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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Power Calibration Error

    When burning a Double Layer DVD i get the error message 'Power Calibration Error'. I am able to burn single layer (normal 4.7 GB) discs without any problems. I have tried different media, same problem, and there is no dust, its all cleaned out, firmware is updated, all the cables are ok thats why i can burn normal DVD's but i dont know what the problem is with double layer DVDs. I have a Pioneer DVR-109 burner and I am using Nero

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    Researching your problem brings solutions. What speed are you trying to burn these Dual Layer disks? Try a lower speed. Most Dual layers are only 8x, if you are trying to burn using the maximum of your drive, this can cause that problem.

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    The last dual layer blanks I got were 4X. Yes, a lot of them are still on the store shelves.

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    Try cleaning the optical drive lens with a cleaning disc. You can get one from any music or electronics store if you don't have one already.
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    its say 8x on the cover of the disc, but nero automatically burned it at 2x

    Quote Originally Posted by photolady View Post
    Researching your problem brings solutions. What speed are you trying to burn these Dual Layer disks? Try a lower speed. Most Dual layers are only 8x, if you are trying to burn using the maximum of your drive, this can cause that problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Train View Post
    The last dual layer blanks I got were 4X. Yes, a lot of them are still on the store shelves.
    yes, burning layer one was ok, problem started when it got to layer 2

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    ok, i will do that and let you know

    (I dont it get why single layer dvd's dont have this problem only double layer), anyway i'll let u know if it worked

    Quote Originally Posted by SuperSparks View Post
    Try cleaning the optical drive lens with a cleaning disc. You can get one from any music or electronics store if you don't have one already.
    Last edited by shahan; January 6th, 2012 at 05:00 PM.

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    Different power levels are used. A small amount of contamination on the lens might be enough to stop DL burning while still being just within limits for single layer.
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    It has worked

    Thank you, I have cleaned the DVD lens with head cleaner solution and it has worked, i have managed to successfully copy over 5 Gb of data.

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    That's great news, I'm glad you got it sorted out
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