Help with Burning

[90312]

Yep, like I said "if my math is correct", it wasn't! You're right.

[dchoice824]

dchoice824
If I also may add your drive is not up to date pulled from your logs TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632H D400 your firmware is 2 years old you will find the current firmware here
NOTE: if you do not know how to flash your drive do not do it, it will render your drive useless
I 16:21:43 Book Type Setting: N/A
Another thing make sure you set book type to DVD-ROM in settings for +r media
CBR929

I updated firmware sucessfully for my DVD drive. I changed the book type and burned again sucessfully. The DVD played in a different computer but would not play in mine. It also played on a DVD player. I noticed that when the burn was happening, book type (that I set for +R media) showed N/A. I have attached another log from this burn for you to look at again, please. Thanks.

[Gummigutta]

That burner is an OEM version and it might be that the usual book type function commands doesn't work with it, as it would have been with an original burner.

[dchoice824]

I burned one disc sucessfully that played on all the DVD players I tried, but it would not play on my computer (the same computer that ripped the disc). I ripped another disc, sucessfully but it would not play at all. I have attached the logs for inspection....again. Thanks.

[IPopov50]

I burned one disc sucessfully that played on all the DVD players I tried, but it would not play on my computer (the same computer that ripped the disc).

dchoice824,
If you want it to play on your computer, you might want to follow this link and get yourself player that works (it's free):

http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/download-media-player-classic-hc.html

I ripped another disc, sucessfully but it would not play at all. I have attached the logs for inspection....again. Thanks.

another disc, meaning another title??? or another copy of same title??? BTW, you might want to reduce your writing speed one step down and set ImgBurn to verify disc after burning.

[CBR929]

dchoice824
Have you done what 90312 suggested?

I noticed this in your burn log: I 16:21:43 Source File Size: 4,509,696,000 bytes, if my math is correct that won't fit a single layer disk and finialize . Click the green check mark at the top and go down to "WRITE" and make sure DVD-5 is set to 4472 or less then rip it again and see if it will burn.

I am also going to agree with him on the file size 4,509,696,000 bytes to me it seems a bit high and do not think it will fit on a single layer disc

BTW, you might want to reduce your writing speed one step down and set ImgBurn to verify disc after burning.

I also agree try it at 6x

Instead of wasting disc's rip it to your hdd and play it from there to see if it will play you can use what IPopov50 suggested or VLC you will find it here
Also try the newest version
Please post back
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[Gummigutta]

I am also going to agree with him on the file size 4,509,696,000 bytes to me it seems a bit high and do not think it will fit on a single layer disc

DVD-R/RW: 4.707.319.808 Bytes, 4.489 MB or 4.38 GB
DVD+R/RW: 4.700.372.992 Bytes, 4.483 MB or 4.38 GB

[dchoice824]

I checked my settings and write is set to DVD5 size. I downloaded the latest version of DVDFab (thanks for the link). After the download I went back to my settings and slowed the burn to 4X and checked the box "verify disc after burning". I will try another title and will make sure write is set to DVD5. We'll see what happens.

[maineman]

Yup, sounds like a plan.
I know this has been "gone over", but according to my fuzzy math, you're all set with the file size, ie., you will have no problem fitting the file on a dvd 5 provided your settings are ok.

Maybe I missed it, but what do you have a dvd5 set for?
This file is just about 4300 MB, so you may need to tweak your settings.
Most of us set our max up around 4460-4472 MB.
The assumes good quality media and hardware.

Let us know how you get on.

[90312]

Based on what I’ve read here I think DVDFab is the least likely cause of this problem. I couldn’t find anything good about your drive on the internet either. Gruñón’s suggestion of an external drive is the best idea. I would recommend a full sized drive with an external power supply over a slim type.

[maineman]

Based on what I’ve read here I think DVDFab is the least likely cause of this problem. I couldn’t find anything good about your drive on the internet either. Gruñón’s suggestion of an external drive is the best idea. I would recommend a full sized drive with an external power supply over a slim type.

I didn't read the whole thread, just grabbed a quick look earlier while at work.
Ugh...a slimline and a crappy one at that.
Poor guy, no wonder he's having issues.

Definitely, get yourself either an external burner or an internal in an external enclosure. In the U.S. this'll set you back about $50-60 either way.
Even if you get this slimline to work, if you're serious about video archiving to disc, do it.
You'll be miles ahead of where you are and much happier.

[dchoice824]

Thanks for all the help. I think I have it working sucessfully now. Updating the firmware and slowing the burn speed seemed to have done the trick.

I think I am going to look at an external drive though. It sounds like that will be faster and more stable.

Thanks again!

[CBR929]

dchoice824
Glad to hear you got it working and an external burner may be the way to go
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[AGJ]

Yes external is the way to go but look for a internal DVD burner and an external case to install it in as it would be much better and cheaper that way

[dchoice824]

Yes external is the way to go but look for a internal DVD burner and an external case to install it in as it would be much better and cheaper that way

Any suggestions? Some better than others, etc.?