no matter how many times i clean the drive it will still come up with this error. i can't figure out what is going on. i am able to convert the movie just fine but when it comes times to write to blank dvd, it won't do it. this is the problem i am having on my laptop which i will include the log. for some reason on my pc the program convertxtodvd doesn't even acknowledge that i have a dvd drive , i believe it is the pcouffin, which i have uninstalled and reinstalled but i cannot get it to work. it says it is working fine but device no longer available. well here is the log from my laptop which will convert but will not finish the copy.

2/20/2008 1:29:47 AM info ********** Report session closed ***********
2/20/2008 1:29:30 AM error BURN: Write error at 0 (16) - Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
2/20/2008 1:28:14 AM info BURN: Write started 894784 sectors to write
2/20/2008 1:28:14 AM info BURN: Writing speed requested x4.0, effective x4.0
2/20/2008 1:28:13 AM info BURN: Available write speed: 8x, 6x, 4x, 2.4x
2/20/2008 1:28:13 AM info BURN: Media ID: SONY-D21-00
2/20/2008 1:28:13 AM info BURN: Media type: DVD+R
2/20/2008 1:28:13 AM info BURN: Multiword DMA Mode 2
2/20/2008 1:28:11 AM info BURN: Scanned files #8, folder #2 - total size 1831393280 b. (1.71 Gb.)
2/20/2008 1:28:11 AM info BURN: Inserted media type : DVD+R
2/20/2008 1:28:11 AM info BURN: Write started
2/20/2008 1:28:10 AM info --------------Encoding end--------------
2/20/2008 1:28:10 AM info Disc name: "pv-jumper"
2/20/2008 1:28:10 AM info Burned folder: "C:\Users\Jon\Documents\ConvertXtoDVD\pv-jumper\"
2/20/2008 1:27:56 AM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2/20/2008 1:27:53 AM info BURN: Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2/20/2008 1:27:53 AM info BURN: New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - Slimtype DVD A DS8AZH NH61 [E] (Ide)
2/20/2008 1:27:53 AM info Total size 1746 Mb., Target size Custom 4250 Mb., Occupation 41.10%
2/20/2008 1:27:53 AM info Conversion completed in 00:30:39
2/20/2008 1:27:52 AM info Rendering rate: 2.73 x Realtime
2/20/2008 1:27:52 AM info DVD duration (incl. menus) 01:23:40 (~ 5020 sec.) - rendering time 00:30:39
2/20/2008 1:27:51 AM info Generated duration 5020.37 sec., expected 5020.76 sec.
2/20/2008 1:24:48 AM info Chapter #17 start at 80:2.047
2/20/2008 1:23:00 AM info Chapter #16 start at 75:1.046
2/20/2008 1:21:21 AM info Chapter #15 start at 70:2.248
2/20/2008 1:19:41 AM info Chapter #14 start at 65:1.047
2/20/2008 1:17:54 AM info Chapter #13 start at 60:2.565
2/20/2008 1:16:10 AM info Chapter #12 start at 55:0.647
2/20/2008 1:14:35 AM info Chapter #11 start at 50:2.366
2/20/2008 1:12:58 AM info Chapter #10 start at 45:2.166
2/20/2008 1:11:16 AM info Chapter #9 start at 40:1.766
2/20/2008 1:09:36 AM info Chapter #8 start at 35:0.047
2/20/2008 1:07:56 AM info Chapter #7 start at 30:1.566
2/20/2008 1:06:15 AM info Chapter #6 start at 25:1.967
2/20/2008 1:04:34 AM info Chapter #5 start at 20:0.966
2/20/2008 1:02:52 AM info Chapter #4 start at 15:0.165
2/20/2008 1:00:57 AM info Chapter #3 start at 10:0.566
2/20/2008 12:59:09 AM info Chapter #2 start at 5:0.967
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info File #1 Stream #2 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info File #1 Stream #1 Sync. delay : 0.00 ms
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Starting at 00:00:00.000 (0 µS)
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info ********** Stream delay(s) for playback position 1 **********
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Output Stream #2 (AUDIO) - Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 192 kb/s
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Output Stream #1 (VIDEO) - Video: mpeg2video, yuv420p, 720x480 [PAR 32:27 DAR 16:9], q=2-31, 6659 kb/s, pulldown: 25.000 -> 29.97 Fps
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Video processing: Fast bilinear resampler (560*272)->(720*412)
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Video processing: Pad (Left:0 - Top:34 - Right:0 - Bottom:34)
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Video processing: Crop (Left:40 - Top:0 - Right:40 - Bottom:0)
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Chapter sequences require 0 b. temp space
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info ****** Source file #1 END DETAILS ******
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Stream #2 (AUDIO): Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, stereo, 160 kb/s
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Stream #1 (VIDEO): Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 640x272 [PAR 0:1 DAR 0:1], 25.00 FPS
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Type: Audio/Video file with 2 stream(s) - Playback order:1 - Queue:0
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info C:\Users\Jon\Documents\Downloads\Jumper.TS.XViD-PreVail\pv-jumper.avi
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info ******** Source file #1 DETAILS ********
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Video bitrate 0/6659/9608 Kbps (min/avg/max)
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Resolution, TV standard, TV Screen: FULL D1 [720*480], ntsc, 16:9
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info *
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info ----------------Title #1----------------
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info *
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Video bitrate has been set to maximum possible value for DVD specifications. Target size may not be reached.
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info 2 Stream(s) found - est. duration 01:23:40.760, reference 01:23:40.760
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Opening file "C:\Users\Jon\Documents\Downloads\Jumper.TS.XViD-PreVail\pv-jumper.avi"
2/20/2008 12:57:13 AM info Project size 4.12 Gb. (117 Mb. audio - 3.99 Gb. video)
2/20/2008 12:57:01 AM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [ ] Don't fix audio gaps
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [ ] Engine Log
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info Encoder quality: 50%
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info --------------Encoding begin--------------
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info --------------Menu settings end--------------
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info No menu generated
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info --------------Menu settings begin--------------
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info --------------Burn settings end--------------
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info Default speed selected: 4x
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info BURN: Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info BURN: New Drive selected : 1:0:0 - Slimtype DVD A DS8AZH NH61 [E] (Ide)
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [X] Delete files after burn complete
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [ ] Don't eject after burn complete
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info SAO setting: Automatic
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [ ] Include originals
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info [X] Burn result to DVD
2/20/2008 12:56:59 AM info --------------Burn settings begin--------------
2/20/2008 12:48:53 AM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2/20/2008 12:48:40 AM info 30 Menu templates loaded.
2/20/2008 12:48:33 AM info BURN: Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
2/20/2008 12:48:33 AM info Tuning Performances for AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 with 2 core(s) CPU
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info Version 2.99.13.900
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertX\3\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info OS : Microsoft Vista Personal (Build 6000)
2/20/2008 12:48:30 AM info ******************** Report session started ********************


