Only one sucessful write out of ten attempts

[bomba]

I started using DVD FAB 6 in March this year. Every burn was sucessful. In April, my hard drive crashed. I replaced it and upgraded to DVD FAB 7 v. 7.0.7.0. Now I am only getting one sucessful write our of ten. I may get 5 or 6 "write error 05 21 02" and 1 or 2 "write error 03 0C 00" Nothing has changed on my computer but the hard drive and the DVD FAB version. All other hardware and software are the same. I have been using "Optimum" brand DVD+R dual layer dvds from the same bundle. I will attemp to attach a recent VSO log.

2010-06-13 17:04:25 ---- ******************** Log session stop 13-Jun 17:04:25.000 PID 1824********************
2010-06-13 17:03:04 Error WRITE FAILED: write error occured at 45.3 percent of the write
2010-06-13 17:03:02 Error Write error at 1403728 (16) - Code 03 0C 00 [Write error]
2010-06-13 16:57:36 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 4250
2010-06-13 16:57:32 Info Write started 3101840 sectors to write
2010-06-13 16:57:32 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-06-13 16:57:32 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1550928 (2.96 Gb.)
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info Media ID: CMC MAG-D03-40
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-06-13 16:56:50 Info Ultra DMA mode 2 (ATA33)
2010-06-13 16:56:49 Info Scanned files #17, folder #2 - total size 6351441920 b. (5.92 Gb.)
2010-06-13 16:56:49 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-06-13 16:56:49 Info Write started
2010-06-13 16:56:48 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-13 16:56:25 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-13 16:56:05 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
2010-06-13 16:56:05 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-06-13 16:56:05 Info New Drive selected : 0:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-840A SS01 [D] (Ide)
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info Current Drive selected : 0:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-840A SS01 [D] (Ide)
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info Version : 7, 0, 7, 0
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-06-13 16:55:45 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-06-13 16:55:45 ---- ******************** Log session start 13-Jun 16:55:45.859 PID 1824********************


2010-06-13 16:55:33 ---- ******************** Log session stop 13-Jun 16:55:33.078 PID 3372********************
2010-06-13 16:49:51 Error WRITE FAILED: Can't find write strategy at sector 136496
2010-06-13 16:49:49 Error Write error at 136480 (16) - Code 05 21 02 [Illegal request, Invalid address for Write]
2010-06-13 16:48:17 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 4557
2010-06-13 16:48:13 Info Write started 3101840 sectors to write
2010-06-13 16:48:13 Info Init success: DVD+R Dual Layer
2010-06-13 16:48:13 Info Init DVD+R Dual Layer: Layer change set to LBA 1550928 (2.96 Gb.)
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info layer break set by filesystem builder at 0
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Media ID: CMC MAG-D03-40
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Media type: Dual Layer DVD+R
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Ultra DMA mode 2 (ATA33)
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Scanned files #17, folder #2 - total size 6351441920 b. (5.92 Gb.)
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Inserted media type : DL DVD+R
2010-06-13 16:47:07 Info Write started
2010-06-13 16:47:05 Info Writable disc DL DVD+R inserted. Ready to write
2010-06-13 16:46:43 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-06-13 16:46:19 Info Disc ejected by user.
2010-06-13 16:46:17 Info Disc (CD-ROM) not emtpy.
2010-06-13 16:46:15 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
2010-06-13 16:46:15 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-06-13 16:46:15 Info New Drive selected : 0:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-840A SS01 [D] (Ide)
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info Current Drive selected : 0:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-840A SS01 [D] (Ide)
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info Version : 7, 0, 7, 0
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-06-13 16:45:52 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
2010-06-13 16:45:52 ---- ******************** Log session start 13-Jun 16:45:52.140 PID 3372********************
I'm sorry I had to paste part of the log. My log file was to large to attach. How do I reduce the size of the log file when using the "Manage Attachments" ?

[maineman]

Hi bomba,

I understand that nothing has changed (except your hdd), but this is very much a dynamic and complicated process as opposed to a static process.
"Something" has changed.

First off and no offense, dump the crappy CMC media. This is poor quality media and not recommended for video archiving.
Pick up some Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim media.
If you're burning DL, use only Verbatim +R DL and look for MIS (made in Singapore) on the spindle label

Change your burn engine to Img.
Here's a great video tutorial on how setup Img with Fab

[IPopov50]

In addition to maineman comments, which I completely agree with, you must reduce writing speed, especially with this media down to probably 4x.

[bomba]

I've had sucessful results already but I will follow all of your advice.
I set the write speed to 4x. The log shows requested write speed as 4x. During the write process, the UI window shows write speed beginning at 1x and slowly increasing to 8x. Is this a false indication? I have had four consecutive sucessful writes since I switched to 4x.
I will also take mainman's advice and switch to the Img. burn engine. I am looking for a dealer here in Georgia the sells Verbatim. I'm not familiar with Taiyo Yuden, is this sold in the US?
Thanks to mainman and IPopov50.