Hello - I burned several copies of the same video_ts folder. I'm using 8x Verbatim DataLifePlus DVD+R DL discs burning on 4x speed. I'm getting errors only when the burner is working on layer 1. I don't get any errors on layer 0. Also, some discs burn both layers with no errors (like the second one from the log file below). Here is the error:
Waiting for buffers to recover...
Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I've read about these errors creating coasters for others, but I haven't had one bad disc! ALL of the discs seem to play fine. I haven't watched any completely, but I've watched several minutes at various points on each. I have also verified some burns and got no errors during verification on any disc. So, am I getting lucky by getting playable discs or is the error not that serious?
I'm burning on a:
Dell XPS 410 quad core
3 GB Ram
Standard DVD burner that came with it.
Here is a long log file (hope that's ok).
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I 19:26:18 ImgBurn Version 2.5.5.0 started!
I 19:26:18 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 19:26:18 Total Physical Memory: 3,143,524 KB - Available: 2,636,616 KB
I 19:26:18 Initialising SPTI...
I 19:26:18 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 19:26:18 -> Drive 1 - Info: PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (D:) (ATAPI)
I 19:26:18 Found 1 DVD±RW!
I 19:28:08 Operation Started!
I 19:28:08 Building Image Tree...
I 19:28:08 Checking Directory Depth...
I 19:28:08 Calculating Totals...
I 19:28:08 Preparing Image...
I 19:29:01 Using Layer Break LBA: 2025047 -> 2025056 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 16, Cell: 16, Vob/Cell ID: 1/16, Time: 01:14:55, SPLIP: Yes)
I 19:29:01 Checking Path Length...
I 19:29:01 Contents: 14 Files, 2 Folders
I 19:29:01 Content Type: DVD Video
I 19:29:01 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 19:29:01 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:29:01 Volume Label: clapton
I 19:29:01 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 19:29:01 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
I 19:29:01 TV System: NTSC
I 19:29:01 Size: 7,865,384,960 bytes
I 19:29:01 Sectors: 3,840,520
I 19:29:01 Image Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 19:29:01 Image Sectors: 3,840,816
I 19:29:01 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:53
I 19:29:16 Operation Started!
I 19:29:16 Building Image Tree...
I 19:29:16 Checking Directory Depth...
I 19:29:16 Calculating Totals...
I 19:29:16 Preparing Image...
I 19:29:22 Using Layer Break LBA: 2025047 -> 2025056 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 16, Cell: 16, Vob/Cell ID: 1/16, Time: 01:14:55, SPLIP: Yes -> No)
I 19:29:22 Checking Path Length...
I 19:29:22 Contents: 14 Files, 2 Folders
I 19:29:22 Content Type: DVD Video
I 19:29:22 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 19:29:22 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:29:22 Volume Label: clapton
I 19:29:22 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 19:29:22 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
I 19:29:22 TV System: NTSC
I 19:29:22 Size: 7,865,384,960 bytes
I 19:29:22 Sectors: 3,840,520
I 19:29:22 Image Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 19:29:22 Image Sectors: 3,840,816
I 19:29:24 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:07
I 19:29:24 Operation Started!
I 19:29:24 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 19:29:24 Source File Sectors: 3,840,816 (MODE1/2048)
I 19:29:24 Source File Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 19:29:24 Source File Volume Identifier: clapton
I 19:29:24 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3EF59BA8003A9B2D
I 19:29:24 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.5.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 19:29:24 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 19:29:24 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 19:29:24 Destination Device: [0:1:0] PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (D:) (ATAPI)
I 19:29:24 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 19:29:24 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 19:29:24 Write Mode: DVD
I 19:29:24 Write Type: DAO
I 19:29:24 Write Speed: 4x
I 19:29:24 Link Size: Auto
I 19:29:24 Lock Volume: Yes
I 19:29:24 Test Mode: No
I 19:29:24 OPC: No
I 19:29:24 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 19:29:24 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 19:29:24 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,025,056
I 19:29:24 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary
I 19:30:19 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 19:30:19 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 19:30:20 Writing LeadIn...
I 19:30:23 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 19:30:23 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 19:30:23 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2025055)
I 19:42:54 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2025056 - 3840815)
W 19:45:35 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2440640)
W 19:45:54 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:46:11 Writing Sectors...
W 19:47:48 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2684544)
W 19:48:05 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:48:23 Writing Sectors...
W 19:49:09 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2797216)
W 19:49:26 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:49:43 Writing Sectors...
W 19:50:30 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2910016)
W 19:50:46 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:51:04 Writing Sectors...
W 19:51:42 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2993280)
W 19:51:58 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:52:17 Writing Sectors...
W 19:52:54 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3076960)
W 19:53:10 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:53:26 Writing Sectors...
W 19:54:15 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3189952)
W 19:54:29 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:54:50 Writing Sectors...
W 19:55:27 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3278528)
W 19:55:50 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:56:04 Writing Sectors...
W 19:56:34 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3346688)
W 19:56:49 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:56:54 Writing Sectors...
W 19:57:26 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3415744)
W 19:57:50 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 19:58:15 Writing Sectors...
