Drive Speed Mismatch and poor burning results

[david_129]

Hi everyone, I've used these forums for sometime and now but this will be my first post. First off, many thanks to the author of this software for all the hard work. it's greatly appreciated as I've had little problems before now.

 

I've been having problems recently burning 360 backup media. Layer break it seems since imgburn 2.5 every time i go to burn i get a miscompare and the drive always burns quicker than 2.4 speed (which i specifically select). 've tried two computers (both running windows 7) with two different burners and two fresh installations of imgburn in each case. I've also used two types of media. The first is bulkpaq 2.4 speed DVD+R DL media which has always worked in the past and seldom works now. The second is Verbatim DVD+R DL. Both results are the same. I must of wasted 3 hours searching the web for help and well over 25 discs trying to solve this issue. I basically can't burn any backups at this point regardless of what media i use, on what computer and with either burner. i'm on the verge of buying a new pioneer burner to be sure but thought i'd ask here first.

 

before asked, yes both drives have the most up to date firmware, one is a TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203P ATA and the other is a Sony DVD RW DRU-V200S ATA

 

all settings are on defaults except for the layer break setting .

 

Results typically are 50% failed burning and 50% successful burning but when looking at the disc looks like a bad burn (uneven burning bands etc) and obviously none read in the 360 device.

 

I am thinking the the faster burning speeds could be a reason why these discs do not work properly, could anyone help me here please?

 

I've tried to include as much information as i think relevant, if there is anything else that you require lease let me know an i'll get it posted.

 

Here is a burning log:

[david_129]

Here is a burning log:

 

I 08:18:48 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!

I 08:18:48 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7600)

I 08:18:48 Total Physical Memory: 8,255,088 KB - Available: 5,282,432 KB

W 08:18:48 Drive I:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.

I 08:18:48 Initialising SPTI...

I 08:18:48 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 08:18:55 Found 2 DVD±RW/RAMs!

I 08:19:16 Operation Started!

I 08:19:16 Source File: G:\IMAGE.dvd

I 08:19:16 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)

I 08:19:16 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes

I 08:19:16 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM

I 08:19:16 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge

I 08:19:16 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)

I 08:19:16 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF

I 08:19:16 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)

I 08:19:16 Destination Device: [4:0:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-V200S 1.60 (E:) (SATA)

I 08:19:16 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)

I 08:19:16 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824

I 08:19:16 Write Mode: DVD

I 08:19:16 Write Type: DAO

I 08:19:16 Write Speed: 2.4x

I 08:19:16 Link Size: Auto

I 08:19:16 Lock Volume: Yes

I 08:19:16 Test Mode: No

I 08:19:16 OPC: No

I 08:19:16 BURN-Proof: Enabled

W 08:19:16 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x), Got: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

I 08:19:16 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760

I 08:19:24 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded!

I 08:19:24 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 08:19:26 Writing LeadIn...

I 08:19:30 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487)

I 08:19:30 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487)

I 08:19:30 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

I 08:31:24 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487)

I 08:43:28 Synchronising Cache...

I 08:43:29 Closing Track...

I 08:43:44 Finalising Disc...

I 08:44:35 Exporting Graph Data...

I 08:44:35 Graph Data File: C:\Users\david*****\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\SONY_DVD_RW_DRU-V200S_1.60_02-DECEMBER-2009_08-19_MKM-003-00_2.4x.ibg

I 08:44:35 Export Successfully Completed!

I 08:44:35 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:25:18

I 08:44:35 Average Write Rate: 5,327 KB/s (3.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,854 KB/s (4.2x)

I 08:44:35 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 08:44:43 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 08:44:55 Device Ready!

I 08:44:58 Operation Started!

I 08:44:58 Source Device: [4:0:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-V200S 1.60 (E:) (SATA)

I 08:44:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD+R DL) (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)

I 08:44:58 Image File: G:\IMAGE.dvd

I 08:44:58 Image File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)

I 08:44:58 Image File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes

I 08:44:58 Image File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM

I 08:44:58 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge

I 08:44:58 Image File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)

I 08:44:58 Image File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF

I 08:44:58 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)

I 08:44:58 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 08:44:58 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487)

I 08:44:58 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487)

I 08:44:58 Verifying Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

I 08:50:44 Verifying Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487)

I 08:56:29 Exporting Graph Data...

I 08:56:29 Graph Data File: C:\Users\david*****\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\SONY_DVD_RW_DRU-V200S_1.60_02-DECEMBER-2009_08-19_MKM-003-00_2.4x.ibg

I 08:56:29 Export Successfully Completed!

I 08:56:29 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:11:30

I 08:56:29 Average Verify Rate: 11,094 KB/s (8.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 15,922 KB/s (11.5x)

Edited December 2, 2009 by david_129

[LIGHTNING UK!]

The 'supported' write speeds (based on your drive/firmware/media combo) are clearly displayed in the disc info panel on the right when you're on the main screen and also in the log window when the operation starts.

 

I 08:19:16 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)

 

So it doesn't matter if you select 2.4x or 56x, the drive is only ever going to burn at one of those 3 speeds.

 

If they burn and verify ok, there's no problem (in that drive anyway).

 

If you aren't happy with the burn quality at 4x, try one of the other supported speeds. Slowest isn't always best.

 

If you aren't happy with the burn quality in general (all speeds), buy a new drive.

[david_129]

The 'supported' write speeds (based on your drive/firmware/media combo) are clearly displayed in the disc info panel on the right when you're on the main screen and also in the log window when the operation starts.

 

I 08:19:16 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x)

 

So it doesn't matter if you select 2.4x or 56x, the drive is only ever going to burn at one of those 3 speeds.

 

If they burn and verify ok, there's no problem (in that drive anyway).

 

If you aren't happy with the burn quality at 4x, try one of the other supported speeds. Slowest isn't always best.

 

If you aren't happy with the burn quality in general (all speeds), buy a new drive.

 

thank you very much, that makes sense, i have ordered some verbatim 2.4x media and so itshould burn at 2.4 them ok. hopefully that improves the ability of the 30 to play them. will post an update when i do, thank you very much lightning