Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Power Calibration Area Error

[tom211]

Hi:

 

I first had a problem with the error: lock volume failed, so i closed the cdrom handle using process exploer. Good to go, until i started to burn, then i got W Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Power Calibration Area Error. I am in Europe and was running off of 220v. I unplugged the power cord and let it run off the battery. Then it started to burn. Why did I get the error and why is it working now? I thought it shouldn't matter, since the PC runs from 110v-240v. Here is the log (it's at 13% currently, but I anticipate it completing):

 

I 02:45:00 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.0 started!

I 02:45:00 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)

I 02:45:00 Total Physical Memory: 1,047,764 KB - Available: 466,660 KB

I 02:45:00 Initialising SPTI...

I 02:45:00 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 02:45:00 Found 1 DVD+RW!

I 02:45:09 Operation Started!

I 02:45:09 Source File: C:\THE_PROTECTOR_1.ISO

I 02:45:09 Source File Sectors: 2,285,909 (MODE1/2048)

I 02:45:09 Source File Size: 4,681,541,632 bytes

I 02:45:09 Source File Volume Identifier: THE_PROTECTOR

I 02:45:09 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink

I 02:45:09 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 02:45:09 Destination Device: [1:0:0] _NEC DVD+RW ND-6100A 104D (D:) (ATA)

I 02:45:09 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x)

I 02:45:09 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 02:45:09 Write Mode: DVD

I 02:45:09 Write Type: DAO

I 02:45:09 Write Speed: MAX

I 02:45:09 Link Size: Auto

I 02:45:09 Test Mode: No

I 02:45:09 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 02:45:09 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 02:45:11 Writing LeadIn...

W 02:45:25 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Power Calibration Area Error

W 02:45:25 Retrying (1 of 20)...

I 02:45:33 Writing LeadIn...

I 02:45:35 Writing Image... (LBA: 0 - 2285908)

 

Also, I use ImgBurn to rip, DVD Shrink to burn, and ImgBurn to burn. Is that right? I also have DVD Decrypter which has been very loyal to me (over 500 movies). Should I stick with Decrypter or does ImgBurn have something more to offer.

 

Thanks very much,

 

Tom211

Newbie

[polopony]

tom the power calibration error is the drive unable to set the power of the laser to burn the disc, usually a sign of cheap media ,there isn't a media identifier in the log so I'd look for newer firmware for the drive maybe it will recognize the blanks you're using.Best to use is Verbatim + or - or Taiyo Yuden for single layer discs and Verbatin +R dual layer only

 

IMG burn will not rip anything its burning software and wont read copyrighted discs . BTW IB is the best burning software out there 100% support and always adding new features ,and who can do better than FREE

 

 

Tom we dont discuss ripping movies or any ripping software for legal reasons its what got Decrypter shut down and legal problems for LUK ,dont want it to happen here

 

for the 220/110 thing look where the power cord plugs in ,on my computer you have to manually move a switch from 110 to 220 for the power supply to put out the correct voltage or vica versa