I've just installed my new optorite DD1203. I've tried to burn four discs all coasters. I kept my sony 500a installed and tried a burn with it, also a coaster. Nero 6 gave me a power callibration error on every burn. Below is a log of th proccess. Oh, It reads just fine, got up to 11x, just can't right. 1A23-2031-9054-9207-3925-4451 Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'Crogram FilesAheadNeroWnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.59, size=160016 bytes, created 6/17/2003 3:25:04 PM Nero version: 6.0.0.11 (Nero Express) Recorder: <OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203> Version: 100E - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.11 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1 Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder CD-ROM: <OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203 >Version: 100E - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.0.0.11 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : ST340016A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DRU-500A atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: CmdQueuing : 1 CmdNotification: 2 WriteBufferSize: 40894464 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 EraseSpeed : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 255MB (261424kB) Free physical memory: 126MB (129508kB) Memory in use : 50 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 24.6.2004 ===== Disc-Copy over image - 1st step : Copy to image ... 7:59:17 PM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 7:59:17 PM #2 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127 Writer Image Recorder running 7:59:19 PM #3 Text 0 File DVDCopy.cpp, Line 173 Max -1 tracks of 1 allowed to copy 1: 0 - 865264 = 865264, TRM_DATA_MODE1, block size 2048, read opt 0 (no read options) 7:59:19 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 7:59:19 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 228 Last possible write address on media: 2147483646 (477218:35.21) Last address to be written: 865263 (192:16.63) 7:59:19 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 233 Write in overburning mode: FALSE 7:59:19 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1722 Recorder: Image Recorder; CD type reading failed ATIP Data: ? 7:59:19 PM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 768 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (1 Data (mode 1)) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 865264 (865264) = #865264/192:16.64 not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 865264 blocks [ Image Recorder ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 7:59:19 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 937 Prepare recorder [ Image Recorder ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 1772367872, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ -150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 -150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 865264 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 7:59:19 PM #10 Phase 120 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843 Creating the image for burning 7:59:19 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2130 Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 8:02:39 PM #12 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 113 < Image Recorder > start writing Lead-Out at LBA 865264 (D33F0h), lenght 0 blocks 8:02:39 PM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 227 all writers idle, stopping conversion 8:02:40 PM #14 Phase 121 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843 Creating Image completed successfully ===== Disc-Copy over image - 2nd step : Burn the image ... 8:02:54 PM #1 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 8:02:54 PM #2 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127 Writer OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203 running 8:02:54 PM #3 IMAGEGEN -10 File ImageGen.cpp, Line 363 Image was written as DAO. DAOI: MediaCatalogNumber = ' TocType = 0x00 Finalized = 1 First/Last Track = 1 / 1 1: ISRC = ' Blocksize = 2048 TrackMode = 'TRM_DATA_MODE1' TrackConfig = 0x00 First/Last Index = 0 / 1 Index0FilePos = 0, Index1FilePos = 307200, NextTrackFilePos = 1772367872 CUES: 0: Ctrl=0x41 Trk= 0 (0x00) Index=00 RecDep=0x00 Start=954437:08.46 ( -150) 1: Ctrl=0x41 Trk= 1 (0x01) Index=00 RecDep=0x00 Start=954437:08.46 ( -150) 2: Ctrl=0x41 Trk= 1 (0x01) Index=01 RecDep=0x00 Start=00:00.00 ( 0) 3: Ctrl=0x41 Trk=110 (0xAA) Index=01 RecDep=0x00 Start=192:16.64 ( 865264) MTYP: Mediumtype = DVD (old format) (0x1C) 8:02:54 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 8:03:21 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 228 Last possible write address on media: 2297887 (510:38.37) Last address to be written: 865263 (192:16.63) 8:03:21 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 233 Write in overburning mode: FALSE 8:03:21 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1722 Recorder: OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: RITEKG - 05 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 8:03:21 PM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 768 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (DVD-ROM) 2 indices, index0 (150) provided original disc pos #0 + 865264 (865264) = #865264/192:16.64 not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 865264 blocks [OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203 ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 8:03:21 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 937 Prepare recorder [OPTORITE DVD RW DD1203 ] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 1772367872, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ -150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 -150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 865264 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 8:03:21 PM #10 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843 Burn process started at 4x (5,520 KB/s) 8:03:21 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2130 Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 8:03:21 PM #12 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 5:37,332 (337332ms) -> OK 8:03:21 PM #13 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1485 