W 19:59:12 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3550592)
W 19:59:38 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 20:00:03 Writing Sectors...
W 20:00:58 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3680640)
W 20:01:23 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 20:01:46 Writing Sectors...
I 20:03:13 Synchronising Cache...
I 20:03:16 Closing Track...
I 20:03:17 Finalising Disc...
I 20:05:13 Exporting Graph Data...
I 20:05:13 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\PBDS_DVD+-RW_DH-16W1S_2D14_THURSDAY-JULY-21-2011_7-29_PM_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg
I 20:05:13 Export Successfully Completed!
I 20:05:13 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:35:49
I 20:05:13 Average Write Rate: 3,899 KB/s (2.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,618 KB/s (4.1x)
I 20:47:12 Operation Started!
I 20:47:12 Building Image Tree...
I 20:47:12 Checking Directory Depth...
I 20:47:12 Calculating Totals...
I 20:47:12 Preparing Image...
I 20:47:16 Using Layer Break LBA: 2025047 -> 2025056 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 16, Cell: 16, Vob/Cell ID: 1/16, Time: 01:14:55, SPLIP: Yes -> No)
I 20:47:16 Checking Path Length...
I 20:47:16 Contents: 14 Files, 2 Folders
I 20:47:16 Content Type: DVD Video
I 20:47:16 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 20:47:16 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 20:47:16 Volume Label: clapton
I 20:47:16 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 20:47:16 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
I 20:47:16 TV System: NTSC
I 20:47:16 Size: 7,865,384,960 bytes
I 20:47:16 Sectors: 3,840,520
I 20:47:16 Image Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 20:47:16 Image Sectors: 3,840,816
I 20:47:19 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:07
I 20:47:19 Operation Started!
I 20:47:19 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 20:47:19 Source File Sectors: 3,840,816 (MODE1/2048)
I 20:47:19 Source File Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 20:47:19 Source File Volume Identifier: clapton
I 20:47:19 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3EF5A5E6003A9B2D
I 20:47:19 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.5.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 20:47:19 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 20:47:19 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 20:47:19 Destination Device: [0:1:0] PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (D:) (ATAPI)
I 20:47:19 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 20:47:19 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 20:47:19 Write Mode: DVD
I 20:47:19 Write Type: DAO
I 20:47:19 Write Speed: 4x
I 20:47:19 Link Size: Auto
I 20:47:19 Lock Volume: Yes
I 20:47:19 Test Mode: No
I 20:47:19 OPC: No
I 20:47:19 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 20:47:19 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 20:47:19 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,025,056
I 20:47:19 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary
I 20:48:16 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 20:48:16 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 20:48:17 Writing LeadIn...
I 20:48:19 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 20:48:19 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 20:48:19 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2025055)
I 21:00:50 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2025056 - 3840815)
I 21:12:04 Synchronising Cache...
I 21:12:08 Closing Track...
I 21:12:09 Finalising Disc...
I 21:14:06 Exporting Graph Data...
I 21:14:06 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\PBDS_DVD+-RW_DH-16W1S_2D14_THURSDAY-JULY-21-2011_8-47_PM_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg
I 21:14:06 Export Successfully Completed!
I 21:14:06 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:26:46
I 21:14:06 Average Write Rate: 5,390 KB/s (3.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,645 KB/s (4.1x)
I 22:21:03 Operation Started!
I 22:21:03 Building Image Tree...
I 22:21:03 Checking Directory Depth...
I 22:21:03 Calculating Totals...
I 22:21:03 Preparing Image...
I 22:21:06 Using Layer Break LBA: 2025047 -> 2025056 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 16, Cell: 16, Vob/Cell ID: 1/16, Time: 01:14:55, SPLIP: Yes -> No)
I 22:21:06 Checking Path Length...
I 22:21:06 Contents: 14 Files, 2 Folders
I 22:21:06 Content Type: DVD Video
I 22:21:06 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 22:21:06 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 22:21:06 Volume Label: clapton
I 22:21:06 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 22:21:06 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
I 22:21:06 TV System: NTSC
I 22:21:06 Size: 7,865,384,960 bytes
I 22:21:06 Sectors: 3,840,520
I 22:21:06 Image Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 22:21:06 Image Sectors: 3,840,816
I 22:21:08 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:04
I 22:21:08 Operation Started!
I 22:21:08 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 22:21:08 Source File Sectors: 3,840,816 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:21:08 Source File Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 22:21:08 Source File Volume Identifier: clapton
I 22:21:08 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3EF5B2A1003A9B2D
I 22:21:08 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.5.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 22:21:08 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 22:21:08 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 22:21:08 Destination Device: [0:1:0] PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (D:) (ATAPI)
I 22:21:08 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 22:21:08 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 22:21:08 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:21:08 Write Type: DAO
I 22:21:08 Write Speed: 4x
I 22:21:08 Link Size: Auto
I 22:21:08 Lock Volume: Yes
I 22:21:08 Test Mode: No
I 22:21:08 OPC: No
I 22:21:08 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 22:21:08 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 22:21:08 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,025,056
I 22:21:08 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary
I 22:22:03 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 22:22:03 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 22:22:04 Writing LeadIn...
