Sony DW-D56A, Firmware PFS3, Nero

[Klymaxx]

Ok. I've dug around for the answer here, but I didn't see a similar problem. All I'm trying to do is burn DVD Video files to any DVD -R or +R. When I run a simulation it works. This is the first log file. When I do it for real, it never gets out of the Lead In Phase and it stay at 1% disc written. I've used Nero with my Plextor external DVD burner, but the sony offers dual layer, so I'd like to get this figured out. I done anything with filters and when I normally make DVDs, I use standar 4.5 G data and the DVD compatability is on. It was off in my simulation and trial. Thanks everyone, I'm stumped, because I've already replaced this drive under the vaio warranty. It plays DVD and everything else. 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 4:21:30 PM Nero Version: 6.6.0.6 Recorder: <SONY> Version: PFS3 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <SONY>Version: PFS3 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 7Y250P0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DW-D56A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === SONY DVD RW DW-D56A E: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 1022MB (1047340kB) Free physical memory: 508MB (520936kB) Memory in use : 50 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 14.12.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 9:01:45 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation started 9:01:45 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 9:01:45 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : TRUE Write : FALSE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet :FALSE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 9:01:45 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files sorted 9:01:45 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 9:01:45 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer SONY DVD RW DW-D56A running 9:01:45 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 9:01:45 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 9:01:45 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3155 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 9:01:45 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 1970639 (437:55.14, 3848MB) 9:01:45 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 9:01:45 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2311 Recorder: SONY DVD RW DW-D56A, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: FUJIFI - LM03 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 9:01:45 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 431 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<9> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1970640 blocks [SONY DVD RW DW-D56A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 9:01:45 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1042 Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DW-D56A] 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 4035870720, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1970640 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 9:01:45 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 9:01:45 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4042 Cache writing successful. 9:01:45 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 9:01:45 PM #19 Phase 32 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Simulation started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 9:01:45 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 9:01:45 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2300 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode for Multisession 9:01:45 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21079 Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON 9:01:45 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2441 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: No 9:01:45 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8332 ---- 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> (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 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 ................ 9:14:22 PM #25 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116 <SONY> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 1970640 (1E11D0h), lenght 0 blocks 9:14:22 PM #26 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 9:14:22 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2682 EndDAO: Last written address was 1970639 9:15:24 PM #28 Phase 133 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Writing short lead-out 9:15:24 PM #29 Phase 33 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Simulation completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.19E, size=20576 bytes, created 10/21/2004 1:03:00 AM (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 12:59:44 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) *******************LOG FAIL********************************** 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 4:21:30 PM Nero Version: 6.6.0.6 Recorder: <SONY> Version: PFS3 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <SONY>Version: PFS3 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 7Y250P0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SONY DVD RW DW-D56A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === SONY DVD RW DW-D56A E: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 1022MB (1047340kB) Free physical memory: 508MB (520684kB) Memory in use : 50 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 14.12.2006 UDF/ISO compilation 9:18:01 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation started 9:18:01 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 9:18:01 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6168 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 :FALSE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 9:18:01 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 DVD-Video files sorted 9:18:01 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 9:18:01 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer SONY DVD RW DW-D56A running 9:18:01 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 9:18:01 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 9:18:01 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3155 Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media 9:18:02 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 257 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 1970639 (437:55.14, 3848MB) 9:18:02 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 9:18:02 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2311 Recorder: SONY DVD RW DW-D56A, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: FUJIFI - LM03 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 9:18:02 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 431 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<9> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1970640 blocks [SONY DVD RW DW-D56A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 9:18:02 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1042 Prepare recorder [SONY DVD RW DW-D56A] 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 4035870720, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1970640 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 9:18:02 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 9:18:02 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4042 Cache writing successful. 9:18:02 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 9:18:02 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s) 9:18:02 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2604 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 9:18:03 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2300 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode for Multisession 9:18:03 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21079 Set BUFE: Power-Burn -> ON , Adapt writespeed to disc : ON 9:18:03 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2441 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: No 9:18:03 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8332 ---- 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> (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 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 ................ 9:22:50 PM #25 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1432 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x03BB0000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x60 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x00 9:22:50 PM #26 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Write error 9:22:50 PM #27 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 9:22:50 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 9:22:50 PM #29 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2682 EndDAO: Last written address was 607 9:22:50 PM #30 Phase 133 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Writing short lead-out 9:24:53 PM #31 SCSI -1176 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1178 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: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x72 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x71 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x72 0x00 9:28:54 PM #32 SCSI -1169 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1178 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: 0x02 (KEY_NOT_READY) Sense Code: 0x04 Sense Qual: 0x08 CDB Data: 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x04 0x08 9:29:42 PM #33 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1178 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: 0x06 CDB Data: 0x5B 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x06 9:29:42 PM #34 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1178 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: 0x06 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 0x30 0x06 9:29:42 PM #35 CDR -1176 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Session fixation error SONY DVD RW DW-D56A\H1 T0 9:29:42 PM #36 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 9:29:42 PM #37 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 4x (5,540 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.19E, size=20576 bytes, created 10/21/2004 1:03:00 AM (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 12:59:44 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

