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    Problems with DVDs in "split" mode

    Hello all,

    I've been using DVD Fab for about the last year and a half or so to backup DVDs. Up until recently, I'd been burning DVDs using the "customize" or "full disc" (when the movie is short enough) options for the most part. However, I wasn't happy with the quality of some of the DVDs, so I started to burn uncompressed discs using "split" mode. Now, here's my problem: the discs burned in split mode are playable on my computer but NOT on my DVD player.

    I can't figure out what the problem is---discs that I burn to one disc (compressed or not) play just fine on my DVD player, so why won't the "split" discs play? A friend of mine suggested lowering the write speed (it was at the default setting which was 8x), so I even tried that, first setting it at 6x, then 4x, but still no luck.

    I only use Verbatim blanks (DataLifePlus #94854/Media ID: MCC 02RG20), and have had great success in the past using them. My operating system is Windows XP Professional/Service Pack 3 with 1GB memory and a Pentium 4. I have two external hard drives, one of which I will use for storing ripped discs (it is a 1TB Seagate; the primary HD is 40 GB). My DVD Player is a Sony DVD/VCR combo which has the ability to play DVD-R/RW discs.

    The log below is from a burn of Iron Man 2 that I did today. I had previously burned this in the "split" mode, but as I mentioned before, this, like all other "split" burns would only play on my computer. The first burn was done at 8x, while I tried this one at 4x. Unfortunately, today's burn wouldn't play on my computer OR my DVD player. On the computer, when play was attempted, it would flash a few seconds of video and then shut off, while the DVD player says: DVD cannot be played (followed by an error code).


    2010-10-20 14:51:39 ---- ******************** Log session stop 20-Oct 14:51:39.468 PID 5276********************
    2010-10-20 14:51:10 Info Disc ejected by user.
    2010-10-20 14:49:07 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-20 14:48:44 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-20 14:48:28 Info Disc ejected by user.
    2010-10-20 14:43:50 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-20 14:43:36 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-20 14:43:20 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
    2010-10-20 14:43:20 Info Finalization Time 00:00:20 - Total completion time 00:13:16
    2010-10-20 14:42:59 Info Write finished in 00:12:56 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 4.04
    2010-10-20 14:30:34 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 30022
    2010-10-20 14:30:03 Info Write started 1929104 sectors to write
    2010-10-20 14:30:03 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
    2010-10-20 14:30:03 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Available write speed: 12x ,8x ,6x ,4x
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Media ID: MCC 02RG20
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Media type: DVD-R
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info DMA Mode
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Scanned files #11, folder #2 - total size 3949680640 b. (3.68 Gb.)
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
    2010-10-20 14:30:02 Info Write started
    2010-10-20 14:29:58 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
    2010-10-20 14:29:46 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-20 14:29:10 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
    2010-10-20 14:29:10 Info Finalization Time 00:00:16 - Total completion time 00:10:54
    2010-10-20 14:28:53 Info Write finished in 00:10:37 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 3.12
    2010-10-20 14:18:49 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 33092
    2010-10-20 14:18:16 Info Write started 1223168 sectors to write
    2010-10-20 14:18:16 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
    2010-10-20 14:18:16 Info Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
    2010-10-20 14:18:15 Info Available write speed: 12x ,8x ,6x ,4x
    2010-10-20 14:18:15 Info Media ID: MCC 02RG20
    2010-10-20 14:18:15 Info Media type: DVD-R
    2010-10-20 14:18:15 Info DMA Mode
    2010-10-20 14:18:14 Info Scanned files #51, folder #2 - total size 2503833600 b. (2.33 Gb.)
    2010-10-20 14:18:14 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
    2010-10-20 14:18:14 Info Write started
    2010-10-20 14:00:27 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
    2010-10-20 14:00:24 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
    2010-10-20 14:00:24 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
    2010-10-20 14:00:24 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A 1.60 [D] (Ide)
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A 1.60 [D] (Ide)
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info System default language : English (United States)
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info User default language : English (United States)
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info DLL Version : 4.0.11.473
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 8\vso_hwe.dll
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info Version : 8, 0, 2, 2
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 8\DVDFab.exe
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
    2010-10-20 13:57:23 ---- ******************** Log session start 20-Oct 13:57:23.156 PID 5276********************

