Burn from IMGBURN results in scrambled pix

[MDOC]

Using an earlier version of IMGBURN (next down from 2.5.0.0) on my friend's computer, I copied a movie to hard disk and burned it onto a DVD and played the DVD. All program indications are that there were no problems in the copy or burn results. But on DVD playback on my friend's DVD player, there were major visual problems. The pix shown is an example of what I'm seeing. What would be the cause of this?

 

I copied and burned the same movie the second time on my own computer using IMGBURN 2.5.0.0, and the second DVD played perfectly and flawlessly well. I don't believe the improvement is due to the version used. Any insights to this problem or the cause will be appreciated...

 

 

[mmalves]

With ImgBurn what goes in is what comes out, i.e. it doesn't touch video/audio/anything. That problem looks like a bad/low quality burn, and you've said yourself that the disc that plays OK was burned with another burner.

 

Post the logs of those burns (look in ImgBurn's Help menu) if you want to know more.

[MDOC]

With ImgBurn what goes in is what comes out, i.e. it doesn't touch video/audio/anything. That problem looks like a bad/low quality burn, and you've said yourself that the disc that plays OK was burned with another burner.

 

Post the logs of those burns (look in ImgBurn's Help menu) if you want to know more.

Thanks for the (fast!) reply. I agree, but could it have been a bad copy instead of a bad burn? It may be that there's no definite answer to this, but was there a past history of bad copy operation or bad burn operation?

 

As for the logs, I'll have to get it from my friend's computer. Would those logs still be there, even if IMGBURN is used again in the meantime?

 

Thanks.

[MDOC]

Post the logs of those burns (look in ImgBurn's Help menu) if you want to know more.

Here's the log from my computer last night... It's the one resulting in good burn and good playback. The original disc the movie was copied from (according to IMGBURN's "current profile") is a DVD-ROM disc.

 

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I 11:47:50 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!

I 11:47:50 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition (6.0, Build 6002 : Service Pack 2)

I 11:47:50 Total Physical Memory: 4,191,820 KB - Available: 1,027,676 KB

W 11:47:50 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!

I 11:47:50 Initialising SPTI...

I 11:47:50 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 11:47:50 Found 1 DVD±RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 11:48:03 Close Request Acknowledged

I 11:48:03 Closing Down...

I 11:48:03 Shutting down SPTI...

I 11:48:03 ImgBurn closed!

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I 01:34:21 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!

I 01:34:21 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition (6.0, Build 6002 : Service Pack 2)

I 01:34:21 Total Physical Memory: 4,191,820 KB - Available: 1,234,996 KB

W 01:34:21 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!

I 01:34:21 Initialising SPTI...

I 01:34:22 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 01:34:22 Found 1 DVD±RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 01:36:32 Operation Started!

I 01:36:32 Source Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C SB01 (H:) (Fibre)

I 01:36:32 Source Media Type: DVD-ROM (Book Type: DVD-ROM)

I 01:36:32 Source Media Sectors: 2,208,506 (Track Path: PTP)

I 01:36:32 Source Media Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 01:36:32 Source Media Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 01:36:32 Source Media Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 01:36:32 Source Media Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 01:36:32 Source Media File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 01:36:32 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / 8x

I 01:36:32 Destination File: E:\Media Content\VideoISO\Death Warrior\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 01:36:32 Destination Free Space: 236,047,343,616 Bytes (230,514,984 KB) (225,112 MB) (219 GB)

I 01:36:32 Destination File System: NTFS

I 01:36:32 File Splitting: Auto

I 01:36:34 Reading Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:36:34 Reading Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:37:16 Abort Request Acknowledged

E 01:37:16 Failed to Read Sectors!

I 01:37:16 Exporting Graph Data...

I 01:37:16 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S223C_SB01_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-36_AM_N-A.ibg

I 01:37:16 Export Successfully Completed!

E 01:37:16 Operation Aborted! - Duration: 00:00:43

E 01:37:16 Average Read Rate: 3,506 KB/s (2.5x) - Maximum Read Rate: 3,835 KB/s (2.8x)

I 01:38:16 Operation Started!

