Problems with burning CDs and DVDs

[UnknownSouljer]

I've been trying to archive files for a while, and I've been running into issues. The Plextor 716-AL that I'm using reads CD's/DVD's fine but spits out errors when I'm trying to burn. I've looked on google for several work arounds to no avail. Hopefully my problem isn't the hardware itself, or something embarrassing like needing to clean the lens.

My hardware/software specs are unimpressive.
Windows XP SP2, all updates installed
Nero version 8.1.1.0
AMD Athlon 3500+ (Winchester)
1gb Corsair XMS DDR1
MSI K8N Neo 4 Platinum
Plextor 716-AL (burner)
74GB Raptor

Here is the Nero log... if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -

NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 8.1.1.0
Internal Version: 8, 1, 1, 0

Recorder: <PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL> Version: 1.02 - HA 1 TA 0 - 8.1.1.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1
Drive buffer : 8192kB
Bus Type : default
CD-ROM: <PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL >Version: 1.02 - HA 1 TA 0 - 8.1.1.0
Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD740GD-50FLA1 nvata Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2500JD-55HBB0 nvata Port 2 ID 2 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2500JD-22GBB0 nvata Port 3 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2500JD-22GBB0 nvata Port 3 ID 2 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : ZJ2622U SDS025Q 2.0B at659rj0 Port 4 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : ZJ2622U SDS025Q 2.0B at659rj0 Port 4 ID 1 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL G: CdRom0
ZJ2622U SDS025Q H: CdRom1
ZJ2622U SDS025Q I: CdRom2
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 557MB (571272kB)
Memory in use : 45 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

1.11.2007
ISO compilation
5:13:19 PM #1 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 450
LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL

5:13:19 PM #2 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6671
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
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 : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

5:13:19 PM #3 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3347
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

5:13:19 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3530
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

5:13:19 PM #5 Text 0 File FilesystemSettingsValidator.cpp, Line 142
FS Settings: using validator 'CUDFSettingsValidatorDVD'
ParamMode = 'automatic', changing UDF partition type from 'physical' to 'physical'
Changing UDF revision from '1.02' to '1.02'

5:13:19 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 307
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 999055 (222:00.55, 1951MB)

5:13:19 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 319
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

5:13:19 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2972
Recorder: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer ID: <CMC MA> <G. AM3>
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

5:13:19 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 493
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

5:13:19 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 785
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 999056 (999056) = #999056/222:0.56
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 999056 blocks [G: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL]
--------------------------------------------------------------

5:13:19 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 986
Prepare [G: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL] 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 2046066688, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
___Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_____Size_|______NWA_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 999056 | 0 | 0x00
999056 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00

5:13:19 PM #12 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 240
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

5:13:19 PM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4316
Caching options: cache CDRom or Network-Yes, small files-No (<64KB)

5:13:19 PM #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1764
Caching of files started

5:13:19 PM #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4435
Cache writing successful.

5:13:19 PM #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1764
Caching of files completed

5:13:19 PM #17 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1764
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

5:13:19 PM #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2735
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

5:13:19 PM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3245
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

5:13:19 PM #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3401
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

5:13:19 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10026
---- Disc 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: 0.0 (0)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: 2,52 Mbps (0 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)
Outer Limit of Data Recordable Area: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Revision number of maximum recording speed: -
Revision number of minimum recording speed: -
Revision number table of recording speed: - - - - - - -
Class: 0, Extended part version: 0
Start PSN of the Extra Border Zone: 0 h
Start PSN of Physical format information blocks in Extra Border Zone: 0 h
Media Specific [16..783]:
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................
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 ................

5:13:19 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 268
Pipe memory size 83836800

5:13:21 PM #23 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1367
17:13:21.328 - &#14919;&#20512;&#17740;&#21592;&#21071;&#17440;&#17494;&#8274;†&#22608;&#14125;&#13873;&#19521; : Queue again later

5:13:45 PM #24 SPTI -1106 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 181
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1106)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 20 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 73 03
Buffer x09280080: Len x10000
0x30 00 66 73 05 00 00 05 73 66 18 62 19 00 00 19
0x62 18 6B 0A 1E 11 17 11 E4 00 00 00 01 00 00 01
0x0E 50 49 43 54 55 34 32 30 2E 4A 50 47 3B 31 00

5:13:45 PM #25 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 306
Power calibration error
G: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-716AL

5:13:45 PM #26 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 3803
EndDAO: Last written address was 31 (1Fh)

5:13:45 PM #27 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1764
Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

5:13:45 PM #28 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 287
SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME

5:13:45 PM #29 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 11276
DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed

5:13:45 PM #30 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 450
UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL


Existing drivers:

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

 

[MjrStryker]

You've got the "Power calibration error" and there appear to be a number of possible causes and fixes.

