"Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error"

[Eman Resu]

I'm trying to burn a data dual-layer DVD (not a DVD-9 of a video but a software data disc). I know the general consensus is to use Verbatim dual layer discs but that isn't an option for me right now. (My local Staples was having a sale on Memorex DVD+R DL so I bought what I was able to squish in the weekly budget.)

 

I have included the burn log (modified for privacy) in my post here. I have already tried looking up firmware updates for my DVD drive (via Tools > Drive > Check for Firmware Updates...), but it seems to be a non-standard/proprietary drive "branded" (?) by the computer's manufacturer (HP). Buying another drive would not be feasible either (at least far less feasible than just a few extra bucks for better discs on Amazon or Newegg). Log is below, with some specifications about my computer at the bottom after the log. (I should also note that per the listed minimum setting on the DVD disc, I tried burning at 4x -- am a bit nervous about trying again with other listed speeds 6x or 8x.)

 

I 22:19:36 ImgBurn Version 2.5.6.0 started!
I 22:19:36 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Edition (6.1, Build 7601 : Service Pack 1)
I 22:19:36 Total Physical Memory: 4,980,004 KB  -  Available: 3,737,704 KB
I 22:19:36 Initialising SPTI...
I 22:19:36 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 22:19:36 -> Drive 1 - Info: ELBY CLONEDRIVE 1.4 (X:) (SCSI)
I 22:19:36 -> Drive 2 - Info: ELBY CLONEDRIVE 1.4 (Y:) (SCSI)
I 22:19:36 -> Drive 3 - Info: ELBY CLONEDRIVE 1.4 (Z:) (SCSI)
I 22:19:36 -> Drive 4 - Info: hp DVD RW AD-7251H5 1H8A (D:) (SATA)
I 22:19:36 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 3 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROMs!
I 22:54:30 Operation Started!
I 22:54:30 Source File: C:\Users\<name>\Downloads\<redacted>.iso
I 22:54:30 Source File Sectors: 3,719,045 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:54:30 Source File Size: 7,616,604,160 bytes
I 22:54:30 Source File Volume Identifier: <redacted>
I 22:54:30 Source File Volume Set Identifier: <redacted>
I 22:54:30 Source File Application Identifier: OSCDIMG 2.54 (01/01/2005 TM)
I 22:54:30 Source File Implementation Identifier: ULTRAISO v9.3.5.2716
I 22:54:30 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, Joliet
I 22:54:30 Destination Device: [0:0:0] hp DVD RW AD-7251H5 1H8A (D:) (SATA)
I 22:54:30 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R10-65)
I 22:54:30 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x
I 22:54:30 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 22:54:30 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:54:30 Write Type: DAO
I 22:54:30 Write Speed: 4x
I 22:54:30 Link Size: Auto
I 22:54:30 Lock Volume: Yes
I 22:54:30 Test Mode: No
I 22:54:30 OPC: No
I 22:54:30 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 22:54:30 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 22:54:30 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,859,536
I 22:54:30 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: ECC Block Boundary
W 22:54:38 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
E 22:54:46 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error
E 22:54:46 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:16
I 22:54:46 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

 

More specs:

HP Pavilion p6623w Desktop
RAM: 5GB
HD: 750GB
OS: Windows 7 x64 Home Premium
Primary burner: hp DVD RW AD-7251H5 with Light Scribe capability
Firmware version: 1H8A
Discs used: Memorex DVD+R DL 8.5GB

 

I'm wondering if anyone can help me determine whether this is a problem with my drive (i.e. incompatibility) or with the discs. But I should note also that the "W" in the model # of the computer itself stands for... Walmart. Bought refurbished 2yrs ago from a holiday clearance. (Kinda gives an idea of how bad off I am financially with regards to modern equipment.)

 

Any help is much appreciated.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

It's exactly what the DL thread says... a bad drive/firmware/media combo.

 

You can't narrow it down more than that without actually doing something about one of the three.

 

So do as the thread says and try the other supported speeds.

Try cleaning the drive if none of them work.

 

If it still doesn't work you're going to have to get better discs and/or buy another drive.