Software to Verify readability of DVD discs?

[Stnfx]

I wanted to know if there is software out there that would enable me to scan a DVD for readability. I am removing the scratches from DVDs that are damaged and would like to have software that I can read the original disc after repair and verify that is 100% readable.

I have hardware to do the scratch removal.

This should be a fast process if possible using my DVD-ROM.

Any ideas?

thanks

[lordsmurf]

Nero CD DVD Speed

[Skith]

To expand on what lordsmurf suggested, the Transfer Rate Test is the particular test you should run.

Launch Nero CD-DVD Speed and push F2 to start the transfer rate test.

[mats.hogberg]

DVDInfoPro

/Mats

[doppletwo]

I have had burners that look like crap(streaky dye) and play like crap pass with flying colors on both of those programs.


You have to use a different DVD reader to test discs. If you use the same reader that you used to write them the results are always too good.

Look at the dye. If it is smooth after the burn it is probably readable.


Also DVD players from the 1990's are a good judge. Old DVD players only like the best quality.


I don't trust the software if you have a DVD player that was built in the 90's try playing it on that. Best test is a highend old DVD player. Old Apex will play any crap, but an old Sony, Phillips or any Big Brand will only play good burner.


Lots of people will disagree, but I am talking about real world experience. Old Highend DVD players hate burns. Old cheap players will play any crap.

Best test is an old five disc progressive scan player from a major brand. If it will play it anything will.

Worst test is playing it in the drive that burnt it. No information about the general playability can be gathered doing this.

If you remember the early days of CD burning you will remember burning discs that only play in that burner. Basically just getting out of that phase for DVD's.

[doppletwo]

If someone disputes this please give me some actual situations where this opinion is wrong.


That's right I am not saying this is hard fact, but my experiences have helped me form this opinion.


I think looking at the dye( with your eyes that only tools needed) after the burn is the best judge of playability.

[lordsmurf]

To expand on what lordsmurf suggested, the Transfer Rate Test is the particular test you should run.

Launch Nero CD-DVD Speed and push F2 to start the transfer rate test.

Actually, look at the SCANDISC test.
See www.nomorecoasters.com for images on this process.

[Stnfx]

Thanks for the replies.
The discs that I repair are commercially made discs that are scratched, not home burnt discs, eg Original Matrix, Spiderman, etc which I have bought. I remove the scratches and want a quick way to scan the repaired disc to test if I have restored its readability to 100%.

I agree with doppletwo in that a highend DVD player is very fussy & won’t play poor quality DVDs. However I am looking for software where I can put the disc into my PC DVD-rom and ask the software to scan the repaired DVD QUICKLY for readability. To check a whole DVD on a DVD player would take more time than I have. It is possible to buy hardware to do just this function, but it costs about $1500. It will scan a disc in under a minute.

So to summarize: I want software to check if I have effectively removed the scratches from original commercial produced DVD Movies so that the repaired disc is 100% readable. I do not work with DVDs that are home burnt.

[RickTheRed]

Stnfx,
For your application, I would suggest to go with lorsmurf suggestion: scandisc. It will tell you if you have correctly fixed your disc.

[Skith]

To expand on what lordsmurf suggested, the Transfer Rate Test is the particular test you should run.

Launch Nero CD-DVD Speed and push F2 to start the transfer rate test.

Actually, look at the SCANDISC test.
See www.nomorecoasters.com for images on this process.

That is a good test as well, however, I have had the same disc scan with different results in scandisc. One time it would show red sectors, another time the disc was clean. The nice thing about a transfer test is you can see if the disc needs to be slowed for reading.

/slightly off topic
@lordsmurf - I must compliment you on your site, it has long been a point of reference for me (since before I visited videohelp.com).