Green Wing (BBC comedy) PAL conversion issues

[RobAinscough]

I tried to convert Disc 1 of Season 1 (Episodes 1-3) but sadly only Episode 1 converted correctly. Getting a lot of "is corrupt..." and "UNCORRECTABLE ERROR".

I've attached the log and was hoping for some input. I'm converting thru one of Billy's drives BDR-S13U with firmware update which is not restricted by region. The drive has worked flawlessly in other conversions just these Green Wing DVDs.

I do have a non Region specific 4K external DVD/BD player that has no problem playing these DVDs back on my NTSC based TV so the DVDs are "good" (i.e. not corrupted).

Any suggestions welcome.

Cheers, Rob.

EDIT: it seems this forum will not allow me to attach logs so here is the Log File

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[dcoke22]

The standard advice is to gently clean the disc and try again.

The log you linked to suggests 6 titles were saved from the rip. But perhaps among the 6 titles saved not all 3 episodes made it?

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Debug log started at Fri Feb 09 19:51:53 2024 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.6 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.6 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\Rob/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 7.72.0/Schannel/1.41.0 (x86_64-pc-win32) , proxy server not set.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at (Fjq;j%;wku%(|]PM?.".JoL:29395310
SDF  v098: PIONEER_BD-RW___BDR-S13U_1.03_CGDL300959UC
DEBUG: Code 3 at (Fjq;j%;wku%(|]PM?.".JoL:29395310
SDF  v098: PIONEER_BD-RW___BDR-S13U_1.03_CGDL300959UC
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=DFE22909F92F)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
003002:0000 Calculated BUP offset for VTS #5 does not match one in IFO header.
003002:0000 Calculated BUP offset for VTS #6 does not match one in IFO header.
003002:0000 Calculated BUP offset for VTS #7 does not match one in IFO header.
003002:0000 Calculated BUP offset for VTS #13 does not match one in IFO header.
Launching C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV\mmgplsrv64.exe
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002003:0000 Error 'Scsi error - MEDIUM ERROR:L-EC UNCORRECTABLE ERROR' occurred while reading 'BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW   BDR-S13U 1.03 CGDL300959UC' at offset '1808635904'
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003039:0000 Fake cells occupy 58% of the title - assuming fake title
Title skip vts=1 pgcn=1
003039:0000 Fake cells occupy 58% of the title - assuming fake title
Title skip vts=2 pgcn=1
003039:0000 Fake cells occupy 59% of the title - assuming fake title
Title skip vts=3 pgcn=1
003039:0000 Fake cells occupy 58% of the title - assuming fake title
Title skip vts=4 pgcn=1
003037:0000 Cells 1-5 were removed from title start
003028:0000 Title #5 was added (5 cell(s), 0:50:43)
003037:0000 Cells 1-5 were removed from title start
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003015:0000 Title #6 (0:51:19) was skipped due to navigation error
Title skip vts=6 pgcn=1
003037:0000 Cells 1-5 were removed from title start
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003015:0000 Title #7 (0:50:55) was skipped due to navigation error
Title skip vts=7 pgcn=1
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003028:0000 Title #9 was added (1 cell(s), 0:06:18)
003028:0000 Title #10 was added (1 cell(s), 0:06:18)
003028:0000 Title #11 was added (1 cell(s), 0:06:18)
003025:0000 Title #12 has length of 22 seconds which is less than minimum title length of 120 seconds and was therefore skipped
003037:0000 Cells 1-5 were removed from title start
003028:0000 Title #13 was added (1 cell(s), 0:13:03)
003010:0000 Can't locate a cell for VTS 5 TTN 2 PGCN 2 PGN 2
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Title skip vts=5 pgcn=2
003010:0000 Can't locate a cell for VTS 6 TTN 2 PGCN 2 PGN 2
DEBUG: Code 100663813 at |-aSyP%N%/'o_7a$:29397265
Title skip vts=6 pgcn=2
003010:0000 Can't locate a cell for VTS 7 TTN 2 PGCN 2 PGN 2
DEBUG: Code 117441029 at |-aSyP%N%/'o_7a$:29397265
Title skip vts=7 pgcn=2
003010:0000 Can't locate a cell for VTS 13 TTN 2 PGCN 2 PGN 2
DEBUG: Code 218104325 at |-aSyP%N%/'o_7a$:29397265
Title skip vts=13 pgcn=2
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 53248, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 53248, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_13_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_13_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
005011:0000 Operation successfully completed
005014:0000 Saving 6 titles into directory file://E:/Video/DVD_VIDEO_A77F
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 53248, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_05_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 53248, attempting to work around
AV sync issues in E:/Video/DVD_VIDEO_A77F/title_t00.mkv
AV sync in 1 at 0:00:00 (192ms) : 6 frame(s) dropped to reduce audio skew to +32ms
AV sync in 2 at 0:00:00 (192ms) : 6 frame(s) dropped to reduce audio skew to +32ms
AV sync in 1,2 at 0:00:00 (224ms) : encountered overlapping frame, audio skew is +32ms
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_13_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
004004:0000 The source file '/VIDEO_TS/VTS_13_1.VOB' is corrupt or invalid at offset 51200, attempting to work around
AV sync issues in E:/Video/DVD_VIDEO_A77F/title_t05.mkv
AV sync in 1 at 0:00:00 (192ms) : 6 frame(s) dropped to reduce audio skew to +32ms
AV sync in 1 at 0:00:00 (224ms) : encountered overlapping frame, audio skew is +32ms
005005:0080 6 titles saved
005036:0104 Copy complete. 6 titles saved.
Application exited at Fri Feb 09 20:48:20 2024

