Dual layer DVD

[snapware]

I never used a Dual Layer Disc, but how does it work?

That means i can put 9 GB of Data? Do i need to do anything differently when authoring the dvd?

[DVWannaB]

dual layer or DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL are 8.5GB, but holds something like 7.95GB. Dont need to do anything different when authoring, besides making sure that 9GB setting is used. Recommend using CopyToDVD to burn. Nero 6 is known to have issues when burning at the layer break. People have experienced pauses, shudders, skips and choppy player at the layer break. Nero 6 was hit or miss. At $2 a pop, you cant afford to have even one miss. Go with Verbatim DL discs.

[snapware]

I'm going to use Sony Architect to burn a dual layer DVD

Is there anything I should know before doing so, is there any disadvantage to using a Dual Layer disc these days?

[Treebeard]

The disadvantage IMO is cost for one and not as widely compatible as single layers. some players, dvd drives will have problems reading them.

[snapware]

Some players, dvd drives will have problems reading them.

Is this true, i never heard of a person having trouble reading a dual layer dvd

aren't 99% of the dvds that are sold dual layer

[Treebeard]

trouble reading a 'burned' dual layer. pressed dual layer is different.

My dvd drive doesnt like to read burned dual layers.

[snapware]

well I'm gonna burn 1 master copy and then have it pressed =)

[LloydAZ]

Some players, dvd drives will have problems reading them.

Is this true, i never heard of a person having trouble reading a dual layer dvd

aren't 99% of the dvds that are sold dual layer

My XBox and my Toshiba will both play +R DL media with no problems. My PS2 and my Pioneer DVD Recorder won't recognize the disc.

[snapware]

Memorex DVD+R DL

anybody have any experience with those?

LloydAZ: Does ur PS2 and Pioneer play professionally pressed Dual Layer disc

[jtoolman2000]

well I'm gonna burn 1 master copy and then have it pressed =)

Well,,,,, if you are truly serious about his, you need to out put to DLT and give that to the production house to produce your pressed disks. You just don't "Burn" a DL "Master" and hope that it is good enough. It may be and then again it may not. DLT ( Digital Linear Tape) is the industry standard for producing pressed disks I believe.

If the above quote was not your intention than I hope this was of some help anyway.

[snapware]

What is DLT?

What if it's not Dual Layer, can a single sided burn dvd be sent to replication house with no problems?

[jtoolman2000]

It may be and then again it may not. DLT ( Digital Linear Tape)

[LloydAZ]

Memorex DVD+R DL

anybody have any experience with those?

LloydAZ: Does ur PS2 and Pioneer play professionally pressed Dual Layer disc

Yes, Professionally pressed dual-layer media plays fine in both, just not the +R DL. It could be the book type setting which I am not sure if I can do with my burner or not. I haven't wanted to mess with upgrading the firmware as it works fine with everything else. And DL media is still a bit pricey for me to mess around with too much.