[Archived] Dvd Issues

[Hughesy]

HELP!!!

Iv never had a problem burning DVD's, but lately my DVD player is saying its complete and then coming up with an error.

I use ConvertXtoDVD to burn dvd's and using Sony discs.

Part of the error message contains "Write error at 382960 (16)" and also "code 05 21 02"

Anyone know what my issues are? Iv unistalled the software and re-installed but it didnt solve it either. Is it my drivers? Also does anyone know of any free places to fix and update my drivers (this could be my issue?).

[thebigguy]

Made sure you have latest version off them software sometimes helps and also is it a dell pc?

[Hughesy]

Latest version of what software - the burner software? Iv done that one.

Its a Toshiba A200 laptop

[dave birch]

google "DVD error code 05 21 02" there are a number of fora that discuss this problem. A few even have solutions.

[Hughesy]

I tried that, but couldnt really find a definitive answer.

Iv got a good media (sony) and iv got enough space on my hard-drive. Iv also got the latest driver downloads, so im stuck!!

[Biddy]

I tried that, but couldnt really find a definitive answer.

Iv got a good media (sony) and iv got enough space on my hard-drive. Iv also got the latest driver downloads, so im stuck!!

Have you tried manually converting the xvids with other packages and then burning with other software like nero? Or maybe try ripping a dvd and then burning that straight back to disc. See if it is the software or the DVD writer on its way out.

[Hughesy]

Yeah I had ConvertX, got rid of that and got a newer version - still no luck.

So got rid of that and got Nero - still no luck

Someone has mentioned now temporary files - just trying that one!

[Hughesy]

Tried the temp files and it wasnt that either. Running out of options now.

Is there a definitive way to check my burner is knackered??

[snatchymcsnatch]

Hughesy

I have had a similar problem and it was driving me nuts - given that it looks like you have tried every logical option I'm fairly sure it's the actual media you are using. Even though you have Sony disks there's a good chance that these are made by a 3rd Party Korean or Chinese company and are of inferior quality (I'm not saying all Chinese goods are inferior of course (come on - people have been warned for less than that on here ) Sony have merely branded them.

If you want to know who actually manufactured your DVD's you need the MEDIA ID. The link at the bottom of the page has a tool you can use to identify your DVD manufacturer.

Short Answer:

What I would suggest is that you try burning with another make of disc - I would highly recommend VERBATIM DVD-R disks - they seem to burn on almost any DVD R/W on any platform.

Like I say though have a quick read of this link it explains better than I and you can download the tool which tells you who really made your disc.

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

[LeChuck]

Can you burn DVDs that you aren't converting from video files? I think biddy suggested to rip a DVD then burn that (try ImgBurn).

[Hughesy]

Snatchy - I checked my media type. They are Sony D21 and therefore fit into the 'excellent' bracket. So surely that wont be the issue??

Im pretty sure I can burn a file using imgburn - at least it let me last week. Il have to re-test that.

[Paul]

Snatchy - I checked my media type. They are Sony D21 and therefore fit into the 'excellent' bracket. So surely that wont be the issue??

Im pretty sure I can burn a file using imgburn - at least it let me last week. Il have to re-test that.

You'd be surprised. I've found on a number of occassions simply buying new discs has solved a problem.

[Hughesy]

I tried burning a data cd using imgburn. I stuck a load of old pics on a cd-r, worked fine.

So does that suggest my burner is working ok? It does to me.

[LeChuck]

It suggests you can burn data CDs fine. Try burning a DVD movie!

[Hughesy]

Guna get a new drive - apparently my drive is rubbish anyway with it being a standard laptop one.

Anyone got any views on good ones? Im thinking an external drive, maybe around £40 - Seen this LG one - it any good?

LG drive - with lite scribe!!

[Biddy]

I tried burning a data cd using imgburn. I stuck a load of old pics on a cd-r, worked fine.

So does that suggest my burner is working ok? It does to me.

Did you fill the whole DVD though? It might be that the laser is getting old and can't write a certain angles any more.

I see you are thinking of getting a new external drive. for £40, anything will do. I treat drives just like anything else these days, can get an internal one for £20 so bin if is constantly makes coasters.

The suggestion about the disks isn't too far fetched by the way. even with the best makes, there can be bad batches. try a different type or another batch to make sure.

[Hughesy]

Bought an external Samsung DvD drive tonight and it works fine. Media isnt the problem, crappy standard laptop drives are the problem!!