[RobAinscough]

Thanks for the response. The DVD plays fine in my ALL Region DVD/BD player, just makeMKV doesn't seem to like it ... yes, inspected the disc and tried cleaning but sadly no difference.

1 of the 3 episodes comes out fine. Episode 3 is partial (not complete). All the other outputs are smaller files and play in a repeat of what looks like DVD menu in a loop.

I'm guessing this error in the log: "Scsi error - MEDIUM ERROR:L-EC UNCORRECTABLE ERROR" is likely the problem. Perhaps some copy protection trickery?

Cheers, Rob.

[Billycar11]

Nah that's just a read error from a dirty or scratched disc clean the disc and then try.
Clean it with a damp lint free microfiber and then dry immediately with another to avoid water spots

[RobAinscough]

I'll give it a go ... I used to use mild dishwasher (Dawn) liquid soap and water.

Cheers, Rob.

[RobAinscough]

Nah that's just a read error from a dirty or scratched disc

You were correct, tried cleaning but still no go, so I put the disk under my scope and took some pics of the damage:

Weird burn mark?


Many pits




Big scratch


Not sure how the disc got that way, I'm usually VERY care with my DVD/BD collection.

Cheers, Rob.

[thegrinder01]

Nah that's just a read error from a dirty or scratched disc clean the disc and then try.
Clean it with a damp lint free microfiber and then dry immediately with another to avoid water spots

I'd just like to offer my thanks for this advice as it has enabled me to rip 3 x UHD discs that previously failed to read fully! Thank you

[dmdmmatt4]

You were correct, tried cleaning but still no go, so I put the disk under my scope and took some pics of the damage:

Weird burn mark?


Not sure how the disc got that way, I'm usually VERY care with my DVD/BD collection.

Cheers, Rob.

The first pic is possibly delamination?

But yes you have a bad disk there. "Challenging", to say the least. Newest Makemkv has new damage workaround voodoo which seems to be very effective, might want to give it a try with the latest download but who knows..

[pneumatic]

I'll give it a go ... I used to use mild dishwasher (Dawn) liquid soap and water.
Cheers, Rob.

If you're still having issues try isopropyl alcohol, it has magical properties where it just lifts and evaporates everything off the surface.

Dish soap works ok but I reckon it leaves an invisible residue even after rinsing. Try washing your hands with dish soap, do they feel slightly different afterwards? More grippy and sticky perhaps?

I have noticed water can actually penetrate between the layers of the inner ring - alcohol just evaporates so quickly it doesn't have this issue.