I can burn Cds, but DVDs is always bugging at the very end: 'Lead out'.
Here is my log, please help !!
I got the latest firmware and drivers for Windows XP, it s a Memorex external double layer 16X DVD burner, and i am using some DVD-R for burning.
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.13
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 13c
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.6.0.13
Adapter driver: <> HA 4
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N>Version: 0012 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.13
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 2
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS04-0 atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
6:24:24 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3167
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
6:24:25 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 260
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1140255 (253:23.30, 2227MB)
6:24:25 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 272
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
6:24:25 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2339
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: PRINCO -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
6:24:25 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 438
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
6:24:25 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (1 - DVD-ROM)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1140256 (1140256) = #1140256/253:23.31
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1140256 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------
6:24:26 PM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started
6:24:27 PM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4051
Cache writing successful.
6:24:27 PM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed
6:24:27 PM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)
6:24:27 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2609
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
6:24:27 PM #16 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2267
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
6:24:27 PM #17 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21469
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON
6:24:27 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2421
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
6:24:27 PM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8438
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
6:25:36 PM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
18:25:36.978 - Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16\H4 T0 : Queue again later
6:40:30 PM #21 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1140256 (116620h), lenght 0 blocks
6:40:30 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
6:40:30 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2658
EndDAO: Last written address was 1140255
I can burn Cds, but DVDs is always bugging at the very end: 'Lead out'.
Here is my log, please help !!
I got the latest firmware and drivers for Windows XP, it s a Memorex external double layer 16X DVD burner, and i am using some DVD-R for burning...
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
6:24:25 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 260
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1140255 (253:23.30, 2227MB)
6:24:25 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 272
Write in overburning mode: NO ..
..Session fixation error
6:42:36 PM #26 TRANSFER -24 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1867
Could not perform end of Disc-at-once ..
Hi pat & welcome to windrivers forums :), what burning program is that log from ? (please also mention your dvd model number & any other burning software, or any 'virtual drive' type programs being used) I'd say from my initial reading of it, that your dvd doesn't appear to know its meant to be double sided or at least that the disc in might be, so by the sounds of it your writer isn't fully supported by whatever you are trying to burn with .. hence it can't write a 'lead out' as that occurs at the physical end of a dvd, & if it thinks that should be somewhere else, it's gonna get like me, confus-ed ! :thumbs:
patousf
October 8th, 2005, 10:52 AM
ok, i am using Nero 6 , no other virtual device (that i know of),
I am communicating through a USB hub,
part number: 3202 3286
I updated firmware and drivers at
http://www.memorex.com/html/download_software_now.php?CID=11&PID=783&SWID=335
I also checked my driver, and my DVD does not have any region, i thought that might be the problem and tried to change it, but the PC did not allow me to.
I went in nero 6 settings (right before burning the DVD), and i got rid of 'enable short lead out', 'enable CD overburning' and tried again: same result.
I also tried playing the DVD in my surround system, i got an image that flips all the time (really can t watch it), but sound is ok.
Hope that helps the diagnosis. ...
NooNoo
October 8th, 2005, 11:22 AM
Nero has updates - have you been to Nero to get the latest?
I am communicating through a USB hub,
part number: 3202 3286
Are you saying you have the memorex in a usb caddy? Which is connected to a usb hub rather than directly to the usb ports on the computer? If so, directly connect to the computer usb - do not use a hub.
Nero has a virtual drive - but you may not have installed it.
patousf
October 8th, 2005, 04:29 PM
ok, i upgraded my software with the latest i could find on www.nero.com, plugged directly to the PC usb, then rebooted.
Same error happened, it looks like the log file is different now, but still having an error at the very end (see below)
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.16
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 16b
Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <> HA 4
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N>Version: 0012 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 2
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS04-0 atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
12:58:56 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
12:58:57 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1140255 (253:23.30, 2227MB)
12:58:57 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO
12:58:57 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: PRINCO -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
12:58:57 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
12:58:57 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (1 - DVD-ROM)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1140256 (1140256) = #1140256/253:23.31
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1140256 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------
12:58:57 PM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started
12:58:57 PM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4120
Cache writing successful.