I 01:38:16 Source Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H11N JG03 (G:) (ATA)

I 01:38:16 Source Media Type: DVD-ROM (Book Type: DVD-ROM)

I 01:38:16 Source Media Sectors: 2,208,506 (Track Path: PTP)

I 01:38:16 Source Media Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 01:38:16 Source Media Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 01:38:16 Source Media Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 01:38:16 Source Media Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 01:38:16 Source Media File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 01:38:16 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / 8x

I 01:38:16 Destination File: E:\Media Content\VideoISO\Death Warrior\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 01:38:16 Destination Free Space: 236,047,343,616 Bytes (230,514,984 KB) (225,112 MB) (219 GB)

I 01:38:16 Destination File System: NTFS

I 01:38:16 File Splitting: Auto

I 01:38:17 Reading Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:38:17 Reading Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:47:44 Exporting Graph Data...

I 01:47:44 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RW_GSA-H11N_JG03_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-38_AM_N-A.ibg

I 01:47:44 Export Successfully Completed!

I 01:47:44 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:09:27

I 01:47:44 Average Read Rate: 7,790 KB/s (5.6x) - Maximum Read Rate: 11,316 KB/s (8.2x)

I 01:51:03 Operation Started!

I 01:51:03 Source File: E:\Media Content\VideoISO\Death Warrior\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 01:51:03 Source File Sectors: 2,208,506 (MODE1/2048)

I 01:51:03 Source File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 01:51:03 Source File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 01:51:03 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 01:51:03 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 01:51:03 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 01:51:03 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H11N JG03 (G:) (ATA)

I 01:51:03 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: RITEK-F16-01) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x)

I 01:51:03 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 01:51:03 Write Mode: DVD

I 01:51:03 Write Type: DAO

I 01:51:03 Write Speed: MAX

I 01:51:03 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 01:51:03 Link Size: Auto

I 01:51:03 Lock Volume: Yes

I 01:51:03 Test Mode: No

I 01:51:03 OPC: No

I 01:51:03 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 01:51:03 Book Type Setting: N/A

I 01:51:03 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 01:51:04 Writing LeadIn...

I 01:51:36 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:51:36 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:56:13 Synchronising Cache...

I 01:56:14 Closing Track...

I 01:56:17 Finalising Disc...

I 01:56:48 Exporting Graph Data...

I 01:56:49 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RW_GSA-H11N_JG03_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-51_AM_RITEK-F16-01_MAX.ibg

I 01:56:49 Export Successfully Completed!

I 01:56:49 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:45

I 01:56:49 Average Write Rate: 15,945 KB/s (11.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 22,287 KB/s (16.1x)

I 02:01:44 Close Request Acknowledged

I 02:01:44 Closing Down...

I 02:01:44 Shutting down SPTI...

I 02:01:44 ImgBurn closed!

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Edited December 17, 2009 by MDOC

[mmalves]

You should enable Verify, as that compares the burned disc against the source image: if you get errors/miscompare then it was a bad burn.

 

As for reading the disc, ImgBurn asks the drive to read every sector of the disc, and if the drive reports any error while reading the disc then ImgBurn will show you the error reported by the device.

 

By the way, there's newer firmware available for your Samsung SH-S223C burner. You might also want to look for the latest drivers for your SATA controller(s).

[MDOC]

You should enable Verify, as that compares the burned disc against the source image: if you get errors/miscompare then it was a bad burn.

 

As for reading the disc, ImgBurn asks the drive to read every sector of the disc, and if the drive reports any error while reading the disc then ImgBurn will show you the error reported by the device.

 

By the way, there's newer firmware available for your Samsung SH-S223C burner. You might also want to look for the latest drivers for your SATA controller(s).

There were no read errors on my friend's computer (or mine). The verification process was included in the burn process on my friend's computer, and it was verifying OK. But I aborted the verification about 1/3 to 1/2 way into the disc. The DVD was then played back and the problem was found as I reported above, but it was found very early in the DVD playback, in the area of disc that passed the verification. (In fact, it seemed that most of the DVD content had bad scrambled video coming out of it.) That would suggest a bad copy to hard disk rather than a bad burn from hard disk, yes?

 

Thanks for the heads up on the new firmware version. The Samsung drive has just been upgraded now.

