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Dual Layer DVD

  • 16-08-2010 12:15pm
    #1
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭


    if i want to record over 4.7gb on a blank DVD, what kind of dvd do i need?
    Is it the dual layer DVD?
    Will my existing dvd burning software work with this kind of dvd?


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  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    thebourke wrote: »
    if i want to record over 4.7gb on a blank DVD, what kind of dvd do i need?
    Is it the dual layer DVD?
    Will my existing dvd burning software work with this kind of dvd?

    Not too sure I understand you. You can record/burn files to any blank dvd as long as you have the burner and the software.

    If you have a DVD-RW you can "record over" this type of disk. If you've a blank DVD+/-R you can use any software to burn files to it. I'd recommend using ImgBurn.


  • #3
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭thebourke


    your standard blank dvd allows you only to burn 4.7gb....
    dual layer allows larger i think....


  • #4
    CiaranC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭CiaranC


    chin_grin wrote: »
    Not too sure I understand you. You can record/burn files to any blank dvd as long as you have the burner and the software.

    If you have a DVD-RW you can "record over" this type of disk. If you've a blank DVD+/-R you can use any software to burn files to it. I'd recommend using ImgBurn.
    He means more than 4.7GB on a disc.

    OP, you need a Dual Layer capable burner and DL discs to burn up to 8.5G to a disc. Your existing software most likely supports this already.


  • #5
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,254 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    OP, yes, a dual layer DVD will be needed if you want > 4.7GB on a disk. You don't say what your existing software is. Does your burner drive support DL ?

    [I've never used them myself BTW]


  • #6
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭thebourke


    how , can you tell of your dvd burner is dual layer capable ?


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  • #7
    kierank01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭kierank01


    There should be an logo like one of these on it. Some writing software will show the fratures of the drive also.


  • #8
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Ah right! Sorry OP :o.

    As mentioned before you'll need the burner, the disk and the software to burn to a dual layer.

    This, http://www.ehow.com/how_5118036_burn-double-layer-dvd.html, goes through the process using Nero as the software. But I'm sure if you choose the type DVD-9 as the burn type it'll work (also provided you have the disk. I'm not 100% sure that the burner will matter.)

    Here's the process for burning with ImgBurn.

    http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=1780
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