2/20/2008 12:48:53 AM info BURN: New media inserted. Burning layer is ready to write
2/20/2008 12:48:40 AM info 30 Menu templates loaded.
2/20/2008 12:48:33 AM info BURN: Using Patin-Couffin driver Version 1.37, Internal revision 37 - Async. Access mode
2/20/2008 12:48:33 AM info Tuning Performances for AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 with 2 core(s) CPU
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info User default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info System default language : 1033 (0x0409h) - English (United States)
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info Version 2.99.13.900
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info ExeName : "C:\Program Files\vso\ConvertX\3\ConvertXtoDvd.exe"
2/20/2008 12:48:32 AM info OS : Microsoft Vista Personal (Build 6000)
2/20/2008 12:48:30 AM info ******************** Report session started ********************

Replace the laptops burner... Laptop/notebook CD/DVD R/W's are very delicate and are more subject to failure than desktop writers

Hey Jbonz81... I'm Having The EXACT Same Problem!!
Appart From Your Log File, Its Like I Wrote Your Question!!!
I'm Also Getting "Write error at 0 (16) - Code 03 73 03 [Medium error, Power calibration fail (CD-burner is Dirty)" When Using ConvertXtoDvD??
I Never Used To Get Any Problems Until Recently.
I've Read And Acted On All The Advice In Other Forums As Follows-
1) Lower The Right Speed
I Lowered The Right Speed To 2.4x With NO LUCK!!
2) Change The Media Type
I Was Told One Of The Best Blank DvD Disc Brands, Among Others, Were VERBATIM (Taiyo Yuden) So I Got Some. Still NO LUCK!!
3)Get A Lens Cleaner
I Bought A Philips CD/DvD Lens Cleaner.. Wacked It In And BINGO!!!
NO Error Message!!! Burnt Three DvDs!!
Woke Up This Morning.. And..
Write error at 0 (16) - Code 03 73 03
[Medium error,Power calibration fail (CD-burner is dirty)]
NO WAY!! Got The Cleaner Out.. NO LUCK THIS TIME.
Arrrggghhh I'm Back To Square One!!!
If You Get To The Bottom Of This Let Me Know.. Before I Throw My Lap Top Through The Window!! Cheers!! =) JY

This goes for you too Johnny Yen.

Replace the burner!