 

I attempted a verification process of the (bad) disc content against the known good copy on my computer (not the copy on my friend's computer from which this bad DVD was burned) to see what happens. Here's the new log file of the results. Errors galore!

 

 

I 13:05:35 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!

I 13:05:35 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition (6.0, Build 6002 : Service Pack 2)

I 13:05:35 Total Physical Memory: 4,191,820 KB - Available: 2,020,016 KB

W 13:05:35 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!

I 13:05:35 Initialising SPTI...

I 13:05:35 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 13:05:35 Found 1 DVD±RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 13:07:35 Operation Started!

I 13:07:35 Source Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H11N JG03 (G:) (ATA)

I 13:07:35 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x)

I 13:07:35 Image File: E:\Media Content\VideoISO\Death Warrior\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 13:07:35 Image File Sectors: 2,208,506 (MODE1/2048)

I 13:07:35 Image File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 13:07:35 Image File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 13:07:35 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 13:07:35 Image File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 13:07:35 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 13:07:35 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 13:07:35 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 13:07:35 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

W 13:07:51 Miscompare at LBA: 344, Offset: 128, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.VOB

W 13:07:51 Device: 0xAE

W 13:07:51 Image File: 0x06

W 13:07:51 Total Errors in Sector: 1,913

I 13:07:51 Verifying Sectors...

W 13:07:53 Miscompare at LBA: 348, Offset: 128, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB

W 13:07:53 Device: 0x75

W 13:07:53 Image File: 0x08

W 13:07:53 Total Errors in Sector: 1,914

I 13:07:53 Verifying Sectors...

E 13:07:55 Miscompare at LBA: 350, Offset: 128, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB

E 13:07:55 Device: 0xFA

E 13:07:55 Image File: 0xC3

E 13:07:55 Total Errors in Sector: 1,916

E 13:07:56 Failed to Verify Sectors!

I 13:07:56 Exporting Graph Data...

I 13:07:56 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RW_GSA-H11N_JG03_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-07_PM_MCC-004-00.ibg

I 13:07:56 Export Successfully Completed!

E 13:07:56 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:20

I 13:07:56 Average Verify Rate: 36 KB/s (0.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 36 KB/s (0.0x)

[mmalves]

Usually when there's a problem while reading a disc the drive returns an error. If the image is still on your friend's computer then try verifying there to see if you'll get miscompares.

[MDOC]

You should enable Verify, as that compares the burned disc against the source image: if you get errors/miscompare then it was a bad burn.

 

As for reading the disc, ImgBurn asks the drive to read every sector of the disc, and if the drive reports any error while reading the disc then ImgBurn will show you the error reported by the device.

 

I ran the verification test on the bad disc (the one with the bad burn) against the ISO file on my friend's computer. The ISO file was copied from the original disc to the hard drive earlier. The verification test PASSED... suggesting a bad copy operation rather than a bad burn operation. Here's the log file from my friend's computer at his house. The first session was an attempt to make a second DVD copy which failed. The log I'm talking about is the last session recorded in the log copied below, showing successful copy to DVD with aborted verify, but showing bad video when the DVD was played:

 

Funny thing is, the verification test I did today didn't seem to get logged; there's no record of it.

 

 

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I 01:07:05 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 01:07:05 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)

I 01:07:05 Total Physical Memory: 784,384 KB - Available: 478,976 KB

W 01:07:05 DVD43 can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!

I 01:07:05 Initialising SPTI...

I 01:07:05 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 01:07:06 Found 1 DVD-ROM/CD-RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 01:07:38 Operation Started!

I 01:07:38 Source File: C:\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 01:07:38 Source File Sectors: 2,208,506 (MODE1/2048)

I 01:07:38 Source File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 01:07:38 Source File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 01:07:38 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 01:07:38 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 01:07:38 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 01:07:38 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 01:07:38 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

I 01:07:38 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 01:07:38 Write Mode: DVD

I 01:07:38 Write Type: DAO

I 01:07:38 Write Speed: MAX

I 01:07:38 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 01:07:38 Link Size: Auto

I 01:07:38 Test Mode: No

I 01:07:38 OPC: No

I 01:07:38 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 01:07:38 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM

I 01:07:39 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)

I 01:07:40 Writing LeadIn...