12:58:57 PM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed
12:58:57 PM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)
12:58:57 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2654
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
12:58:57 PM #16 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2379
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
12:58:57 PM #17 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21708
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON
12:58:57 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2534
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
12:58:57 PM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8862
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 0.0 (0)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
12:59:59 PM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1286
12:59:59.466 - Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16\H4 T0 : Queue again later
1:14:52 PM #21 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1140256 (116620h), lenght 0 blocks
1:14:52 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
1:14:52 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2774
EndDAO: Last written address was 1140255
is this what you are using? (http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=11368) a memorex drive complete with usb 2.0 or firewire? Is your pc running usb 2.0 or 1.1?
Have you got the latest chipset drivers for the pc? How about windows updates? SP2?
patousf
October 8th, 2005, 08:59 PM
yes, that s what i am using, i am using the usb 2 port, same on my pc.
windows update: latest, SP2 ...
chipset drivers: i guess the latest as well, but don t know how to be sure.
NooNoo
October 9th, 2005, 06:32 AM
OK, post your motherboard make/model or brand of computer and model and it can be looked up.
I noticed disc at once... are these burns copies on the fly from one dvd to another or are they an image from the hard drive? Or are you copying from and to the same drive?
confus-ed
October 9th, 2005, 08:23 AM
I'm still sat looking at this wondering about this bit :-
..Check supported media : Disabled (0) ..
Now I want to know if you can sucessfully write a cd ? Seems to me a much quicker question than all this 'fiddling' with usb ;) - if we can write a cd then there's nothing should be wrong with the connecting bit ?
NooNoo
October 9th, 2005, 08:41 AM
File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=101504 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:28 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=29696 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:04 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=8704 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:30 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
INCD .... uninstall incd and nero, reboot then reinstall Nero ONLY... don't install incd and see if that fixes it....
patousf
October 9th, 2005, 01:27 PM
ok, i uninstalled incd and nero, then reinstalled nero ONLY, still does not work, but it looks like the log error has slightly changed, look at my log below.
The main error looks to be 'session fixation error'.
Otherwise, yes i can write CDs, and i am burning from an image (about 2Gb) , not on the fly.
I could try copying on the fly a DVD, maybe that could help ... i ll try tonight.
Laptop
none
1A23-0009-9130-2142-9435-2075
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 9/10/1999 12:06:00 PM
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.16
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 16b
Recorder: <Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16>Version: BWSE - HA 4 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <> HA 4
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N>Version: 0012 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.16
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 2
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8081N atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS04-0 atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
7:21:29 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
7:21:29 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 1140255 (253:23.30, 2227MB)
7:21:29 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
7:21:29 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: PRINCO -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
7:21:29 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
7:21:29 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (1 - DVD-ROM)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 1140256 (1140256) = #1140256/253:23.31
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1140256 blocks [Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16]
--------------------------------------------------------------
7:21:30 PM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started
7:21:30 PM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4120
Cache writing successful.
7:21:30 PM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed
7:21:30 PM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 1x (1,385 KB/s)
7:21:30 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2654
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
7:21:30 PM #16 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2379
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
7:21:30 PM #17 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21708
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON
7:21:30 PM #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2534
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
7:21:30 PM #19 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8862
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 0.0 (0)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 0 h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
7:22:03 PM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1286
19:22:03.084 - Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16\H4 T0 : Queue again later
7:22:43 PM #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1286
19:22:43.202 - Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16\H4 T0 : Queue again later
7:52:26 PM #22 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<Memorex DVD+/-DLRWL1 F16> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1140256 (116620h), lenght 0 blocks
7:52:26 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
7:52:26 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2774
EndDAO: Last written address was 1140255
ok, is this a bin cue or an iso? If you burn to the image recorder first, then try...?
What size is the iso or the nrg when the image recorder burn has completed?
Also there is the point Confus-Ed raised about media detection...
Have you got another make of dvd blanks to try?
Are you trying the same image each time or a different one?
patousf
October 10th, 2005, 02:20 AM
hmmmm ...
i was starting from a .avi file that i converted to an .nrg file (before i removed InCD), i think that image was actually corrupted.
