dvd-rw won't play

[Justin]

I am having a problem with the vso burning engine i burn it and it all burns properly eg process completed successfully but when i put it in my dvd-recorder it just says this dvd is not formatted properly dvd-r work but not dvd-rw.I have had to resort to using nero express as this seems to burn dvd-rw properly any suggestions.I have all the correct settings disks etc.

[W&B]

Moved your thread to the DVD to DVD forum.

[W&B]

The VSO burn engine has been very buggy for some users.

I personally would try ImgBurn (it's free, link in my sig). Watch Troy512's video in HD (1'st link in the post) completely thru to see how to set it up with Fab and to set the AWS (automatic write speed) per media ID (mid).

[Justin]

I would love to use the vso burning engine have it all in one software package is fantastic just frustrated that dvd-rw disks won't work dvd+rw work which is bizarre

[W&B]

ImgBurn can be configured to work with Fab seamlessly and is a much better burn engine than VSO and Nero.
You can also contact VSO Support and they may be able to solve your problem.

[Jimbo]

Three main questions here, what brand of media are you using and how fast are you burning at ? One more is your burner firmware up to date ? Myself I always use the VSO burn engine as myself like you I just want to use one program and have burnt over 500 movies with no problems with the VSO engine

[DarthCopier]

I am having a problem with the vso burning engine i burn it and it all burns properly eg process completed successfully but when i put it in my dvd-recorder it just says this dvd is not formatted properly dvd-r work but not dvd-rw.I have had to resort to using nero express as this seems to burn dvd-rw properly any suggestions.I have all the correct settings disks etc.

Did you check the manual that came with your dvd-reorder to see if it supports the -RW format??

Although not many people like it, Nero is one of three burn engines supported in Fab... if it's working for you, maybe you should re-configure for that engine... it's not written in stone anywhere that you MUST use the VSO engine...

DC

[Justin]

yep my Panasonic plays all the media dvd-rw dvd+rw dvddl-r dvd+rdl etc.Forgot to mention i have the paid version

[CBR929]

Justin I have had the same problem a few times before too, didn't know if it was cheap media or what, but I've learned that my $600.0 Sony DVD player/ recorder is very picky about what you put in it and if the disc is formatted correctly. So now the only time I ever use RW disc's is for testing purpose's and I only use verbatim disc's for my burns.

[Justin]

I have tried all the popular brands none work.I have tried lowering the burning speed to 2x still doesn't work.,I have a pioneer dvd burner in my computer latest firmware etc.What puzzles me though is that when i use nero express with dvd-rw they work fine in my dvd-recorder so it must be something to do with the vso burning engine.

[maineman]

Not much to add.
Recommend that you try Img..as W&B suggested. It's free, more reliable, more configurable
and can be integrated to work within Fab. Just click on the link he posted.

As DC said, nero can be utilized within Fab as well

Agree with CBR929, RW's are less than ideal for video archiving or bkups.
Is there a specific reason that you want to stick with -RW media?

Brands don't tell us much with few exceptions...Verbatim being one of the exceptions.
It makes more sense to refer to blank media by MID (media ID).

If you post a burn log or two, we can take a look, but I wouldn't hold out too much hope for the -RW media and VSO.

The default location is:
C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log

[Justin]

Log session stop 18-Feb 16:43:11.890 PID 3500********************
2010-02-18 16:42:45 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-02-18 16:42:45 Info Finalization Time 00:00:49 - Total completion time 00:01:01
2010-02-18 16:41:56 Info Write finished in 00:00:11 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 2.47
2010-02-18 16:41:49 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 5595
2010-02-18 16:41:44 Info Write started 18176 sectors to write
2010-02-18 16:41:44 Info Init success: DVD-RW
2010-02-18 16:41:44 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2010-02-18 16:41:44 Info Format completed
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Available write speed: 4x
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Media ID: TDK601saku
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Media type: DVD-RW
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA100)
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Scanned files #5, folder #2 - total size 36130816 b. (34.5 Mb.)
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Inserted media type : DVD-RW
2010-02-18 16:41:43 Info Write started
2010-02-18 16:41:35 Info Rewritable disc DVD-RW inserted. Ready to erase and write
2010-02-18 16:41:33 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
2010-02-18 16:41:33 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-02-18 16:41:33 Info New Drive selected : 0:0:0 - PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-118L 1.02 [D] (Ide)
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info Current Drive selected : 0:0:0 - PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-118L 1.02 [D] (Ide)
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-02-18 16:41:24 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-02-18 16:41:24 ---- ******************** Log session start 18-Feb 16:41:24.109 PID






Here is my log this is the first time i have copied and pasted my log so i hope this is wright

[Justin]

Also forgot to mention my dvd-recorder is the Panasonic dmr-xw350 model.The twin hd tuner Australian model

[CBR929]

Justin as suggested I would install ImgBurn, as they say it is the best burner on the planet.

[maineman]

Hi Justin,

Nothing jumps out at your burn log except your choice of media and we've already been there.
You may want to take a look at some user comments re: this media.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia?dvdmediasearch=&dvdmediadvdridsearch=TDK601saku&type=11&size=All&dvdburnspeed=All&order=Name&hits=50&search=Search+or+List+Media

Based on 16 user comments, burn reliability is mixed and console player reliability (your panny) is mixed

If you want to stick with this media (your choice, but a poor one...no offense and JMO), switch burn engines.
As we said, the other two can be integrated to work within Fab