The burn to the PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06A drive failed?

I was wondering if anyone ever found a solution to this problem? This is the error message I get when I try to burn a DVD in iPhoto.
"The burn to the PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06A drive failed. The disc drive didn't respond properly and can't recover or retry."
I am trying to back up all my photos in iPhoto to DVD. I am using iPhoto 11 and I currently run Mac OS X 10.6.8. I made about 10 DVD copies earlier before this problem started without any problems. Now I get this message all the time. I tried burning a movie DVD in iDVD and it worked with no problem so I do not think the DVD burner is defective. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Same for me here...no luck with TDK DL DVD +R. Seems that this drive is extremely picky with DL supports (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1181990).

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The burn to the PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06A drive failed. Verifying the burned

I am trying to burn an album from iPhoto '09 and I receive the following error message:
The burn to the PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06A drive failed. Verifying the burned data failed.
I have attempted 3 different times using the same media that worked prior to my upgrade to Snow Leopard. Prior to the upgrade I didn't have any problems.
Any help would be appreciated.

Same for me here...no luck with TDK DL DVD +R. Seems that this drive is extremely picky with DL supports (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1181990).

Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K05 superdrive can't erase or burn DVD-RW

I've noticed lots of users are having issues with their slot-loading superdrives and I'm wondering if anyone's issue matches this one:
I can successfully read and write: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-DL and can READ an already burned DVD-RW, but I can't erase a DVD-RW that's already burned nor can I burn a blank DVD-RW. Inserting a blank DVD-RW results in ejecting the disc after about 30 seconds, no error messages, just ejects.
I've tried Maxell DVD-RW and Memorex DVD-RW. Same results.
An already burned DVD-RW (from a different burner) mounts fine on the desktop, but when I try to erase using Toast 7, I get the following message:
The drive reported an error:
Sense Key = ILLEGAL REQUEST
Sense Code = 0x30, 0x05
CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT
It recognizes that it's a DVD-RW, but treats it as though it were a DVD-R.
Using Disk Utility to erase results in a more generic error message:
Optical Erase failed with the error:
Optical Erase Failed
I had an online chat with an Apple rep who had me reset the PRAM, no change. Then we tried from another account, no change. Their next recommendation was to re-install the OS using Archive and Install, which I have my doubts about doing. Failing that, they recommend bringing the iMac in to a service store to possibly replace the drive. But based on what I've been reading about all the different superdrive problems users are having, I'm reluctant to even do that for fear of having an even worse problem with a different drive crop up at some point.
Has anyone out there had this exact problem and found a solution yet?
Seems like a simple firmware update for the drive could fix everything but I'm unable to find one.
Here's the drive specs from the Apple System Profiler:
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K05:
Firmware Revision: Q523
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
Cache: 2000 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media: No

hi there--
instead of just resetting pram i would try booting to
open firmware holding apple-option-o-f and then type
in the following commands--
reset-nvram (hit return)
set-defaults (hit return)
reset-all (hit return)
the last command restarts the computer. see if that
works. if it doesn't then try resetting the smu.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301733
there is a remote possibility that this is software
related, but it almost never is, and these things
are much more likely to resolve your problem than
doing an archive and install, and they are much less
hassle free. let me know if that works. [ 8 ) ]
OK, I booted into open firmware and did all the resets. No improvement. In fact, now I can't even mount some DVD-Rs that I had successfully burned before and mounted before. The drive has always been a little touchy with some discs, especially DVDs, but now seems to be even more hit-and-miss. CD-R and CD-RW reliably mount but DVDs have me worried. It took a long time for my OS X install disc to mount and display the window.
I think it may be time to take it in to Apple and replace it. I may also consider purchasing a Firewire burner with a tray!
Just wondering also if PatchBurn would fix this by creating a new profile or if this truly is a hardware issue. http://www.patchburn.de/
Thanks for your help.