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 8:03:21 PM #14 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 18878 Set BUFE: ExacLink -> ON 8:03:21 PM #15 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1600 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 8:03:21 PM #16 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 7906 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h) Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW) End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Media Specific: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 8:04:24 PM #17 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1415 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x058F0000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x03 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03 8:04:24 PM #18 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 335 Power calibration error 8:04:24 PM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 227 all writers idle, stopping conversion 8:04:25 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 221 conversion idle, stopping reader 8:04:25 PM #21 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 8:04:25 PM #22 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1703 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 8:04:25 PM #23 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1843 Burn process failed at 4x (5,520 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Driversatapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 7/16/2003 3:24:25 PM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinLogonAllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Hiya, I noticed that your version of Nero is the old buggy version and an update to 6.3.1.15 couldn't hurt. It may also help to update your ASPI as well. http://www.hazza.dsl.pipex.com/faq.htm#ASPI Power calibration errors are usually caused by low quality media or a sub par drive. I noticed that you're using Ritek G05 so I doubt it's the media. On the other hand, Optorite's don't exactly have a stellar record for quality and performance. I've seen many people go through quite an ordeal to get the drive to burn properly. Here's a link to a Nero troubleshooting page that deals with power calibration errors: http://www.nero.com/us/632181809668074.html There'a also a newer firmware revision for your drive which may very well solve your problem. It can be found here: http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php _X_X_X_X_X_[small] JMLS-166S/Plextor PX-708A/Plextor Premium My Movies! http://www.intervocative.com/dvdcollection.aspx/Rephaim[/small]
I solved this problem; It was due to both the sony and the optorite on the same IDE channel. I disconnected the sony and now the optorite works superb. Its amazingly fast; I can't speak for others that have purchased an optorite, but I'm more than satisfied with mine. I've reached cosistant speeds of 12x using dvd+r (recommended brand names of course) and 8x using dvd-r. It also rights to low quality discs at a consistant 4x; sometimes it jumps to 5x using low quality media; not alot of drives can do that using low quality media.
Thanks. Hey, I see you have the 708. I was so close to getting the 712A, but the plextor won me over with its 88.00 price. I heard that plextor has a lot of neat tools. Can I use them with my optorite, or are they plextor tools only.
PlexTools only work with Plexor's, one of the extra perks of buying Plextor. I really like the 712 but I'm still holding out for a dual layer from Plextor. See you around
Nephilim, it is more than likely not widely known, but from what I heard (from a reliable source), the 712 will have a firware update which will allow the 712 to burn dual layer disks. I will not get one until I find out for sure, but if it does happen, remember that you heard it here, first. hehehe BTW, I did not see Plextools bundled with my retail 708A that I just got.(My 2nd one). I now have one in both of my computers. Does Plextools work with Windows XP? _ _X_X_X_X_X_[small]Bruce Wallace Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971 3.06 Ghz Intel P4 CPU Asus P4C800-E Deluxe Motherboard 1Gig Corsair 3200 LLPro DDR Ram Plextor PX 708A DVD Burner Sony CRX320E DVD 16x + CD-RW 52x24x52 Combo ATI Radeon 9700 Pro Video Card Audigy2 Platinum[/small]
DL for the 712 eh? I like the sound of that. In all reality I probably won't upgrade to DL until the media is reasonable (I can't bear the thought of a $15 coaster) so who knows what will be availble by then. PlexTools works great under XP so you should be fine there. So I see Plextors are kinda like Pringles for you - can't have just one!
LOL Nephilim. For burners, all I have ever had were Plextors. First one was about 7 or 8 years ago. I will look for the Plextools on the disc that came with the Plextor. Well, damn. I just checked the disc that came with the Plextor. No Plextools. It must be a for sale, stand alone program now. _X_X_X_X_X_[small]Bruce Wallace Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971 3.06 Ghz Intel P4 CPU Asus P4C800-E Deluxe Motherboard 1Gig Corsair 3200 LLPro DDR Ram Plextor PX 708A DVD Burner Sony CRX320E DVD 16x + CD-RW 52x24x52 Combo ATI Radeon 9700 Pro Video Card Audigy2 Platinum[/small]
Come to think of it, my copy of PlexTools came with my Plextor Premium CD/RW. I don't think my 708A came with Plextools. That's really odd. Have you contacted Plextor about it? Maybe they could explain why you didn't get PlexTools.
I haven't talked to them, but I will look in one of my CD/RW packages from a year ago, to see if it is on that disc.
Nephilim. More news on firmware update for the 712. It is doubtful that the firmware will be publicly available. However, the firmware will more than likely work with both the 708A and the 712. I did not get this information from any firmware hack type site. The source is reliable. I would imagine that there will be a hack firmware out there in the near future, though. _X_X_X_X_X_[small]Bruce Wallace Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971 3.06 Ghz Intel P4 CPU Asus P4C800-E Deluxe Motherboard 1Gig Corsair 3200 LLPro DDR Ram Plextor PX 708A DVD Burner Sony CRX320E DVD 16x + CD-RW 52x24x52 Combo ATI Radeon 9700 Pro Video Card Audigy2 Platinum[/small]
