L-EC error - drive or disks?

[Ben_]

I am having problems with DVD-RWs since I brought a new PC and I'm not sure if it is the drive or the disks. The disks burn fine but I get L-EC errors when the verify process starts. I had some Sony DVD-RWs that didn't work so I got rid of them and got some TDK disks. These seem to be better and were working but I'm starting to get the errors again.

 

I have seen these errors posted on the forums and they are to do with bad sectors on the disk but it just seems odd to me that both the Sony and TDK disks have bad sectors. Maybe I just have bad luck.

 

Here is the log of my latest burn:

 

I 21:08:59 Operation Started!

I 21:08:59 Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB00 (D:) (ATA)

I 21:08:59 Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: CMCW03)

I 21:08:59 Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

I 21:08:59 Quick Erase: Yes

I 21:08:59 Erasing Disc...

I 21:09:29 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:29

I 21:09:29 Operation Started!

I 21:09:29 Building Image Tree...

I 21:09:35 Checking Directory Depth...

I 21:09:35 Calculating Totals...

I 21:09:35 Preparing Image...

I 21:09:35 Checking Path Length...

I 21:09:35 Contents: 1 File, 0 Folders

I 21:09:35 Content Type: DivX Video

I 21:09:35 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 21:09:35 File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 21:09:35 Volume Label: Untitled

I 21:09:35 Size: 244,269,056 bytes

I 21:09:35 Sectors: 119,272

I 21:09:35 Image Size: 244,350,976 bytes

I 21:09:35 Image Sectors: 119,312

I 21:09:37 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:07

I 21:09:37 Operation Started!

I 21:09:37 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 21:09:37 Source File Sectors: 119,312 (MODE1/2048)

I 21:09:37 Source File Size: 244,350,976 bytes

I 21:09:37 Source File Volume Identifier: Untitled

I 21:09:37 Source File Volume Set Identifier: UNDEFINED

I 21:09:37 Source File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.6.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 21:09:37 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.6.0

I 21:09:37 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 21:09:37 Destination Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB00 (D:) (ATA)

I 21:09:37 Destination Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: CMCW03)

I 21:09:37 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

I 21:09:37 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888

I 21:09:37 Write Mode: DVD

I 21:09:37 Write Type: DAO

I 21:09:37 Write Speed: MAX

I 21:09:37 Link Size: Auto

I 21:09:37 Lock Volume: Yes

I 21:09:37 Test Mode: No

I 21:09:37 OPC: No

I 21:09:37 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 21:09:37 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

I 21:09:37 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 21:09:37 Writing LeadIn...

I 21:09:58 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 119311)

I 21:09:58 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 119311)

I 21:10:42 Synchronising Cache...

I 21:13:16 Exporting Graph Data...

I 21:13:16 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ben\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-222AB_SB00_SUNDAY-9-OCTOBER-2011_9-09_PM_CMCW03_MAX.ibg

I 21:13:16 Export Successfully Completed!

I 21:13:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:03:39

I 21:13:16 Average Write Rate: 5,549 KB/s (4.0x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,569 KB/s (4.0x)

I 21:13:16 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 21:13:23 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 21:13:29 Device Ready!

I 21:13:31 Operation Started!

I 21:13:31 Source Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB00 (D:) (ATA)

I 21:13:31 Source Media Type: DVD-RW (Book Type: DVD-RW) (Disc ID: CMCW03)

I 21:13:31 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

I 21:13:31 Image File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 21:13:31 Image File Sectors: 119,312 (MODE1/2048)

I 21:13:31 Image File Size: 244,350,976 bytes

I 21:13:31 Image File Volume Identifier: Billy Connolly's

I 21:13:31 Image File Volume Set Identifier: UNDEFINED

I 21:13:31 Image File Application Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.6.0 - The Ultimate Image Burner!

I 21:13:31 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn v2.5.6.0

I 21:13:31 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet

I 21:13:31 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

I 21:13:32 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 119311)

I 21:13:32 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 119311)

W 21:13:53 Failed to Read Sector 256 - Reason: L-EC Uncorrectable Error

W 21:13:53 Sector 256 maps to File: \World Tour Of England, Ireland & Wales - 01.avi

E 21:14:00 Failed to Read Sector 256 - Reason: L-EC Uncorrectable Error

E 21:14:00 Sector 256 maps to File: \World Tour Of England, Ireland & Wales - 01.avi

E 21:14:00 Failed to Verify Sectors!