I just created a new image of a different DVD with my new installation of Nero, and was able to burn it successfully.
So now i went back to that old image i had created (the one i ultimately want to burn). It is a collection of 3 .avi of PAL format, that are put together by Nero with a nice menu so that i can switch between the different options on my home theater. it looks that the encoding is the last problem.
Don't bother anymore from here, i guess i ll try to stick to the simpler stuff.
if you guys have any tips/suggestions as to how to do it better, that could help me.
Thanks to all !!
NooNoo
October 10th, 2005, 02:48 AM
Don't use nero to transcode. There is a nice little thing called avi2dvd (http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=Avi2Dvd) all freeware. Having got the vobs, you can then use nero to do the menus and stuff. If that works then Nero has a problem with those particular AVI files.
confus-ed
October 10th, 2005, 04:44 AM
..image was actually corrupted...
Ahhh, that'd explain then why I couldn't figure out what was wrong ! :thumbs2: as there wasn't 'really' least not in the burning bit ..
For creating dvd's I actually quite like unleads dvd movie factory (but only since I upgraded my machine, as its slooow at encoding) but very easy to use, but NooNoo's suggestion for freeware to do it, is plenty good enough :thumbs: & if I hadn't got the other free ;) ..
RachelErica
January 11th, 2009, 03:09 PM
Whenever I go to burn my video files to a blank DVD with my Memorex DVD burner using the program Nero 7 (software came with the DVD burner), it goes all the way through with the transcoding and burning process, (which usually takes 2-6 hours) and when it's done burning, it says it has burned successfully. But when I go to test it out in a DVD player, the DVD player says "disc error" like it does when there's a blank disc in it. I tried it in a different DVD player and it did the exact same thing. Then when I assume that it just didn't burn on the disc because I must've done something wrong, I try to use the disc that I assume is still empty, to burn again, but then after the transcoding process is done, it says I need to insert a blank disc. So somehow the DVD players can't read the disc, but the DVD burner says the disc isn't blank. I've tried burning the same video files several different times, and it does the same thing every time. Only once I got it to burn a DVD that the DVD players could read and it used different video files. When the DVD player could read it, the video files I burned were WMV format, and the times when it couldn't read it, the video files were AVI format. That's the only difference I can think of. Could the fact that it's AVI format be the problem? Or do u think my DVD burner is just defective? I'd try to convert them to wmv and burn it again, but I'm afraid to ruin another recordable disc and wait 2-6 hours just to find out that wasn't the problem. I'd like to have another opinion before I do that. If anyone thinks they know what the problem could be, please don't hesitate to tell me. :)
NooNoo
January 11th, 2009, 03:32 PM
Welcome to Windrivers Rachel Erica
As you have discovered there are many formats for video... even AVI is only a file extension, one AVI may not be the same as another.
On top of that you have 4 different DVD formats
+R
-R
+RW
-RW
RW's are useful in that they can be erased and reburned a few times...but it depends on your DVD player as to whether it can play them. Most players have a few gotchas when it comes to what burned media they will actually play.
So what make and model is your DVD player?
And how did you create these AVI files - are they from a camcorder?
Edit, forgot about Dual Layer... so what DVD media are you using?
RachelErica
January 12th, 2009, 06:11 PM
Welcome to Windrivers Rachel Erica
As you have discovered there are many formats for video... even AVI is only a file extension, one AVI may not be the same as another.
On top of that you have 4 different DVD formats
+R
-R
+RW
-RW
RW's are useful in that they can be erased and reburned a few times...but it depends on your DVD player as to whether it can play them. Most players have a few gotchas when it comes to what burned media they will actually play.
So what make and model is your DVD player?
And how did you create these AVI files - are they from a camcorder?
Edit, forgot about Dual Layer... so what DVD media are you using?
My DVD burner is made by Memorex and I have two DVD players, one is made by Magnavox and the other is Zenith, and my recordable DVDs are DVD+R. And I didn't actually create the AVI files, I downloaded the files using DVDVideoSoft Free Youtube download, which lets me download videos from youtube and the program automatically saves them as AVI files.
