Can't burn DVDs

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Can't burn DVDs

I have a 15inch imac G4 800mhz with a superdrive, DVR-104. I can't burn DVDs. I can burn data CDs fine but not DVDs. I am using blank DVD-R bought from Apple. When I enter a blank DVD it brings up iDVD and click to my project and then to burn. It trys to burn but it displays an error msg at the end. I tried making an image file of the project then use the DISK UTILITIES to burn the DVD, same thing, it doesn't work. I am running OS X 10.3.9.

I also have trouble installing ilIFE 06. It didn't recognize the DVD. I had to take the imac to a genius bar and they hooked another macbaook to my G4 in order to have it install.

It plays movie DVDs fine. What's wrong with my superdrive? I want to burn some camcorder footage from the miniDV camcorder.

iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Posted on Nov 27, 2006 7:41 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 28, 2006 11:23 AM in response to mister_two

First, welcome to the discussions.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303599
This is Apple's quick assist.
I personally recommend you follow a couple of suggestions, that help with System Maintence.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=122021
I also recommend the use of Roxio's Software for burning.
http://www.roxio.com/enu/default.html?ccid=google&o_e25=Paid%20Search&gclid=CJuG 9uLNiogCFQ9OWAod014AHg
Yes Apple's work and work well, but for some users they are hard to fiqure out and use.
Cheers Don

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Answer 2

mister_two Author

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Nov 29, 2006 6:18 AM in response to mister_two

When I use Disk Utility to burn the DVD I get this error msg: device drained buffer without underrun protection.

Mac OS X (10.3.9)

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Answer 3

dds109

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Nov 30, 2006 6:46 AM in response to mister_two

I receive the same message when I try to burn a dvd out of DVD2oneX2 I get this error msg: device drained buffer without underrun protection.

What does this mean???

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Answer 4

Nov 30, 2006 7:51 AM in response to dds109

More likely than not it means that you didn't use Mactheripper first, and are trying to copy a Movie.
Don

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Answer 5

dds109

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Nov 30, 2006 8:51 AM in response to Donald Morgan

I am using MacTheRipper to rip the dvd then using DVD2oneX2 to compress the image file... I get the file down to 4.33 GB. But when I put in a blank DVD I look up available space and it says 4.28 GB... I Know You wont get a true 4.7 GB but It usually is a 4.38 GB... I notice when looking at the available space it says 10mb or so which would get it to a 4.38 GB says its already used and I have not done anything but put the DVD in the burner... How is it already using space just inserting the DVD? How can i get the 4.33 GB file on my dvd is it the brand? I am using TDK 8x DVD-R is that the problem to why only 4.28 is availiable and 10MB is alreayd used up by just inserting the dvd into my dvd burner?

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Answer 6

mister_two Author

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Dec 6, 2006 10:18 AM in response to mister_two

This is from the log of Disk Utility:

Burning Image “Brian Rowe's NYC Adventure.img”
Preparing data for burn
Opening session
Opening track
Writing track
Closing session
Finishing burn
Burn failed
The device drained its buffer without burn underrun protection.
The device drained its buffer without burn underrun protection.
Name : Brian Rowe's NYC Adventure.img
Type : Disk Image

Disk Identifier : disk1
Media Name : Apple UDIF read/write Media
Media Type : Generic
Connection Bus : Disk Image
Disk Image Path : /Users/i09uiuoji/Desktop/Brian Rowe's NYC Adventure.img
Locked : Yes
Writable : No
Ejectable : Yes
Mac OS 9 Drivers Installed : No
Location : External
Total Capacity : 2.3 GB (2,503,507,968 Bytes)
Disk Number : 1
Partition Number : 0

Would upgrading the superdrive help? At my wits end

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Answer 7

mister_two Author

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Dec 7, 2006 6:05 AM in response to mister_two

Borrowed a friend's external Sony DVD burner, DRX-500ULX. It works! I guess I am in the market for an external DVD burner. I rather replace the superdrive but that's more work.

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Answer 8

Dec 10, 2006 11:33 AM in response to mister_two

I have a 17inch imac G4 800mhz with a superdrive, DVR-104.
I am having the EXACT same issues. I can't burn a DVD but I can burn a CD. I get all the same messages. I tried burning with Toast 6 and Toast titanium 6 will display messages such has:

The driver reported an error:
Sense Key = BLANK CHECK
Sense Code = 0x00
NO ADDITIONAL SENSE INFORMATION

or

The driver reported an error:
Sense Key = ILLEGAL REQUEST
Sense Code = 0x21, 0x02
BUFFER UNDERRUN

or

The driver reported an error:
Sense Key = MEDIUM ERROR
Sense Code = 0x57
UNABLE TO RECOVER TABLE-OF-CONTENT

This is driving me crazy. Does ANYONE have a solution??

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Answer 9

Duane

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Dec 11, 2006 9:16 AM in response to mdcwilson

mdcwilson, Welcome to the discussion area!

Are you trying to burn +R media or -R media?

Run System Profiler and see what capabilities your DVD drive has.

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Answer 10

mister_two Author

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Dec 12, 2006 6:25 AM in response to mdcwilson

mdcwilson, you should be using -R discs. If you were using -R and it still didn't work I don't have a real solution other than get an external burner. I am researching the Sony's 820 and 830 UL/T external burners. Trying to get the superdrive to burn DVDs was very frustrating for me. I found the external burners work so I am going with that solution. Good luck.

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