Booktype Settings

[silver999x]

Fustrated as hell!!

 

Maybe someone can help me out!

 

Windows Ultimate

ImgBurn 2.3.2.0

Sony Dru-830a (4 months old, Burn Succcess Rate at 100%)

 

I was able to burn DVD-ROM booktype settings at all times until last week using the same'ol routine.

Now im stuck on booktype DVD+DL. Look!!

 

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SONY DVD RW DRU-830A SS25 (ATA)

Current Profile: DVD+R DL

 

Disc Information:

Status: Empty

Erasable: No

Free Sectors: 4,173,824

Free Space: 8,547,991,552 bytes

Free Time: 927:32:74 (MM:SS:FF)

Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x

 

DVD±R DL Boundary Information:

L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,086,912

Changeable: Yes

 

Physical Format Information (ADIP):

Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01

Book Type: DVD+R DL

Part Version: 1

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 2

Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)

Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01

Book Type: DVD+R DL

Part Version: 1

Disc Size: 120mm

Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified

Number of Layers: 2

Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)

Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit

Track Density: 0.74 um/track

First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608

Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519

 

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For anyone thats wondering about my frimware not being the newest, i decided to downgrade from my recent upgrade because it was not making a difference to this problem.

 

Nero on the other hand has an advanced setting that is set to DVD-ROM, not sure if this makes a difference.

All backup attempts are failing now! lots of DVD+DL's down the drain.

I have tested this spindal cakebox of Memorex DVD+DL's on my friends laptop burning the same info with success thinking it was a bad batch of DVD's. His Imgburn (same as my version) read booktype DVD-ROM off the bat before the first burn with success. Hoping there is a solution for my sony where maybe i can read this booktype bitsetting before i burn. Any help would be appreciated!

PS. dont ask if I have tried reinstalling windows...

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Unless you're setting the booktype option before every burn, it's not going to be automatic with that drive.

 

You need to add it to the 'Samsung' list on the 'Advanced' page within the booktype options screen.

[silver999x]

Unless you're setting the booktype option before every burn, it's not going to be automatic with that drive.

 

You need to add it to the 'Samsung' list on the 'Advanced' page within the booktype options screen.

 

I've done that 100 times already.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

So you're already added 'SONY DVD RW DRU-830A' to the Samsung list?

 

Ok so now check the commands are actually working - can you change the booktype manually and have it say 'success' ? (You'll need to have the blank in the drive obviously)

 

and you've got the 'automatic change booktype' option enabled?

 

and your drive burns + verifies the discs ok without any retries / errors? (a log would be nice!)

[silver999x]

So you're already added 'SONY DVD RW DRU-830A' to the Samsung list?

 

Ok so now check the commands are actually working - can you change the booktype manually and have it say 'success' ? (You'll need to have the blank in the drive obviously)

 

and you've got the 'automatic change booktype' option enabled?

 

and your drive burns + verifies the discs ok without any retries / errors? (a log would be nice!)

 

thanx for the help lightning!

 

I have tried to burn with the verify option right after you replied.

 

here is a copy of my log...

 

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I 15:32:25 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.0 started!

I 15:32:25 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (6.0, Build 6000)

I 15:32:25 Total Physical Memory: 3,404,632 KB - Available: 2,225,400 KB

I 15:32:25 Initialising SPTI...

I 15:32:25 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 15:32:25 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!

I 15:35:25 Operation Started!

I 15:35:25 Source File: C:\Users\avs\Desktop\wrx-conan\WRX-CONAN.dvd

I 15:35:25 Source File Sectors: 3,825,924 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:35:25 Source File Size: 7,835,492,352 bytes

I 15:35:25 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC

I 15:35:25 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 15:35:25 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 15:35:25 Destination Device: [0:0:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-830A SS25 (D:) (ATA)

I 15:35:25 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

I 15:35:25 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824

I 15:35:25 Write Mode: DVD

I 15:35:25 Write Type: DAO

I 15:35:25 Write Speed: MAX

I 15:35:25 Link Size: Auto

I 15:35:25 Test Mode: No

I 15:35:25 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 15:35:25 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760

I 15:35:25 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc

I 15:36:53 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 15:36:54 Writing LeadIn...

