Why does it say "Process completed successfully" and the disc won't play???

[merkle]

Didn't work and log too big to post!!! UGGGHHHH

[maineman]

I have a desktop, but once I download on one computer, I can't download onto another one, can I? Is there any other solution to this problem??

Yes you can.
As long as you own both computers and you agree not to use Fab in both simultaneously, you're all set.
Your regkey will work just fine.

As W&B pointed out, your slimline Pioneer leaves much to be desired.
Your burner, which is capable of writng dvd -R/+R at 8X has crapped out with this media.
It's trying to write at 2.3X which is way too slow for this media which is rated up to 16X.
BTW, this is crappy media
Hence the error:

E 11:25:09 Failed to Read Sector 0 - Reason: L-EC Uncorrectable Error

I would definitely pick up some decent media.
Verbatims can be had almost anywhere...the usual brick & mortar stores and online.

I would also strongly suggest that you install Fab on your desktop and avoid trying to do any video archiving with the Pioneer.

Regardless, pick up some Verbatims
You're not going to get this to work with the Pioneer and Ritek F-16 crapolla.
There's no good reason to pull out more of your hair.

[CBR929]

Maineman am I wrong in saying for merkle to burn at 4x as in the log files this is posted Source Media Type: DVD+R (Speeds: 1x, 2x, 2.4x, 3.3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x) or is this what the drive is capable of burning at? Merkle if I have given you the wrong info I am sorry.

[90312]

RITEK-F16-01, the F stands for a Fuji proprietary dye. Some drives have trouble with it. RITEK-P16-01 and Verbatim and TY has the AZO dye and is widely usable especially by these slim drives Probably why it is only seeing 2.4X write speed. Need different blank media.

[maineman]

Maineman am I wrong in saying for merkle to burn at 4x as in the log files this is posted Source Media Type: DVD+R (Speeds: 1x, 2x, 2.4x, 3.3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x) or is this what the drive is capable of burning at? Merkle if I have given you the wrong info I am sorry.

No, I believe you gave solid advice by telling him to try 4X for a burn speed.
It's 1/2 the max speed of his burner since it tops out at 8X anyway.

As you know there's a huge difference between what manufacturers say is supported and what really works...at least for most users.
In fairness to the manufacturers, there is huge variability out there.
These Riteks have a write strategy of 2X-16X.
Look at Verbatim MCC 004...they support 1X-16X.
Know anybody that gets good burns at 1X with these verbies?

Bottom line, like both 90312 and I said, this media and his burner just aren't compatible. Maybe there's a firmware upgrade that will help, I haven't looked.
However, slimlines are still slimlines and still exposed to a lot of heat

I say go with the desktop and some verbs or TY's...usually a winning combo.

[merkle]

OK You guys are awesome. DOn't understand half of what you're talking about, but I will pick up some Verbatim DVDs tomorrow and will dowmload the software to the desktop and see what I can get accomplished. BTW, I am a "she" lol Thanks so much for your help! Wish me luck

[merkle]

If I were to buy an external DVD drive for my Sony Viao using Vista, any recommendations? I really don't know what to look for...

[AGJ]

I have an external LG DVD Drive similar to this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+20x...&skuId=9540641 works great but you could probably find it cheaper at newegg or tigerdirect as Best Buy is a little over priced

[maineman]

Hopefully some folks with externals will pop in and make some recommendations.
You can also put an internal burner in an external enclosure.
The cost is probably pretty close by the time you're actually hooked up and running.

The advantage to internal is that you have a lot more to choose from.
The advantage to an external burner...just plug it in and you're all set.
No matching interfaces and installing the burner.
It's no big deal, but there it is.

If you're in the U.S., I'd look at


//Edit
Ahh, I see AGJ has already beat me...

[maineman]

BTW, I am a "she" lol Thanks so much for your help! Wish me luck

Sorry about that...I guess I use "his" generically and don't think about it.
Personally, I like the she variety...been married to one for almost 28 years...

Best of luck and if you get stuck or have questions, just give us a holler.
Someone is almost always around

[90312]

I have two of these, the first one I bought is a full sized drive like AGJ recommends then Samsung came out with a slim drive that only needs the USB connection and I can use it on the go. It works fine and is away from all the heat of the CPU, seems like a good one. Heck of a drain on the battery though. I think the full size drive is stronger but requires 110v and an adapter, not as handy.

[CBR929]

Thanks Maineman forgot to check the drives speed.And yes I only burn with Verbatim. Merkle if you are going to buy Verbatims DVD+r here is a good deal at best buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Verbatim...43&st=VERBATIM just tell them they are $12.99 on line as they are always higher in the store, hope this helps.

[Jimbo]

Bought 2 packs yesterday in the store for $12.99 each

[CBR929]

Jimbo yes I know but as of today they are no longer on sale price is $19.99 now, sorry merkle.

[maxrnb]

I get this problem when using TDK branded DVD blanks, the write process comes up as 'succesful', but the backup DVD's will not play in recent Sony
DVD, Sony Bluray, or Panasonic DVD player, and I have tried them in friends players of other brand, model to rule out playback Hardware as the issue.
This happens on ALL DVD backups.


2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Burn process successful with minor warning
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:26]: Finalisation complete
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:26]: Close disc - Completed with warning "Code 00 00 00 [No sense information.]"
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:22]: Closing disc
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:22]: Close track - Completed with success
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:18]: Closing track
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:18]: Flush device cache - Completed with success
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:15]: Flushing device cache
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Info FINALISATION [ 1:36:14]: finalisation started
2010-01-29 01:36:26 Warning Finalization Time 00:00:11 - Total completion time 00:25:59 - finalisation report follow
2010-01-29 01:36:14 Info Write finished in 00:25:47 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 2.04
2010-01-29 01:10:43 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 15873
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Write started 1943568 sectors to write
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Init success: DVD+R
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Available write speed: 4x ,2.4x
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Media ID: MBIPG101-R05-01
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Media type: DVD+R
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info PIO Mode
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Scanned files #95, folder #2 - total size 3979126784 b. (3.71 Gb.)
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Inserted media type : DVD+R
2010-01-29 01:10:27 Info Write started
2010-01-29 01:10:25 Info Writable disc DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-01-29 01:10:13 Info Parsing disc ...



However if you use Maxell branded disks, the process again finishes as 'successful', and the backup DVD's will play in all of my players above:
2010-02-09 17:17:41 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-02-09 17:17:41 Info Finalization Time 00:00:53 - Total completion time 00:30:39
2010-02-09 17:16:47 Info Write finished in 00:29:46 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 2.00
2010-02-09 16:47:18 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 16925
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Write started 2202528 sectors to write
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Init success: DVD+R
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Available write speed: 4x ,2.4x
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Media ID: RICOHJPN-R03-04
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info Media type: DVD+R
2010-02-09 16:47:01 Info PIO Mode
2010-02-09 16:46:59 Info Scanned files #52, folder #2 - total size 4509585408 b. (4.2 Gb.)
2010-02-09 16:46:59 Info Inserted media type : DVD+R
2010-02-09 16:46:59 Info Write started
2010-02-09 15:57:55 Info Writable disc DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-02-09 15:56:58 Info Writable disc DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-02-09 15:56:13 Info Writable disc DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-02-09 15:56:01 Info Parsing disc ...

The DVDFAB Write mechanism appears sensitive to the Media type and brand,
all other factors, PC, O/S, Writer drive are the same in both cases. I can copy unprotected DVD's to TDK disks and they play back just fine, which appears to rule out the Pioneer DVD Writer, which has run successfully with a paid version of DVDFAB for a few years now.