DVD coaster PISSES ME OFF! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

billege · 01-23-2004, 11:01 AM

Okay, I've got a new sony dru 510a, and it came with sonic DVD burning software.

I practiced with this software on a VCD, just so I knew how it worked. Now I tried to burn my first DVD. The computer spends hours coding the video, burns halfway, and then I get some damn random error message and a coaster.

What the hell am I supposed to do about that? The error message amounted to "couldn't complete command."

What the hell do I do about that? Try again and hope I don't waste $2? This is such bullshit.

Is there some better software out there I could try? I really am not willing to waste 2 dollar discs to make coasters, especially when I have no idea why it did in the first place.

While we're at it:

Athlon XP 1600+
512mb DDR2700
80GB Western Digital Special Edition
30GB WD
XP Pro; all current updates
The DRU is master on IDE 1, the WDSE is master on IDE 0.

Bigwahzoo · 01-23-2004, 02:06 PM

I personally like to use Nero to burn my DVD's. I have heard many problems with different burning software so maybe try a different one and see what happens.

My best suggestion is to buy a rewritable disk and try it out a few times before commiting to a write once disk.

merkerguitars · 01-23-2004, 02:10 PM

First of all update your burner firmware...that will fix alot of incompatibility issues with your burner.
Also what brand of media do you use? I use 2x ritek they work great and are only .89cents a piece shipped

Arc101 · 01-23-2004, 02:39 PM

Oh yes I've had the

Quote:

"couldn't complete command."

thing a few times. Ok to burn DVD's I use Ulead DVD Workshop. I have tried lots of other software but this seems to work best.

For VCD's I use Nero, again after a lot of trial and error this is the best one.

ps - It also make a big difference what DVD disks you use - I have tried Datawrite but these seemed to stick a lot. I now buy Ritek DVD's and I haven't had a problem with them so far.

blockmaan2000 · 01-24-2004, 09:22 PM

Try Nero and VCDEasy. VCDEasy is a piece of cake.

merkerguitars · 01-29-2004, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arc101
I now buy Ritek DVD's and I haven't had a problem with them so far.

Greatest blanks ever...I've had barely any problems with them....go to www.shop4tech.com and buy some they are 89cents a piece in a 100 spindle with free shipping......good deal if you ask me.

01-23-2004, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	DVD coaster PISSES ME OFF! Okay, I've got a new sony dru 510a, and it came with sonic DVD burning software. I practiced with this software on a VCD, just so I knew how it worked. Now I tried to burn my first DVD. The computer spends hours coding the video, burns halfway, and then I get some damn random error message and a coaster. What the hell am I supposed to do about that? The error message amounted to "couldn't complete command." What the hell do I do about that? Try again and hope I don't waste $2? This is such bullshit. Is there some better software out there I could try? I really am not willing to waste 2 dollar discs to make coasters, especially when I have no idea why it did in the first place. While we're at it: Athlon XP 1600+ 512mb DDR2700 80GB Western Digital Special Edition 30GB WD XP Pro; all current updates The DRU is master on IDE 1, the WDSE is master on IDE 0. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend." Last edited by billege; 01-23-2004 at 11:43 AM..

01-23-2004, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	First of all update your burner firmware...that will fix alot of incompatibility issues with your burner. Also what brand of media do you use? I use 2x ritek they work great and are only .89cents a piece shipped __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

01-23-2004, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigwahzoo Insane	I personally like to use Nero to burn my DVD's. I have heard many problems with different burning software so maybe try a different one and see what happens. My best suggestion is to buy a rewritable disk and try it out a few times before commiting to a write once disk.

01-24-2004, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
blockmaan2000 Crazy	Try Nero and VCDEasy. VCDEasy is a piece of cake.