Zenith Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, i have recently started burning xbox 360 games using my laptop (HP dv1299ea), the burner is HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20L and verbatim dvd+r dl discs I am burning downloaded games, but only half the games i download actually burn to disc and work, i dont think its the files themselves which is the problem rather something else. Im hesitant to try the same files multiple times as the dics are pretty expensive! the games that dont burn properly get an error message right at the start of burning (before 1%) but still seems to render the disc useless log file from last unsuccessful burn: I 11:58:19 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 11:58:20 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 11:58:20 Total Physical Memory: 4,192,088 KB - Available: 2,798,464 KB W 11:58:20 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 11:58:20 Initialising SPTI... I 11:58:20 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 11:58:20 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM! I 11:58:39 Operation Started! I 11:58:39 Source File: C:\Users\Phil\Desktop\ufc\xxx-ufc.dvd I 11:58:39 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 11:58:39 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 11:58:39 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 11:58:39 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge I 11:58:40 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 11:58:40 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 11:58:40 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 11:58:40 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20L DC03 (E:) (SATA) I 11:58:40 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x) I 11:58:40 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 11:58:40 Write Mode: DVD I 11:58:40 Write Type: DAO I 11:58:40 Write Speed: 4x I 11:58:40 Link Size: Auto I 11:58:40 Lock Volume: Yes I 11:58:40 Test Mode: No I 11:58:40 OPC: No I 11:58:40 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 11:58:40 Book Type Setting: N/A I 11:58:40 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 11:58:40 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 11:59:16 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 11:59:16 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 11:59:17 Writing LeadIn... I 11:59:34 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 11:59:34 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 11:59:34 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) W 11:59:39 Failed to Write Sectors 4384 - 4415 - Reason: Focus Servo Error W 11:59:39 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 12:00:01 Failed to Write Sectors 4384 - 4415 - Reason: Focus Servo Error E 12:00:01 Next Writable Address: 4160 I 12:00:02 Synchronising Cache... W 12:00:06 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 12:00:06 Failed to Write Image! I 12:00:06 Exporting Graph Data... I 12:00:07 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Phil\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GT20L_DC03_18-JANUARY-2010_11-58_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg I 12:00:07 Export Successfully Completed! E 12:00:07 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:27 I 12:00:07 Average Write Rate: 324 KB/s (0.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 1,391 KB/s (1.0x) please help!! Edited January 18, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Sounds as your burner doesn't like the media code on those discs. Have you tried the other speeds - 4x, 6x? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Sounds as your burner doesn't like the media code on those discs. Have you tried the other speeds - 4x, 6x? i thought that burning at a lower speed would give it a higher chance of being sucessful?? edit - just tried burning one at 4x and got a different error message: I 11:21:22 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 11:21:22 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 11:21:22 Total Physical Memory: 4,192,088 KB - Available: 2,714,864 KB W 11:21:22 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 11:21:22 Initialising SPTI... I 11:21:22 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 11:21:22 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM! I 11:22:19 Operation Started! I 11:22:19 Source File: C:\Users\Phil\Desktop\Dirt2\s-dirt2.dvd I 11:22:19 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 11:22:19 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 11:22:19 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 11:22:19 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge I 11:22:19 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 11:22:19 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 11:22:19 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 11:22:19 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20L DC03 (E:) (SATA) I 11:22:19 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x) I 11:22:19 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 11:22:19 Write Mode: DVD I 11:22:19 Write Type: DAO I 11:22:19 Write Speed: 4x I 11:22:19 Link Size: Auto I 11:22:19 Lock Volume: Yes I 11:22:19 Test Mode: No I 11:22:19 OPC: No I 11:22:19 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 11:22:19 Book Type Setting: N/A I 11:22:19 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 11:22:19 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc E 11:23:59 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Write Error E 11:24:00 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:41 I 11:24:00 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A Edited January 18, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Nope. just realised i posted the wrong log in my first post! heres a recent one i tried, got a 'focus servo error' I 11:58:19 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 11:58:20 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 11:58:20 Total Physical Memory: 4,192,088 KB - Available: 2,798,464 KB W 11:58:20 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 11:58:20 Initialising SPTI... I 11:58:20 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 11:58:20 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM! I 11:58:39 Operation Started! I 11:58:39 Source File: C:\Users\Phil\Desktop\ufc\xxx-ufc.dvd I 11:58:39 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 11:58:39 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 11:58:39 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 11:58:39 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge I 11:58:40 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 11:58:40 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 11:58:40 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 11:58:40 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20L DC03 (E:) (SATA) I 11:58:40 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x) I 11:58:40 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 11:58:40 Write Mode: DVD I 11:58:40 Write Type: DAO I 11:58:40 Write Speed: 4x I 11:58:40 Link Size: Auto I 11:58:40 Lock Volume: Yes I 11:58:40 Test Mode: No I 11:58:40 OPC: No I 11:58:40 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 11:58:40 Book Type