What do I need to burn DL disc?

[Bob W]

I have a LiteON SOHW-1693S http://www.liteon.com/prod/getProduct.do?xml_id=4_2&menu_id=4_2_7&cid=1_7_13&pid=107 which I believe is a dual layer burner. I guess I need to know what software or burner program I need to do dual layer burns? I have RecordNow and RecordNow Max. Also I have a version of Nero that came with the burner.

Is there anything special or different than burning a single layer that I should be aware of? Finally what is a good brand of dual layer media to buy? Thanks for any help.

[redwudz]

You can do a search on this forum for 'dual layer burning' and get over 100 hits that should give you some good info.

The simplest program to use is DVD Decrypter, ISO read>ISO write.

Verbatim DL discs seem to work well for most burners.

[Bob W]

Hey thanks. I have DVD Decrypter however I didn't realize it was that simple to do a dual layer. I assume the burner knows when to switch layers? Anyway I shall pick up some Verbatim DL discs tomorrow and go for it.

[lacywest]

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The two programs I've use are .......

CopytoDVD with DVDFab Platinum (Express Mode) makes a 1:1 in an hour

and I used ... last night ... Sonic RecordNow Deluxe v7.21 ... took 2 hours to process and another 2 hours to verify.

and earlier today ... while I was taking care of some errands ... I started another copy/burning project and ETA time said 17 minutes ... how long did it really take ???

I don't know ... it was finished when I got home ... I was gone for about 4 hours at least.

I'm using Verbatim DVD+R DL ... right now $20 bucks for a 10 pack at Best Buy

Oh ... my burners are ... the PIONEER DVR-109 [mounted inside a USB external enclosure] and the Panasonic SW-9585S ... I also have the ...... Lite On SOHW-1693S but I haven't tried it to burn a DL disk.

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[Bob W]

You can do a search on this forum for 'dual layer burning' and get over 100 hits that should give you some good info.

The simplest program to use is DVD Decrypter, ISO read>ISO write.

Verbatim DL discs seem to work well for most burners.

One question. If I use DVD Decrypter in ISO mode will it create the VIDEO_TS folder and put all the filles in that folder?

[Denvers Dawgs]

Doing dvddecrypter in ISO read will put only one file on your computer (the ISO Image,which is the entire dvd itself lumped into one neatly packaged product), no VideoTS folders.

[Bob W]

OK I bought two 10 packs of Verbatim 6X dual layer DVD+R discs today at BestBuy on sale for $20 per 10 pack. I used DVD decrypter in ISO mode and my fist burn is perfect. Thanks for the help.