I 21:14:01 Exporting Graph Data...

I 21:14:01 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ben\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-222AB_SB00_SUNDAY-9-OCTOBER-2011_9-09_PM_CMCW03_MAX.ibg

I 21:14:01 Export Successfully Completed!

E 21:14:01 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:28

I 21:14:01 Average Verify Rate: 18 KB/s (0.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 18 KB/s (0.0x)

Edited October 9, 2011 by Ben_

[Ben_]

OK, so I erased that disk again and got it to burn successfully. I did notice the first time that the device buffer dropped to about 40% while burning. Maybe this was the problem?

[mmalves]

I 21:09:37 Destination Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB00 (D:) (ATA)

Update your burner's firmware and try again. You could also try with high quality media such as Verbatim discs. Another option would be using a DVD+RW (notice it's "plus" RW) disc.

[Ben_]

Thanks for the advice - I had tried updating the firmware but it told me the firmware was up-to-date. The link you gave me worked so thanks. I have burned a disk since then and it worked so we'll see how I go.

 

Thanks again.

[Ben_]

OK, I am having other problems today I am getting verify errors telling me Track 1 is smaller on the disc than in the image file. See below:

 

I 19:51:58 ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 started!

I 19:51:58 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7601 : Service Pack 1)

I 19:51:58 Total Physical Memory: 4,104,880 KB - Available: 2,019,896 KB

I 19:51:58 Initialising SPTI...

I 19:51:58 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 19:51:58 -> Drive 1 - Info: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 19:51:58 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 19:52:10 Operation Started!

I 19:52:10 Building Image Tree...

I 19:52:16 Corrected file system selection for DVD Video disc.

I 19:52:16 Checking Directory Depth...

I 19:52:16 Calculating Totals...

I 19:52:16 Preparing Image...

I 19:52:16 Checking Path Length...

I 19:52:16 Contents: 6 Files, 2 Folders

I 19:52:16 Content Type: DVD Video

I 19:52:16 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 19:52:16 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 19:52:17 Volume Label: [Not Configured]

I 19:52:17 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled

I 19:52:17 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

I 19:52:17 TV System: PAL

I 19:52:17 Size: 2,075,428,864 bytes

I 19:52:17 Sectors: 1,013,393

I 19:52:17 Image Size: 2,076,049,408 bytes

I 19:52:17 Image Sectors: 1,013,696

I 19:52:17 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:06

I 19:52:22 Operation Started!

I 19:52:22 Building Image Tree...

I 19:52:22 Checking Directory Depth...

I 19:52:22 Calculating Totals...

I 19:52:22 Preparing Image...

I 19:52:23 Checking Path Length...

I 19:52:23 Contents: 6 Files, 2 Folders

I 19:52:23 Content Type: DVD Video

I 19:52:23 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 19:52:23 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 19:52:23 Volume Label: [Not Configured]

I 19:52:23 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled

I 19:52:23 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

I 19:52:23 TV System: PAL

I 19:52:23 Size: 2,075,428,864 bytes

I 19:52:23 Sectors: 1,013,393

I 19:52:23 Image Size: 2,076,049,408 bytes

I 19:52:23 Image Sectors: 1,013,696

I 19:52:23 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:00

I 19:52:29 Operation Started!

I 19:52:29 Building Image Tree...

I 19:52:32 Checking Directory Depth...

I 19:52:32 Calculating Totals...

I 19:52:32 Preparing Image...

I 19:52:32 Checking Path Length...

I 19:52:32 Contents: 6 Files, 2 Folders

I 19:52:32 Content Type: DVD Video

I 19:52:32 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 19:52:32 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 19:52:32 Volume Label: dvd

I 19:52:32 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled

I 19:52:32 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

I 19:52:32 TV System: PAL

I 19:52:32 Size: 2,075,428,864 bytes

I 19:52:32 Sectors: 1,013,393

I 19:52:32 Image Size: 2,076,049,408 bytes

I 19:52:32 Image Sectors: 1,013,696

I 19:52:34 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:04

I 19:52:34 Operation Started!