    As you can see, my DVD drive is a Sony, which can write up to 20x, and the Verbatims up to 8x. One thing I did notice is that most of the more recent burns will at least display the menu, but the DVD will shut off when "play movie" or "select chapter" is clicked. The previous DVD burns wouldn't even display the menu---they wouldn't load and just stop. Please bear with me, as I am not too good with this kinda stuff.

    Here is a log from the 15th with discs burned at 8x:

    2010-10-15 08:49:42 ---- ******************** Log session stop 15-Oct 08:49:42.031 PID 2760********************
    2010-10-15 08:48:56 Info Disc ejected by user while parsing.
    2010-10-15 08:48:50 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-15 08:48:26 Info Disc ejected by user.
    2010-10-14 22:21:36 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 22:21:24 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 21:23:59 Info Disc ejected by user while parsing.
    2010-10-14 21:23:53 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 21:18:49 Info Disc ejected by user.
    2010-10-14 21:11:36 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 21:11:23 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 21:07:49 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
    2010-10-14 21:07:49 Info Finalization Time 00:00:20 - Total completion time 00:16:42
    2010-10-14 21:07:29 Info Write finished in 00:16:21 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 3.64
    2010-10-14 20:51:38 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 31196
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Write started 2198560 sectors to write
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Available write speed: 12x ,8x ,6x ,4x
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Media ID: MCC 02RG20
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Media type: DVD-R
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info DMA Mode
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Scanned files #13, folder #2 - total size 4501534720 b. (4.19 Gb.)
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
    2010-10-14 20:51:07 Info Write started
    2010-10-14 20:51:05 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
    2010-10-14 20:50:51 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 20:39:57 Info No disc in drive.
    2010-10-14 20:21:39 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 20:15:01 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 20:14:50 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 20:10:30 Info Disc ejected by user.
    2010-10-14 20:07:15 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 20:07:00 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 20:06:50 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
    2010-10-14 20:06:50 Info Finalization Time 00:00:20 - Total completion time 00:16:45
    2010-10-14 20:06:30 Info Write finished in 00:16:24 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 3.63
    2010-10-14 19:50:37 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 31402
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Write started 2202176 sectors to write
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Available write speed: 12x ,8x ,6x ,4x
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Media ID: MCC 02RG20
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Media type: DVD-R
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info DMA Mode
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Scanned files #10, folder #2 - total size 4508950528 b. (4.2 Gb.)
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
    2010-10-14 19:50:05 Info Write started
    2010-10-14 19:50:01 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
    2010-10-14 19:49:49 Info Parsing disc ...
    2010-10-14 19:49:27 Info No disc in drive.
    2010-10-14 19:27:07 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
    2010-10-14 19:27:03 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
    2010-10-14 19:27:03 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
    2010-10-14 19:27:03 Info New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A 1.60 [D] (Ide)
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info Current Drive selected : 1:0:0 - SONY DVD RW DRU-V200A 1.60 [D] (Ide)
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info System default language : English (United States)
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info User default language : English (United States)
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info Version : 7, 0, 8, 2
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 Info OS : Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Build 2600: Service Pack 3)
    2010-10-14 19:19:01 ---- ******************** Log session start 14-Oct 19:19:01.031 PID 2760********************


    So, from those logs, can you tell if there's anything that I'm doing wrong or do you need more information? Thanks in advance-Al
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    Hi daperfessa
    Burns look Ok, disc's finalized
    You may be having trouble with the VSO burn engine, my suggestion is to install ImgBurn it is "free" and you will find it here along with a video tutorial on how to set it up , make sure to set the AWS up and burn at 1/2 the rated speed of your disc (which in this case would be 6x).