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K05 won't burn dvd+-r/w or cd-r

I've read a bunch of posts from people with similar problems and am concerned...brand new 20" imac with 2GB of RAM and following superdrive specs:
Model: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K05
Revision: Q523
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
I have tried many types of media and all have failed...used both burn folder and toast...burn folder has given me the following errors when burning to a Sony DVD+R media:
error code 0x80020022
and
error code 0x8002006D
get this error when burning to Maxell CD-R:
error code 0x8002006E
I've used these on my previous G4 with upgraded Pioneer Superdrive and had no problem. Is this a warranty issue?

reset the pram and nvram. tried burning from both toast and burn folder...more pricey dvd+r coasters.
created a new user and tried to burn from that. still nothing.
i have transferred 200 GB of data to this computer from my old one (which is severely damaged) and can't back it up now, without purchasing a whole new external drive, as i'm guessing i'll have to send this back...just throwing money away on this. thanks apple.

My Macbook keeps saying 'The burn to the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-898 drive failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.' everytime I try to burn a cd with data on it, it has only just started doing it after 2 years of use, how do I fix it?

My Macbook keeps saying 'The burn to the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-898 drive failed. The burn failed because of a medium write error.' everytime I try to burn a cd with data on it, it has only just started doing it after 2 years of use, how do I fix it?

Have you tried using a different brand of optical disk? (You don't say whether you are doing CDs or DVDs.) Some are better than others.

Reasonably new PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-111D will NOT RECOGNIZE CD's

I bought a new PIONEER DVR-111D drive to replace my old superdrive about 5-6 months ago.
All was fine and good until about 2 weeks ago when it was suddenly unable to recognize CD's. Audio CD's, blank CD's, my highly valued "must insert to play" Halo CD, etc...
I noted this problem originally when trying to burn a playlist on a CD and Toast would pop out an error message about "Wrong Media Type". They worked fine before. This only happens on CD's (and yes, I tried a few different brands) - not DVD's.
DVD's (Dual Layer & -R & +R) read/write/burn fine.
But when I put a CD in the tray and close it, out spits out the disc (and I've tried several different types) about 20 seconds later.
I've tried every option I could find to fix this issue including...
http://www.macworld.com/forums/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=440595&Main= 439419
(trashing com.apple.kernelcaches, trashing Extensions.kextcache and when those suggestiosn didn't work, trashing ~Home/Library/Preferences/CD Info.cidb - all to no avail)
I've uninstalled and then reinstalled Patchburn. Didn't work.
I used Preferential Treatment to fix my User Prefs and System Prefs.
Doesn't help.
Now Toast hangs whenever I try and insert a CD while its running - but when I use Toast's "Recorder Settings" to identify the drive it says CD-RW Yes and CD-R Yes.
I really can't understand why this is happening. Isn't the laser that writes to DVD's the same as the one for CD's? If so, where is this "recognition" issue (can't recognize CD's but has no problem with DVD's) happening?
Here's the System Info for this drive:
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-111D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Model: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-111D
Revision: 1.23
Drive Type: CD-RW/DVD-RW
Disc Burning: Vendor Supported
Removable Media: Yes
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
I'd be very grateful for any help on this issue.
G4 - Quicksilver Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hi-
There are two separate laser/laser lens for each of CD and DVD media. You could have lost the CD side. Could also be a blob of dust in the way.
Could try cleaning, or, try and get warranty replacement.
G4AGP(450)Sawtooth, 2ghz PowerLogix, 2gbRAM, RaptorSATAATA, ATI Radeon 9800 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Pioneer DVR-109, 23" ACD, Ratoc USB 2.0, QCam Ultra, Nikon Coolscan

EMac optical drive: Reads but ceased writing. I get "Sense key=MEDIUM ERROR, Sense Code=0x0C, WRITE ERROR. Drive is Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-127D.

eMac optical drive: reads fine but has ceased writing. One day it's working fine, burning DVDs, then after repeated attempts stops copying and gives the following error message: "Sense key=MEDIUM ERROR, Sense Code=0x0C, WRITE ERROR". Drive is Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-127D. Is this a software issue or is the drive half dead? Get the same result with either Popcorn or Toast 10.

