DVD 1:1 copy with Pioneer 104?

[stephen8201]

I'm planning on purchasing the Pioneer 104 DVD-R burner soon, but before I do I was wondering if it's possible to make a 1:1 copy of a dvd. I know you can convert the dvd to divx or mpg 2 and then put it on a DVD, but I don't wanna lose any quality.

Is there a way to make a 1:1 copy of a dvd. I'd like to be able to back up most of my collection of dvd's. But if it's not possible to make quality copies with the same picture and sound quality as the originals, then I won't bother. Also, about how long does that whole process take?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Savant]

In short, no. Current DVD burners (like the Pioneer) do NOT have the ability to produce a replicated DVD. In fact, depending on the source medium, you may need two DVDs to hold one movie.

It's a complex question, but if you're looking to get a DVD burner so that you can duplicate a DVD the same way you copy a CD, then don't bother, it can't be done.

Regards,

Savant

[stephen8201]

Thank you for the reply. I'll save my money then and wait and see if the technology ever reaches the capability to replicate dvd's.

[tom28]

I am a little confused, I had a 104 and I am able to make 1:1 dvd copy using Nero DVD Copy option. Of course the DVD is less than 4.5G and is not copy righted or with macro protection.

[SupaCoopa]

Stephen8201, you can surely copy a DVD 1:1 if it's under 4.7 GB (ie single layer, single side), no matter what copy protection it may has. But not with Nero! You have to use SmartRipper or any other decent DVD rip program first and then a DVD burning program (Nero will do). You can also copy a DVD that's bigger than 4.7 GB (ie dual layer or dual side) but you'll have to let go of multiple soundtracks, extras etc. Usually just the movie and a soundtrack from a dual layer disc will fit on a DVD-R (all DVD-Rs are single layer). In the rare case it won't, you'll have to transcode the VOBs to lower bitrate. Quality will still be excellent and sound will still be Dolby Digital 5.1 or whatever.

Have a look at "DVD RIP" Guides on this site and http://www.doom9.org
If you have the cash go for the Pioneer 104, everyone says it's excellent and well worth the money.

Oh, and remember, it's illegal to copy DVDs even if you own them...

[SLK001]

There really is a lot of confusion here.

1) You can make a 1 to 1 DVD copy (I use NERO).
2) A direct 1 to 1 copy of an encrypted movie will be worthless.
3) A DVD recorder that can make a usable 1 to 1 copy of an encrypted DVD will NEVER happen.

However, you CAN make a usable 1 to 1 copy of an encrypted movie if you first RIP the thing to your HD (see the RIPPING GUIDES). Just know, that most movies today are on DUAL-LAYER disks, so the total size of the DVD is over 4.7GB - not that this cannot be overcome.

So, Steve, if you were wanting to get a DVR-104 so that you could make copies of rental DVDs, then you are out of luck (and always WILL be). But, if you are willing to do a little work, then this is entirely possible. Again, guides abound that explain how to do exactly that.

Still confused? Don't worry, it will gradually become clearer as you study the guides.

[big johnno]

so am i correct in thinking if u rip it, burn it etc it will play on ALL standalone dvd players or is it incompatable with some like svcd?