[cicero_daredevil]

Does any one have a solution.

I have a NEC DVD+RW 1100A. I have updated the firmware to current ver 1.93

Every time I try to create a DVD- with just files. I get a ("Write Error." [03/OC/00])

I am just trying to make a Data DVD file.

This is true no matter which speed I use. 3.9 or 2.4 Its the same error if it take the Drive from DMA mode.

[james_hardin]

That is a pretty old burner! Are you sure it has not simply died?

[cicero_daredevil]

That is a pretty old burner! Are you sure it has not simply died?

Yes I have had it since it was brand new out of the box. And I just made a DATA CD just to check its status.

I have not used it much to make CD's/ or DVD as its been in a 2.4 Ghz machine for 4 years.

I have udaded the soft war to build 7.1.1.189

[cicero_daredevil]

Yes I have had it since it was brand new out of the box. And I just made a DATA CD just to check its status.

I have not used it much to make CD's/ or DVD as its been in a 2.4 Ghz machine for 4 years.

I have udaded the soft war to build 7.1.1.189

After reading all the sugestions in this forum. I tried SONY DVD+R now as apposed to the Memorx DVD+r that I was using before.

Now the error says ("seek, synch, ATIP or mechanical positioning error - Medium error. " [03/02/00])

[cicero_daredevil]

("seek, synch, ATIP or mechanical positioning error - Medium error. " [03/02/00])

has anyone seen this one.? andy help or is it telling me my drive is failing?

[cdanteek]

I would check DMA and try better quality media.


**030200 4 5 6 No seek complete http://www.cdr-zone.com/articles/atapi_err...des_page_1.html


There are many cases where there is a problem with the disc, or information cannot be retrieved from the disc properly. The PC may be unstable or try a new disc.

4. DMA Settings
Setting DMA mode:

Windows 95/98/ME Users

Right click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] from the menu. Click on [Device Manager], then click on [CD-ROM]. This will expand to show the CD drives on your system. Right click on a drive and select [Properties] from the menu. Click on the [Settings] tab and check that the [DMA] option is enabled. Repeat this procedure for the remaining CD drives.

Win NT/2000/XP Users

Right click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] from the menu. Click [Device Manager] on the [Hardware] tab, then click to open the [IDE ATA/ATAPI (hard disk) controllers] section. You will find: the Primary IDE Channel controller, Secondary IDE Channel controller. Complete the following procedure:

Right click on the Primary IDE controller and select [Properties] from the menu.
Select the [Advanced Settings] tab. Check that the [Transfer Mode] for both devices is set to [DMA if available].
Repeat this for Secondary IDE controller.


Note: In some cases older CD-ROM drives will not support DMA mode. In that case please set both devices to PIO mode.





5. Disc



Recording errors often occur when the disc is dirty, or has fingerprints or scratches. If an error occurred during test simulation (before actual recording), clean the disc. If you are getting recording errors, try the following.
Use a different blank, recordable disc.
Use a different manufacturer's disc.
Ensure the disc is clean before recording:
Remove all fingerprints, dirt, and dust from the shiny side of your disc using a nonabrasive cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution.
Wipe the disc from the center to the edge of the disc.
Dry the disc completely.


Error during file verification
If an error occurred when the files were being verified, record the same files again using a different disc.


Read error when copying a disc
When copying a disc, if an error occurred while reading data from the original disc, the original disc may be scratched or dirty.
Try cleaning the disc.
Remove all fingerprints, dirt, and dust from the shiny side of your disc using a nonabrasive cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution.
Wipe the disc from the center to the edge of the disc.
Dry the disc completely.
Try using a different source drive.
To change the drive you use to read your disc, click the Change button when asked to insert a source disc into your drive tray.
Select the drive you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
Insert your disc into the new drive.
Try using copying the disc using one drive as both the source and destination drive.
When you use your recorder to both read and write to your disc, B's Recorder GOLD creates an image file of the entire disc to your hard drive and then copies that temporary file onto your blank disc. This can be helpful if the drive you are using to read your original disc is slow or unreliable.

If the problem persists, contact the drive maker.

6. Drive
If you have tried Actions 1 through 5 above, there may be a problem with your drive. Contact the drive maker with details of the error code. If the 5th and 6th digit of the error code is 80 through FF, then the error code is maker unique. The descriptions of these error codes differ depending on the maker.


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[cicero_daredevil]

I would check DMA and try better quality media.
**030200 4 5 6 No seek complete http://www.cdr-zone.com/articles/atapi_err...des_page_1.html
There are many cases where there is a problem with the disc, or information cannot be retrieved from the disc properly. The PC may be unstable or try a new disc.

4. DMA Settings
Setting DMA mode:

Windows 95/98/ME Users

Right click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] from the menu. Click on [Device Manager], then click on [CD-ROM]. This will expand to show the CD drives on your system. Right click on a drive and select [Properties] from the menu. Click on the [Settings] tab and check that the [DMA] option is enabled. Repeat this procedure for the remaining CD drives.

