How to burn a double layer DVD

[kakabuster]

Hy guys.
I have a tricky question.
Wich is the most compatible way of burning a double layer dvd?
I have a dvdrw smasung tsh-552u, that has bitrom setting.
I´ve treid to burn to dvds has a normal dvd movie in nero, and it palys fine in one of my standalone dvd palyers, but in the other don´t, it says that there is no disc.
Bitsetting has a couple of settings, could anybody tell me wich is the most compatible with all standalone dvd players, because if a comercial double layer dvd can paly in all dvd players, there must be a way of doing it with the ones we authored ourselfs.
Thanks.

[Abond]

Comercial DL DVD's are not burned...

[jtoolman2000]

You will NEVER get a burned DVD that will play on all dvd player. I don't know too much about vbitsetting but I think DVD-Rom is the best. Maybe?????

Not sure cause I've never had a DVD/r backuo or original project that has refused to play on any of my 7 machines from cheap to $$$

I output everything to ISO and burn directly with DVD Decrypter. Backups are done with DVD Shrink with or without AnyDVD ( as required to break Arccoss ) and outputed to ISO / burn in Decrypter.The above applies to DVD5s

To do a dual layer ( DVD9 to DL ) backup I rip with DVD Decrypter to ISO and burn the same with Decrypter. Beware of crappy DL media!!!!!

I don't do that too often as the price for DL media is still too high to warrant backing up only the finest movies discs such as super bit releases of some movies.

[bmiller]

Set dvd+r to dvd-rom.Discs are a major concern also.Tried ritek,and memorex,which are also ritek.60% playback compatability so far.Verbatim works on the players that would not play ritek dual layer.
https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=225001&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=270
This link has loads of info.

[DoctorJ]

There are still TONS of compatability problems with DL discs....much like when DVD-R came out. They are definately not ready for the real world yet.

[bmiller]

So far the verbatim +r dl and -r dl discs play in everything i've tried them in.I'm sticking with them.I found fujifilm -r dl on sale at best buy for $5 a piece.They are supposed to be good also.I might try them if i can get some.

[paulbrec]

I tried two Memorex DVD+R DL yesterday, with Roxio Easy Media Creator 7. Niether of them would play on anything. Not even on the computer. I think this is a crappy format. I'd like to try DVD-R DL, but I can't seem to find them anywhere!

--Paul

[lenti_75]

I tried two Memorex DVD+R DL yesterday, with Roxio Easy Media Creator 7. Niether of them would play on anything. Not even on the computer. I think this is a crappy format. I'd like to try DVD-R DL, but I can't seem to find them anywhere!

--Paul

Roxio is a CRAPY soft, not media.

Try Ulead MOvieFactory they have DL support.

[edsmith77]

OK heres my 2 cents worth.
My settop players will NOT play +R media. They will play +R RW media just fine. Go figure.
Anyway, with my MADDOG -/+ DL Burner ($50 at compusa), and changing the +RDL to DVD-ROM (in DVD Decrypter) No problems with burning or playing works like a champ. That is after a ROM update from 2F.6 to 2F.8. I also have changed the +R to DVD-ROM and that works just fine as well. THe only noticeable difference is that with -R media I can achieve burn speeds >10. However on +R media, I have never gotten over 6-7. This is with DVD Decrypter burning engine.
Lastly, in the for what its worth category, I have never seen any -R DL media here in the DC, Maryland, Northern Va area.

[MeekloBraca]

Can you burn on a double layer disc with a normal dvd burner?

[bmiller]

You need a dual layer burner to burn a dual layer disc.

[MeekloBraca]

Is there any way of checking, other than buying a disc and trying it out, if my dvd burner is double layer?

[Denvers Dawgs]

To see what drive you have:

Open up my computer
then highlight your dvd burner drive.
Click properties, then hardware tab.
Go donw to your dvd/cd drive and tell us the brand and #'s following it.


Then we will be able to tell you if it is DL or not. If you bought the computer with in the last 6 months from BB or compusa, etc. Then there is a good chance that it is a DL burner

[MeekloBraca]

Atapi DVD DD 2x16x4x16

[Denvers Dawgs]

ok you have a Benq DW1620. It is a DL burner. It says it burns both -/+ media, but what I have found and others have said is that it likes the +media better. I recommed using verbatim or fuji(made in japan). Also, if your going to use DL+media I again must go with the verbatim. Here is a firmware update site http://www.cdfreaks.com/drive/573. To find out your current firmware download dvdinfopro. With my Benq I am currently running firmware G7P9. This firmware allows DL media to be burned at 4x. Hope this all helps.

[MeekloBraca]

I have G7V9, is that a later version of your firmware?

[Denvers Dawgs]

Yes I believe that is the latest firmware for the 1620