DL dvd layers

wdickey4 · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 2

My G4 Mac will burn a dl dvd with toast titanium with one click
what is all this messing around with sectors and layers? I need a good burner for my XP PC but I can't seem to find one. (as usual)

Michael Szabo · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject:

There are plenty of software applications for Windows that can burn dual-layer media.

GEAR strives to give 'a professional level of control' to our users.

Setting the layer-break on DVD-Video titles can be crucial for 'seamless playback', placing files that will be accessed more frequently on the first layer (Layer0) on dual-layer media for faster access times.

There are many more reasons why the features GEAR offers are suitable for a more 'hands on' approach to DVD recording/mastering.

neilwilkes · Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:20 am Post subject:

For a good burner, use Pioneer.
Make sure the firmware is up to date.

You'll find that being able to set the correct layer break is critical - GEAR will default to one, as will toast, but it will almost certainly be in the wrong place - unless the original image was created properly.

If all you want to do is clone what you have, then try the freeware app IMGburn.

wdickey4 · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 2

what I've had the most trouble with was writing a 7giga byte data file.
I just can't seem to get a DL to write. I finally split the data and recombined on my Mac to get it all on a DL

neilwilkes · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:56 am Post subject:

Did you try that freeware app at all?
It's supposed to be really good with DL media.

I have to admit I've not had any trouble getting GEAR to write to DL media though - but it is important to use High Quality media - doubly so with DL.