Minipops Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Here is the error i got using imgburn when trying to write to a Memorex+R DL disc. W 16:14:20 Failed to Write Sectors 2033248 - 2033279 - Reason: Invalid Address For Write Can anyone help me understand what the problem is? Using XP SP3 Burner: Pioneer DVR-111D (with latest firmware) Media: Memorex+R DL 8x Max write speed I'm tired of making coaster after coaster at $1.60 a pop. Thanks, Minipops.
volvofl10 Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 a log file would help use better to help you ( pink banner across top of this page) have aread of this thread though http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=8000 and see what we say is decent media ,from the little bit you've told us, you mention memorex !!!!
Minipops Posted January 3, 2009 Author Posted January 3, 2009 Here is my last attempt which got to 96% before it made a coaster. Here is the log file on that attempt. I 17:00:39 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started! I 17:00:39 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 17:00:39 Total Physical Memory: 2,096,236 KB - Available: 1,685,040 KB W 17:00:39 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled! I 17:00:39 Initialising SPTI... I 17:00:39 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 17:00:39 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD
mmalves Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 You may want to try the other available write speeds, but that's low quality media anyway.
Minipops Posted January 3, 2009 Author Posted January 3, 2009 Low quality? Memorex is tried and true in the industry. They have been the most reliable media i have used, and i've tried em all, BenQ, Fugi, Verbatim, Kodak, Maxell, Memorex. Though i have only tested media in single layer dvd burning and not in Dual Layer, Memorex has never ever left me with a coaster, and thats no exaggeration either. Infact it baffles me that people are so positive about Verbatim media, because i tried it 5 years ago and could not sucessfully create a working, playable dvd. I'm quite new to the dual layer world so i am certainly willing to give them a try again. I'll certainly post if the change in media makes the difference (I doubt it will though). Thanks for the reply mmalves
LIGHTNING UK! Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Memorex don't really make discs, they just use the dye made by some other company and stick their name on it. Unless you're using MKM-001-00 or MKM-003-00 dye (which is all Verbatims use) discs, they're regarded as 'low quality' by most people that provide support rather than ask for it.
Minipops Posted January 4, 2009 Author Posted January 4, 2009 I'm really surprized by that. When i tried verbatim disc's back in the day, i actually could create a disc without write errors, but what i do now recall was when it went from my burner into my home dvd player.....that is where Memorex was the leader of the pack. When playing back a verbatim disc in my dvd player i would get small glitches and freezes, and usually close to the end of the dvd, but with Memorex and Maxell, i have literally thousands of glitch free dvd's. I'm not arguing your points or anyone elses, i'm just sharing whats been my experience.
spinningwheel Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Understood...We can remember when Ritek, Maxell and Memorex were the cats ass also, but things have changed, corporate greed and the need for extreme profits have supplanted the need for quality....as well as the fact that the Asian Rim countries are now producing all the crap discs they can for major brands to rebadge and getting a pretty good penny for their efforts.
Minipops Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 To check back into this thread. I'm pleased to say that the Verbatim+R DL disc's i've tried have worked! My first effort with the new verbatims i got failed. The beginning previews and warning screens worked, but when it came for the main movie, it just turned black on my screen and stalled. I used dvd shrink 3.2 in combination with nero burning rom 6.0.0.0. Next effort was with imgburn and that worked like a charm. Thanks for creating imgburn and offering it as freeware! Thanks to all the people that have commented in this thread. Thanks for all the very helpful advice, it's really appreciated. Thanks again, Minipops.
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