Can't burn dual layer anymore

[Oiler1]

I was trying to backup a non protected DVD to DVD-RW DL and during burning it stopped with the message "burn failure". My LG drive does burn regular DVD-R;s ok with other software so I was wondering what I can do to diagnose this problem. I did not save an error log. How do you save one anyway?

[AlienX69]

@Mods, Post should be moved to Chat as it is NOT a DVD to DVD issue.

You said "ok with other software" ? ? ?

Johnny 5 needs more input (need more details/info) !!

[Oiler1]

Ok finally found the burn log:

I have the lastest version.

My burner seems to work ok with single layer as I just tried it with Nero.

I don't dare waste another trial on a DL+R now. I managed to complete ok with a Verbatim (but it won't play). With the Fuji I get the burn error. The Fuji was the only brand I had before and it worked every time with the older versions.

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2009-12-22 15:16:38 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Dec 15:16:38.656 PID 772********************
2009-12-22 15:16:19 Info Parsing disc ...
2009-12-22 15:16:07 Info Parsing disc ...
2009-12-22 15:01:13 Error WRITE FAILED: write error occured at 50.0 percent of the write
2009-12-22 14:59:12 Error Write error at 2043856 (16) - Code 06 29 00 [Unit attention, Power On or Bus device reset occured]
2009-12-22 14:41:50 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 36840
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Write started 4086400 sectors to write
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 2043216 (3.9 Gb.)
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Available write speed: 4x
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Media ID: RITEK-D01-01
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info DMA Mode
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Scanned files #44, folder #2 - total size 8367767552 b. (7.79 Gb.)
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2009-12-22 14:41:13 Info Write started
2009-12-22 14:41:09 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2009-12-22 14:41:07 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2009-12-22 14:41:07 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2009-12-22 14:41:07 Info New Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-12-22 14:38:04 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2009-12-22 14:38:04 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Dec 14:38:04.359 PID 772********************


2009-12-22 14:37:58 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Dec 14:37:58.546 PID 5972********************
2009-12-22 14:35:57 Info No disc in drive.
2009-12-22 14:35:55 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2009-12-22 14:35:55 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2009-12-22 14:35:55 Info New Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-12-22 14:35:33 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2009-12-22 14:35:33 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Dec 14:35:33.218 PID 5972********************


2009-12-22 14:14:51 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Dec 14:14:51.515 PID 17008********************
2009-12-22 13:50:55 Error WRITE FAILED: write error occured at 50.0 percent of the write
2009-12-22 13:48:48 Error Write error at 2043856 (16) - Code 06 29 00 [Unit attention, Power On or Bus device reset occured]
2009-12-22 13:32:10 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 38255
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Write started 4086400 sectors to write
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 2043216 (3.9 Gb.)
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Available write speed: 4x
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Media ID: RITEK-D01-01
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2009-12-22 13:31:32 Info DMA Mode
2009-12-22 13:31:31 Info Scanned files #44, folder #2 - total size 8367767552 b. (7.79 Gb.)
2009-12-22 13:31:31 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2009-12-22 13:31:31 Info Write started
2009-12-22 13:31:28 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2009-12-22 13:31:25 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2009-12-22 13:31:25 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2009-12-22 13:31:25 Info New Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-12-22 13:26:32 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2009-12-22 13:26:32 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Dec 13:26:32.203 PID 17008********************


2009-12-22 13:26:29 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Dec 13:26:29.125 PID 19316********************
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-12-22 13:25:01 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2009-12-22 13:25:01 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Dec 13:25:01.421 PID 19316********************


2009-12-22 13:23:03 ---- ******************** Log session stop 22-Dec 13:23:03.140 PID 18024********************
2009-12-22 12:57:26 Info Writable disc Hard Disc inserted. Ready to write
2009-12-22 12:57:24 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2009-12-22 12:46:24 Info Scanned files #44, folder #2 - total size 8367767552 b. (7.79 Gb.)
2009-12-22 12:46:24 Info Inserted media type : Hard Disc
2009-12-22 12:46:24 Info Write started
2009-12-22 12:46:22 Info New ISO path selected : C:\Documents and Settings\Donald Mah\My Documents\DVDFab\ISO\HOT_SLOTS_2.iso
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info DLL Version : 4.0.5.464
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info Version : 6, 2, 0, 5
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-12-22 12:18:39 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2009-12-22 12:18:39 ---- ******************** Log session start 22-Dec 12:18:39.078 PID 18024********************

---------Here's a session where it worked before!