[Ulukai]

I see a write error mentioned in the log, right after a key medium error. This usually indicates the media can't be written to properly. Have you tried different media yet? Have you tried a cleaning kit for the writer? I read somewhere you tried the filters, so we'll skip that. Hope it helps.

[Klymaxx]

Hey, No I haven't tried other media yet. I have used a different program though. When I use the clicktoDVD software that came with the Vaio, I can burn homemade cd's without a problem. When I try to use Nero and burn video files, I get errors. It doesn't make sense to me, but oh well. I think this drive is a piece. I did run the filters thing and it said no upper filters were found and then it didn't say anything about the lower filters. I don't know what that means. I'll try a cleaning kit, but I think it's something wrong with the drive. Thank you! Kyle

[Ulukai]

You said it there yourself, you can burn homemade CD's OK, but not DVD's with Nero. I'd suggest you try another DVD media with the video files before dumping the drive for beeing broken.

[Klymaxx]

Hey, I meant to say DVDs there. When I make a homemade DVD from my own video camera with the software that came with the computer, it will work, but when I copy DVD video files, it doesn't want to work. The media I have works with the other program, click to DVD, but I can't get them to work with Nero and bunring video files. Thanks again, Kyle

[Ulukai]

Have you tried to burn simple file data to DVD? This way you have a base line reference for testing. If that fails and you already switched media, the drive is most likely the culprit.

[Klymaxx]

Ulukai, Thanks for the help. I tried the data DVD and I can't get that to burn, so the next step is the different media. Thank you! Kyle

[SirQUK]

A couple of things that could be useful in bugtracking: 1. Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.19E, size=20576 bytes, created 10/21/2004 1:03:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) This may be causing some issues - this particular writer ahs a poor compat record with pxhelp20 2. Disc Manufacturer: FUJIFI - LM03 Not the best media to use !

[holden]

I have a Dell notebook with SONY DVD+RW DW-D56A DVD/CD

I had trouble burning DVDs years back and stopped using them

I could get by with CDs

It even stopped reading the DVDs it had burnt long back

In between, I had a harddisk crash and got that changed.

The problem persisted


My computer showed dvd-rw drive e which changes to cd when a dvd is put in and it shows the dvd to be blank


DVD region not selected


I checked lower and upper filters. There was no upper filter and the lower filter was Pxhelp20


I downloaded the firmware rar file and changed it from pd57 to pfs3

I also downloaded from this site, the zipped files for "filters off" and "filters on" and also the "filters check"

I switched off filters, the problem persisted.

I switched on filters, and they became The Upper Filters are:
GEARAspiWDM
The Lower Filters are:
Pxhelp20

but then on rebooting, the dvd drive has disappeared and device manager shows a yellow mark against my SONY DVD+RW DW-D56A

Please suggest what I can do.

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