

Anyway, here is the test done on the Maxell, not posting the pic of the Verbatim test as it was worse!

Log file of the last burn also. Any help would be appreciated.

Here is the NeroVision file:

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 11/2/2004 12:54:32 PM

NT-SPTI used
Nero API version: 7.7.5.1
Using interface version: 7.5.0.0
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\
Application: ahead\NeroVision
Internal Version: 7, 7, 5, 1

Recorder: <PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A> Version: 1.07 - HA 1 TA 1 - 7.7.5.1
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : SONY CD-RW CRX320EE atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2500JS-55NCB1 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : ST3400620AS atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
SONY CD-RW CRX320EE E: CDRom0
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A F: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 2045MB (2094464kB)
Free physical memory: 1471MB (1507048kB)
Memory in use : 28
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

20.2.2007
NeroAPI
6:58:09 PM #1 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285
DVD-Video files sorted

6:58:09 PM #2 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 411
LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL

6:58:09 PM #3 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3334
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:58:09 PM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3334
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

6:58:09 PM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3465
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

6:58:09 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 306
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1305279 (290:03.54, 2549MB)

6:58:09 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 318
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

6:58:09 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2912
Recorder: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

6:58:09 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 490
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

6:58:09 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 823
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1305280 (1305280) = #1305280/290:3.55
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1305280 blocks [F: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

6:58:09 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1026
Prepare [F: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1: Idx 0 Idx 1 Next Trk
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 2673213440, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
___Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_____Size_|______NWA_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 1305280 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 1305280 | 0 | 0x00
1305280 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00

6:58:09 PM #12 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 209
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

6:58:09 PM #13 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285
Caching of files started

6:58:09 PM #14 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4298
Cache writing successful.

6:58:09 PM #15 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285
Caching of files completed

6:58:09 PM #16 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285
Burn process started at 6x (8,310 KB/s)

6:58:09 PM #17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2764
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

6:58:09 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3070
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

6:58:09 PM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3226
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:58:09 PM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 9285
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 2.1 (33)
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 (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

6:58:11 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1303
18:58:11.046 - F: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A : Queue again later

7:05:20 PM #22 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 113
<F: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-755A> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1305280 (13EAC0h), length 0 blocks

7:05:20 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3446
EndDAO: Last written address was 1305279

7:05:40 PM #24 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285
Burn process completed successfully at 6x (8,310 KB/s)

7:05:41 PM #25 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 254
SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME

7:05:47 PM #26 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10529
DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed

7:05:47 PM #27 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 411
UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 10/4/2006 8:42:42 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.41a, size=36560 bytes, created 9/27/2006 3:53:22 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======

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AfterDawn Addict

21. February 2007 @ 03:05

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Plextor might not support the quality scan my LG does not. As for the scan that's not a very good burn. Look at the quality score, 43, poor.

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21. February 2007 @ 05:51

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Yup, that's why I posted this stuff. I thought maybe someone might see something thatneeds addressed.

I will give it one more try as in the log file I see it says it burnt the disc at 6X when I know I selected 4X.

Firmware is 1.07 on the Plextor, the latest and nothing else could be found on the site. DMAs are set properly too.

LOL, I tought I would Wow you folks with the great burn and score I got.....NOT!!

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AfterDawn Addict

21. February 2007 @ 09:01

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Try the burn @ 8X if using 16X media. And you might try 16X on the Verb, I suspect you got CMC Mag discs with the maxells. If made in Taiwan they're cmcmags.

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21. February 2007 @ 10:25

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Thx Garmon, I will try a burn at 8X just to see. I did do a burn using Nero Burning Rom on a Maxell 8X at a 4X burn rate. Did a score of 90 on that and thought, ok, getting closer.

When played in the player to TV, all was good EXCEPT one place my mp3 audio music trac stuttered pretty bad for about 5 secs. CRAP!

Let me ask, is there a "BEST" audio format when burning to DVD or are most supported going to be about the same quality and reliability when burning?

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AfterDawn Addict

21. February 2007 @ 12:30

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I don't do many audio cds anymore but the hundreds I have done have all been WAV and not mp3 cds.

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22. February 2007 @ 05:23

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Thx garmon.

Last night I converted the mp3s I am using in my project to .wav files. Didn't get a chance to try them out and I am at the firehall today.

Tom. I will try getting those into my project and doing another burn through ROM to see what I get.

I am already thinking of adding another burner, a better one, to this rig of mine.

Thx for your advice and trying to help out a complete noooooob at this stuff.....it's greatly appreciated! ;-)

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AfterDawn Addict

22. February 2007 @ 10:21

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Glad to have been some help. Audio cds are a snap, you'll have your own plant going soon.

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22. February 2007 @ 11:51

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Yup, I have burnt plenty an audio CD for wife and I. They all have come out perfect if the orig. file is ok.

Found a Lite-On LH-18A1P-186 for $39.00 ($10.00 rebate) over at Tiger Direct today........hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?!

LOL, got home today from firehall and realize by Plextor is SATA, not IDE.