Hello! I've purchased some philips DVDs and when I try burning some files, nero says it's an illegal disc and i can't continue using them. I've used some other cheaper DVDs and they worked fine, maybe it's because I've bought them in Andorra?

I'm using Nero Express and i have a NEC ND-6500A with the firmware 2.N0 that i updated with NecWinFlash. originally i had version 2.40 but i proved all the other versions and they doesn't work. I have a fujitsu-siemens laptop (amilo M1425).

Here's the log that I got the first time:

Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Archivos de programa\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 12:54:32
NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.1.2
Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 2
(Nero Express)
Recorder:             <_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A>   Version: 2.40 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2
Adapter driver:      <IDE>                     HA 1
Drive buffer  :      2048kB
Bus Type      :      default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM:               <AXV      CD/DVD-ROM      >Version: 2.2a - HA 1 TA 1 - 7.0.1.2
Adapter driver:      <SCSI>                    HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral       : FUJITSU MHT2080AT                atapi Port 0 ID 0  DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral      : _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A            atapi Port 1 ID 0  DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral      : AXV     CD/DVD-ROM      2.2a  a347scsi Port 2 ID 0  DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A      D:   CDRom0
AXV CD/DVD-ROM             G:   CDRom1
=======================
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE           : 0
Physical memory     : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 82MB (84896kB)
Memory in use       : 83 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry    : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
22.9.2006
ISO compilation
14:23:27 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate                : FALSE
Write                   : TRUE
Finalize CD             : FALSE
Multisession            : TRUE
Multisession type:      : Start multisession
Burning mode            : DAO
Mode                    : 1
ISO Level               : 2 (Max. of 31 chars)
Character set           : ISO 9660
Joliet                  : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path  : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions        : TRUE

14:23:27 #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory

14:23:27 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running

14:23:27 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

14:23:27 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3302
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

14:23:28 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Last possible write address on media:  2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written:            2157311 (479:24.11, 4213MB)

14:23:28 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

14:23:28 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578
Recorder: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MBI 01 - RG40
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

14:23:28 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

14:23:28 #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 847
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
  2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
  original disc pos #0 + 2157312 (2157312) = #2157312/479:24.12
  relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
  -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2157312 blocks [D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

14:23:28 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059
Prepare recorder [D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos             0             0    4418174976, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
     0 |  lead-in |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
     0 |        1 |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
     0 |        1 |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
2157312 | lead-out |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00

14:23:28 #12 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

14:23:28 #13 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Caching of files started

14:23:28 #14 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4132
Cache writing successful.

14:23:28 #15 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Caching of files completed

14:23:28 #16 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Burn process started at 2.4x (3.324 KB/s)

14:23:28 #17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

14:23:28 #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2580
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode for Multisession

14:23:28 #19 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 21611
Set BUFE: JustLink -> ON

14:23:28 #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2735
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

14:23:28 #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8411
---- 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: 2.1 (33)
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:      26127F 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: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In:     2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
    00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00    .`...0@P...!....
    00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................
    00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................

14:23:28 #22 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323
D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046)
Sense Key:  0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data:   0x53 00 00 00 00 00 20 EB 00 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05

14:23:28 #23 CDR -1046 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1799
Illegal disc
D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A

14:23:28 #24 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1799
Could not perform start of Disc-at-once

14:23:28 #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Burn process failed at 2.4x (3.324 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\scsiport.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=96256 bytes, created 03/08/2004 22:59:42 (Adapter driver for src)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)


which firmware do i have to use to be able to burn these DVDs? thank you so much in advance!!

Well,

    Your log still says that you have firmware 2.40 on the drive.

(in reply to jusi)

It is the old log, sorry. Here's the new I got a few minuts ago:

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Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Archivos de programa\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 02/11/2004 12:54:32
NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 7.0.1.2
Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 2
Recorder:             <_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A>   Version: 2.N0 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2
Adapter driver:      <IDE>                     HA 1
Drive buffer  :      2048kB
Bus Type      :      default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ?
CD-ROM:               <AXV      CD/DVD-ROM      >Version: 2.2a - HA 1 TA 1 - 7.0.1.2
Adapter driver:      <SCSI>                    HA 1
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral       : FUJITSU MHT2080AT                atapi Port 0 ID 0  DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral      : _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A            atapi Port 1 ID 0  DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral      : AXV     CD/DVD-ROM      2.2a  a347scsi Port 2 ID 0  DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A      D:   CDRom0
AXV CD/DVD-ROM             G:   CDRom1
=======================
AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE           : 0
Physical memory     : 511MB (523632kB)
Free physical memory: 196MB (200876kB)
Memory in use       : 61 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry    : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
24.9.2006
ISO compilation
15:01:59 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate                : FALSE
Write                   : TRUE
Finalize CD             : FALSE
Multisession            : TRUE
Multisession type:      : Start multisession
Burning mode            : DAO
Mode                    : 1
ISO Level               : 2 (Max. of 31 chars)
Character set           : ISO 9660
Joliet                  : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path  : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions        : TRUE

