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Probably you get the rings when the buffer kicks in. Also, the disc is not written at the same speed along the whole disc. It atarts slower on the inner and reaches the maximum (of which you select) only at the outer part. So it could cycle through speeds from the inner to the outer, that causing a little buffer drop and eventualy a slight laser recalibration for the speed. That's a drive internal function and it's normal. The different laser power could cause the "so called rings"

Switch the Destination to "Image file output"

I think that's a Windows 7 problem, that is hiding the saved image created from the program that is not designed to work in that environment. DVD Flick even if it works well on Windows 7 it was not designed for it and that is limmiting its privileges, I think.

If you did used Build image, you should find that log and look for "Destination File:" line, it will tell you the path and location where it saved the image. You can acces older logs via Help menu.

If the burn and verify was succesfull don't bother that change in coloration, it's due to different speeds used to burn different parts of the disc. As you have buffering problems happening frequently, you should stop heavy tasks while burning discs. Defragmenting the drive may help also. Make sure you have the latest chipset/storage drivers installed. This site may help identifying what's need to update.

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=11190

You can use EAC to convert to mp3 http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ I used to use CDex, unfortunately not very up to date but easy to use. http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ At a rate of 128 kbit/s (commonly used) = compression ratio of 11:1, offering adequate audio quality in a relatively small space, probably those 15 discs will fit on one single CD if the course are under 1 hour each.

Did you select the target path or you let the default? Try replicate the steps and note the target path.

Make sure you running the 1.00-A9 firmware. http://www.firmwarehq.com/LG/WH10LS30/files.html Right click the drive selection box when you're in Write mode and click 'Check for firmware updates'. There you'll see the full firmware version number.

After a little search I see now what you are talking. Damn HP... Here are the steps for the update procedure, "a little" complicated compared to other firmware updated procedures http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadInst?swfsequence=1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&softwareitem=ob-40562-1 I rather buy a new drive, anyway.

Downloaded the file sp26639.exe from that link. After passed the UAC (in Windows 7) I got this:

I don't know what Softpaq and recordnow you talk about. I run it on my system to see the steps, for me it tells that: Your system is not configured with this drive. It does not need to be updated.

No matter the speed of burn as long as the disc is readable. (Verify OK) The drive can burn that disc only at those speeds, no matter what you select. You need a drive that can do quality scan (Lite-On) to actualy compare how good the burn is between speeds

Yes, download that file and run it. If there is some specific steps to do it will tell you.

Was the update succesful? You don't need to burn a disc for update the firmware. Just download the .exe and run it, reboot after. You do the update in order to your (old) drive can recognize the (new) media. If the update don't solve the problem, I suggest to invest in a new drive.

There's no need to burn a disc for update the firmware. Just download the .exe and run it, reboot after. http://www.firmwarehq.com/download_1263-file_sp26626.exe.html Although, as LUK! said, maybe it's time for a new burner.

You can't force the drive to burn slower if the drive can't. (if that's what you want) You won't get the message if you adapt the burn speed to one that is supported by the drive for that disc. Look on the right side in Device tab at "Supported Write Speeds:"

Remove any dissc from the drive, close the tray, update the firmware from here and try again. http://www.firmwarehq.com/HP/dvd640b/files.html

If you have a disc in the drive than the drive don't like it. Post what you see in the log.

Yeah, it doesen't work. It's their problem. Report to them.

No, ImgBurn can't make multisession discs, sorry.

MAX would be 10x while the discs are 8x rated. That's normal for majority of drives but not all can handle it well. You have to find out what speed from those available will produce a working disc and eventualy the best burn, than stick with it.

Most of the time the problems burning dual layer came from this drives (laptop/slimline). Funny though, people tend to blame the program. That's why isn't recommended laptop/slimline drives but if it does the job done well (burn and verify) you can use it, no problem.

The drive can burn that disc slower but is not that the problem. The log don't show the verify part. Burn again and enable verify, only then you will know that the disc is readable, at least in that drive. Probably you will have to try burn faster rather than slower.

Changing the partition size has nothing to do with "Power Calibration Area Error" You can search about that errors on the forum. Your drive don't like that discs you use. You should post a log though as the pink box say above if you want further help.