W 19:11:10 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

[zukuss]

Hi everyone,

I'm having issues with my DVD burner since a few weeks. I've been burning about 30 DVDs successfully, and failed 12 to this point, which is a pretty bad ratio for a pretty new burner... I've been using CDBurnerxp, Nero 5, Nero 7, Roxio 9, Roxio 10 (and maybe some more) and lately, ImgBurn. Sometimes I can burn up to 5 DVDs in a row with no problem, sometimes not a single one. Rebooting the computer usually doesn't help. This DVD burner has been working fine for 2 mths and I didn't changed anything on my system...I'm even using the same disks...

I checked the fw of my drive, it's the latest version.

Here's the log from ImgBurn:

 

I 18:55:15 ImgBurn Version 2.5.1.0 started!

I 18:55:15 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7600)

I 18:55:15 Total Physical Memory: 4.191.800 KB - Available: 2.616.416 KB

W 18:55:16 Duplex Secure's SPTD driver can have a detrimental effect on drive performance.

I 18:55:16 Initialising SPTI...

I 18:55:16 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 18:55:16 -> Drive 1 - Info: ASUS DRW-24B1LT 1.03 (F:) (ATA)

I 18:55:16 -> Drive 2 - Info: OPTIARC DVD-ROM DDU1681S 1.04 (E:) (ATA)

I 18:55:16 -> Drive 3 - Info: YHOPEX 6JKTU34P2ZGT 1.03 (G:) (SCSI)

I 18:55:16 -> Drive 4 - Info: WD Virtual CD 070A 1032 (W:) (USB)

I 18:55:16 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW/RAM, 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM and 1 Unknown!

I 18:56:30 Operation Started!

I 18:56:30 Building Image Tree...

I 18:56:40 Corrected file system selection for DivX Video disc.

I 18:56:40 Checking Directory Depth...

I 18:56:40 Calculating Totals...

I 18:56:40 Preparing Image...

I 18:56:40 Checking Path Length...

I 18:56:41 Contents: 15 Files, 0 Folders

I 18:56:41 Content Type: DivX Video

I 18:56:41 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 18:56:41 File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 18:56:41 Volume Label: [Not Configured]

I 18:56:41 Size: 4.297.427.618 bytes

I 18:56:41 Sectors: 2.098.359

I 18:56:41 Image Size: 4.297.490.432 bytes

I 18:56:41 Image Sectors: 2.098.384

I 18:56:41 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:11

I 18:56:48 Operation Started!

I 18:56:48 Building Image Tree...

I 18:57:12 Checking Directory Depth...

I 18:57:12 Calculating Totals...

I 18:57:12 Preparing Image...

I 18:57:12 Checking Path Length...

I 18:57:12 Contents: 15 Files, 0 Folders

I 18:57:12 Content Type: DivX Video

I 18:57:12 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 18:57:12 File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 18:57:12 Volume Label: HELG.DVD15

I 18:57:12 Size: 4.297.427.618 bytes

I 18:57:12 Sectors: 2.098.359

I 18:57:12 Image Size: 4.297.490.432 bytes

I 18:57:12 Image Sectors: 2.098.384

I 18:57:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:28

I 18:57:16 Operation Started!

I 18:57:16 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 18:57:16 Source File Sectors: 2.098.384 (MODE1/2048)

I 18:57:16 Source File Size: 4.297.490.432 bytes

I 18:57:16 Source File Volume Identifier: HELG.DVD15

I 18:57:16 Source File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 18:57:16 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0

I 18:57:16 Source File File System(s): ISO9660; Joliet

I 18:57:16 Destination Device: [1:1:0] ASUS DRW-24B1LT 1.03 (F:) (ATA)

I 18:57:16 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 6x; 8x; 12x; 16x)

I 18:57:16 Destination Media Sectors: 2.297.888

I 18:57:16 Write Mode: DVD

I 18:57:16 Write Type: DAO

I 18:57:16 Write Speed: MAX

I 18:57:16 Link Size: Auto

I 18:57:16 Lock Volume: Yes

I 18:57:16 Test Mode: No

I 18:57:16 OPC: No

I 18:57:16 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 18:57:16 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 22.160 KB/s (16x)

I 18:57:17 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 18:57:18 Writing LeadIn...

I 18:57:40 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2098383)

I 18:57:40 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2098383)

I 19:02:26 Synchronising Cache...

I 19:02:33 Exporting Graph Data...

I 19:02:33 Graph Data File: C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\ASUS_DRW-24B1LT_1.03_23-JUILLET-2010_18-57_CMC_MAG._AM3_MAX.ibg

I 19:02:33 Export Successfully Completed!

I 19:02:33 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:16

I 19:02:33 Average Write Rate: 14.777 KB/s (10.7x) - Maximum Write Rate: 21.608 KB/s (15.6x)

I 19:02:33 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 19:02:43 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 19:02:58 Device Ready!

I 19:02:58 Operation Started!

I 19:02:58 Source Device: [1:1:0] ASUS DRW-24B1LT 1.03 (F:) (ATA)

I 19:02:58 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 6x; 8x; 12x; 16x)

I 19:02:59 Image File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 19:02:59 Image File Sectors: 2.098.384 (MODE1/2048)

I 19:02:59 Image File Size: 4.297.490.432 bytes

I 19:02:59 Image File Volume Identifier: HELG.DVD15

I 19:02:59 Image File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 19:02:59 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0

I 19:02:59 Image File File System(s): ISO9660; Joliet

I 19:02:59 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 19:02:59 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2098383)

I 19:02:59 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2098383)

I 19:07:37 Exporting Graph Data...

