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  • bertjr
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2003
    • 1

    DVD Media Problems?

    Regarding DVD-R media. If I am in the wrong forum please advise.

    I have used media from different sources and manufacturers. I have used several programs to backup DVD-ROMs and create DVDs.

    Some discs work okay but most don't. The faulty discs show freezing, pixelating, and stuttering. I do not have details about what plays where or what it was recorded with.

    It seems that copied (backed up) discs present more problems than discs I create.

    My research tells me that reflectivity is a major problem in determining the playing ability of DVDs. I also understand that the ability of a player may depend upon the setting of the "laser threshold."

    Question: do different manufacurers use different dyes? If so, is this a consideration in my problem? Any suggestions?
  • DVDIdiot
    Gold Member
    Gold Member
    • Oct 2002
    • 113

    #2
    Question: do different manufacurers use different dyes? If so, is this a consideration in my problem? Any suggestions?

    yes, they are completely different.
    DO NOT USE PRINCO if you don't want to wast coasters!
    DVD Step-by-Step Guides
    http://dvdplanet.fateback.com

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    • spaceboy5367
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Oct 2003
      • 20

      #3
      YEs! i just recently purchased a sony drx-510ul & some memorex blank dvd-r's. never buy memorex! 98% produced the same defects mentioned above. just purchased imation and...so far, so good. if anyone has advice on a good blank dvd-r media, please e-mail me!

      thanks,

      spaceboy5367

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      • spaceboy5367
        Junior Member
        Junior Member
        • Oct 2003
        • 20

        #4
        YEs! i just recently purchased a sony drx-510ul & some memorex blank dvd-r's. never buy memorex! 98% produced the same defects mentioned above. just purchased imation and...so far, so good. if anyone has advice on a good blank dvd-r media, please e-mail me!

        thanks,

        spaceboy5367@hotmail.com

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        • glen4cindy
          Junior Member
          Junior Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 20

          #5
          I have had wonderful luck with Verbatim DataLife DVD-R blanks from Sams.

          The manufacturer ID is Ritek Go 3 which Lightening UK said is the important part of the DVD-R, who made the dye.

          You can check quality of different brands by looking :

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          • BLACKGHOST
            Platinum Member
            Platinum Member
            • Sep 2003
            • 188

            #6
            I wouldnt say DONT USE PRINCOS IF YOU WANT TO MAKE COASTERS..................
            I use these and dont have a problem with them at all. Might of had a bad batch im thinking DVDIDIOT!!!!

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            • docstevev
              Junior Member
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2003
              • 22

              #7
              I use Sumvision - they're grrrreat!!!

              Seriously, not only have they never given me any problems, but they have a printable top surface, too.
              Hope this helps.

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              • spaceboy5367
                Junior Member
                Junior Member
                • Oct 2003
                • 20

                #8
                thanks for all the input guys. i've been using imation recently & they've been very reliable thus far. i use imation cd-r's, so i think i'm gonna stick with them.

                take care,

                spaceboy

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