Getting read errors while trying to backup DVDs

[Caleb]

Hi guys,

 

I've recently ordered 2 Karate instructional DVDs, they came in great condition (DVDs were sealed). I wanted to make sure that they stay that way, so I decided to back them up.

 

I've never backuped up DVDs before, so maybe this might be a n00b question that had been answered before.

 

I'm getting Read errors at around 66% on both DVDs when I try to create an image file with ImgBurn, but the DVDs play just fine in my media player.

 

Am I doing something wrong, or are these DVDs screwed and I should get a replacement?

 

I've tried it on two different computers with two drives, here are the errors:

 

Thanks!

Edited December 9, 2008 by Caleb

[mmalves]

Are those pressed, original DVDs? If they are that's probably some kind of copy protection, and ImgBurn can't read protected discs.

[Caleb]

Are those pressed, original DVDs? If they are that's probably some kind of copy protection, and ImgBurn can't read protected discs.

 

I guess so, how do I check?

 

I installed AnyDVD and tried again, but I got the same seek errors.

 

Here's what DVDInfoPro gives me when I do an error scan:

[LIGHTNING UK!]

It's a lot easier if you just post the info from the log window, that's what it's there for (please don't close it!).

[Caleb]

I 14:35:30 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!

I 14:35:30 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (6.0, Build 6001 : Service Pack 1)

I 14:35:30 Total Physical Memory: 2,094,864 KB - Available: 1,057,008 KB

W 14:35:30 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!

I 14:35:30 Initialising SPTI...

I 14:35:30 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 14:35:30 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Back on the main screen in read mode, please copy + paste the disc info from the right hand side when that disc is in the drive.

 

Update the firmware on your drive first though please. You should be on 1.04 now.

 

http://www.sony-optiarc.eu/en/support-serv...-ad-series.html

 

Just scroll down to the 7173 P-ATA model.

[Caleb]

I upgraded the firmware, here's the disc info:

Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A 1-04 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD-R

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 2,297,888
Size: 4,706,074,624 bytes
Time: 510:40:38 (MM:SS:FF)

TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01  (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 2298495)
-> LeadOut  (LBA: 2298496)

Track Information:
Session 1...
-> Track 01 (LTSA: 0, TS: 2297888, LRA: 0)

Pre-recorded Information:
Manufacturer ID: TYG02

Recording Management Area Information:
PIONEER GLDP037833WL DVD-RW DVR-215D

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Book Type: DVD-R
Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 1,656,575
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

I also tried creating an image again, this time with the Elby driver, but the same thing happened, at 66% it started giving me read errors.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

I'm amazed that a TYG02 is unreadable, they're all I ever really use and I've never had a single problem with them.

 

Are you sure the surface isn't damaged?

 

Pretty much all you can do is try the disc in every drive you can lay your hands on and hope one of them can read it properly.

 

You might like to slow the read speed down too, sometimes that can help.

[mmalves]

I highly doubt those are genuine Taiyo Yuden blanks...

[Caleb]

I tried yet ANOTHER drive and it finally worked. Thanks guys!

Edited December 12, 2008 by Caleb