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Updating DVD Burner
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Matt75
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16. October 2005 @ 11:11 |
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Hi. I was wondering if someone could tell me how to go about updating my dvd burner? I have no idea how to do this and I think I might need to because each time I burn a dvd using Nero I get alot of pixel scenes on the disc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Matt
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16. October 2005 @ 11:46 |
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perhaps it's only the discs you are using..In any case
.......let's have LAST section of your Nero log which lives in c:\program files\ahead\nero\nerohistory.log but DO NOT post your serial number which usually begins with '1A21' or similar. You can differentiate sections via this section divider "====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======"
If you post your log it, lists most of the information about your PC,DVD burner and the media that you are using and that lets the experts (not me) help with an opinion.
@Creaky, the phraseing I used is similar to your own.Did you notice?
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16. October 2005 @ 11:58 |
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@attar - LMAO, a copyright light lit up above my PC, lol... :)
for punishment you can solve the Nero log then hehe
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16. October 2005 @ 12:09 |
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May God (and Creaky) forgive my temerity.
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16. October 2005 @ 12:13 |
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lmao, it's about time a Nero log was cheered up a little, i've lost count of how many i've gone thru this weekend.
@Matt75 - you're in good hands :)
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16. October 2005 @ 12:53 |
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@Creaky, the phraseing I used is similar to your own.Did you notice?
@attar - LMAO, a copyright light lit up above my PC, lol... :)
for punishment you can solve the Nero log then hehe
May God (and Creaky) forgive my temerity.
You guys made me laugh - hahahas... but a good one though.
Anyways, Matt75 you're in good hand, unless there is some indescribable issue that's hiding in your computer then that's another story.
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16. October 2005 @ 19:25 |
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Thanks for the help everyone. I hope I didn't include my serial number for the program. Unless it's in the document more than once I didn't. Here's the log.............
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 6/17/2003 6:25:02 AM
Nero API version: 6.0.0.20
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST340015A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040 D: CDRom0
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AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 39845888 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 246MB (252656kB)
Free physical memory: 145MB (149196kB)
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)
16.10.2005
NeroAPI
7:02:56 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 238
DVD-Video files reallocation started
7:02:56 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 238
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)
7:02:56 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 238
DVD-Video files sorted
7:02:58 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running
7:02:58 PM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
7:02:59 PM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
7:02:59 PM #7 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3213
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
7:03:39 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 238
Write in overburning mode: FALSE
7:03:39 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1997
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B;
CD type reading failed
ATIP Data: ?
7:03:39 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 398
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
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Insert the disc to write to.
(Medium in drive: unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD.)
Existing drivers:
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
[16.10.2005]------------------------------------
19:02:56 Robot error messages from:
====== *** NeroAPI, History File *** ======
Matt
Windows XP 5.1
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WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 6/17/2003 6:25:02 AM
Nero version: 6.0.0.20 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.20
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST340015A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040 D: CDRom0
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AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 39845888 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 246MB (252656kB)
Free physical memory: 81MB (83676kB)
Memory in use : 66 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
16.10.2005
DVD-Video
7:45:02 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
DVD-Video files reallocation started
7:45:02 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)
7:45:02 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 5954
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 : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
7:45:02 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
DVD-Video files sorted
7:45:02 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118
Reader running
7:45:02 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B running
7:45:02 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
7:45:02 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3882
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
7:45:02 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3213
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media
7:45:03 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 233
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28)
Last address to be written: 2286128 (508:01.53)
7:45:03 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 238
Write in overburning mode: FALSE
7:45:03 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1997
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B, Media type: DVD+RW
Disc Manufacturer ID: RICOHJPN, Media Type ID: W11, Product revision number: 1
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 1
7:45:03 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 398
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
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7:45:03 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 772
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B]
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (0) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1 (1) = #1/0:0.1
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B]
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7:45:03 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 941
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
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MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 2:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 4682297344, ISRC ""
2: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 4682297344 4682297344 4682299392, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
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__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
-150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
-150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2286128 | 2 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
2286128 | 2 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2286129 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
7:45:03 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Caching of files started
7:45:03 PM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Caching of files completed
7:45:03 PM #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Burn process started at 2.4x (3,312 KB/s)
7:45:03 PM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2153
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
7:45:03 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2153
Verifying disc position of item 1 (relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
7:45:03 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7834
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+RW (9), Part Version: 2
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: re-writable
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
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
00 01 52 49 43 4F 48 4A - 50 4E 57 31 31 01 39 23 ..RICOHJPNW11.9#
00 8A 86 68 02 26 00 8A - 86 70 02 28 00 8A 86 6A ...h.&...p.(...j
02 28 22 12 10 E0 00 F0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 .(".............
