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[Sliztzan]

Hi, Thanks again for IB, I love your program and your new CD music cd cue burning works great. Great addition


I noticed this in some of my recent burns to Verbatim DVD5 discs that I've used
for a long time. This might have gone unnoticed in the past, I just don't know.
It doesn't happen on every burn. Seems to be every third burn or so.

The discs verify perfectly and the quality reports are averaging
98-99 percent.

Is this anything to be of concern?
Should it be a warning sign of a failing drive or anything else?
The drive is almost new and the discs play fine.

Is there some setting I need to change?

Thank you for your help once again!



I 18:56:41 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 18:56:41 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 18:56:41 Total Physical Memory: 3,143,404 KB - Available: 2,468,564 KB
I 18:56:41 Initialising SPTI...
I 18:56:41 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 18:56:41 Found 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 2 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROMs!
I 18:56:51 Operation Started!
I 18:56:51 Source File: E:\DVD_ROOT\!DVD5 Burns\BLUESKY.ISO
I 18:56:51 Source File Sectors: 1,962,867 (MODE1/2048)
I 18:56:51 Source File Size: 4,019,951,616 bytes
I 18:56:51 Source File Volume Identifier: BLUE SKY
I 18:56:51 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 2f57bc16
I 18:56:51 Source File Implementation Identifier: Daikin U.S. Comtec Lab
I 18:56:51 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 18:56:51 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB01 (F:) (ATA)
I 18:56:51 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)
I 18:56:51 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 18:56:51 Write Mode: DVD
I 18:56:51 Write Type: DAO
I 18:56:51 Write Speed: 12x
I 18:56:51 DVD+R Reserve Track: No
I 18:56:51 Link Size: Auto
I 18:56:51 Test Mode: No
I 18:56:51 OPC: Yes
I 18:56:51 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 18:56:51 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 18:57:26 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 18:57:27 Writing LeadIn...
I 18:57:30 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1962866)
I 18:57:30 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1962866)
I 19:03:30 Synchronising Cache...
I 19:03:36 Closing Track...
I 19:03:39 Finalising Disc...
W 19:03:57 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Retrying (1 of 3)...
I 19:04:12 Exporting Graph Data...
I 19:04:12 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203N_SB01_SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER-14-2008_6-56_PM_MCC-004-00_12x.ibg
I 19:04:12 Export Successfully Completed!
I 19:04:12 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:07:20
I 19:04:12 Average Write Rate: 10,904 KB/s (7.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 15,590 KB/s (11.3x)
I 19:04:12 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 19:04:18 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 19:04:34 Device Ready!
I 19:04:35 Operation Started!
I 19:04:35 Source Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB01 (F:) (ATA)
I 19:04:35 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD+R) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)
I 19:04:35 Image File: E:\DVD_ROOT\!DVD5 Burns\BLUESKY.ISO
I 19:04:35 Image File Sectors: 1,962,867 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:04:35 Image File Size: 4,019,951,616 bytes
I 19:04:35 Image File Volume Identifier: BLUE SKY
I 19:04:35 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 2f57bc16
I 19:04:35 Image File Implementation Identifier: Daikin U.S. Comtec Lab
I 19:04:35 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:04:35 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX
I 19:04:35 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1962866)
I 19:04:35 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1962866)
I 19:09:08 Exporting Graph Data...
I 19:09:08 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\xxx\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203N_SB01_SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER-14-2008_6-56_PM_MCC-004-00_12x.ibg
I 19:09:08 Export Successfully Completed!
I 19:09:08 File Successfully Deleted: E:\DVD_ROOT\!DVD5 Burns\BLUESKY.ISO
I 19:09:08 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:33
I 19:09:08 Average Verify Rate: 14,379 KB/s (10.4x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 21,110 KB/s (15.2x)
I 19:16:05 Close Request Acknowledged
I 19:16:05 Closing Down...
I 19:16:05 Shutting down SPTI...
I 19:16:05 ImgBurn closed!

[mmalves]

I 18:56:51 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB01 (F:) (ATA)

There's firmware SB02 available for your burner. Remove any disc and close the tray before updating. Reboot the computer after the update has finished. See if this helps with your problem. You may also want to try burning at 8x.

By the way, where are your Verbatim blanks made? Singapore? India? It's written in the packaging/box/spindle.

[Sliztzan]

I 18:56:51 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB01 (F:) (ATA)

There's firmware SB02 available for your burner. Remove any disc and close the tray before updating. Reboot the computer after the update has finished. See if this helps with your problem. You may also want to try burning at 8x.

By the way, where are your Verbatim blanks made? Singapore? India? It's written in the packaging/box/spindle.

Oh shoot. I thought I had recent. Sorry about that. I was just looking for current firmware. Don't know how I missed that.
I do want to let you know though, that the firmware checker isn't working anymore with IB. Now it only takes you to the homepage of a site.

The discs (DVD+R) Single Layer are made in Taiwan 95037

I'm doing the update to firmware now. It didn't happen on this burn I just did.

Edited by Sliztzan, 14 September 2008 - 11:50 PM.