I 01:08:00 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:08:00 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

W 01:10:04 Failed to Write Sectors 931296 - 931327 - Reason: Write Error

W 01:10:04 Retrying (1 of 20)...

I 01:10:04 Writing Sectors...

W 01:10:18 Failed to Write Sectors 931360 - 931391 - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (1 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (2 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (3 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (4 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (5 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (6 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (7 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (8 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (9 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (10 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (11 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (12 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (13 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (14 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (15 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (16 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (17 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (18 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (19 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:18 Retrying (20 of 20)...

W 01:10:18 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:40 Retrying (21)...

W 01:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:40 Retrying (22)...

W 01:10:41 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:10:41 Retrying (23)...

W 01:10:41 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

E 01:10:42 Failed to Write Sectors 931360 - 931391 - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

E 01:10:42 Next Writable Address: 931200

I 01:10:42 Synchronising Cache...

W 01:10:49 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.

E 01:10:49 Failed to Write Image!

I 01:10:49 Exporting Graph Data...

I 01:10:49 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S202N_SB01_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-07_AM_MCC-004-00_MAX.ibg

I 01:10:49 Export Successfully Completed!

E 01:10:49 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:03:10

I 01:10:49 Average Write Rate: 11,569 KB/s (8.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 18,930 KB/s (13.7x)

I 01:12:54 Operation Started!

I 01:12:54 Source File: C:\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 01:12:54 Source File Sectors: 2,208,506 (MODE1/2048)

I 01:12:54 Source File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 01:12:54 Source File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 01:12:54 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 01:12:54 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 01:12:54 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 01:12:54 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 01:12:54 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

I 01:12:54 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 01:12:54 Write Mode: DVD

I 01:12:54 Write Type: DAO

I 01:12:54 Write Speed: MAX

I 01:12:54 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 01:12:54 Link Size: Auto

I 01:12:54 Test Mode: No

I 01:12:54 OPC: No

I 01:12:54 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 01:12:54 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM

I 01:12:54 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)

I 01:12:54 Writing LeadIn...

I 01:13:14 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 01:13:14 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

W 01:15:13 Failed to Write Sectors 897344 - 897375 - Reason: Write Error

W 01:15:13 Retrying (1 of 20)...

I 01:15:13 Writing Sectors...

W 01:15:45 Failed to Write Sectors 897408 - 897439 - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (1 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (2 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (3 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (4 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (5 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (6 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (7 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (8 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (9 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (10 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (11 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (12 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (13 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (14 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (15 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (16 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (17 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (18 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (19 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:15:45 Retrying (20 of 20)...

W 01:15:45 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

W 01:16:07 Retrying (21)...

W 01:16:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

E 01:16:11 Failed to Write Sectors 897408 - 897439 - Reason: Invalid Address For Write

E 01:16:11 Next Writable Address: 897248

I 01:16:11 Synchronising Cache...

W 01:16:15 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions.

E 01:16:15 Failed to Write Image!

I 01:16:15 Exporting Graph Data...

I 01:16:15 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S202N_SB01_THURSDAY-DECEMBER-17-2009_1-12_AM_MCC-004-00_MAX.ibg

I 01:16:15 Export Successfully Completed!

E 01:16:15 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:03:20

I 01:16:15 Average Write Rate: 10,197 KB/s (7.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 19,009 KB/s (13.7x)

I 01:17:37 Close Request Acknowledged

I 01:17:37 Closing Down...

I 01:17:37 Shutting down SPTI...

I 01:17:38 ImgBurn closed!

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I 00:25:06 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 00:25:07 Found 1 DVD-ROM/CD-RW and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

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I 00:28:01 Source File: C:\DEATH_WARRIOR.ISO

I 00:28:01 Source File Sectors: 2,208,506 (MODE1/2048)

I 00:28:01 Source File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 00:28:01 Source File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

I 00:28:01 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3b45a0b0

I 00:28:01 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 00:28:01 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 00:28:01 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 00:28:01 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

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I 00:28:01 Write Speed: MAX

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I 00:28:01 Link Size: Auto

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I 00:33:35 Cycling Tray before Verify...

