DVD +/- R Dual Layer issue. at DVinfo.net

Bob Bowers · January 14th, 2009, 08:50 PM

My question is, I'm currently finishing up a project that is approx. 2 hrs. and am going to use Dual Layer but, my burner only does DVD +R DL and I would prefer to use DVD -R so I was thinking I could use the DVD +R and when the duplications are done use DVD -R DL does anybody see a problem with this?

Thank You,
Bob.

Robert Lane · January 16th, 2009, 08:28 AM

The reason for the +R preference in dual-layer is bit-layer accuracy; you'll have less chance of a layer-break error on +R media than with -R. If you ever have a duplication facility make mass-dupes they'll prefer +R and replication will *only* accept +R images (unless you output to DLT).

Bob Bowers · January 17th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Robert,

Thank You for the response. I understand that ultimately +R is more accurate but, it was my understanding that -R is more compatible with the masses as far as being compatible with most DVD players today.

Thank You,
Bob.

January 14th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#1
Bob Bowers New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 15	DVD +/- R Dual Layer issue. My question is, I'm currently finishing up a project that is approx. 2 hrs. and am going to use Dual Layer but, my burner only does DVD +R DL and I would prefer to use DVD -R so I was thinking I could use the DVD +R and when the duplications are done use DVD -R DL does anybody see a problem with this? Thank You, Bob.

January 16th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	The reason for the +R preference in dual-layer is bit-layer accuracy; you'll have less chance of a layer-break error on +R media than with -R. If you ever have a duplication facility make mass-dupes they'll prefer +R and replication will only accept +R images (unless you output to DLT).

January 17th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#3
Bob Bowers New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 15	Robert, Thank You for the response. I understand that ultimately +R is more accurate but, it was my understanding that -R is more compatible with the masses as far as being compatible with most DVD players today. Thank You, Bob.