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Check it's not a PAL / NTSC issue either. None of these are burning issues though, it's to do with the source files - which of couse ImgBurn doesn't touch.

lol I was waiting for someone to pick up on that

You've probably got a little one (size wise), just load that one in Write mode and the others will be used automatically.

What's the exact drive make / model / firmware version that you've got? Have you ever used the MKM-001 (Verb 2.4x DVD+R DL) disc before? Perhaps you've just got a duff (fake) batch? There really isn't anything you can do about this issue, it's purely a hardware / media one.

It means your drive can't initialise the disc. See if there are any firmware updates available for it. Oh and make sure it can actually burn double layer discs! Out of interest, which Verbatim DL's did you get? the 2.4x ones or the newer 8x ones?

You can change what you like, it's nothing to do with ImgBurn! ImgBurn is a burning tool, not a conversion one!

Bloody hell Charl, have you ever seen / been into a forum before?! You've created about 5 threads, all of which are useless on their own. Just keep all your crap in one place and it'll make things much easier. The log shows you're burning some sort of AVI file and expecting it to play on your (non divx supporting) DVD player. Yeah good luck with that! Don't download stuff you don't understand and then this won't be a problem.

It's nothing to do with ImgBurn, just forget about that idea and then maybe you'll find the real problem.

ImgBurn's build mode wasn't really designed to flexible in what it burns, it's meant for burning an existing folder structure *as-is*. For backing up individual files here, there and everywhere, you should use a more complete package.

You can't order the data, nor can you use wildcards.

Bad media causes all sorts of problem. The discs not working at all or skipping like mad are just two of them.

And this has *what* to do with ImgBurn? If the drive can't initialise the discs, you're stuck. 1. Look for firmware updates. 2. Clean the drive. 3. Try the discs in another drive to make sure *something* can read them. 4. Get a new drive.

Why not unplug 1 drive so it's out of the equation? Then make sure the NEC is set to 'master' via the jumpers and put it on the end of a decent 80 wire (40 pin) cable.

Try not to be so vague when you ask for help. Guessing what you mean isn't much fun.

There's a setting in Alcohol / DAEMON Tools to hide writable media. Locate it in the settings and just disable it. It's also been covered before here on the forum. If you search you might find it. Closing the programs down isn't enough, it's the drivers that do the cloaking.

lol you can tell you're old when '34' is considered young Happy Birthday!

That's just the drive performing WOPC - 100% normal for Pioneer drives. There's really no need for the 256mb buffer (unless for testing purposes), it just takes RAM away from Windows. 40MB is fine.

yup, toss 'em and buy Verbatim. Your drive is having trouble with your current ones so it makes sense to try some others. If they don't work either, your drive may have died. You could also try running a cleaning disc in it.

Ok, I'm a tad confused. For you, the 'Change Book Type - Advanced' screen should look as follows: That's all you need to do. After the burn, you need to look at the bit in the info panel under the heading 'Physical Format Information (Last Recorded)'. Booktype should read 'DVDROM'. The 'Advanced' options only apply if you burn within ImgBurn. If you change the drive settings in the normal screen (by hitting the 'Change' button etc), it'll work for whatever program you then use to burn the disc. Just remember that the setting is probably reset after a reboot, or possibly even when you eject the media. ImgBurn will always send the 'change booktype' command to the drive so long as it's configured to do so via the 'Automatic Change Book Type' option in the settings (which is enabled by default).

That's all your drive and it's firmware supports on the 'CMC MAG. AM3' dye. The speeds are exactly what the drive reports, it's not something ImgBurn is making up or guessing. Check for firmware updates or buy different discs that the drive supports at faster speeds. If all else fails, get yourself a new drive.

You're already using the best discs so if you're getting low quality burns, it's time to invest in a new burner. Before doing that though, you may like to crossflash your OEM drive to a real LITEON model, where you can then use the latest official firmware. This thread may help you. http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=152805

Glad it's sorted

You want DVD+R DL, not DVD-R DL (which is what the 4x ones are). They're only

Either the drive isn't initialising the disc properly or some other program (Alcohol / DAEMON Tools) is forcing it to look like a DVDROM. ImgBurn won't know how to handle the disc properly unless the drive correctly reports what it is.

When you put the 2nd disc in the drive, what does it say in the statusbar? If the 'insert next disc' message is left to go away automatically, the drive must think it's ready (and imgburn has noticed this). For it then to say it's NOT ready, the drive must be resetting itself or something odd like that. Any chance you could post a log? Once it's failed on the 2nd disc, leave it to go back to the main screen and watch what the statusbar says. Does it ever become 'ready' again?