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I am fairly new to this and wanted to ask a few questions. I have a 8X External DVD burner, but the problem is that I only have USB 1.1 ports on my PC and it uses USB 2.0. I have been having good luck using 4X blank DVD-R's but if I use 8X dvd's, it seems to skip and lock up about 45 minutes into the movie. Im not technical savy, but im thinking the ports cant keep up with the burn speed. Im using the latest Nero and cant control the burn speed. I think I remember reading somewhere there was a way to burn using DVD Decrypter? I have a bunch of 8X blank dvd's and was hoping to use them, but I need to limit the burn speed. Any way to get around this without having to buy a USB PCI card?
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I recommend burning no faster than 4X any way. The faster you burn, the more likely you are to get errors and inevitably make a coaster.
DVD Decrypter (freeware) also burns. Just make sure you have the correct output setting in DVD Shrink, which is "ISO Image to burn with DVD Decrypter" . On the lower hand right side of the DVD Decrypter screen in "ISO Write W" mode, there will be a drop down box where you will be able to choose the burning speed.
For a guide on using DVD Shrink and burning with DVD Decrypter, go here: http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...threadid=45238 -
Hi, just because the disk say 8x on them it doesn't mean you that you can only burn at that speed, it just means that is the max they can be burnt at. I had some problems with my 2.0usb burner plugged into a 1.1 (mine wanted to freeze the computer alot) and when i upgrade to a 2.0 they went away."Dude where's my Decrypter"Comment
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Thanks Jmet..that exactly answered my question! I know you can burn at less that whats on the disc, I just wasnt able to control my burn speed with Nero, so thats why I was looking for alternate programs.Comment
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You're Very Welcome!"Thanks Jmet"Comment
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I am surprised the burner worked at all using USB 1.1. The speed is just not fast enough for DVD using 1.1. It is only recommended that CD's are burnt with 1.1 and around 12x speed or less.Originally posted by painttech
had some problems with my 2.0usb burner plugged into a 1.1 (mine wanted to freeze the computer alot) and when i upgrade to a 2.0 they went away.
I still prefer burning at 2x. I have occasionally burned at 4x only when I forgot to change the speed in Nero.
I rather use decent 2x media than crap 8x media.
I also use Decrypter more for burning now.Comment
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@hailsux sorry about that. I misunderstood your statement.
@nwg i have not tried to burn anything at 2x for along time do you see much of a difference in quality and time to burn compared to 4x"Dude where's my Decrypter"Comment
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Amazing what a USB2.0 PCI card install can do...!Originally posted by painttech
I had some problems with my 2.0usb burner plugged into a 1.1 (mine wanted to freeze the computer alot) and when i upgrade to a 2.0 they went away.
My buddy had the same problem with his External Liteon 1633SX
He was trying to rip a commercial S/L DVD with DVD Decrypter and could only manage a read rate of x0.6. With the USB2 PCI card it flew up to x12.2
Last edited by Mig$y; 25 Feb 2005, 06:50 AM.
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It takes twice as long at 2x. 4x is 15 minutes and 2x is 30 minutes.Originally posted by painttech
@nwg i have not tried to burn anything at 2x for along time do you see much of a difference in quality and time to burn compared to 4x
It is the quality of the media that is important. Cheap media can normally be burned at 2x but, as soon as 4x or higher is used. It can create failed burns or picture quality problems.
I would also not burn at 8x on a external drive. Even if the drive can take the speed. Because it is external it can introduce another factor to be aware off.
I use Ridisc Ritek discs and they are fine at 4x speed but, I still prefer to burn at 2x. I don't mind the extra time if I get a decent burn.Comment
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Good advice nwg....Originally posted by nwg
I don't mind the extra time if I get a decent burn.
If only everybody absorbed these wise words.
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A few moreOriginally posted by Mig$y
Good advice nwg....
If only everybody absorbed these wise words.
I walk away from the computer when burning. Otherwise, just staring at the computer for 30 minutes can seem like forever.
Also do not multitask or use the Internet when burning DVD-R or DVD+R's. Anything can go wrong and it won't save the disc. I do surf when using DVD+RW's, only because I know I can format and redo the disc.
I also always do a DVD+RW test (useful if the disc is being edited with) before burning a DVD-R. I have done stuff to the DVD which although the disc worked in PowerDVD, The DVD player didn't even load the menu.Comment
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Looks like we have a candidate for a new FAQ
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I had a feeling you were going to say that.Originally posted by Mig$y
Looks like we have a candidate for a new FAQ
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What is that other factor?Originally posted by nwg
I would also not burn at 8x on a external drive. Even if the drive can take the speed. Because it is external it can introduce another factor to be aware off."Dude where's my Decrypter"Comment
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It being an external drive is the other factor. There has been problems in the past on these forums when the drive is an external one. Once the DVD's are burnt at a lower speed. Most people were geting a successful burn.Originally posted by painttech
What is that other factor?
The writer needs to be able to keep a constant speed (I prefer firewire for this). Once, the computer starts doing something else. The resources used by the writer can be affected and the chances of a failed burn goes up. It can be reduced considerably by burning slower. This also happens with internal writers but external ones can be more prone to being affected.Comment
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