7:45:03 PM #22 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 23:48,622 (1428622ms) -> OK
7:45:03 PM #23 Phase 98 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Start formatting disc before burning
7:45:34 PM #24 Phase 100 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Formatting disc was successful
7:45:34 PM #25 Phase 65 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Burn process started
7:45:34 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 564
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
8:09:03 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
8:09:56 PM #28 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 113
<HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1 (1h), lenght 0 blocks
8:09:56 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
8:10:00 PM #30 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK
8:10:00 PM #31 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK
8:10:00 PM #32 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843
Burn process completed successfully at 2.4x (3,312 KB/s)
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1135 (xpsp2.020921-0842), size=87040 bytes, created 10/24/2002 3:59:48 PM (Adapter driver for rec)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
Matt
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Matt75
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16. October 2005 @ 19:36 |
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Oops, sorry, I forgot to let you all know about my pc. The only thing I really know is that it's a gateway 310 desktop series. As for the dvd burner it's in the log. I'm not sure what kind of burner it is except it's a DVDRAM. As for the manufacturer and name I have no idea about that. I've been using Maxell media. I've never had a problem with until recently. See I haven't been using Nero very long maybe a month, even though it's been on my pc since I got it back almost 2 years ago. I usually use InstantCopy to burn my dvds but the last few times I used it it started freezing up on me so I thought I would give Nero a spin. I know there's alot of people who use Nero so I figured it must be a good program. I hope this helps you all out. That's pretty much all I know about it. Thanks again for the help and suggestions
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16. October 2005 @ 20:13 |
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16. October 2005 @ 20:51 |
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I have a question about this firmware. I went to that page and the post read July 4, 2003. I bought my computer in December of 2003, so should I still download that? Also, how can I tell if my drive is an OEM? I just don't want to download something that could possibly destroy my system. Thanks for your help
Matt
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17. October 2005 @ 00:43 |
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Edited by: code65536 Last update: Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:46 pm
Yes.... but the very last message at the bottom (which is the above message where I copied from that site) said; Last update: Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:46pm, and that is when they updated or found a new firmware.
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17. October 2005 @ 02:22 |
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@matt75
From the firmware link provided by alkohol, the firmware numbering range is:
A1**
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A3**
Your firmware is currently A106, so you you would be looking at A114.
Also one part of the log shows free memory varying from 145 down to 78MB.
Maybe check for anything running on the PC that could be shut down before burning (Anti Virus, Spy sweepers, FireFox,IE,Firewall, disk defraggers,etc).
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17. October 2005 @ 06:36 |
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Thanks for the help everyone. I downloaded it and installed it on my C drive so I guess that's all I have to do with it? I'll try burning the disc again and let you all know how it goes =-)
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17. October 2005 @ 08:18 |
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Hi again. I thought I would let you all know that the pixelation is still happening. I shut down all my programs that were running before burning after restarting after installing the firmware but it's still the same thing. Anymore suggestions would really be appreciated. It seems like I have done almost everything now except try different media perhaps. Thanks again for all the help =-)
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17. October 2005 @ 13:02 |
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Longshot.
No pixellation with original store bought movie, right?
A known, good recording which was ok before, still ok?
Definately a burner or software problem?
Try burning with DVDdecrypter.
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17. October 2005 @ 13:11 |
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Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28)
Last address to be written: 2286128 (508:01.53)
- you're burning too close to outer edge of the disc... 508:01.53 is something like 4465MB..
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17. October 2005 @ 15:53 |
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Thanks for the replies. Would there be a way to fix this if I am burning to close to the edge? I will try DVD Decrypter and see what happens. Thanks again
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17. October 2005 @ 23:16 |
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yes, if you're using DVD Shrink, you set target size to 4300MB in Shrink's preferences. you only set this once. i have this set permanently to 4300MB even though i only use top notch media
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17. October 2005 @ 23:40 |
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*peeks in..hi all
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Nero API version: 6.0.0.20
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B>Version: A106 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.20
a bit behind on your updates. Might I suggest after you update the firmware and solve your memory issue that you update to the latest stable version of Nero which is 6.6.0.16. Also since Nero tends to use resources maybe an upgrade in memory...lets say a bump to 512mb total would be sufficient.
