I had read through this thread and did as it said, but I am still having the same issues as the other user. I get a Power Calibration error E:_NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD part way through my lead in, the it fails right after generating dvd borders completed successfully. This is my error... Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=169792 bytes, created 3/14/2007 12:43:16 PM NT-SPTI used Nero API version: 7.10.1.0 Using interface version: 6.3.1.4 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\ Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom Internal Version: 7, 10, 1, 0 Recorder: <_NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD> Version: 1.26 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.10.1.0 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD1600JB-00REA0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : ASUS CD-S480/AH atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD E: CdRom0 ASUS CD-S480/AH F: CdRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 66060288 (0) Byte BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 447MB (458096kB) Free physical memory: 122MB (125292kB) Memory in use : 72 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 21.8.2007 NeroAPI 12:24:46 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 DVD-Video files reallocation started 12:24:46 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 12:24:46 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 DVD-Video files sorted 12:24:46 PM #4 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 424 LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL 12:24:46 PM #5 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 838 DRM: StartDrmRecording(RealRec:1, ImageRec:0, Copies:1) DRM: Beginning burn process. 12:24:46 PM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3343 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:24:46 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3343 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:24:46 PM #8 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3508 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 12:25:08 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 307 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2286143 (508:01.68, 4465MB) 12:25:08 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 319 Write in overburning mode: NO 12:25:08 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2972 Recorder: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD, Media type: DVD+R 12:25:08 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 493 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Insert empty disc to write to. (Medium in drive: unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD+R/RW.) 12:25:08 PM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 793 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2286144 (2286144) = #2286144/508:1.69 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286144 blocks [E: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD] -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:25:08 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 995 Prepare [E: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: Idx 0 Idx 1 Next Trk 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4682022912, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== ___Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_____Size_|______NWA_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 2286144 | 0 | 0x00 2286144 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00 12:25:08 PM #15 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 215 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 12:25:08 PM #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4294 Caching options: cache CDRom or Network-No, small files-Yes (<32KB) 12:25:08 PM #17 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Caching of files started 12:25:08 PM #18 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4413 Cache writing successful. 12:25:08 PM #19 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Caching of files completed 12:25:08 PM #20 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 12:25:08 PM #21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2721 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 12:25:08 PM #22 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 04 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 24 00 00 C0 00 07 Buffer x08da4080: Len x804 12:25:09 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 7399 Drive: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD Book Type request [gen]: DVD-ROM, write to EEPROM Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0 12:25:09 PM #24 CDR -1211 File DVDR.cpp, Line 6453 Book Type set to: DVD-ROM 12:25:09 PM #25 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 675 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 12:25:09 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 269 Pipe memory size 66059200 12:25:21 PM #27 SPTI -1106 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1106) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x03 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 03 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 73 03 Buffer x0abc0040: Len x10000 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 12:25:21 PM #28 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 303 Power calibration error E: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD 12:25:21 PM #29 Phase 127 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 12:25:22 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 935 EndDAO: Last written address 0 12:25:22 PM #31 Phase 129 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Generating DVD borders completed successfully 12:25:23 PM #32 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 7399 Drive: _NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD Book Type request [gen]: DVD+R, write to EEPROM Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0 12:25:23 PM #33 Phase 38 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 285 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 12:25:24 PM #34 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 863 DRM: DRM burn session terminated. 12:25:24 PM #35 Text 0 File AudioCompilationImpl.cpp, Line 892 DRM: Closing entire DRM handling. Bye. 12:25:24 PM #36 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 261 SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME 12:25:26 PM #37 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 11185 DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed 12:25:27 PM #38 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 424 UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 10/18/2006 3:00:00 AM File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.43J, size=36624 bytes, created 10/18/2006 3:00:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
It isn't identifying the disk. Which brand are you using? Can you try a known good brand, like 'Verbatim'?
I am using Memorex... Which was working fine. I just had to install a new hard drive and then this problem started.
I will do that, but I am still unsure as to why that would be the cause of the problem when they worked just fine before I changed my hard drive? Any ideas as to why that could be?
I don't know if the disks are to blame. However, disks are a known cause of the power calibration error. Also, This indicates that 'InCD' was installed as part of the Nero package. It often causes problems in burning.The only way to guarantee that it doesn't cause problems is to uninstall Nero using the Nero Cleaning tool, then reinstall Nero without this program - it's easier to change the disks first. EDIT: The above driver is part of Roxio.Please disregard my comments.
Okay just tried with a Verbatim disc... thats not the problem... Attar, how exactly do install without it installing InCD as well?
It's been a while, but I believe that InCD is offered during the installation procedure - I remember not installing it. Here's a link referring to Nero removal and note the post referring to Roxio Zapper (InCD is from Roxio). http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/335614 EDIT: Disregard all of the above, the reference to 'InCd' is an error on my part.
Sorry to advise but this statement is incorrect, it means You have Roxio installed, it clashes with Nero, to remove, run this zapper http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Uninstallers/Roxio-Zap.shtml
Okay, I tried reinstalling without InCD and that didnt work. I also tried removing any roxio software from my computer which also didnt work... still dont know what to do.
Okay, so I guess Im still kind of confused about something, do I need to reinstall Nero again, but this time keeping InCD? Is that something I need? I have all other Roxio programs off of my computer now, yet I still cant get it to burn. And when I tried to install the update for my driver, it wouldnt let me , it said the drive could not be found. Is my drive not being recognized at all?
It is not necessary to install Nero again, however for what it's worth I am not impressed with the latest version of Nero, I still use and orefer 7.5.9.0 InCD is not really needed. Heres something about Power calibration Error Cause: Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder. Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC). This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times. If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder. Solution: This error can be caused in conjunction with some (cheap) medias, try to burn them alternative with lower speed or switch to another brand of discs. If you cant solve this error by using recommend medias, pls. try out these steps , if they fail, drive is defect, you should claim it immediate to your dealer. Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version. It is recommend that device should be connected to secondary IDE port as master. Dont use fast ATA 133/166/233 and 266, unit should connected with delivered UDMA-2 cable(40pin) Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.
There is a post here from 'cenapcevli' (halfway down page), where he allegedly uses 'Nero Drive Speed' to calibrate the DVD before burning. You insert the DVD, let Nero read the range of speeds for the disk, then select one. http://www.ozzu.com/ftopic25942.html The other alleged method is to turn off the IMAPI burning service under Computer Management from Admin Tools in Control Panel. @gwendolin: I will modify my erroneous response in my previous post.
Try going back to 7.5.9.0....uninstall, run this clean tool http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/Nero7_CleanTool.html and then install this version 7.5.9.0 from here http://www.filehippo.com/download_nero_7_premium/ If that fails then post the failed log
Just to let everyone know what finally worked for me... I just ended up getting too frusterated and I bin flashed my drive to convert it to a 2500A and then did a patched firmware update. Thank you all for all your help! It works now!
