FAQ: The Golden Rules of Burning

**blutach** · 7 Apr 2005, 05:05 PM

FAQ: The Golden Rules of Burning

There as been a lot written over and over and over and over about how to maximise your chances of having a successful burn.

I thought a real quick and easy summary might be in order.

1. Buy good media (like Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim) that is suited to your burner AND players (see here). In particular, steer clear of cheap stuff like CMC Magnetics. Cheap media is the major source of burning problems.

ONLY use Verbatim +R disks for dual layer burns - get the +R ones, 2.4x, MKM-001-00, Made in Singapore.

(Note: Disks with the media ID code of Ritek G05 have proven to be quite variable in quality).

2. Make sure your burner's firmware is up to date (see here).

3. Make sure DMA is on for all devices on all IDE channels (see here).

4. Burn at 4x max (8x on really good media). It only takes an extra few minutes.

If you got the above 4 things down pat, you'll probably never have another burn error!!!

5. Do not try to set the booktype (bitsetting) on -R disks (see here).

6. Don't try to burn -R disks in a burner that will only take +R (and vice-versa).

7. If you burn with Nero, make sure it is up to date (download package 1 here) and because InCD has been known to conflict, remove it (use the InCD Clean Tool).

Better still, burn ISO images with ImgBurn and avoid Nero altogether. ImgBurn is free!!

8. Verify afterwards and test your burn.

9. Don't ever put adhesive labels on your burned disks .

10. USB burners have their own special intricacies - make sure you have a USB 2 port, connect no other USB devices and burn slowly (preferably 1x) - see here for more info.

Links to all this stuff can be found in my signature.

Also, to interpret your particular burn error, please see this FAQ.

Happy and successful burning!!!!

Mig$y · 8 Apr 2005, 07:38 AM

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7 Apr 2005, 05:05 PM	#1
blutach Not a god of digital video Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: is everything! Posts: 24,584	FAQ: The Golden Rules of Burning FAQ: The Golden Rules of Burning There as been a lot written over and over and over and over about how to maximise your chances of having a successful burn. I thought a real quick and easy summary might be in order. 1. Buy good media (like Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim) that is suited to your burner AND players (see here). In particular, steer clear of cheap stuff like CMC Magnetics. Cheap media is the major source of burning problems. ONLY use Verbatim +R disks for dual layer burns - get the +R ones, 2.4x, MKM-001-00, Made in Singapore. (Note: Disks with the media ID code of Ritek G05 have proven to be quite variable in quality). 2. Make sure your burner's firmware is up to date (see here). 3. Make sure DMA is on for all devices on all IDE channels (see here). *4. Burn at 4x max (8x on really* good media). It only takes an extra few minutes.** If you got the above 4 things down pat, you'll probably never have another burn error!!! 5. Do not try to set the booktype (bitsetting) on -R disks (see here). 6. Don't try to burn -R disks in a burner that will only take +R (and vice-versa). 7. If you burn with Nero, make sure it is up to date (download package 1 here) and because InCD has been known to conflict, remove it (use the InCD Clean Tool). Better still, burn ISO images with ImgBurn and avoid Nero altogether. ImgBurn is free!! 8. Verify afterwards and test your burn. 9. Don't ever put adhesive labels on your burned disks . 10. USB burners have their own special intricacies - make sure you have a USB 2 port, connect no other USB devices and burn slowly (preferably 1x) - see here for more info. Links to all this stuff can be found in my signature. Also, to interpret your particular burn error, please see this FAQ. Happy and successful burning!!!! __________________ Les *Essential progs -* [PgcEdit] [VobBlanker] [MenuShrink] [IfoEdit] [Muxman] [DVD Remake Pro] [DVD Rebuilder] [BeSweet] [Media Player Classic] [DVDSubEdit] [ImgBurn] *Media and Burning -* [Golden Rules of Burning] [Media quality] [Fix your DMA] [Update your Firmware] [What's my Media ID Code?] [How to test your disc] [What's bitsetting?] [Burn dual layer disks safely] [Why not to burn with Ner0] [Interpret Ner0's burn errors] [Got bad playback?] [Burner/Media compatibility] *Cool Techniques -* [2COOL's guides] [Clean your DVD] [Join a flipper] [Split into 2 DVDs] [Save heaps of Mb] [How to mock strip] [Cool Insert Clips] *Real useful info -* [FAQ INDEX] [Compression explained] [Logical Remapping of Enabled Streams] [DVD-Replica] [Fantastic info on DVDs] You should only use genuine Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden media. Many thanks to www.pcx.com.au for their supply and great service. Explore the sites and the programs - there's a gold mine of information in them *Don't forget to play the Digital Digest Quiz!!! (Click here)* Last edited by blutach; 12 May 2009 at 09:23 AM

8 Apr 2005, 07:38 AM	#2
Mig$y Retired Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,967	This thread has been closed/locked, as it is for information purposes only. If you have a question regarding this thread or for further info' on this FAQ please post/read here Thanks, Moderators of the FAQ/Knowledgebase forum __________________ Last edited by Mig$y; 8 Apr 2005 at 07:42 AM

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