Nero 9 - Power Calibration Error w/ Sony AD-7240S

muzicman82

Hello all, I am in the middle of a short run duplication project (yes, completely legal, no bootlegging here) of about 500 DVD+R DL discs. I have been doing this type of thing for years whether CD or DVD, but this time I am having multiple burning issues with different devices. I'll keep things tidy and post different threads in their appropriate forum.

I just picked up 5 Sony AD-7240S drives. When using Nero 9 to burn to all 5 targets, I am getting a "Power Calibration Error" on one of the drives almost every time. I can burn to just this one drive solo and haven't seen the error yet.

When this error is given, the burn finishes and the disc seems to play perfectly fine (but should I toss it anyway?).

Any idea what this error is all about? And do you think this drive is bad?

negritude

1. What media are you using?

2. Nero 9 is generally thought to be the worst version of Nero in history. Many amateurs and professionals have lost confidence in it.

3. Can you show us an error log of some sort?

kg_evilboy

If it doesn't happen regularly, I believe it is caused by low quality media. I generally recommend Verbatim (preferably Singapore-made) when it comes to DVD+R DL, it is more expensive than Memorex etc., but it's the most compatible.

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+ Plextor PX-716A 1.09 (TLA #0309), BenQ DW1655 BCDB, Samsung TS-L632B TM31, Lite-On LTR-16101B TS0W
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Bubba_

I had the same problem with my 7240. I got power calibration errors with any brand DL +R discs (the error occurred during the "finalising disc" stage). The discs were fully readable on PC drives, but on standalone players the 2nd layer was unreadable. You should definitely toss the drive and the discs you burned with it.

muzicman82

Using Philips DVD+R DL 8X media. I think it is made by CMC. I generally use higher quality media. I think even Ritek may be better? I love Verbatim and TY, but I had to put my order in for media and it was the only silver shiny DVD+R DL that Meritline had in stock.

kg_evilboy

CMC-made DL is ok, but not the greatest. To rule out a compatibility issue, it might be worth trying a pack of Verbies.

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Preferred media codes: CD-R 97m24s01f; CD-RW 97m34s24f; DVD+R YUDEN000 T03; DVD-R TYG03; DVD+RW MKM A03; DVD-RW MKM 01RW6X; DVD+R DL MKM 003; DVD-R DL I avoid that format

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My collection:
Plextor PX-716UF 1.09 (TLA #0202), Optiarc AD-7200A 1.06, Samsung SE-S224Q TS02, Plextor PX-712UF 1.04 (TLA #0104), Plextor PX-708UF2 1.02 (TLA #0102), Optiarc AD-7200A 1.06, Plextor PX-716UF 1.07 (TLA #0307), Lite-On LH-18A1H HL05, Philips JackRabbit JR32RWDVK P1.3, Philips JackRabbit JR24CDRW 1.01, LG GH22NP20 2.00, Matshita UJ-898 HC10, Lite-On LH-20A1H LL0D, Plextor PX-716UF 1.11 (TLA #0204), LG GSA-H22N 1.00, Plextor PX-716A 1.09 (TLA #0309)
+ Plextor PX-716A 1.09 (TLA #0309), BenQ DW1655 BCDB, Samsung TS-L632B TM31, Lite-On LTR-16101B TS0W
Lite-On SHM-165P6SU MS0P (mechanical failure), Plextor PX-708UF2 1.?? (TLA #0102) (DVD optical part died), LG GSA-H10N @ H12N UJ12 (broken tray), BenQ DW1650 BCIC (sold), Lite-On SHW-16H5S @ 1635S YS0Z (lost in a fire), LG GCE-8527B 1.04 (optical part died), Samsung TS-L632H SC04 (sold), Canon Pixma iP4300 (printer head broken)

negritude

The two best brands of DL media are Verbatim and FalconMedia Pro (note the Pro, it's important).

muzicman82

Thanks for the info.

I am currently burning to multiple targets with Alcohol 120%. Seems fine. Is there a better program to use for burning to multiple targets?

None of the other drives have failed, and I only get the error from Nero on one of them, and not every time.

bulletx

Have you looked at Imgburn?

There is a guide discussing 4 burners at once, but you can customize for the number of burners you want to burn simultaneously with.

There are a couple of reasons for your "Power Calibration Error". Search Google on those words and you will get potential fixes, such as from here, from get better media to lower burn speed to disable IMAPI and more.

muzicman82

So far, I have only gotten the error on one drive with this media, and only with Nero.

muzicman82

OK, I am getting more and more power calibration errors with my other drives. As I mentioned in the first post, I got 5 of these drives. I burned a lot of discs before these other drives began giving me these errors. This is kind of ridiculous. It might be slightly different media, but CMC 8X is on the supported media list. I tried burning at 4X and 6X and still get some errors. I've wasted over 60 discs out of 400.

I guess by the time I'm done, I probably could have paid for Verbatim media at double the cost per disc.

Any ideas on these errors, what they mean, or how to prevent them?

I would think compatibility issues would make every burn fail.

negritude

I think we've already pointed out what the problem is:

1. Nero 9 is a buggy and bloated program, which no one I know likes.

2. You're not using reliable DL media.

What else do you want us to tell you? Stop using Nero and stop using crappy media.

We don't care what media is on the supported list or what software is popular in the marketplace, you came here asking for our expert opinions. We gave them to you. Now, it's your job to act.

I'm not trying to be mean, but when you're using software and media that we wouldn't use in 1000 years, what can you expect us to tell you?

BTW, I assume you bought those Optiarc drives new, because if you didn't, then you're really on your own. And make sure the firmware on each of them is the same and up to date.

And one other thing, this should be obvious, but make sure that every single program you are using is up to date. Go to the Nero and Alcohol web sites, and download any patches or updates.

This might also help:

http://www.megaleecher.net/Fix_Power_Calibration_Error

KTL

Here is a burn with the Philips DVD+R9 media you are referring to, it is CMCMAGD02. Though the firmware is 1.00, but it shouldn't make too much of a difference with latest firmware. While the scan may look acceptable, but it's still not reliable media since quite a few of my burners just simply refuse to burn these even though they're on the supported list.

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