15:01:59 #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525
ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory

15:01:59 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124
Reader running

15:01:59 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

15:01:59 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3302
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

15:02:01 #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279
Last possible write address on media:  2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written:            2157311 (479:24.11, 4213MB)

15:02:01 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

15:02:01 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578
Recorder: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MBI 01 - RG40
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

15:02:01 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

15:02:01 #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 847
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
    original disc pos #0 + 2157312 (2157312) = #2157312/479:24.12
    relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
    -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2157312 blocks [D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

15:02:01 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059
Prepare recorder [D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
==========
MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
   1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos             0             0    4418174976, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
       0 |  lead-in |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
       0 |        1 |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
       0 |        1 |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
2157312 | lead-out |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00

15:02:01 #12 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

15:02:01 #13 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Caching of files started

15:02:01 #14 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4132
Cache writing successful.

15:02:01 #15 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Caching of files completed

15:02:01 #16 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Burn process started at 2.4x (3.324 KB/s)

15:02:02 #17 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

15:02:02 #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2580
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode for Multisession

15:02:02 #19 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 21611
Set BUFE: JustLink -> ON

15:02:02 #20 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2735
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

15:02:02 #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8411
---- 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: 2.1 (33)
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:      26127F 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: 2FE10 h
  Start sector number of the next Border-In:     2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
      00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00    .`...0@P...!....
      00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................
      00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................

15:02:02 #22 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323
D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046)
Sense Key:  0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data:   0x53 00 00 00 00 00 20 EB 00 00 00 00
Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05

15:02:02 #23 CDR -1046 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1799
Illegal disc
D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A

15:02:02 #24 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1799
Could not perform start of Disc-at-once

15:02:03 #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725
Burn process failed at 2.4x (3.324 KB/s)

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\scsiport.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=96256 bytes, created 03/08/2004 22:59:42 (Adapter driver for src)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

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I suppose version 2.N0 is the last one, but I don't really know. anyway, i had version 2.81 and it still gave me problems burning Philips DVD-R (and I hadn't any problems burning those cheap Minus Platinum DVD-R).

I downloaded these firmwares from the official list here: http://www.micheldeboer.nl/firmware/6500.html

I've also tried this modified firmware "NEC 6500A 2.24 with Riplock removed, RPC1 and Plus media bitsetting (Liggy). Drive must work as a master drive." and it didn't work neither.

I change the firmware using this app: http://binflash.cdfreaks.com/ but I downloaded Win32 GUI because Win32 (that I supposed was the one I had to download because I don't really know what GUI means) is zipped in a folder that doesn't open.

Finally, I live in Spain and until now I've bought all DVD-R in my country and I haven't had any problems burning them. But these Philips DVD-R are from Andorra, that is another country, so I don't know if this is any problem to burn the DVD-R (for the region code I mean, I can burn CD-R bought in Andorra).

I hope this information is enough. Thank you so much in advance.

Jusi.

(in reply to MP3Mogul)

It's not your drive, it's the discs.  I have personally found the discs under the Philips name are rubbish... not even worthy of drink coasters.

(in reply to jusi)

I suspect that the combination of NEC firmware and Philips media is a no-go situation, i would suggest trying other branded media like TDK or Maxell or Taiyo Yuden

(in reply to MP3Mogul)

quote:

ORIGINAL: jusi
15:02:01 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578
Recorder: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MBI 01 - RG40
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

The problem is that the firmware does not have a write strategy for this Media ID (MID).  What you should do is get the latest firmware for the ND-6500 which is actually the 203d (master) / 403d (slave).  Then use MediaCodeSpeedEdit to customize the firmware with the MID of your media. 