Setting: N/A I 11:58:40 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 11:58:40 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 11:59:16 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 11:59:16 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 11:59:17 Writing LeadIn... I 11:59:34 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 11:59:34 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 11:59:34 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) W 11:59:39 Failed to Write Sectors 4384 - 4415 - Reason: Focus Servo Error W 11:59:39 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:39 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 11:59:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 11:59:40 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 11:59:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 12:00:01 Failed to Write Sectors 4384 - 4415 - Reason: Focus Servo Error E 12:00:01 Next Writable Address: 4160 I 12:00:02 Synchronising Cache... W 12:00:06 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 12:00:06 Failed to Write Image! I 12:00:06 Exporting Graph Data... I 12:00:07 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Phil\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GT20L_DC03_18-JANUARY-2010_11-58_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg I 12:00:07 Export Successfully Completed! E 12:00:07 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:27 I 12:00:07 Average Write Rate: 324 KB/s (0.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 1,391 KB/s (1.0x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ok so basically the drive is just failing to burn DL discs in general?! If cleaning it doesn't work, get yourself a new one. Slimline drives are usually pretty rubbish so get a full size external. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ok so basically the drive is just failing to burn DL discs in general?! If cleaning it doesn't work, get yourself a new one. Slimline drives are usually pretty rubbish so get a full size external. any idea how much external burners cost, and what a fairly decent one would be on a low budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinningwheel Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Read this: http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=8000 Depending on where you are, there are links at the bottom of the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Read this: http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=8000 Depending on where you are, there are links at the bottom of the post. would this set up work? pioneer 111d second hand) - e.g. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330395963149&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT USB 2.0 to IDE SATA S-ATA/2.5/3.5 Adapter Cable - e.g http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-USB-2-0-to-IDE-SATA-S-ATA-2-5-3-5-Adapter-Cable_W0QQitemZ260526811227QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Drives_Storage_Internal?hash=item3ca89ba85b would this set up work just as well as a proper external burner? anything else i would need to make it work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Not sure I'd ever really trust a 2nd hand drive to be honest... but maybe that's just me. You'd be better off with a proper enclosure. That cable provides no way of actually powering the burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Not sure I'd ever really trust a 2nd hand drive to be honest... but maybe that's just me. You'd be better off with a proper enclosure. That cable provides no way of actually powering the burner. seeing as im a pretty broke student i think im gona go for a second hand one if possible... are the closures specific for each model of burner? like would i have to buy a pioneer 111d specific enclosure? or are they universal? what a re some search terms i could use on ebay? thanks for the help! edit: wouldnt that cable power the burner via the USB port? (sorry im not very computer savvy!) Edited January 18, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 They should be universal, you'll just have to get one with the right interface. i.e. if you buy an IDE drive you'll need one that's USB/eSATA to IDE. If you buy an SATA drive you'll need one that's USB/eSATA to SATA. Should be pretty obvious really New drives are about £20 so don't go crazy on the eBay bids for 2nd hand ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) They should be universal, you'll just have to get one with the right interface. i.e. if you buy an IDE drive you'll need one that's USB/eSATA to IDE. If you buy an SATA drive you'll need one that's USB/eSATA to SATA. Should be pretty obvious really New drives are about £20 so don't go crazy on the eBay bids for 2nd hand ones! what are some recommended drives for ~£20? i've heard panasonic and lite on drives are the best.. EDIT: found this drive - http://www.datakits.co.uk/store/liteon-lh20a1p12c-ram-oem-20x-dual-layer-dl-dvd%C2%B1rw-internal-p-2031.html?utm_campaign=export_feed&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase&m1track=googlebase&language=en#googlebase says it can burn DL discs etc - £16.99 do you think this drive would be capable? Because the drive in my laptop supposedly burns DL discs but half the time it doesnt work!! Its says its an IDE interface so i would need a USB/eSATA to IDE external enclosure - cant seem to find one anywhere! only thing i can find is external hard drive enclosures Edited January 18, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmalves Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'd get an Optiarc AD-7240S and a nice cheap external enclosure that has SATA interface inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Just found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170431395289&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT its an external liteon 20x DVD+/-R DL drive, doesnt have a model number or anything but does it look like it would be decent enough to burn xbox 360 games well? edit: going by the picture on the box http://www.liteonit.com/global/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=28&Itemid=85 i think its this drive: http://www.liteonit.com/global/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=85 does it look good enough? Edited January 18, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ask for the actual model number of the drive - or at least what it shows up as in device manager/burning software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) ok i still havnt bought an external drive yet but i've been looking around. Out of these which do you think is the best to go for? 1. http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=93500&source=froogle 2. http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=108998&source=froogle 3. www.overclock.co.uk/product/LiteOn-EZ-Dub-EZAU120-16-20x+20X--DL-8X+8X--USB2.0-External-DVDRW,-Retail_2172.html 4. http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=108998&source=froogle 5. http://www.zwaart.co.uk/product_info.php?&products_id=1398 Are they all much of a muchness? Are the slim ones not as good as full sized? Edited January 20, 2010 by Zenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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