I have a problem with Nero + my HP DVD 200j writer..

Hi guys,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I've seen the help many of you have given here, and I thought maybe I could get some help for myself now. And I just wanted to say, I posted this here since I didn't see a section for HP writers in the DVD Hardware problems threads.


I've been experiencing some bad DVD burns lately with my DVD writer.

I have a HP DVD Writer 200j (or 200 i/e -- which ever it is called/classified as) -- which is a combo DVD/CD-R writer. I'm using Sony DVD+R discs and I've used others too, and all I get is a bad burn. The program I am using is Nero Burning Rom 6 (6.6.0.6) and my firmware is up to date on my writer.

What I'm trying to archive are Data (ISO) DVDs of live concerts in FLAC, that are just sitting here on my hard drive.

One thing I will say that I noticed while using Nero is, before I burn a DVD and I click the "burn" tab, I'm given the option to choose a speed of either "2.4x" or "Maximum". Now say I were to stick a DVD in before even clicking the burning icon to bring that up, that burn tab only leaves me with "2.4" and the "Maximum" option has disappeared ... I'm honestly thinking this is what has to do with my burning problems maybe and I can't seem to fix it.

I've gotten the dreaded "Unspecified target error" before and I managed to burn one DVD (finally) but it fails the Data verification.

I've burned at least 4-5 coasters already ... I believe it's definately not the media (Sony DVD+Rs) since I've had my fair share of burns from this package already. My burner tends to give me a good burn or a bad burn when it feels like it.

Now, I have two logs .. the first one is when I got the "Unspecified target error" and the second one is the "Data verification error". If you'd like me to post them, let me know and I will.

I'd also like to state that when I burn cds I am disconnected from my DSL internet service and make sure that all running programs are closed as well.

I've made sure my ASPI layers are correct, I've disabled my drive and let the computer re-dectect it, etc.



So there it is guys, if any one could help me I'd appreciate it. If you need to know anything else, please let me know.

Thank you,

- Anthony

 

Hey Shakescky,

I have the same problem as you do...I was wondering if you found a solution to this problem. Please let me know if you found a solution.

thanks

 

Hi there,

I haven't had any luck yet. Sorry.

 

Hey go here I had the same problem, but it's now solved. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/220301

 

Hi, thanks for your reply, I still have had no luck .. maybe if someone wants to take a crack at it, I could post my log files and someone could look through it and help? I have two log files .. so if you'd like to help please let me know.

Thank you.

 

A good start would be to download the latest update of Nero Ultra which is 16. I noticed you are useing update vs 6.

go to www.nero.com/download click on left side for major updates.
Tom

 

Hi Tom,

No luck with the update either.

Thanks though.

 

I had problems with my HP200 when I first got it about 3 years ago. I found out that the burner was bad.

 

Hey Shakescky try posting this thread on Nero, and if you can post your log there. It's more likely you will get more answers from there.