I 15:37:11 Writing Image... (LBA: 0 - 3825923)

I 15:37:11 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

I 15:56:25 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3825923)

I 16:15:41 Synchronising Cache...

I 16:15:44 Closing Track...

I 16:15:57 Finalising Disc...

I 16:17:16 Image MD5: dc4b878ca5022f9e161bcafcac3a199a

I 16:17:16 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:41:50

I 16:17:16 Average Write Rate: 3,312 KB/s (2.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,417 KB/s (2.5x)

I 16:17:16 Cycling Tray before Verify...

W 16:17:24 Waiting for device to become ready...

I 16:17:57 Device Ready!

I 16:17:58 Operation Started!

I 16:17:58 Source Device: [0:0:0] SONY DVD RW DRU-830A SS25 (D:) (ATA)

I 16:17:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

I 16:17:58 Image File: C:\Users\avs\Desktop\wrx-conan\WRX-CONAN.dvd

I 16:17:58 Image File Sectors: 3,825,924 (MODE1/2048)

I 16:17:58 Image File Size: 7,835,492,352 bytes

I 16:17:58 Image File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC

I 16:17:58 Image File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 16:17:58 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 16:17:58 Verifying Sectors... (LBA: 0 - 3825923)

I 16:17:58 Verifying Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

W 16:26:02 Failed to Read Sector 443708 - Timeout on Logical Unit

W 16:26:15 Miscompare at LBA: 443709, Offset: 0

W 16:26:15 Device: 0x12

W 16:26:15 Image File: 0x24

W 16:26:15 Total Errors in Sector: 2,039

I 16:26:15 Verifying Sectors...

E 16:26:30 Failed to Read Sector 443746 - Timeout on Logical Unit

E 16:26:30 Failed to Verify Sectors!

E 16:26:30 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:08:32

I 16:26:30 Average Verify Rate: 1,733 KB/s (1.3x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 5,026 KB/s (3.6x)

 

hmmm.. 'failed to read sectors' , 'operation failed'?

any insight would be great!

thanx again

[LIGHTNING UK!]

I 16:17:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

 

Looks like the booktype stuff worked that time.

 

As for the error, that could be anything really. The drive gave up trying to read the sector - hence the timeout.

I'm afraid that's probably what you get for using the cheapo DL discs! Get some Verbatim 2.4x DVD+R DL ones and see if they're any better (they will be!).

[silver999x]

I 16:17:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

 

Looks like the booktype stuff worked that time.

 

As for the error, that could be anything really. The drive gave up trying to read the sector - hence the timeout.

I'm afraid that's probably what you get for using the cheapo DL discs! Get some Verbatim 2.4x DVD+R DL ones and see if they're any better (they will be!).

 

I have been using these memorex dvd+dl with no problems on previous burns till last week , hence thats why im posting. (thought i had a booktype problem)

But another funny thing is that i thought maybe somehow this new spindle of memorex dvd+dl dvd's were a bad batch of DVD's. (hmm. is that possible)

Anyways, i have ordered verbatim dvd+dl couple of days ago (ooo.. and here they are) thinking that this may solve my problem.... so off to burn i go with the verify option cheked.

i will keep you posted. many thanx!!

Edited October 9, 2007 by silver999x

[silver999x]

I 16:17:58 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

 

Looks like the booktype stuff worked that time.

 

As for the error, that could be anything really. The drive gave up trying to read the sector - hence the timeout.

I'm afraid that's probably what you get for using the cheapo DL discs! Get some Verbatim 2.4x DVD+R DL ones and see if they're any better (they will be!).

 

 

My problem was solved.

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Original problem = thought i had a booktype setting problem

Steps i took to resolve = 1. Posted on the Forum, 2. Made sure i checked my verify option in imgburn and found out after burn that my dvd writer failed to read the burned DVD+DL

Outcome= (Thanx to Lightning UK!) Got rid of my cheapo Memorex DVD+DL and switched to Verbatim. (which is odd because the Memorex DVD+DL used to work fine)

Results = Problem Solved

 

My thanx Lightning UK! for your insight.

Edited October 10, 2007 by silver999x