In the attached picture, you'll see that you can replace the "MBI 03RG40" MID with "MBI 01RG40".  If this isn't the exact MID, then you'll have to use DVD Identifier and follow the steps to "import" the MID and overwrite the "MBI 03RG40" MID.  You should then be able to burn your Phillips DVD-R's...please report back if this works for you.
http://ala42.cdfreaks.com/MCSE/
http://dvdidentifier.cdfreaks.com/

Some other answers to your questions:
1. Use the strategy versions from http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/page/6500/ to determine the latest.  If you sort by the date, you can see that the 203d / 403d are the latest firmware.
2. GUI stands for Graphical User Interface.  The other one is a command-line application that you can run from a Command Prompt window (aka DOS box).  Just make sure you have the latest v1.31.
3. Just for future reference:  Your drive has master bootcode since it uses firmware 2.xx.  Do NOT change to a slave bootcode to try 4.xx firmwares, or you will get IDE bootup conflicts with your laptop hard drive.
4. That MBI media is Moser Baer India.  More info regarding media quality can be found here: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

(in reply to jusi)

I wouldn't go to the trouble (although it's a plausable solution), the media is absolutely horrible to begin with.  I wouldn't trust anything stored on it.

(in reply to tqhoang)

Yeah I won't disagree with you on the quality of the MBI stuff...but at least they can try.

It's kind of funny how Phillips would allow such crap media to carry their name...guess they're more concerned with royalty licensing these days.

(in reply to MP3Mogul)

Much Agreed!

(in reply to tqhoang)

I just wanted to thank everyone who contributed to this topic. I had the same problem with a Lite-on SHW-160P6S drive. The "illegal disc" problem was caused by a undetected bad download of the PS0B firmware for the drive. The way I discovered the problem was by trying to use the MSCE (Media Code Speed Edit) utility. When I loaded the firmware file there were exactly "no" media IDs shown...nothing. At first I thought maybe the firmware file and the utility were incompatible. Then I decided to try to redownload the firmware from a different site. This time MCSE showed lots of entries; including one that matched my media. So I re-flashed the drive and tried to burn the same video that had so far created four coasters--only this time successfully.
Jon

(in reply to jusi)

Hello, I have the same problem with Traxdata (dvd-r 16x - special edition), what to do ? thanks

(in reply to JPeterson)

quote:

ORIGINAL: alexmacris

I suspect that the combination of NEC firmware and Philips media is a no-go situation, i would suggest trying other branded media like TDK or Maxell or Taiyo Yuden

When I called HP support about not being able to burn DVD-R media, they actually _suggested_ Phillips DVD-Rs..  I'm on firmware 2.81, and can't burn a majority of DVD-R media currently available (Sony burns at a paultry 2x, Fuji and Memorex don't burn at all).  Does anyone know which firmware will burn a majority of DVD-R media?  Or am I just spinning my wheels with this one?

PS - My Pioneer DVD burner on my home PC works like a charm with all media..  Anyone know if Pioneer makes laptop DVD dburners, and if so, which laptop manufacturers use them?  Does anyone maybe have a list of Laptops that have NEC DVD burners (so I can avoid those models)?

(in reply to alexmacris)

The Philips media is some of the absolute WORST media produced today!

(in reply to cptgunther)

quote:

The Philips media is some of the absolute WORST media produced today!

Agreed... Better off finding some Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden.

(in reply to MP3Mogul)

Hi,
I'm having the same problem with Sony DVD-R disks.

quote:

What you should do is get the latest firmware for the ND-6500 which is actually the 203d (master) / 403d (slave). Then use MediaCodeSpeedEdit to customize the firmware with the MID of your media.

Tried this, instruction very clear. Added the id of the Sony DVD-R to the list and generated a new/patched firmware version. Flashed it and reboot.... Ahhh, still the same error. What is best. Just leave it and go and search proper disks, I read advices to buy TDK or Maxell or Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim, or does anybody have some hack to get my current combination working? Thanks anyway for the tools, anyone who worked on this!!
Best regards,
CK
Note: Latest firmware on the ND6500 is 203E nowadays.

(in reply to tqhoang)

Hello there,
Despite ample reading in a couple of forums and trying out the hints given there I still can’t find a solution for my problem:
 
I have a NEC ND6500A CD/DVD reader/ writer (setup as master) and am using Nero to burn. Recently I have bought a new stack of empty DVD-R from my regular supplier, the DVDs I got from them earlier always worked just fine. The new ones don’t anymore. I get the dreaded “illegal disc” error. I’ve checked the Media-ID with DVD Identifier (V.5.01) and the code is RITEKF1
 
Here’s what I’ve done I have downloaded the latest firmware for the drive (2.03e) and changed that using MediaCodeSpeedEdit (V 1.1.0.2) and of course the clipboard of DVD Identifier.
 
The entry I changed in the original firmware was the one for RITEKG01.
 
