"task_2 failed error=116"

[imjohnshot]

Two weeks ago I had no trouble burning these same image files, now I keep getting failures burning from the same .iso(s) & cloning the dvds I made earlier. I tried two different brand DVD+RDL disks (maxell, windata). I tried two different dual layer drives. my fail message says "task_2 failed error=116" (right at 50%) This is dvdfab v6. Anybody have a suggestion ? What is the PCA?
Here is the dvdfab_burn_vso log




******************** Log session stop 31-Jan 16:33:13.599 PID 5284********************
2010-01-31 14:35:17 Error INIT ERROR: Writing device initialization failed - sense: Code 03 73 02 [Medium error, PCA full, cannot write anymore]
2010-01-31 14:35:17 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Write cancelled, Your media is still usable.
2010-01-31 14:35:17 Error Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Failed to set layer change to LBA 1583456 (3.02 Gb.) - Code 03 73 02 [Medium error, PCA full, cannot write anymore]
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Writing speed requested x6.0, effective x6.0
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Can't find a proper layer break in ISO image. Setting to 1583464
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Warning User provided Layer break value at sector 14163713 is outside the bound. Ignored.
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Available write speed: 6x ,4x
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Media ID: RITEK-S04-42
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Not Applicable to this bus type
2010-01-31 14:34:47 Info Write started
2010-01-31 14:21:35 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-01-31 14:21:33 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-01-31 14:21:33 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-01-31 14:21:33 Info New Drive selected : 0:1:0 - _NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A 1.05 [I] (Ide)
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info Current Drive selected : 0:0:0 - ATAPI DVD RW GBIA [H] (Ide)
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info DLL Version : 4.0.4.462
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\vso_hwe.dll
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info Version : 6, 0, 7, 0
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 6\DVDFab.exe
2010-01-31 14:20:47 Info OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (Build 7600)

[CBR929]

imjohnshot try updating your drives firmware http://www.firmwarehq.com/NEC/ND-3550A/files.html

[imjohnshot]

OK, I just updated the NEC firmware to the latest (1.07). Tried it again, and same failure (at 50%)when it tries to change layers.

[CBR929]

When you start the process make sure on the bottom of DVD Fab it is set to DVD9 and not DVD5.

[maineman]

A few thoughts.
Ritek DL media often has layer break issues. Generally, it is not recommended for video archiving.

" PCA full" = Power Calibration Area Full = power calibration error.
The most frequently seen cause for this error is poor/marginal media.

Really...the only consistently recommended DL media is Verbatim +R DL
MID = MKM 001 and MKM 003.
Try to find MIS (made in Singapore), but even MII (made in India) is preferable to the crapshoot with other media.

Slow your burn speed to 4X

//Edit
Oh sorry, forgot.
Please switch to Img for your burn engine. You may have better luck even with these Riteks

[imjohnshot]

I finally got around to buying some Verbatim brand DL disks and now have no issues copying DL dvds or burning DL .iso files. Thanks for the info.

[maineman]

Glad to hear it and you're very welcome.

[CBR929]

imjohnshot I am also glad to hear you are up and burning.