NooNoo
January 13th, 2009, 04:05 AM
OK, what are the model numbers of the DVD players and the DVD burner please?
Need to check what they can or cannot read/use... who makes the DVD+R as well?
Have you tried videosofts (http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/mini/burn-youtube-to-dvd.htm) DVD converter? According to their instructions you use the downloader to create MP4 files, then use the DVD converter to create DVD files - it appears to burn as well.
RachelErica
January 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM
OK, what are the model numbers of the DVD players and the DVD burner please?
Need to check what they can or cannot read/use... who makes the DVD+R as well?
Have you tried videosofts (http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/guides/mini/burn-youtube-to-dvd.htm) DVD converter? According to their instructions you use the downloader to create MP4 files, then use the DVD converter to create DVD files - it appears to burn as well.
I'm not sure which is the model number, but I found two numbers on the bottom of the DVD burner; one says "Part# 3202 3223" and the other says "Serial No. S/N: 7461004247" and I don't know if this helps any, but it says it was also manufactured in 2007. The Magnavox DVD player model no. is DP100MW8B and the Zenith DVD player's is ZPA-314. The DVD+Rs are made by Maxell and there was another DVD+R that came with the DVD burner that was made by Memorex.
No, I've never tried VideoSofts DVD converter. I use Nero 7. I might try that though. The only reason I'm hesitant is b/c I'm down to only 3 empty DVD+Rs left and my mom wanted me to save some for her so she could burn some of our pictures to them incase something happens to our computer. Even though I can buy more later...
NooNoo
January 13th, 2009, 05:53 PM
In that case you can burn the nero transcoded video to the image recorder and then using the virtual drive that Nero provides, play it on the pc. I would say that Nero transcoding has lots of problems.
Burn the pictures first - you can get an awful lot of pictures on a DVD. Then if there is a disk left try with the videosoft dvd converter. Otherwise, get some more DVDs later. Backing up the PC is far more important since the videos you want are already backed up on Youtube!
Oh forgot to say, the Magnavox is a picky player. It will do +r and -r, but the disks must be finalised (no multisession - choose disk at once, not track at once). The Zenith will do +r and -r and +rw and -rw, so the trick would be to buy a few rw disks so that if they don't work you can wipe and try again on the zenith, then when you get one that works, you can copy it to +r for the magnavox.
slgrieb
January 13th, 2009, 09:25 PM
RachelErica, your problems would be typical of issues I've experienced with the last couple of versions of Nero Vision and their transcoding modules. There are some alternatives, and you can download a trial version of Nero 9 and see if it works better for you. Recordable media is pretty cheap, and you shouldn't be afraid experiment a bit. I currently use Roxio EasyMedia Creator 10 (last year's version of the software) and I like it very much.
RachelErica
January 14th, 2009, 04:08 PM
In that case you can burn the nero transcoded video to the image recorder and then using the virtual drive that Nero provides, play it on the pc. I would say that Nero transcoding has lots of problems.
Burn the pictures first - you can get an awful lot of pictures on a DVD. Then if there is a disk left try with the videosoft dvd converter. Otherwise, get some more DVDs later. Backing up the PC is far more important since the videos you want are already backed up on Youtube!
Oh forgot to say, the Magnavox is a picky player. It will do +r and -r, but the disks must be finalised (no multisession - choose disk at once, not track at once). The Zenith will do +r and -r and +rw and -rw, so the trick would be to buy a few rw disks so that if they don't work you can wipe and try again on the zenith, then when you get one that works, you can copy it to +r for the magnavox.
Okay, thanks. :)
RachelErica
January 14th, 2009, 04:11 PM
RachelErica, your problems would be typical of issues I've experienced with the last couple of versions of Nero Vision and their transcoding modules. There are some alternatives, and you can download a trial version of Nero 9 and see if it works better for you. Recordable media is pretty cheap, and you shouldn't be afraid experiment a bit. I currently use Roxio EasyMedia Creator 10 (last year's version of the software) and I like it very much.
Thanks. :) I'll be sure to try a different program than Nero 7.
xpuser357
January 23rd, 2009, 09:20 PM
Nero 8 vision software works for me :)
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