I 19:07:37 Graph Data File: C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\ASUS_DRW-24B1LT_1.03_23-JUILLET-2010_18-57_CMC_MAG._AM3_MAX.ibg

I 19:07:37 Export Successfully Completed!

I 19:07:37 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:38

I 19:07:37 Average Verify Rate: 15.096 KB/s (10.9x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 21.640 KB/s (15.6x)

I 19:09:51 Operation Started!

I 19:09:51 Building Image Tree...

I 19:10:02 Checking Directory Depth...

I 19:10:02 Calculating Totals...

I 19:10:02 Preparing Image...

W 19:10:02 Joliet File: '\HelG 240-241.Essai.Non.Concluant.-.Les.Soeurs.Ennemies.FR.[tvu.org.ru].avi' -> 'HelG 240-241.Essai.Non.Concluant.-.Les.Soeurs.Ennemies.FR.[t.avi' (OS Path: D:\2be\HelG\DVD16\HelG 240-241.Essai.Non.Concluant.-.Les.Soeurs.Ennemies.FR.[tvu.org.ru].avi)

W 19:10:02 Joliet File System: 1 folder/file name has been modified due to your current settings.

I 19:10:02 Checking Path Length...

I 19:10:02 Contents: 14 Files, 0 Folders

I 19:10:02 Content Type: DivX Video

I 19:10:02 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 19:10:02 File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 19:10:02 Volume Label: HelG.DVD16

I 19:10:02 Size: 4.587.198.472 bytes

I 19:10:02 Sectors: 2.239.845

I 19:10:02 Image Size: 4.587.257.856 bytes

I 19:10:02 Image Sectors: 2.239.872

I 19:10:04 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:13

I 19:10:04 Operation Started!

I 19:10:05 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 19:10:05 Source File Sectors: 2.239.872 (MODE1/2048)

I 19:10:05 Source File Size: 4.587.257.856 bytes

I 19:10:05 Source File Volume Identifier: HelG.DVD16

I 19:10:05 Source File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 19:10:05 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.1.0

I 19:10:05 Source File File System(s): ISO9660; Joliet

I 19:10:05 Destination Device: [1:1:0] ASUS DRW-24B1LT 1.03 (F:) (ATA)

I 19:10:05 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: CMC MAG. AM3) (Speeds: 6x; 8x; 12x; 16x)

I 19:10:05 Destination Media Sectors: 2.298.496

I 19:10:05 Write Mode: DVD

I 19:10:05 Write Type: DAO

I 19:10:05 Write Speed: MAX

I 19:10:05 Link Size: Auto

I 19:10:05 Lock Volume: Yes

I 19:10:05 Test Mode: No

I 19:10:05 OPC: No

I 19:10:05 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 19:10:05 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 22.160 KB/s (16x)

I 19:10:05 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 19:10:06 Writing LeadIn...

W 19:11:10 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:11:10 Retrying (1 of 20)...

W 19:12:16 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:12:16 Retrying (2 of 20)...

W 19:13:21 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:13:21 Retrying (3 of 20)...

W 19:14:27 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:14:27 Retrying (4 of 20)...

W 19:15:33 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:15:33 Retrying (5 of 20)...

W 19:16:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:16:39 Retrying (6 of 20)...

W 19:17:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:17:44 Retrying (7 of 20)...

W 19:18:50 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:18:50 Retrying (8 of 20)...

W 19:19:58 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:19:58 Retrying (9 of 20)...

W 19:21:03 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:21:03 Retrying (10 of 20)...

W 19:22:08 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:22:08 Retrying (11 of 20)...

W 19:23:12 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Is Full

W 19:23:12 Retrying (12 of 20)...

 

 

Any idea would be more than welcome, thanks!

Edited July 24, 2010 by zukuss

[Cynthia]

Not the highest quality on those discs and that usually indicates what you see in your log. Sometimes they work and sometimes the just give errors.

 

Might try one of the lower write speeds.

 

Another possible reason for the new failure rate is that the laser beam is dirty. A cleaning disc might help.

[zukuss]

Already tried with lower speeds for 1 week - had about the same amount of errors.

Laser beam dirty? After only 2 mths of use? I've had some burners for 2-3 yrs and never used any cleaning disk - and the last time I had such a bad ratio on a burner was with my first burner ever, a Traxdata 2/2/6...a bunch of years ago!

Edited July 24, 2010 by zukuss

[Cynthia]

Then I would try with some Verbatims.

[zukuss]

well, I'm using these TDKs since 2 years and always have had good results, on the 4 burners (home, wife's, work,...) I use.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Ok, what answer would you like to hear?

 

Just tell us and we'll say it.

 

Or you could listen to what's being recommend and actually take it on board.

 

Don't waste our time shooting the replies down until you've actually tried what's been said.

 

TDK is a brand name, they just rebadge discs from various companies. The ones you've got there are using the 'CMC MAG. AM3' dye and it's just not a very good one. Your drive can't find a decent power setting for the laser and that's why it's throwing that error up.

 

So in short, try some better discs - Verbatim (which will then use the MCC or MKM dye) or Taiyo Yuden (TY or YUDEN dye).

 

Sticking with DVD-R, I'd go for Taiyo Yudens (The 'TYG02' dye is my favourite).