Question on burning DVD media

[Pilgrim]

A friend of mine asked if Nero 6 Ultra is sufficient to burn DVDs. Since I don't have a DVD drive, I thought I'd ask here. He owns a Samsung SH-W162 16X DVD+-RW 5X Dual Layer DVD writer. And if Nero 6 would work fine, what program within the suite would he use?? Excuse my ignorance on this matter. hehe

Jeff

[hoxlund]

to burn dvds you can use regular nero burning rom or nero express

nero express is basically a fancy front end to nero burning rom

it also depends on what your putting on these dvds

[P.D. Nelson]

I have Nero 5.5.10 I am trying to burn a DVD using files that I have converted from WMF to DVD video files (Video_TS.BUP, Video_TS.IFO, Video_TS.VOB etc..) I'm using a Lite On DVDR/RW Combo drive everything proceeds until I do the write CD and I get this message:

[dodecahedron]

post the log. it will help diagnose the problem.

[TCAS]

The first thing you want to do is to upgrade to latest Nero 6.6.... or better Nero 7 and then try to burn the DVD and report back the result.

[P.D. Nelson]

The first thing you want to do is to upgrade to latest Nero 6.6.... or better Nero 7 and then try to burn the DVD and report back the result.

Well I believe I can find six I think my son has a copy that I gave him but I'm not going to spend $80 to $100 dollars for a new copy of Nero just to burn DVDs.

Dodecahedron I'll try it again and post the log.

[P.D. Nelson]

Here is the log file from the latest try.

P.D. Nelson

1502-4240-1125-0482-1088-9784*

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 1/29/2003 1:37:36 PM
Nero Version: 5.5.10.56
Recorder: <LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S>Version: BGS4 - HA 0 TA 0 - 5.5.10.56
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
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8163B>Version: 0W20 - HA 0 TA 1 - 5.5.10.56
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8163B atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2000JD-22HBB0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
=======================

AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
CmdQueuing : 1
CmdNotification: 2
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
EraseSpeed : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1013MB (1038100kB)
Free physical memory: 532MB (545788kB)
Memory in use : 47 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Enabled (1)
Wizard: Off

15.6.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
11:26:33 AM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
DVD-Video files reallocation started

11:26:33 AM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

11:26:33 AM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 7604
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 2 (Max. of 31 chars)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

11:26:33 AM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
DVD-Video files sorted

11:26:33 AM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 115
Reader running

11:26:33 AM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 125
Writer LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S running

11:26:33 AM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4571
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

11:26:33 AM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 4571
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

11:26:33 AM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3773
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

11:26:33 AM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 672
Setup items (original item values)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original CD pos #0 + 341200 (341200) = #341200/75:49.25
relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
--------------------------------------------------------------

11:26:34 AM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 229
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45)
Last address to be written: 341199 (75:49.24)

11:26:34 AM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 234
Write in overburning mode: FALSE

11:26:34 AM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1703
Recorder: LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: RITEKF - 1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

11:26:34 AM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 824
Prepare recorder LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S for write in cue-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN:
TOCTYPE: 0x0 Session Closed, CD fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 307200 699084800

11:26:34 AM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 672
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original CD pos #0 + 341200 (341200) = #341200/75:49.25
relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 341200 blocks [LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S]
--------------------------------------------------------------

11:26:34 AM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
Caching of files started

11:26:34 AM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
Caching of files completed

11:26:34 AM #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
Burn process started at 1x (1,380 KB/s)

11:26:34 AM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1978
Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

11:26:34 AM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1323
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

11:26:34 AM #21 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 19546
Set BUFE: supported -> ON , Generic write control : ON

11:26:34 AM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1437
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

11:26:34 AM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7933
---- 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: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Media Specific:
60 00 10 20 30 40 50 00 - 00 00 21 00 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 ................

11:26:35 AM #24 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1447
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x025C0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

11:26:35 AM #25 DVDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 333
Illegal medium

11:26:35 AM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
all writers idle, stopping conversion

11:26:36 AM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 216
conversion idle, stopping reader

11:26:36 AM #28 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1655
Burn process failed at 1x (1,380 KB/s)

11:26:36 AM #29 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 406
SCSI not using temporary buffers
20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 8/17/2001 9:07:32 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.32a, size=20640 bytes, created 4/18/2006 3:34:55 PM (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)

[dodecahedron]

don't upgrade to Nero 7, it's still buggy.
use Nero 6 (the latest version 6.6.1.4).

