Backing Up questions

[lilman42437]

Hello

I am new to DVD backing up and have a couple of questions. I am able to back up to DVD+RW/R but the +R is the only one that I can play in 3 different players. I have the Norcent DP 316, Apex 1100W and Sanyo 360. I have read that 2 of these will play DVD+R but mine won't. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks
Adam

[Craig Tucker]

Quite possibly, but you would need to give details on your backing up process before anyone could tell you if you were doing anything wrong.

[lilman42437]

Oh Yes sorry.

I back up to hard drive with DVD Decrypter. The mode I use is file. Then after all is well with the rip I shrink in DVD Shrink. After that 2 hour long process I create a Image file with Nero 5. Then I burn with DVD Decrypter. I am doing everything the guide says. I have a Buslink DVD+R/W DVD Burner. If you need anymore info I will be happy to post.

Thanks
Adam

[apurcell]

Hello

I am new to DVD backing up and have a couple of questions. I am able to back up to DVD+RW/R but the +R is the only one that I can play in 3 different players. I have the Norcent DP 316, Apex 1100W and Sanyo 360. I have read that 2 of these will play DVD+R but mine won'tAm I doing something wrong?

Thanks
Adam

Adam,
1) Your messaage seems a bit unclear to me. Did you mean that the +RW won't play? This could be a media issue. What media are you using? Some players are fussy with different brands.
2) The method that you are using is a bit more painfull and time consuming than is usually necessary. You might want to check out these guides by Denis (A.K.A. ddlooping) http://dvdshrink.info/guides.php
3) It also sounds as if maybe you are ripping with your burner? If so burners are typically locked at a 2X rip speed. It would be a good idea to invest in a dvd rom drive for 2 reasons. Rip speeds are much higher, and you will extend the life of your burner. Lite On dvd rom drives seem to be a favorite here and are ~ $35 on pricewatch.com.

With the guides that I have suggested I typically Rip and Burn a movie on a 1.3 Ghz cpu in about an hour with 4x media. sorry for getting off the topic, but i would suggest maybe trying a different media. What version of Nero 5 are you using? The newest one is 5.5.10.50. I would suggest an update. This is the one I use and it works great.

Regards,
Alan

[Richard_G]

Even if you have everything right, a lot of DVD players can't handle RW disks. Out of three I've got, all will play DVD-R disks but only one (a Sony) will play DVD-RW.

Check the players compatibility chart on the left for yours.

[lilman42437]

I am sorry I had a typo.

The +RW is the only one that will work. It is the memorex brand. The DVD+R's are Sony.

[tompika]

Hi Adam!

I did some researh on your Busilink burner and I think I'm able to help you.

Could you PM me with your email adress, please