I 19:52:34 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 19:52:34 Source File Sectors: 1,013,696 (MODE1/2048)

I 19:52:34 Source File Size: 2,076,049,408 bytes

I 19:52:34 Source File Volume Identifier: dvd

I 19:52:34 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3F519E8E000F77B5

I 19:52:34 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.6.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!

I 19:52:34 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn

I 19:52:34 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 19:52:34 Destination Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 19:52:34 Destination Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: CMCW03)

I 19:52:35 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

I 19:52:35 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888

I 19:52:35 Write Mode: DVD

I 19:52:35 Write Type: DAO

I 19:52:35 Write Speed: 2x

I 19:52:35 Link Size: Auto

I 19:52:35 Lock Volume: Yes

I 19:52:35 Test Mode: No

I 19:52:35 OPC: No

I 19:52:35 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 19:52:35 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 2,770 KB/s (2x)

I 19:52:35 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 19:52:35 Writing LeadIn...

I 19:53:18 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1013695)

I 19:53:18 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1013695)

I 20:05:46 Synchronising Cache...

I 20:06:16 Exporting Graph Data...

I 20:06:16 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ben\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-222AB_SB01_MONDAY-17-OCTOBER-2011_7-52_PM_CMCW03_2x.ibg

I 20:06:16 Export Successfully Completed!

I 20:06:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:13:41

I 20:06:16 Average Write Rate: 2,714 KB/s (2.0x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,800 KB/s (2.0x)

I 20:06:16 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 20:06:21 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 20:06:40 Device Ready!

I 20:06:41 Operation Started!

I 20:06:41 Source Device: [3:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222AB SB01 (D:) (ATA)

I 20:06:41 Source Media Type: DVD-RW (Book Type: DVD-RW) (Disc ID: CMCW03)

I 20:06:41 Source Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x

I 20:06:41 Image File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 20:06:41 Image File Sectors: 1,013,696 (MODE1/2048)

I 20:06:41 Image File Size: 2,076,049,408 bytes

I 20:06:41 Image File Volume Identifier: dvd

I 20:06:41 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 3F519E8E000F77B5

I 20:06:41 Image File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.6.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!

I 20:06:41 Image File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn

I 20:06:41 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 20:06:41 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX

W 20:06:54 Session 1, Track 1 is smaller on the disc than it is in the image file.

W 20:06:54 Disc's Track Sectors: 1013680 (TOC Sectors: 1013680)

W 20:06:54 Image File's Track Sectors: 1013696 (TOC Sectors: 1013696)

I 20:06:54 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1013695)

I 20:06:54 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1013695)

E 20:21:01 Miscompare at LBA: 1013680, Offset: 1, File: \VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.BUP

E 20:21:01 Device: 0x00 (Empty Sector!)

E 20:21:01 Image File: 0x06

E 20:21:01 Total Errors in Sector: 1,531

E 20:21:01 Failed to Verify Sectors!

I 20:21:02 Exporting Graph Data...

I 20:21:02 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Ben\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-222AB_SB01_MONDAY-17-OCTOBER-2011_7-52_PM_CMCW03_2x.ibg

I 20:21:02 Export Successfully Completed!

E 20:21:02 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:14:20

I 20:21:02 Average Verify Rate: 2,393 KB/s (1.7x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 12,453 KB/s (9.0x)

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Do another full erase and try again.

 

If those 'CMCW03' DVD-RW discs are causing you so many problems, stop using them and buy some better ones!

[Ben_]

I'll give it another go. This is the second lot of disks - the first disks I had problems with were Sony, these ones are TDK. I find it hard to get other brands, might see if I can get some rewritable Verbatim discs somewhere.

 

Do you think it is the disc or is it more likely to be the drive firmware? I could take the drive back because it's under warranty.

[Ben_]

Worked fine that time.

 

I have nothing but trouble with all DVD-RW discs I have tried - either they have errors when verifying or they have errors when I try to read them on my DVD player. You'd think they would have figured out by now how to make a reliable disc.

 

Thanks for your help Lightning.