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17. October 2005 @ 23:55 |
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in addition to ALL the great suggestions, might i take a jab at the media you are using...you say you are using Maxell and THIS confirms it :
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Media Specific:
00 01 52 49 43 4F 48 4A - 50 4E 57 31 31 01 39 23 ..RICOHJPNW11.9#
00 8A 86 68 02 26 00 8A - 86 70 02 28 00 8A 86 6A ...h.&...p.(...j
02 28 22 12 10 E0 00 F0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 .(".............
THIS media however, i KNOW is the "made in taiwan" maxells, after you take care of the update for Nero, update firmware to the latest, add memory/close down programs to free up more memory, change your burn size so you do not burn TOO close to the edge, might be a good idea to pick up a pack of the "made in japan" Maxells as i have PERSONALLY found these to be superior to the RicohJPN ones (that are made in taiwan); i'm not saying the RicohJPN ones are bad, far from it, BUT, the MAXELL id as well as the MXRL id on the "made in japan" maxells are BETTER~ THIS i find MIGHT be the reason for your pixellation~ :)
while i NEVER burn anything @2.4x (ONLY on DVD+R DL media do i take it down THIS slow) like you have Matt75, on the "better" Maxell media (Made in Japan) i would suggest @4x~ (this will be available to you AFTER you do the firmware update and it is INSTALLED and updated correctly) :)
hope that helps you out a bit, i just found this thread recently so i thought i would add YET another alternative to COMPLETELY pinpoint your issues, on top of what the others have already mentioned :)
good luck
docTY~
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
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18. October 2005 @ 07:43 |
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Thanks everyone for the help. I really do appreciate it. I just set the target size in shrink to 4300mb, as suggested. Before I started backing up the disc I went to the quality settings and noticed it won't let me check the deep analysis option now. I assume this is because I made the change to the target size? I will have to get some more memory I guess, 256mb is alot better than what I had on my first computer though. I'll keep you all updated how it turns out. Thanks again everyone, you guys are great =-)
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good luck, keep us all posted :)
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18. October 2005 @ 21:15 |
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Hi again everyone. I thought I would drop in and let you all know that the pixelation problem is still going on. Here is what I have done so far to try to fix it. I updated my firmaware and installed it correctly. I sat the target size of shrink to 4300mb, I also updated Nero to 6.6.0.16, or at least I think that's what version it is now. I also tried burning the video using InstantCopy, which it actually let me burn it but the pixelation was still there. I have also tried just for the heck of it to burn it using another media type and it was still there. I guess there is only really 3 more things I can try (1. Get More Memory (2. Get A New Burner (3. Try better media. If it's not any of these I don't know what else to try. It seems like I have done everything I can besides these options. I am just wondering if I'm being to picky. Because the pixelation doesn't come up but only a couple of times and that's just for a brief moment. I realize that when compressing a dvd there will be quality loss, so I guess perhaps that it might be as good as it can get. What do you all think, if I may ask your opinions? Thanks everyone =-)
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19. October 2005 @ 00:51 |
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i would STILL suggest getting and using better media, as per your 3rd option left to try~ :)
despite the compression, on my Taiyo Yudens, i NEVER have ANY pixellation, so, NO, you are NOT being too picky~ if you are anything like me, you want it PERFECT~ that's the whole point of making dvd backups right? why "settle" for something less?
i would put your #3 suggestion BEFORE your #2 one...getting GOOD media will ALWAYS be much cheaper than buying a new burner~! IF you are planning on getting a new burner anyways, why not at least TRY a burn using GOOD QUALITY media first before you drop down some $$ on a new burner...i've had people tell me "it's NOT THE MEDIA" so many times before and they actually went out and BOUGHT A NEW COMPUTER (the WHOLE THING, not just a new burner) because they were SOOOO 100% sure it wasn't a media issue~ :) lo and behold, you can imagine how stupid they felt when they replied and YUP, you guessed it, SAME PROBLEMS even with a NEW THOUSAND dollar computer~ LOL...i seriously feel NO pity for these people, saying, "i told ya so" just doesn't seem to cut it~ hehehe
good luck
docTY~
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
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Matt75
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19. October 2005 @ 07:19 |
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That's a good point. I think that is what I 'm going to do. It may very well be the media I've been using. I admit, I'm the kind who goes to Wal-Mart to get media, and they just don't have a very wide selection to choose from there. So I think I will go to Circuit City or Best Buy, maybe even Radio Shack and get some that has been suggested on here. Thanks for the reply =-)
Matt
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