[mmalves]

Yeah, that happens with a lot of Samsung burners, especially the 20x (SH-S20xx) and the new 22x (SH-S223F if I recall correctly) and it happens even on good media, like yours is. If it's verifying OK and the quality test show it's good then I think there's no real problem.

As for ImgBurn's firmware checker, we are aware that it doesn't work at the moment, since it relies completely on www.rpc1.org and they haven't restored their database ever since their server crashed

[Sliztzan]

OK Firmware update done. Will post another note if it persists. Oh, and thanks much for the firmware link!

I have been seeing at cd freaks some sb02 patched firmware. Any thoughts about that? I've never
used patched firmware, though some swear by it for reasons I don't know. (haven't done much reading).

[mmalves]

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f105/patch-utilit...4-1-new-242508/

[Sliztzan]

hey, how cool is that. thanks for looking up that link for me. that kinda stuff is amazing to me. there is always some cool new toy with computers.

Enhanced OPC (EOPC) <-- New
This patch adjusts the WOPC to improve burn quality at all burn speeds.

....last 2 burns no problem. gotta get some more to burn.

Edited by Sliztzan, 15 September 2008 - 01:30 AM.

[blutach]

FWIW - I have OPC off in my Samsung 203B burner and it gets incredible results with that media.

Regards

[Sliztzan]

Hi blutach. I'm happy with my results too, and this drive. It was recommended (I think by you, excuse me if I'm wrong) here and I'm very happy with this drive. Who could be happier with a 98-99 quality rating

I'm not understanding why you turn it off? Within the ImgBurn options I have it enabled also.


Would you please explain a bit? Thanks.

Edited by Sliztzan, 15 September 2008 - 03:02 AM.

[mmalves]

OPC is automatically performed by the drive regardless.

The 'Perform OPC Before Write' option asks the drive for OPC data before burning, as this could indicate media incompatibility problems (power calibration errors/etc), but it's now disabled by default:
[quote name='"http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=changelog#2.4.1.0"']Changed: 'Perform OPC Before Write' is now disabled by default - it errored out on too many drives.[/quote]

[Sliztzan]

Yes, I saw the change with a previous revision. I never had any 'error outs' so I enabled it thinking keeping it enabled would give me a better (Optimum) burn , such as in the days of cassette recorders you could align the recording heads, on high end equipment, to give you a better quality recording.

Is this option only for specific drives?

[Cynthia]

I have the same issue with my Lite-On's.

Based on the size of your input file, I guess you didn't apply any 'shrinking' on the source file? Try to apply 1 % 'shrinking' with a 'popular free' shrinking program and re burn it. It helps with my problems.

Only wish I knew why that 'fix' helps with PMA failures...

[Sliztzan]

No I didn't shrink it. So far, after 3 more burns the issue hasn't occurred after installing the new firmware.

[lfcrule1972]

It's just something to bear in mind, if you are seeing those errors right at the end of the burn phase and at the outer edge of the disc (where dye can be a bit patchy) a 1% reduction will just bring your burn in a bit from the edge.

[Sliztzan]

Oh, I see the point now. I 'eeked' when I saw shrink mentioned. I do understand its good to stay away from the edges
whenever possible. Thanks.

[lfcrule1972]

No worries

[OpTicaL]

W 19:03:57 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Retrying (1 of 3)...


I am receiving the same error at the end of the burn. Using Samsung SH-S202N with SB02 firmware and Made in Taiwan Verbatim 16x MCC004.

[MrWizard]

W 19:03:57 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Retrying (1 of 3)...


I am receiving the same error at the end of the burn. Using Samsung SH-S202N with SB02 firmware and Made in Taiwan Verbatim 16x MCC004.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

You too MrWizard?

Read the 'Pinned' topic at the top of this forum.

[MrWizard]

W 19:03:57 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Program Memory Area Update Failure
W 19:03:57 Retrying (1 of 3)...


I am receiving the same error at the end of the burn. Using Samsung SH-S202N with SB02 firmware and Made in Taiwan Verbatim 16x MCC004.

I have been having the same issue and have done extensive troubleshooting: upgrading firmware, validating media, validating system settings etc. I have 2 Lite-ON IHAS220-08 SuperAllwrite SATA internal drives. I believe I have narrowed the issue down to a problem with the Image Burn program. After updating my firmware I was still receiving the "program memory area update failure" message during the "Finalizing Disc" part of the burn. Tried the same image using DeepBurner and it burned just fine. If you let Image Burn repeat the Finalize Disc first try failure, it will successfully finish the disc but that disk will only play on your PC, you will get the message "Unsupported Format" if you try to play it in a regular DVD player. This was not the case after I burned the image with Deepburner. Now, one could point the finger at the media, however, I use Verbatim, have for some time, never had issues before and I'm seeing a lot of posts on this subject recently so we have 2 questions:

1. Are various DVD manufacturers suddenly supplying bad media to many different geographical areas ? or
2. Is there a problem with the Image Burn program ?

I tend to lean toward the common denominator which in this case is the Image Burn Program. Bummer to because it was the best I had run across.