Are you using Roxio Toast? That error seems to be discussed a lot in the Roxio forums. Scroll down this thread:
http://forums.support.roxio.com/topic/1686-the-drive-reported-an-error-sense-key medium-error-etc/
and you'll find a step-by-step troubleshooting scheme.

Need help with my Pioneer dvd-rw dvr-115d. HLEP!!

Hello i need help with my G4, i havent been useing it for a while and i started using it again. As i was trying to burn a DVD it didnt read my cd at all even if i put a DVD in there it dont read it just come right back out.. on my mac it shows that is there but not reading . what can i do????!!! i need help with this..
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-115D:
Firmware Revision:          1.18
Interconnect:          ATAPI
Burn Support:          Yes (Vendor Supported Drive)
Profile Path:          /Library/DiscRecording/DeviceProfiles/PatchBurn-pioneerdvdrwdvr115d.drprof ile
Cache:          2000 KB
Reads DVD:          Yes
CD-Write:          -R, -RW
DVD-Write:          -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies:          CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media:          Insert media and refresh to show available burn speeds
this is what it say in the system profiler.
Power PC Mac os x 10.5.8

The new user account didn't work?
Or, the firmware flash didn't work?
I would try reconnecting the data ribbon. It is cramped and difficult to get to, but it may be some corrosion or a poor connection causing the issue.
It's worth a try, as the DVR-115 is a good drive. They don't make them any more........
You can find an optical drive installation video (on the following page) to help you with your efforts:
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/

Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K06 replacement drive needed

My iMac started having problem ejecting DVD/CDs and now the drive is damaged. I need to find a replacement drive (AppleCare expired). I know there are 2 possible types of superdrives were used on the late 2006 24" iMac. One is with a 12.7mm slot and the other one is 9.5mm. I am not sure which one I should get but here is my specs. I think the DVR-K0-6 is discontinued. Could someone tell me what replacement drive I can use? thx CK
Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K06 Firmware: Q609 ATAPI
Model Identifier: iMac6,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Message was edited by: calvin ki

Hi calvin ki
You can get either new or refurbished OEM drive from WeLoveMacs
New Apple Original Part > http://www.welovemacs.com/6614391.html
Refurbished pulled from a working machine > http://www.welovemacs.com/6614391r.html
Or for way less $'s an External Drive > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
Dennis

The burn to the superdrive drive failed. the burn failed because of a medium write error.

Hello, I have an IMAC (OS X version 10.8.3)
And when I put a blank disc (dvd+R 8.5gb DL), it's not even shown in Finder!
So, well, when I try to burn any files on it, it says:
"the burn to the SuperDrive drive failed. the burn failed because of a medium write error."
Please, help to solve my problem. I'm Russian & and it's really hard to find any help on Russian apple forums.
(Hardware of the disc burning):
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GA11N:
Firmware Revision:          JA18
Interconnect:          ATAPI
Burn Support:          Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache:          2048 KB
Reads DVD:          Yes
CD-Write:          -R, -RW
DVD-Write:          -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies:          CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media:          x2.4, x4, x8

Or take your Mac to a Apple store and have the built in drive replaced.
Having Apple replace the built in drive is around $120.
Buying a aftermarket external DVD drive is around $30.
You make the choice.
ipopon wrote:
I think i'll try a Verbatim DVD soon...
and if it doesn't work, the only way is to buy an external drive...

I updated iPhoto and now can not burn a cd on iPhoto. I am getting error message: The burn to the SuperDrive drive failed. The disc drive didn't respond properly and can't recover or retry.

I updated iphoto 9.4.3 and now it will not allow me to burn pictures on disc. I am recieving the follwing message:
The burn to the SuperDrive drive failed. The disc drive didn’t respond properly and can’t recover or retry.
I have tried to do a SMC Reset and PRAM reset and it still will not work. Before the update I was burning pics onto the same dics with no problem.
Any suggestions on what to do?
Thanks!