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I 00:33:58 Source Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 00:33:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

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I 00:33:58 Image File Size: 4,523,020,288 bytes

I 00:33:58 Image File Volume Identifier: DEATH_WARRIOR

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I 00:33:58 Image File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

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I 00:33:58 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

I 00:33:58 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2208505)

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[mmalves]

I 01:07:05 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 01:07:38 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 01:07:38 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

I 01:07:38 Write Speed: MAX

Update ImgBurn.

 

Update the burner's firmware. Burn at 16x if you want the fastest reliable speed, but you may get a better burn if you use 8x or 12x.

 

Further in that log, isn't there the operation when you read the disc to the HDD? It might also be worth testing that computer's memory with memtest+ or similar.

[jeff_nz]

If you suspect the source file is the problem it's probably a good idea to confirm it for yourself, or rule it out, rather than continuing to speculate (Garbage In, Garbage Out).

 

There are a number of ways you could do that... 7-Zip can extract the contents of the ISO, alternatively VLC can open ISO files and play them directly or you could use something like Virtual Clone Drive to mount the ISO as a virtual drive allowing you to use the player of your choice.

 

As far as verifying the disc burnt on your friends PC with the image on your PC, I notice one is running AnyDVD and the other DVD43. If either of those softwares made changes to the DVD while copying (and not necessarily the same changes?) it would make the verify meaningless as the two images would be different.

Edited December 18, 2009 by jeff_nz

[MDOC]

I 01:07:05 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 01:07:38 Destination Device: [1:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202N SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 01:07:38 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x, 20x)

I 01:07:38 Write Speed: MAX

Update ImgBurn.

 

Update the burner's firmware. Burn at 16x if you want the fastest reliable speed, but you may get a better burn if you use 8x or 12x.

 

Further in that log, isn't there the operation when you read the disc to the HDD? It might also be worth testing that computer's memory with memtest+ or similar.

Yep, I will update my friend's firmware for his drive. It was recently installed.

 

And yes, that operation to copy to hard disk was done, but there was no log found. Dunno why. There was also supposed to be a verify operation that I did to fully verify the DVD's content with that on the hard disk, which passed. That also was not found in the log.

[MDOC]

If you suspect the source file is the problem it's probably a good idea to confirm it for yourself, or rule it out, rather than continuing to speculate (Garbage In, Garbage Out).

 

There are a number of ways you could do that... 7-Zip can extract the contents of the ISO, alternatively VLC can open ISO files and play them directly or you could use something like Virtual Clone Drive to mount the ISO as a virtual drive allowing you to use the player of your choice.

 

As far as verifying the disc burnt on your friends PC with the image on your PC, I notice one is running AnyDVD and the other DVD43. If either of those softwares made changes to the DVD while copying (and not necessarily the same changes?) it would make the verify meaningless as the two images would be different.

Thanks for all those tips; I will download all of them (I already have 7-zip).

 

And that's correct about anydvd and dvd43, but the copy, burn, and verify operations were all done with dvd43 present or not present, but never with anydvd present. That's on my machine. The first log I posted shows good results on my machine; the problem's on my friend's computer which doesn't have anydvd.

 

And I will report back on my findings after I run the ISO in a virtual drive.

Edited December 18, 2009 by MDOC

[MDOC]

If you suspect the source file is the problem it's probably a good idea to confirm it for yourself, or rule it out, rather than continuing to speculate (Garbage In, Garbage Out).

 

There are a number of ways you could do that... 7-Zip can extract the contents of the ISO, alternatively VLC can open ISO files and play them directly or you could use something like Virtual Clone Drive to mount the ISO as a virtual drive allowing you to use the player of your choice.

 

As far as verifying the disc burnt on your friends PC with the image on your PC, I notice one is running AnyDVD and the other DVD43. If either of those softwares made changes to the DVD while copying (and not necessarily the same changes?) it would make the verify meaningless as the two images would be different.

Well, looks like my friend's brother decided to delete the ISO from my friend's computer as part of "housekeeping." But I remain fairly confident that the source file was scrambled or corrupted during the copying phase.

 

I may try another coppy operation to see if it happens again, but I won't hold my breath, even though I have seen this anomaly before.

[jeff_nz]

At least if there is a next time you should be better prepared.