Cause 1. IMAPI CD burning service interfering with Nero. (Most likely)
Fix:
1. on Desktop click Start
2. select Control Panel
3. click on Administrative Tools
4. click on Services
5. browse your way down to IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE
6. right click (on IMAPI) then select properties
7. in the middle of the window, it will say start up type. Click on the arrow to the right and select disabled.
8. make sure you click APPLY

Cause 2. Dirty lens giving bad readings during calibration (Possible)
Fix:
Clean the Lens.

Cause 3. DVD-Burner firmware is glitchy.
Fix:
Check manufacturer's website for firmware update.

Hope this helps.

 

[UnknownSouljer]

You've got the "Power calibration error" and there appear to be a number of possible causes and fixes.

Cause 1. IMAPI CD burning service interfering with Nero. (Most likely)
Fix:
1. on Desktop click Start
2. select Control Panel
3. click on Administrative Tools
4. click on Services
5. browse your way down to IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE
6. right click (on IMAPI) then select properties
7. in the middle of the window, it will say start up type. Click on the arrow to the right and select disabled.
8. make sure you click APPLY

Cause 2. Dirty lens giving bad readings during calibration (Possible)
Fix:
Clean the Lens.

Cause 3. DVD-Burner firmware is glitchy.
Fix:
Check manufacturer's website for firmware update.

Hope this helps.

I've already done the first one and the third one. Unfortunately Plextor hasn't made firmware for my drive since 2005... which kinda pisses me off.

I'm not sure how to go about cleaning the lens though... I've though about getting camera lens paper to clean off the laser and disassembling the drive, but I think I would be happier if there was just something I could insert into the drive.

 

[tazman4]

Well since you've taken care of the IMAPI as MjrStryker said, what brand media are you using?
Believe it or not, I've actually seen this caused by cheap media also. Memorex comes to mind, as does Fuji here lately. TDK still seems to be OK though. Have burnt over 300 TDKs w/o a single error. Of course most everyone would probably swear by TY's.

 

[MjrStryker]

You can get dvd-lens cleaners at Wal-Mart. It's essentially a dvd with a tiny brush on the bottom of it that runs a small program causing the lens to pass under the brush several times while the dvd spins. This will usually get rid of most large particles that could be inhibiting your burning process...

...though honestly If it were me having the problem, I'd just get a nice $30 oem burner from newegg. I've been getting LG burners from there and haven't had a single problem with them yet. Here's a sata version for $28.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136120

 

[UnknownSouljer]

Well since you've taken care of the IMAPI as MjrStryker said, what brand media are you using?
Believe it or not, I've actually seen this caused by cheap media also. Memorex comes to mind, as does Fuji here lately. TDK still seems to be OK though. Have burnt over 300 TDKs w/o a single error. Of course most everyone would probably swear by TY's.

I'm using TDK's. I haven't had this problem forever, and I'm on the same spindle of DVD's that I have been on for a long time. It started about 6 months ago, and now that I need to archive, I've been putting more effort into getting it working again...

You can get dvd-lens cleaners at Wal-Mart. It's essentially a dvd with a tiny brush on the bottom of it that runs a small program causing the lens to pass under the brush several times while the dvd spins. This will usually get rid of most large particles that could be inhibiting your burning process...

...though honestly If it were me having the problem, I'd just get a nice $30 oem burner from newegg. I've been getting LG burners from there and haven't had a single problem with them yet. Here's a sata version for $28.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136120

Well I really like my drive since it's a slot loader... which this day in age is a rarity. It's just clean looking, has no stupid logos on it (looking at the new HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray drives comes to mind) and I hate fiddling with the tray... of course it was also expensive so I'd rather not just throw it out if it's something that can be taken care of.

 

[Dangman]

Can you try the burner in another PC and see if the same problem occurs?

 

[MjrStryker]

Well I really like my drive since it's a slot loader... which this day in age is a rarity. It's just clean looking, has no stupid logos on it (looking at the new HD-DVD, and Blu-Ray drives comes to mind) and I hate fiddling with the tray... of course it was also expensive so I'd rather not just throw it out if it's something that can be taken care of.

Point taken. Wasn't sure if you were using a high-end model or a piece of junk. I'd suggest the lens cleaner then. Maybe buy a single dvd-r somewhere or borrow someone else's just to rule out media problems. I doubt it's hardware incompatibility since you said it's burned dvd's in that machine before. Also might want to try out different software and see what happens.

 

[kush]

I had some TDKs that were Ritek MID code - *crap* media (I'd suggest Taiyo Yuden if at all possible [online, OEM packs]; otehrwise Verbatim/MCC are up there too). Gotta agree on the new burner reply - $35 or less for the majority of good burners now. Personally I got a Pioneer 112, since I had good results w/ both a 106 and 109. My NEC 3550 sucked ass, and the Optiarc (Sony/NEC IIRC) are said to be trash drives too.

 

[digital_exhaust]

Slot loaders have a tendency to get dirty... I've had issues with mine...Give it a good clean and I bet that will take care of it...

 

[UnknownSouljer]

Alright thanks gentlemen and ladies for all the help. I guess I'm off to invest in some cleaner.