Errors in copy

daddybon 2008-07-16 10:22:21 UTC #1

Hi, I'm new here so go easy please. I am experiencing a lot of write errors recently. The discs burn fine but they all seem to have a glitch in the playback anywhere from 30-50 minutes into the movie. It happens everytime and I've tried all various discs, all the same. I tried using 1clickdvd to copy the temp files, which I do not delete until I've watched the movie, and they were all fine. Also watching the temp files there was no fault, so the error seems to be in the writing, not the copying.

I noticed that my 1clickdvd uses Dao/Sao for writing so I changed my dvdfab settings likewise and they seem ok now. Can someone please explain to me the difference between Sao and Packet writing as so far I think this was causing the probs.

Thankyou.

troy512 2008-07-16 12:21:05 UTC #2

http://www.cd-info.com/tech/rec/dao.html

google is your friend.

disc-at-once is used to write the media in one continuous process. the laser is not turned off until all information has been written to the media. session-at-once (SAO) and DAO are basically the same thing. It’s called SAO on CD and DAO on DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray.

so in reality DVDFab needs to update the write type setting to DAO. and this is also how the VSO log reports…DAO.

packet writing is a recording method which allows data tracks to be divided up into small chunks called packets (typically 64 Kb - 1 Mb in size). each packet can then be written separately to the disc, with interruptions if necessary. this is useful if using +r/+rw media you can create multiple burn sessions. much like a floppy disc. not for burning movies.

daddybon 2008-07-16 15:15:30 UTC #3

Thankyou, that helps a lot and explains the glitches.

Have a nice day friend!

troy512 2008-07-16 16:12:16 UTC #4

can you post a burn log?

my documents/ dvdfab/ log

daddybon 2008-07-16 23:09:51 UTC #5

16/07/2008 19:56:47 info ******************** Report session closed *********************
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Scsi)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version , Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info DLL Version 2.1.7.338
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info DLL C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\vso_hwe.dll
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Version 5, 0, 6, 0
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\DVDFab.exe"
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info OS : Personal Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info ******************** Report session started ********************

16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Scsi)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version , Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info DLL Version 2.1.7.338
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info DLL C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\vso_hwe.dll
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info Version 5, 0, 6, 0
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\DVDFab.exe"
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info OS : Personal Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
16/07/2008 19:02:40 info ******************** Report session started ********************

16/07/2008 19:02:38 info ******************** Report session closed *********************
16/07/2008 19:02:12 warning Reading Disc Information have failed
16/07/2008 19:02:12 error Log file can’t be saved on disk. Please select a different location - Current ""
16/07/2008 19:02:12 warning Reading media profile have failed after 4 attemps
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Scsi)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version , Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info DLL Version 2.1.7.338
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info DLL C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\vso_hwe.dll
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Version 5, 0, 6, 0
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\DVDFab.exe"
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info OS : Personal Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info ******************** Report session started ********************

16/07/2008 19:02:12 warning Reading Disc Information have failed
16/07/2008 19:02:12 error Log file can’t be saved on disk. Please select a different location - Current ""
16/07/2008 19:02:12 warning Reading media profile have failed after 4 attemps
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Current Drive selected : 4:0:0 - HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55L 1.05 [D] (Scsi)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Using Patin-Couffin driver Version , Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info User default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info System default language : 2057 (0x0809h) - English (United Kingdom)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info DLL Version 2.1.7.338
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info DLL C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\vso_hwe.dll
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info Version 5, 0, 6, 0
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info ExeName : "C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab 5\DVDFab.exe"
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info OS : Personal Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
16/07/2008 18:32:41 info ******************** Report session started ********************

there you go:confused:

troy512 2008-07-16 23:50:27 UTC #6

there you go:confused:

i was attempting to check your dvd drive, firmware, media and write speed.

however seems that the portion of the log you have made available does not show all the information.

you are using a good drive with latest firmware.

since you are burning and playing successfully? i will leave you alone.

thanks troy

signals 2008-07-17 05:23:05 UTC #7

daddybon
You seem to be having problems with access to your optical drive and hard disc:

If anything like the above errors happened during a burn it would cause the symptoms you are reporting. Check for loose connectors/cables or power supply/cooling problems. Make sure all storage devices are in DMA transfer mode if applicable. See if windows is reporting any errors with corrupt drivers, etc.