Stuck on Writing Sectors

[fandanglejob]

I 15:18:51 ImgBurn Version 2.4.0.0 started!

I 15:18:51 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (6.0, Build 6000)

I 15:18:51 Total Physical Memory: 1,047,488 KB - Available: 428,356 KB

I 15:18:52 Initialising SPTI...

I 15:18:52 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 15:18:52 Found 2 DVD-ROMs and 1 DVD±RW!

I 15:26:32 Operation Started!

I 15:26:32 Source File: C:\Users\george\Desktop\gac-cod4.dvd

I 15:26:32 Source File Sectors: 3,825,924 (MODE1/2048)

I 15:26:32 Source File Size: 7,835,492,352 bytes

I 15:26:32 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC

I 15:26:32 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923

I 15:26:32 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1

I 15:26:32 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 15:26:32 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HP DVD Writer 740e 42FF (G:) (USB)

I 15:26:32 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x)

I 15:26:32 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824

I 15:26:32 Write Mode: DVD

I 15:26:32 Write Type: DAO

I 15:26:32 Write Speed: 2.4x

I 15:26:32 Link Size: Auto

I 15:26:32 Test Mode: No

I 15:26:32 OPC: Yes

I 15:26:32 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 15:26:42 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760

I 15:26:42 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)

I 15:26:42 Writing LeadIn...

I 15:26:48 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923)

I 15:26:48 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923)

I 15:26:48 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

W 15:30:59 Waiting for buffers to recover...

W 15:31:06 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 15:31:06 Writing Sectors...

W 15:35:14 Waiting for buffers to recover...

W 15:35:17 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 15:35:17 Writing Sectors...

I 15:39:24 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3825923)

W 17:07:33 Failed to Write Sectors 2657344 - 2657375 - The semaphore timeout period has expired.

W 17:07:33 Retrying (1 of 20)...

W 18:30:53 Retry Failed - The semaphore timeout period has expired.

W 18:30:53 Retrying (2 of 20)...

I 18:30:53 Writing Sectors...

 

 

What should i do? Should i wait it out or is it a nother coaster that i should add to my collection

[mmalves]

Enable Verify and hope for the best

[blutach]

I 15:26:32 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HP DVD Writer 740e 42FF (G:) (USB)

I 15:26:32 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x)

Switch to Verbatim 2.4x MKM-001 made in Singapore media for dual layer burning. This is the only media we recommend for DL burning. Moreover, burning at 4x across USB is unwise - you get all those Sephamore Timeout errors.

 

As well, try to move your burner to an internal IDE drive.

 

Regards