[CCampbell]

The log file shows a communication problem either with the Recorder, or the VIA IDE controller, as seen by the below error message...

11:26:35 AM #24 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1447
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x025C0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

I would recommend that you upgrade the firmware on the recorder; update the drivers for your VIA IDE Controller if available; and if all that fails, try Nero 6 if you have it.

P.S. I would also edit your log file that you posted to remove the Nero 5 Serial key. Not sure if anyone would want a Nero 5 serial key, but it's not wise to give away something you purchased.

Regards,

Craig

[P.D. Nelson]

Gentlemen I thank you for your help I believe I've found my issue. Seems my burner won't burn 16x DVD-r and I've checked with the rest of my stuff ans sure enough it was a 8x DVD-r and I've investigated this particular drive on the net, not a lot of good things to say about it but the man thing was nothing above 8x DVD-R can be burnt on the thing.

BTW CCAmpbell the version 5 nero was an OEM disk that came with the machine.

The log file shows a communication problem either with the Recorder, or the VIA IDE controller, as seen by the below error message...

11:26:35 AM #24 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1447
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x025C0000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

I would recommend that you upgrade the firmware on the recorder; update the drivers for your VIA IDE Controller if available; and if all that fails, try Nero 6 if you have it.

P.S. I would also edit your log file that you posted to remove the Nero 5 Serial key. Not sure if anyone would want a Nero 5 serial key, but it's not wise to give away something you purchased.

Regards,

Craig

[MediumRare]

I'm curious- you talk about a CD and the size of your video is certainly compatible with a CD, but the disc you actually used is a DVD? Are you sure that you set up your compilation for a DVD? On the other hand, the Nero log also repeatedly refers to both CD's and DVD's , but that may be the ancient version 5.x you're using.

I would definitely try Nero 6. Your drive should have come with an OEM version of Nero 6- dig that up and use it...

Your LiteOn SOHW-1633S will burn 16x DVD-R media- although not at 16x! I own a 1213S, now crossflashed to 1653S (fw CS0T) and have successfully burned 16x DVD-Rs. If you're willing to void your warrantee (which means "don't send it to LiteOn if it gets broken") you can crossflash your drive to a 1653S (the hardware is the same). The CS0T firmware is the best available for the 3S series of drives. Use this firmware from the codeguys's site and have a look at further tools and information available there while you're at it- it's well worthwhile!

Also Ritek media can be iffy- try Verbatim (MCC) or Taiyo Yuden.

G

[P.D. Nelson]

Well first let me tell you've upgraded to Nero 6 (another oem disk I had) and it was at the codeguys forum that I learned about my particular player and how lame it is. I also tried (not that one I'll grant you) their flash thing to change my BGS4 to something else but I still got no love with my 16x disks. So I've given them to my son who has no troubles and I'll just burn to my 8x of which I bought 30 for $12.00 at a discount store.

Oh yes I did make sure it was DVD also.

BTW how do you find out the media version?

I'm curious- you talk about a CD and the size of your video is certainly compatible with a CD, but the disc you actually used is a DVD? Are you sure that you set up your compilation for a DVD? On the other hand, the Nero log also repeatedly refers to both CD's and DVD's , but that may be the ancient version 5.x you're using.

I would definitely try Nero 6. Your drive should have come with an OEM version of Nero 6- dig that up and use it...

Your LiteOn SOHW-1633S will burn 16x DVD-R media- although not at 16x! I own a 1213S, now crossflashed to 1653S (fw CS0T) and have successfully burned 16x DVD-Rs. If you're willing to void your warrantee (which means "don't send it to LiteOn if it gets broken") you can crossflash your drive to a 1653S (the hardware is the same). The CS0T firmware is the best available for the 3S series of drives. Use this firmware from the codeguys's site and have a look at further tools and information available there while you're at it- it's well worthwhile!

Also Ritek media can be iffy- try Verbatim (MCC) or Taiyo Yuden.

G

[hoxlund]

to find the media version you can use quite a few programs

nero infotool is what i usually use, its built into cdspeed as well

cd/dvd info pro has it