Burning DL image (ISO+MDS) problem

[sabio]

I've tried to burn a couple of DL disks from ISO+MDS images with the latest ImgBurn version (2.3.2.0).

And they both have an error. When trying to read them back one file on each disk (I guess the one that is at the layer break point) has a read error.

 

When burning the disks I remember there was a warning message in the log. Something like buffer underrun (don't remember exactly). And again it seems it was right at the layer break point.

 

Later I tried to burn the same image with Alcohol 120% and the disk reads fine.

 

So the question is: is there anything I can do to help you spot the problem and fix it in the next version? (hope it will be released quite soon )

 

Or if it's just my hands could you please help me find what needs to be changed (in my settings?)

[blutach]

See that pink thing at the top? I'll quote from it ...

 

It's much easier for us if you include a copy of the program's log in your post. No log =

Now, what do you think might help us help you?

 

Regards

[dontasciime]

If your dyslexic It's not a dog.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

To be fair, I did move this from the 'bugs' forum and that doesn't have the pink bar

[sabio]

I'm sorry.

I didn't really expect that I'd be able to find logs history for CD burn software.

Even more respect to ImgBurn since it has such decent logging.

 

Here is the log with the problem:

I 20:18:34 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.0 started!
I 20:18:34 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 20:18:34 Total Physical Memory: 2,095,012 KB  -  Available: 1,518,800 KB
I 20:18:34 Initialising SPTI...
I 20:18:34 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 20:18:34 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 20:27:50 Operation Started!
I 20:27:50 Source File: D:\~downloads\Friends\s8\FREINDS_SEASON_8_ALI.MDS
I 20:27:50 Source File Sectors: 3,978,220 (MODE1/2048)
I 20:27:50 Source File Size: 8,147,394,560 bytes
I 20:27:50 Source File Volume Identifier: FREINDS_SEASON_8_ALI
I 20:27:50 Source File Implementation Identifier: Spruce Technologies
I 20:27:50 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 20:27:50 Destination Device: [1:1:0] MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-850S 1.20 (E:) (ATA)
I 20:27:50 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)
I 20:27:50 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 20:27:50 Write Mode: DVD
I 20:27:50 Write Type: DAO
I 20:27:50 Write Speed: MAX
I 20:27:50 Link Size: Auto
I 20:27:50 Test Mode: No
I 20:27:50 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 20:27:50 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 2,015,392
I 20:27:50 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc
I 20:28:14 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 20:28:15 Writing LeadIn...
I 20:28:17 Writing Image... (LBA: 0 - 3978219)
I 20:28:17 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2015391)
W 20:41:16 Waiting for buffers to recover...
W 20:41:43 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 20:41:44 Writing Image...
W 20:42:09 Waiting for buffers to recover...
W 20:42:43 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...
I 20:42:44 Writing Image...
I 20:50:46 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 2015392 - 3978219)
I 21:11:37 Synchronising Cache...
I 21:11:41 Closing Track...
I 21:11:42 Finalising Disc...
I 21:13:23 Image MD5: 9a7bf4008074319a7bd550ff09ddb1a0
I 21:13:23 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:45:32
I 21:13:23 Average Write Rate: 3,061 KB/s (2.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,569 KB/s (2.6x)
I 21:13:23 Cycling Tray before Verify...
W 21:13:30 Waiting for device to become ready...
I 21:14:36 Device Ready!
I 21:14:36 Operation Started!
I 21:14:36 Source Device: [1:1:0] MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-850S 1.20 (E:) (ATA)
I 21:14:36 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)
I 21:14:36 Image File: D:\~downloads\Friends\s8\FREINDS_SEASON_8_ALI.MDS
I 21:14:36 Image File Sectors: 3,978,220 (MODE1/2048)
I 21:14:36 Image File Size: 8,147,394,560 bytes
I 21:14:36 Image File Volume Identifier: FREINDS_SEASON_8_ALI
I 21:14:36 Image File Implementation Identifier: Spruce Technologies
I 21:14:36 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 21:14:36 Verifying Sectors... (LBA: 0 - 3978219)
I 21:14:36 Verifying Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 2015391)
I 21:28:15 Verifying Layer 1... (LBA: 2015392 - 3978219)
E 21:38:57 Failed to Read Sector 2015392 - Unrecovered Read Error
E 21:38:57 Sector 2015392 maps to File: VIDEO_TS\VTS_12_1.VOB
E 21:38:57 Failed to Verify Sectors!
E 21:38:57 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:24:20
I 21:38:57 Average Verify Rate: 2,760 KB/s (2.0x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 15,826 KB/s (11.4x)
I 21:39:05 Close Request Acknowledged
I 21:39:05 Closing Down...
I 21:39:05 Shutting down SPTI...
I 21:39:05 ImgBurn closed!

[blutach]

Good onya. Now, we can get down to business.

 

I 21:14:36 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: RITEK-D01-01) (Speeds: 2.4x)

Change to Verbatim dual layer. MID = MKM-001. Only use these blanks.

 

E 21:38:57 Failed to Read Sector 2015392 - Unrecovered Read Error

Because you get errors near the edge of the disk with inferior media.

 

I 20:27:50 Write Speed: MAX

And write slower - 2.4x (I know the firmware limits it to that anyway, but set it at 2.4x to be safe).

 

Regards

[sabio]

Well, ok.

Thanks for recommendations.

But as I said in the first post, I've tried to burn the same image onto the blank from the same box. With Alcohol 120%. And the disk reads fine.

While both of ImgBurn's have an error.

Can't that be some misinterpriting of Alcohol's MDS format by ImgBurn?

 

I'm planing to burn another couple of the similar disks with Alcohol.

If you're interested I could post results here.

[blutach]

No. ImgBurn simply sends data to your drive. On shitty media (like the junk you are using), the drive craps out (especially near the edge - ie the layer break - where the media is most vulnerable). Simple as that.

 

Why fight it? Don't be a cheapskate. Go get yourself some Verbatims and life will be a whole lot easier for you.

 

Regards