I 22:22:06 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 22:22:06 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 22:22:06 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2025055)
I 22:34:36 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2025056 - 3840815)
W 22:36:42 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2350720)
W 22:36:59 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:37:18 Writing Sectors...
W 22:37:58 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2437184)
W 22:38:14 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:38:33 Writing Sectors...
W 22:39:09 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2521952)
W 22:39:26 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:39:37 Writing Sectors...
W 22:40:44 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2687520)
W 22:41:01 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:41:20 Writing Sectors...
W 22:41:54 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2763840)
W 22:42:12 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:42:32 Writing Sectors...
W 22:43:07 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2843936)
W 22:43:24 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:43:42 Writing Sectors...
W 22:44:28 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2956384)
W 22:44:43 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:44:57 Writing Sectors...
W 22:45:34 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3040896)
W 22:45:50 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 22:45:53 Writing Sectors...
I 22:50:51 Synchronising Cache...
I 22:50:55 Closing Track...
I 22:50:56 Finalising Disc...
I 22:52:53 Exporting Graph Data...
I 22:52:53 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\PBDS_DVD+-RW_DH-16W1S_2D14_THURSDAY-JULY-21-2011_10-21_PM_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg
I 22:52:53 Export Successfully Completed!
I 22:52:53 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:31:44
I 22:52:53 Average Write Rate: 4,455 KB/s (3.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,618 KB/s (4.1x)
I 23:04:13 Operation Started!
I 23:04:13 Building Image Tree...
I 23:04:13 Checking Directory Depth...
I 23:04:13 Calculating Totals...
I 23:04:13 Preparing Image...
I 23:04:17 Using Layer Break LBA: 2025047 -> 2025056 (VTS_01, PGC: 1, Chapter: 16, Cell: 16, Vob/Cell ID: 1/16, Time: 01:14:55, SPLIP: Yes -> No)
I 23:04:17 Checking Path Length...
I 23:04:17 Contents: 14 Files, 2 Folders
I 23:04:17 Content Type: DVD Video
I 23:04:17 Data Type: MODE1/2048
I 23:04:17 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 23:04:17 Volume Label: clapton
I 23:04:17 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled
I 23:04:17 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
I 23:04:17 TV System: NTSC
I 23:04:17 Size: 7,865,384,960 bytes
I 23:04:17 Sectors: 3,840,520
I 23:04:17 Image Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 23:04:17 Image Sectors: 3,840,816
I 23:04:20 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:06
I 23:04:20 Operation Started!
I 23:04:20 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-
I 23:04:20 Source File Sectors: 3,840,816 (MODE1/2048)
I 23:04:20 Source File Size: 7,865,991,168 bytes
I 23:04:20 Source File Volume Identifier: clapton
I 23:04:20 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3EF5B886003A9B2D
I 23:04:20 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.5.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 23:04:20 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 23:04:20 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 23:04:20 Destination Device: [0:1:0] PBDS DVD+-RW DH-16W1S 2D14 (D:) (ATAPI)
I 23:04:20 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)
I 23:04:20 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 23:04:20 Write Mode: DVD
I 23:04:20 Write Type: DAO
I 23:04:20 Write Speed: 4x
I 23:04:20 Link Size: Auto
I 23:04:20 Lock Volume: Yes
I 23:04:20 Test Mode: No
I 23:04:20 OPC: No
I 23:04:20 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 23:04:20 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 23:04:20 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,025,056
I 23:04:20 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: IFO Cell Boundary
I 23:05:15 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!
I 23:05:15 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 23:05:16 Writing LeadIn...
I 23:05:18 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 23:05:18 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3840815)
I 23:05:18 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2025055)
I 23:17:48 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2025056 - 3840815)
W 23:24:05 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3032608)
W 23:24:20 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:24:37 Writing Sectors...
W 23:25:24 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3140192)
W 23:25:40 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:25:59 Writing Sectors...
W 23:26:33 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3221632)
W 23:26:49 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:27:15 Writing Sectors...
W 23:27:48 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3291712)
W 23:28:14 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:28:38 Writing Sectors...
W 23:29:34 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3422272)
W 23:30:00 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:30:24 Writing Sectors...
W 23:31:12 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3533440)
W 23:31:37 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:32:05 Writing Sectors...
W 23:32:38 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3603392)
W 23:33:03 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:33:26 Writing Sectors...
W 23:34:24 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 3738496)
W 23:34:49 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 23:35:13 Writing Sectors...
I 23:35:52 Synchronising Cache...
I 23:35:55 Closing Track...
I 23:35:56 Finalising Disc...
I 23:37:52 Exporting Graph Data...
I 23:37:52 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Scott\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\PBDS_DVD+-RW_DH-16W1S_2D14_THURSDAY-JULY-21-2011_11-04_PM_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg
I 23:37:52 Export Successfully Completed!
I 23:37:52 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:33:32
I 23:37:52 Average Write Rate: 4,190 KB/s (3.0x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,618 KB/s (4.1x)