I have flashed that to the drive using NECWinFlash (GUI V1.39) and restarted. All that worked just fine but had no effect on the problem.
 
Then I read somewhere that the clipboard of DVD Identifier has a blank first line, so I deleted that and flashed the firmware again. Same effect, that being none!
 
Now I don’t know what else to try, can someone help?
 
I attach the Nero log of the last try:
 
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 26.10.2004 19:35:34
Nero Version: 6.6.0.13
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 13c
 
Recorder:             <_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A>   Version: 203E - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.13
 Adapter driver:      <atapi>                   HA 1
 Drive buffer  :      2048kB
 Bus Type      :      default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM:               <_NEC     DVD+-RW ND-6500A>Version: 203E - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.13
 Adapter driver:      <atapi>                   HA 1
 
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral       : TOSHIBA MK6025GAS                atapi Port 0 ID 0  DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral      : _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A            atapi Port 1 ID 0  DMA: On
 
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A      E:   CDRom0
=======================
 
AutoRun : 0
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE           : 0
Physical memory     : 1014MB (1038820kB)
Free physical memory: 349MB (358252kB)
Memory in use       : 65 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry    : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
 
21.6.2007
ISO compilation
11:30:26  #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6194
                Iso document burn settings
                ------------------------------------------
                Determine maximum speed : FALSE
                Simulate                : FALSE
                Write                   : TRUE
                Finalize CD             : TRUE
                Multisession            : FALSE
                Burning mode            : DAO
                Mode                    : 1
                ISO Level               : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
                Character set           : ISO 9660
                Joliet                  : TRUE
                Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
                Allow more than 255 characters in path  : FALSE
                Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions        : TRUE
               
11:30:27  #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
                Reader running
               
11:30:27  #3 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3293
                First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
               
11:30:27  #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3167
                Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
               
11:30:27  #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 260
                Last possible write address on media:  2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
                Last address to be written:            2271695 (504:49.20, 4436MB)
               
11:30:27  #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 272
                Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
               
11:30:27  #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2339
                Recorder: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A, Media type: DVD-R
                 Disc Manufacturer: RITEKF - 1
                 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
               
11:30:27  #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 438
                >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
                =========================================
               
11:30:28  #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
                Setup items (after recorder preparation)
                 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
                    2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
                    original disc pos #0 + 2271696 (2271696) = #2271696/504:49.21
                    relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
                    -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2271696 blocks [_NEC     DVD+-RW ND-6500A]
                --------------------------------------------------------------
               
11:30:28  #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
                Prepare recorder [_NEC     DVD+-RW ND-6500A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
                DAO infos:
                ==========
                 MCN: ""
                 TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
                 Tracks 1 to 1:
                   1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos             0             0    4652433408, ISRC ""
                DAO layout:
                ===========
                 __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
                       0 |  lead-in |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
                       0 |        1 |   0 |    0x41 | 0x00
                       0 |        1 |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
                 2271696 | lead-out |   1 |    0x41 | 0x00
               
11:30:28  #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
                Caching of files started
               
11:30:28  #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4051
                Cache writing successful.
               
11:30:28  #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
                Caching of files completed
               
11:30:28  #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
                Burn process started at 2x (2.770 KB/s)
               
11:30:29  #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2609
                Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
               
11:30:29  #16 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2267
                Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
               
11:30:29  #17 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21469
                Set BUFE: JustLink -> ON
               
11:30:29  #18 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2421
                Start write address at LBA 0
                DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
               
11:30:29  #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:      26127F 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: 2FE10 h
                  Start sector number of the next Border-In:     2FFA0 h
                 Media Specific [16..63]:
                      00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00    .`...0@P...!....
                      00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................
                      00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00    ................
               
11:30:29  #20 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1182
                SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0
                Status:     0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
                HA-Status   0x00 (0x00, OK)
                TA-Status   0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
                Sense Key:  0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
                Sense Code: 0x30
                Sense Qual: 0x05
                CDB Data:   0x53 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x22 0xA9 0xD0 0x00 0x00 0x00
                Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
                            0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05
               
11:30:29  #21 CDR -1046 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1765
                Illegal disc
               
11:30:29  #22 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1765
                Could not perform start of Disc-at-once
               
11:30:29  #23 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
                Burn process failed at 2x (2.770 KB/s)
               
 
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 30.01.2007 07:03:34
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.43J, size=36624 bytes, created 30.01.2007 07:03:34 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04.08.2004 00:59:44 (Adapter driver for rec)
 
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

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