Win NT/2000/XP Users

Right click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] from the menu. Click [Device Manager] on the [Hardware] tab, then click to open the [IDE ATA/ATAPI (hard disk) controllers] section. You will find: the Primary IDE Channel controller, Secondary IDE Channel controller. Complete the following procedure:

Right click on the Primary IDE controller and select [Properties] from the menu.
Select the [Advanced Settings] tab. Check that the [Transfer Mode] for both devices is set to [DMA if available].
Repeat this for Secondary IDE controller.


Note: In some cases older CD-ROM drives will not support DMA mode. In that case please set both devices to PIO mode.

5. Disc
Recording errors often occur when the disc is dirty, or has fingerprints or scratches. If an error occurred during test simulation (before actual recording), clean the disc. If you are getting recording errors, try the following.
Use a different blank, recordable disc.
Use a different manufacturer's disc.
Ensure the disc is clean before recording:
Remove all fingerprints, dirt, and dust from the shiny side of your disc using a nonabrasive cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution.
Wipe the disc from the center to the edge of the disc.
Dry the disc completely.
Error during file verification
If an error occurred when the files were being verified, record the same files again using a different disc.
Read error when copying a disc
When copying a disc, if an error occurred while reading data from the original disc, the original disc may be scratched or dirty.
Try cleaning the disc.
Remove all fingerprints, dirt, and dust from the shiny side of your disc using a nonabrasive cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution.
Wipe the disc from the center to the edge of the disc.
Dry the disc completely.
Try using a different source drive.
To change the drive you use to read your disc, click the Change button when asked to insert a source disc into your drive tray.
Select the drive you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
Insert your disc into the new drive.
Try using copying the disc using one drive as both the source and destination drive.
When you use your recorder to both read and write to your disc, B's Recorder GOLD creates an image file of the entire disc to your hard drive and then copies that temporary file onto your blank disc. This can be helpful if the drive you are using to read your original disc is slow or unreliable.

If the problem persists, contact the drive maker.

6. Drive
If you have tried Actions 1 through 5 above, there may be a problem with your drive. Contact the drive maker with details of the error code. If the 5th and 6th digit of the error code is 80 through FF, then the error code is maker unique. The descriptions of these error codes differ depending on the maker.
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Thanks for this suggestion I have read it and tried it before. I went from Memeorex to Sony disk. I tried to burn disk in pio mode and then back to the DMA settings. the data i am retriving is on ide 1st IDE Channel. second drive. the DVD+RW is a NEC 1100A which is using firm 1.93 and master on 2nd IDE channel
I have updated ec creator to ver .1.1.189 enu

I am beginning to think the drive is failing to burn.

[grandpabruce]

Thanks for this suggestion I have read it and tried it before. I went from Memeorex to Sony disk. I tried to burn disk in pio mode and then back to the DMA settings. the data i am retriving is on ide 1st IDE Channel. second drive. the DVD+RW is a NEC 1100A which is using firm 1.93 and master on 2nd IDE channel
I have updated ec creator to ver .1.1.189 enu

I am beginning to think the drive is failing to burn.

I would bet that your NEC is dead or will be soon. I'd replace it. Good DVD burners are relatively inexpensive now.

[cdanteek]

the data i am retriving is on ide 1st IDE Channel. second drive.

Could you explain the above? Are you trying to read or copy from a HD or optical drive with media?

I have a NEC DVD+RW 1100A. I have updated the firmware to current ver 1.93.

Is this a retail drive or a OEM, came with a pc like Dell or others? What was the version of the firmware before you flashed to v1.93?

Did the drive work fine before the flash?

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[cicero_daredevil]

Could you explain the above? Are you trying to read or copy from a HD or optical drive with media?
Is this a retail drive or a OEM, came with a pc like Dell or others? What was the version of the firmware before you flashed to v1.93?

Did the drive work fine before the flash?

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ok I am attempting to write a data DVD. the hard drive with the data on it is the slave drive on the 1st IDE channel.

everything is running on DMA.

There are two optical drives both divd on the 2nd ide channel. in the master location is the NEC in the 2nd is a Panasoci DVD Rom.

The dive was running 100 I had to upgrade firmware to 1.5 then 1.93 version. The error occured both before and after the firmware update. the only thing that changed was the new medium error appeard when I used the sony medium.

("seek, synch, ATIP or mechanical positioning error - Medium error. " [03/02/00])

This is a retail drive. I purchased and built the system myself.

[cdanteek]

You can move the drive to another PC and see it it works. Or buy a new drive for around 35.00 and free shipping. ( newegg.com).

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[cicero_daredevil]

You can move the drive to another PC and see it it works. Or buy a new drive for around 35.00 and free shipping. ( newegg.com).

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Thanks to everyone for the help. It seems that buying a new drive was the solution. Still funny that it reads dvd's and cd writes CD's just not dvd's

[cdanteek]

Thanks to everyone for the help. It seems that buying a new drive was the solution. Still funny that it reads dvd's and cd writes CD's just not dvd's

Lost my beloved Px 708A to the same fate! I have plenty of Benq 1640, 1650, and 1655's to last me a new pc or three.

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[ml]

Still funny that it reads dvd's and cd writes CD's just not dvd's

There are two separate write heads in the drive.... one for CDs and one for DVDs. The DVD heads seem to burn out more quickly.