    Also
    Open Fab Click the Green √ top right > General > make sure Check for DMA Automatically is Checked and also Click the Reset DMA to the right click OK and restart Fab.

    You may also install the latest beta version

    Give these a try and post back
    CBR929
    Last edited by CBR929; 10-20-2010, 11:23 PM. Reason: text
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      #3
      Thanks for the fast reply. I'll do what you suggest and come back with the (hopefully successful) results. Thanks again-Al

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        #4
        Success!!!

        Well, the use of Image Burn seems to have done the trick, as my first burn with it was successful in playing in both my computer & my DVD player. A couple of quick questions before I end this post:

        Does Image Burn have to be set individually for each media (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden,Maxell,etc.) or is the setting at 6x the default setting for all?

        Also, this may not be important, but I noticed this in the log for that burn I just did:

        I 20:47:26 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 16,620 KB/s (12x)

        And this:

        I 20:54:00 Average Write Rate: 11,518 KB/s (8.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 16,672 KB/s (12.0x)

        Does that mean the speed is set at 8x or 12x? I did set it at 6x. I double-checked the settings in Image Burn and it shows the media & device both set at 6x. Since I had a successful burn, chances are that might not be important. At any rate, thanks a lot for your help---much appreciated-Al

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          #5
          Hi daperfessa

          Glad it's working

          Does Image Burn have to be set individually for each media (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden,Maxell,etc.) or is the setting at 6x the default setting for all?
          Yes, it will have to be set for each media, ImgBurn will remember that media and the speed you chose to burn it at.

          Also, this may not be important, but I noticed this in the log for that burn I just did:

          I 20:47:26 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 16,620 KB/s (12x)

          And this:

          I 20:54:00 Average Write Rate: 11,518 KB/s (8.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 16,672 KB/s (12.0x)

          Does that mean the speed is set at 8x or 12x? I did set it at 6x. I double-checked the settings in Image Burn and it shows the media & device both set at 6x. Since I had a successful burn, chances are that might not be important. At any rate, thanks a lot for your help---much appreciated-Al
          Please go through the steps in the tutorial again as it is set to burn at 12x, did you also Select Recommended Write Speed [only for use with ImgBurn Auto Write Speed] within Fab?

          Again glad this worked for you
          CBR929
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            #6
            Originally posted by CBR929 View Post


            Please go through the steps in the tutorial again as it is set to burn at 12x, did you also Select Recommended Write Speed [only for use with ImgBurn Auto Write Speed] within Fab?

            Again glad this worked for you
            CBR929
            Okay, I see where I messed up. In Fab, I had it set at 6x instead of "recommended". I'll change that before the next burn. Thanks again! -Al

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              #7
              Your Welcome happy burning

              Does Image Burn have to be set individually for each media (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden,Maxell,etc.) or is the setting at 6x the default setting for all?
              Please try to stay with Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden, as they are the best for video archiving.
              CBR929
              Last edited by CBR929; 10-21-2010, 02:16 AM. Reason: text
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                #8
                Originally posted by CBR929 View Post


                Please try to stay with Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden, as they are the best for video archiving.
                CBR929
                Yeah, that's what I plan on doing now. I initially believed the Maxells to be good quality, but a friend told me they are actually Riteks, which are decent, but not recommended for archival purposes.

                On another note, I came across some branded Verbatims, which turned out to be CMC media, which I not heard good things about. I think I'll stay away from branded Verbatims for now. Thanks for the advice-Al

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by daperfessa View Post

                  On another note, I came across some branded Verbatims, which turned out to be CMC media, which I not heard good things about. I think I'll stay away from branded Verbatims for now. Thanks for the advice-Al
                  Get verbatim that have AZO on the spindle label and you will not get the CMC junk

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                    Originally posted by AGJ View Post
                    Get verbatim that have AZO on the spindle label and you will not get the CMC junk
                    Thanks for the tip, AGJ! You guys have been a tremendous help---much obliged---Al

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