Hey MGRUBE,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with burning a disc. The following resource may help to resolve your issue:
Disc Burning Quick Assist
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1152
Thanks,
Matt M.

Suddenly I cannot burn DVD on my Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-112D

Hi, bought 100 DVD's of a brand I always used and suddenly I cannot burn these DVD's. Tried it with the Mac utility, Disk utility and Roxio Toast Titanium 10. No success. These DVD's do burn on myMacBook Pro running under the same MacOSX 10.6.8.
Re-installed the OS, ran Applejack to repair any errors, but no success. Phoned Mac in Holland, no idea. What could be the cause and how do I repair it. I have 2 SuperDrives and both exhibit the same behaviour. Pioneer has several Firmupdates but only for PC, not for Mac.
Regards,
arnold

Later (higher speed) DVD-Rs can require the latest firmware update in older drives to burn successfully. I believe the DVR-112D is up to v.1.28: look here:
http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/support/software/tax/950/index.html
Even if there's only a "PC" updater, you still need to do the update. Easiest way - temporarily install the drive in an external USB case, and connect it to a PC, and run the update from there. A pain, but necessary.

I transferred photos from my camera to my computer and created a burn folder. I recorded the burn folder on a DVD but it will not play on my DVD player. What am I doing wrong?

I transferred photos from my camera to burn folder on my macbook Pro. Made a DVD from the burn folder but it will not play on my DVD player. What am I doing wrong?

How did you do this burn? Did you use a program like iDVD? A DVD player requires that the data on the DVD is recorded in the proper format: MPEG-2. A program like iDVD will do this. There are other programs available that can do the proper coding (Roxio 'Toast' for example), but iDVD has the most features and is easy to use. It is no longer available from Apple, but if you search on Amazon, you can find 'iLife 11', a suite of programs including iDVD. It will function properly on Apple's current operating system, but it cannot make a High-Definition (Blue-Ray) presentation. It is Standard Definition only, as are all regular DVD's. One good way to present photos on a TV is to make a slidesow in iPhoto, then export that slideshow to iDVD, where it will be properly formatted for a DVD player. Or, iDVD can make its own slideshow of up to 99 photos. HTH.
Frank

I'm trying to burn a Iphoto slideshow to DVD but the "burn" in the menu isn't active?

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Macs used come with iDVD for this purpose - accessed by going Share -> iDVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have this then you need to get such an app, then export the slideshow from iPhoto. This will make a movie of it, then add it to your DVD project.
Regards
TD

After canceling the burning of a disc in iTunes my disc drive is no longer recognized.

I have: MBP 13" 10.6.7 w/ a standard dvd/cd burner (the one that normally comes with them)
I was in the process of burning a really long playlist (requiring 4 cds) and at the end of the 4th it was taking forever (5-10 minutes?) to "finish burning" so I decided to cancel the burn and just re-burn that section on a new disc. When I canceled it started taking another 5-10 minutes and nothing would let me eject the disc because it wasn't recognized yet (I didn't let it finish the burn) - I tried disc utility, terminal commands, the eject button, everything.
I then restarted a few times trying the various ways to force eject a disc (holding down the trackpad, pressing option, holding the eject button) but non worked and then once restarted my computer didn't even recognize my disc drive in disc utility. I tried re-burning a playlist so that iTunes would maybe eject the disc in order to insert a new one but it just said "Disc burner or software not found..." At this point I have no idea what to do but I'd really like to have my disc drive working well...
I would appreciate any and all help! Thanks!

My own HP pavillion has the same problem. Try googling "Vista doesn't recognize DVD" one answer is to edit our upper and lower filters in a registry setting, another is to power down and remove battery for at least a minute and a third is a script that you can run. I only mention them because I've seen all 3 and according to the sites all 3 have met with some success. Sadly for me, no glory! Good luck as I'm still looking.

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