2009-06-01 23:40:54 ---- ******************** Log session stop 01-Jun 23:40:54.093 PID 4400********************
2009-06-01 23:40:52 Info New media (CD-R) inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2009-05-24 16:03:22 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2009-05-24 16:03:22 Info Finalization Time 00:01:06 - Total completion time 00:19:24
2009-05-24 16:02:16 Info Write finished in 00:18:18 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 5.59
2009-05-24 15:44:29 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 0
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Write started 3779104 sectors to write
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1889568 (3.6 Gb.)
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Available write speed: 10x, 8x, 6x, 4x,
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Media ID: MKM-003-00
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2009-05-24 15:43:58 Info DMA Mode
2009-05-24 15:43:55 Info Scanned files #48, folder #2 - total size 7738417152 b. (7.21 Gb.)
2009-05-24 15:43:55 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2009-05-24 15:43:55 Info Write started
2009-05-24 15:43:52 Info New media (DL DVD+R) inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info New Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 Async. Access mode
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info DLL Version : 3.2.6.408
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info Version : 6, 0, 1, 0
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-05-24 15:43:49 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal (build 2600) with Service Pack 3 5.1
2009-05-24 15:43:49 ---- ******************** Log session start 24-May 15:43:49.953 PID 4400********************


2009-05-24 15:09:18 ---- ******************** Log session stop 24-May 15:09:18.578 PID 4400********************
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info Current Drive selected : 3:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Ide)
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 Async. Access mode
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info System default language : English (United States)
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info User default language : English (United States)
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info DLL Version : 3.2.6.408
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info Version : 6, 0, 1, 0
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2009-05-24 15:09:17 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Personal (build 2600) with Service Pack 3 5.1
2009-05-24 15:09:17 ---- ******************** Log session start 24-May 15:09:17.796 PID 4400********************

[AGJ]

RITEK-D01-01 blank media is junk and you should not even use it for DL back ups but MKM-003-00 is excellent blank media to be using which would be why it worked for you but was burned to fast which is why it not play. Do have a problem with the burn speeds that are selected as they are set to max speed and that is not good as the Ritek are 4x so you should burn those at like 2x. The verbatim are burned at 8x and should not be burned any faster than 4x or 6x speed for them. So it sounds like you should use ImgBurn for the burn engine instead of the VSO burn engine. Here is link for ImgBurn and how to use it with DVDFab below



Watch the youtube video as it will help with setting it all up

[Oiler1]

Thank you for your advice!

Yes, 18 months ago, I bought a stack of Fuji DVD+DL's which were maxed at 2.4x. DVDFAB did burn these ok before which is why I am mystified as to why they failed now.

I did try one Verbatim DL and I forgot to set the write speed so it burned at 8x as this was a relatively new DVD.

I will read about imgburn and use it if it will prevent me from producing coasters.

[AGJ]

can not guarantee it will prevent you from getting coasters but it is a start and you can control the burn speed for each blank DVD you use whether it good media or junk media. I personally only use Verbatim DL made in Singapore and burn them at 6x speed. I have used junk but have got so many coasters from them that I just use Verbatim from now on as I never get coasters with them unless the burn speed is too fast or I was doing other stuff while burning

[ripvanwinkle1819]

May I suggest using Verbatim DVD+R D/L's 2.4x. (Get the ones made in singapore). I have yet to burn a coaster with these. At 2.4x Well using Imgbrn at 2.0x. I get very smooth copies.

[AGJ]

May I suggest using Verbatim DVD+R D/L's 2.4x. (Get the ones made in singapore). I have yet to burn a coaster with these. At 2.4x Well using Imgbrn at 2.0x. I get very smooth copies.

I find I get excellent burns at 4x and 6x speed same for the 8x verbatim DL

[ripvanwinkle1819]

Sorry AGJ I should have added the external burner I use works best. I have what you call a LBL. lol

[AlienX69]

Yes do yourself a favor and drop Nero, it is BLOATWARE. Only use ImgBurn, best burning engine on the planet and not a resource hog like Nero.

My 2 cents ...

PS: Don't forget to donate to the author (LightningUK) of ImgBurn as it is "donationware".

[Oiler1]

Oh my now I have to read and figure out how to use Imgburn. I installed it and found that I already had it when I was using DVDFlick and to produce ISO images and Nero to burn them.

I guess when I installed I updated the old version.

I am really concerned that my unprotected DVD's and stuff like big .avi files may not burn on Dual Layered disks.

Do I copy using IMGburn first now? Does this ensure that my copy is exactly like the source (if the source was unprotected)?

Sorry for teh simple questions as I am processing slowly and don't know much about these things. Life was so easy when I used DVDFAB to copy and burn 4.3 GB DVDs!

I figure the problem was the media as it was Ritek and the speed. I did set the speed to slowest and the Ritek still failed.

What exactly does the error logs tell you other than it failed to write at 50%? Why was I writing at 4x or a 2.4x rated dvd? (I think that's what the log says).