Unkown write error burning Memorex DVDs with Imgburn

vbimport
#1

Long time forum troll, first time poster. I’ve searched for this, but haven’t come up with anything solid on this error. I get this when I try to burn a DVD with imgburn. I can burn CDs with no problems.

here is the log…

I 22:56:14 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 22:56:14 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 22:56:14 Total Physical Memory: 2,096,616 KB - Available: 1,561,132 KB
I 22:56:14 Initialising SPTI…
I 22:56:14 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices…
I 22:56:14 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 22:56:33 Operation Started!
I 22:56:33 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Dad\My Documents\dvd\dvd.iso
I 22:56:33 Source File Sectors: 2,217,792 (MODE1/2048)
I 22:56:33 Source File Size: 4,542,038,016 bytes
I 22:56:33 Source File Volume Identifier: Sanford and Son
I 22:56:33 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 390B05520021D72D
I 22:56:33 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.4.1.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!
I 22:56:33 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn
I 22:56:33 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 22:56:33 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GSA-4166B 1.02 (E:) (ATA)
I 22:56:33 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-E01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 8x)
I 22:56:33 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 22:56:33 Write Mode: DVD
I 22:56:33 Write Type: DAO
I 22:56:33 Write Speed: MAX
I 22:56:33 DVD+R Reserve Track: No
I 22:56:33 Link Size: Auto
I 22:56:33 Test Mode: No
I 22:56:33 OPC: No
I 22:56:33 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 22:56:33 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 22:56:33 Filling Buffer… (40 MB)
I 22:56:33 Writing LeadIn…
W 22:57:11 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
W 22:57:11 Retrying (1 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: No Seek Complete
W 22:57:11 Retrying (2 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (3 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (4 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (5 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (6 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (7 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (8 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (9 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (10 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (11 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (12 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (13 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (14 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (15 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (16 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (17 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (18 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (19 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 22:57:11 Retrying (20 of 20)…
W 22:57:11 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 22:57:31 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80)
E 22:57:31 Next Writable Address: 0
I 22:57:31 Synchronising Cache…
W 22:57:35 User opted to skip the ‘Close Track/Session/Disc’ functions.
E 22:57:35 Failed to Write Image!
E 22:57:35 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:02
I 22:57:35 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A

Can anyone more knowledgeable than I am give me any clues as to what’s going on here? I’m thinking the burner is trashed. Thanks in advance.

#2

Check for a firmware update for that drive. General rule of thumb is to burn at half the rated speed of the blank disc, IE, 8X burn @4X, 16X burn @8X. Also suggest using Verbatim blank media.

#3

I normally use Verbatim 16X discs, but the drive stopped recognizing them and I wanted to try some old Memorex I had laying around. The drive saw the disc, so I went ahead with the burn, mainly so I could get the log to post.

Where can I get newer firmware for this drive? I’ve only seen 1.02 unless I just missed something. Thanks again

#4

that is the latest from LG site. drive might be going bad as its a few years old now. :slight_smile:

#5

That’s what I figured. Already looking for a replacement. I’ve had the drive since December 05. Any suggestions on which drive I should look at?

#6

This might help.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f61/top-5-optical-drives-2008-cd-freaks-members-choice-249785/

#7

Bad media…
Bad idea:

I 22:56:33 Write Speed: MAX

#8

Right, like I said, I normally use the Verbatims and burn at 4x. The drive stopped recognizing the Verbs. It saw the Memorex disc and I just left it at Max speed. I mainly wanted to get the error log so I could post it here. Just wanted some thoughts on what could be going on and I suspect the drive is crapping out.

I’m looking at a Pioneer 216 series. Anyone have any thoughts on these?