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    #1

    DVD not Writable error message

    Hi All,

    Trying to burn an ISO image created by DVD Fab to a double layer DVD -R disc. I am receiving an error that the " Media inserted in Drive D: is not writable".

    DVD burner is a Philips DVD +-RW SDVD 8200
    Media I am using is Philips double layer DVD -R 8.5 gb 8x.
    DVD Fab 7.0 (just upgraded and registered)


    When I look under my computer the drive is recognizing that the disc is a DVD -R. The manual from Dell for the burner says it can burn double layer DVD -R. I have tried multiple discs from the stack. In the past I have burned single layer DVD using this burner, DVD fab and single layer DVD + R. When I try to burn this image using the DVD +R single layer, DVD Fab says "Media Inserted in Drive D: is single layer".

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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    #2
    More info from Log

    2010-05-07 12:57:55 ---- ******************** Log session stop 07-May 12:57:55.125 PID 5300********************
    2010-05-07 12:57:29 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-05-07 12:57:14 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-05-07 12:57:12 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R
    2010-05-07 12:57:12 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
    2010-05-07 12:57:12 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8820 AD20 [D] (Ide)
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8820 AD20 [D] (Ide)
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info System default language : English (United States)
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info User default language : English (United States)
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info Version : 7, 0, 4, 0
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
    2010-05-07 12:56:16 ---- ******************** Log session start 07-May 12:56:16.937 PID 5300********************

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      #3
      tried using IMG burn still not working?

      I installed image burn and now I am receiving a message that the disc is not empty? I tried using a single layer DVD + R and img burn correctly tells me that there is not enough room on the disc for the image.

      Image burn can correctly identify that the discs are DVD - R and that there is 8.5 GB free space on the disc? But says next writable address is 0?

      PHILIPS DVD+-RW SDVD8820 AD20 (ATA)
      Current Profile: DVD-ROM

      Disc Information:
      Status: Complete
      State of Last Session: Empty
      Erasable: No
      Sessions: 1
      Free Sectors: 4,171,712
      Free Space: 8,543,666,176 bytes
      Free Time: 927:04:62 (MM:SS:FF)
      Next Writable Address: 0
      Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

      Pre-recorded Information:
      Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG. AD8

      Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
      Disc ID: 0-00
      Book Type: DVD-R
      Part Version: 6
      Disc Size: 120mm
      Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
      Number of Layers: 2
      Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
      Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
      Track Density: 0.74 um/track
      First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
      Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,566,527
      Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,289,503

      Performance (Write Speed):
      Descriptor 1...
      -> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
      -> EL: 4171711 (0x003FA7BF)
      -> RS: 8,310 KB/s (6x) - WS: 2,770 KB/s (2x)
      Descriptor 2...
      -> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
      -> EL: 4171711 (0x003FA7BF)
      -> RS: 8,310 KB/s (6x) - WS: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

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        #4
        Your first log stated the disc was not empty also.
        Even tho it is misspelled by fab software.

        2010-05-07 12:57:29 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
        -------------------------------------------------------------------

        The only thing I can see that might cause a problem is the media.

        Pre-recorded Information:
        Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG. AD8

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          #5
          Originally posted by Gruñón View Post
          Your first log stated the disc was not empty also.
          Even tho it is misspelled by fab software.

          2010-05-07 12:57:29 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
          -------------------------------------------------------------------

          The only thing I can see that might cause a problem is the media.

          Pre-recorded Information:
          Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG. AD8

          As an addendum to this comment, I'd also like to add that you are wasting your time trying to write to a D/L -R disc.

          Most modern burners won't write to those as the layer break on -R discs isn't software settable (as is necessary for D/L writes of video data).

          At best, you'll get side 0 (1) written to, and no way any DVD player, computer or stand-alone, will be able to read the second layer.

          ALWAYS use only +R D/L discs for DVD backup!! (S/L discs, +R or -R, there's not much to choose from - except the Brand - but ONLY +R for D/L writes).

          DC

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            #6
            Originally posted by DarthCopier View Post
            As an addendum to this comment, I'd also like to add that you are wasting your time trying to write to a D/L -R disc.

            Most modern burners won't write to those as the layer break on -R discs isn't software settable (as is necessary for D/L writes of video data).

            At best, you'll get side 0 (1) written to, and no way any DVD player, computer or stand-alone, will be able to read the second layer.

            ALWAYS use only +R D/L discs for DVD backup!! (S/L discs, +R or -R, there's not much to choose from - except the Brand - but ONLY +R for D/L writes).

            DC


            As a further addendum, if you check the 'compatible media types' from the burn log you posted, you'll note that your write drive doesn't support DL DVD-R discs... only the DL DVD+R ones...

            DC

            Last edited by DarthCopier; 05-08-2010, 12:49 AM.

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              #7
              Thanks guys for your replies.

              DC- yeah, didn't read the log thoroughly. Apparently the drive does not support DL DVD -R even though the dell site does say it does http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...44/en/spec.htm

              Even more frustrating since I double checked the specs before I purchased my 25 soon to be coasters last week. Oh well, problem solved.

              Any experience with the Verbatim DL DVD +R discs?

              Cheers,
              Marc

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                #8
                Woofiedog,

                Verbatim DL DVD +R (especially once from Sam's Club x2.4 $38 for 50) are made in singapore (MIS) and are ones that most respected by members of this forum
                sigpic

                Please post your logs the default location is:
                For Win7 C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                For Vista C:\Users\User Name\Documents\DVDFab\Log
                For XP C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                Please use attachment button and attach your most recent, Internal log and post right here.

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                  #9
                  Woofiedog

                  Any experience with the Verbatim DL DVD +R discs?
                  I use them all the time they are top class, and also Verbatim S/L DVD-R
                  CBR929
                  Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.


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                  Tips for Posting DVDFab Logs in the Forum

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                    #10
                    Yup, the +R verbs are the only way to go with DL media.
                    Look on the spindle wrapper (or look over user reviews if purchased online)
                    for the manufacturer locale.

                    First choice is MIS (made in Singapore)
                    MKM 001 (2.4-4X) and MKM 003 (8X)

                    Second choice MII (made in India)
                    Same MID as above and far better than the crapshoot with other media

                    I pick up the MKM 001 (MIS) at Sam's Club for about $42-$43/50 pk spindle...not a bad deal
                    If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

                    You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow. | Lauren Bacall | "To Have and Have Not" (1944).

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by IPopov50 View Post
                      Woofiedog,

                      Verbatim DL DVD +R (especially once from Sam's Club x2.4 $38 for 50) are made in singapore (MIS) and are ones that most respected by members of this forum
                      Hey pal, I didn't see you or CB there...guess I'm stil lold and slow
                      My Sam's Club charges me a whole 4 bucks more...
                      I would think they'd be cheaper for me than you,
                      given our respective locales.
                      If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

                      You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow. | Lauren Bacall | "To Have and Have Not" (1944).

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                        #12
                        I just picked up one this morning - $38.85 (odd number for a price). I guess, you guys having a taxes of some sort.

                        Originally posted by maineman View Post
                        Hey pal, I didn't see you or CB there...guess I'm stil lold and slow
                        My Sam's Club charges me a whole 4 bucks more...
                        I would think they'd be cheaper for me than you,
                        given our respective locales.
                        sigpic

                        Please post your logs the default location is:
                        For Win7 C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                        For Vista C:\Users\User Name\Documents\DVDFab\Log
                        For XP C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                        Please use attachment button and attach your most recent, Internal log and post right here.

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