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Vaio DVD-r model vn-s5xp

richard85 — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:54:24 GMT

nearly every time i try to back data up onto a DVD using either Nero or roxio it has a problem with the power calibration according to Nero and reports a problem with roxio i have upgraded the firmware. after several attempts the writer does work but can anyone suggest a solution to this, i have tried using different disk types on it and the problem persists.

Re: Vaio DVD-r model vn-s5xp

rich912 — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:40:58 GMT

It could be that having both Roxio and Nero installed is causing a conflict.

Have a look at the following link and scroll down to 'Power Calibration Error '

LINK

Re: Vaio DVD-r model vn-s5xp

Blencogo — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:16:42 GMT

I had similar problems which disappeared when I uninstalled Roxio.

In fact I had to uninstall both Roxio and Nero - and then reinstall Nero.

Re: Vaio DVD-r model vn-s5xp

gnomo74 — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:07:35 GMT

I thinki Rich912 suggestion is to be follows. Actually Roxio's software should provide you with a Sense code error message after failing to write. For example:
Sense: 03 ASC: 73 ASCQ: 03 (Command 2A)
If you check on Link
you take the corresponding values:
Sense key 3
ASC 73
ASCQ 03
---> Power Calibration Area error.
This usually indicates your media is of bad/poor quality. Of course it's hard to say which media is actually good since very few brands produce their own media. Tayo Nyuden make good stuff but I don't think they can be found easily in the shops. I have had no problems (so far) with Benq or Platinum media. What media have you been using (brand & type)?

Re: Vaio DVD-r model vn-s5xp

kee-lo_ — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:02:40 GMT

Roxio is a serious pain, had it on my old Win98 system and it made coasters. Changed to Nero and was happy.