Error burning with dvds

Hi, I'm having a problem burning DVD-Rs. I have no problem with DVD+Rs or cdrs and cdrws, just DVD-Rs. When I tried to burn something, I would get an error message saying" Unspecified Target ettor" then it would say "Writing short lead out" followed by "Session Fixation Error" and "Could not perform end of Disc-at-once". The DVD-Rs 'm using are Verbatim 16x and I'm using Nero fully updated to 6.6. What's weird is on the screen to select the burning speed, it's greyed out at 2x even though I can burn my DVD+Rs (Memorex 4x) at 4x (with options for 6x and also 2.4x). My OS is Windows XP Home edition with SP2 and my drive is a slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S. Can anyone please help?

Here's the error log from nero:

Chris

1A20-0318-0300-1285-6033-3519

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 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.18
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S>Version: 6SU1 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <Generic DVD-ROM >Version: 1.0 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18
Adapter driver: <d347prt> HA 2

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG MP0402H atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : Generic DVD-ROM 1.0 d347prt Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S D: CDRom0
Generic DVD-ROM E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1047916kB)
Free physical memory: 212MB (217400kB)
Memory in use : 79 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

5.1.2006
ISO compilation
9:26:14 AM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359
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 : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
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

9:26:14 AM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

9:26:14 AM #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S running

9:26:14 AM #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

9:26:14 AM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

9:26:14 AM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 499775 (111:03.50, 976MB)

9:26:14 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

9:26:14 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483
Recorder: Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: MCC 03 - RG20
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

9:26:14 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

9:26:14 AM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 499776 (499776) = #499776/111:3.51
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 499776 blocks [Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S]
--------------------------------------------------------------

9:26:15 AM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051
Prepare recorder [Slimtype DVDRW SOSW-852S] 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 1023541248, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
499776 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00

9:26:15 AM #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started

9:26:16 AM #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122
Cache writing successful.

9:26:16 AM #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed

9:26:16 AM #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s)

9:26:16 AM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

9:26:16 AM #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode for Multisession

9:26:16 AM #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774
Set BUFE: SMART-BURN -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON

9:26:16 AM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

9:26:16 AM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8892
---- 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 ................

9:26:23 AM #21 SCSI -400 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0CA80000
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: 0x27
Sense Qual: 0x00
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x27 0x00

9:26:23 AM #22 CDR -400 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Unspecified target error

9:26:23 AM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion

9:26:23 AM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader

9:26:23 AM #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969
EndDAO: Last written address was -1

9:26:23 AM #26 Phase 133 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Writing short lead-out

9:26:23 AM #27 SCSI -1176 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: 0x72
Sense Qual: 0x04
CDB Data: 0x5B 0x01 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x72 0x04

9:26:23 AM #28 CDR -1176 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167
Session fixation error

9:26:23 AM #29 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167
Could not perform end of Disc-at-once

9:26:23 AM #30 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 12/20/2004 1:37:14 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/4/2004 7:00:00 AM (Adapter driver for rec)
File 'Drivers\d347prt.sys': Ver=3.47.0.0 built by: WinDDK, size=5248 bytes, created 8/22/2004 4:31:48 PM (Adapter driver for src)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

 

It's usually media related. Try another brand, and is your burner compatible with DVD-R?

Use the Nero Info Tool to check for problems, it's in the toolkit in your start menu. (it will also tell you if your burner is compatible)

(and please only attach logs and don't copy and past as it makes the thread very long and people lose interest)

 

I tried Memorex 16 DVD-R and still no luck. I think that maybe my drive doesn't support 16x DVD-Rs? My drive is DVD+-R so it should be able to burn -Rs. And after using the info tool kit, it says it is -R compatible.

 

i would update the firmware, double check the manufacturer of your drive, (slimtype===sometimes is Lite-on (very bad customer support) )

 

Does Nero say everything is OK?

If it's XP, don't worry about System ASPI, Nero uses it's own ASPI.

 

I would say it's not compatible with 16x media. There's usually a note on the spindle pack warning that the newer high speed media is either not compatible with older 2.4x-4x drives, or that your drive may require a firmware upgrade in order to use it at all.