bitsetting (set booktype) in Nero

I got the software and it reads my DVD burner drive, but where I can change the book type is "greyed out" when I put blank memorex media in there. Now what?

 

I am using Memorex DVD+R. I dont see where you click query, but from where I went before, it is still grayed out and also doesn't give me option in options. I also tried doing this in DVD decryptor and when I click 'Next Write' for Lite-On, it says "Unknown (FAILED!)" under current settings and is grayed out for "New Setting". I'm not sure how to update my firmware. Right now I have "1.0d" and I saw something about DYS1 and DYS3. When I got DYS1, it was just an .exe that I ran and I thought that should do it acording to readme.txt but it still says FW 1.0d.

 

I made a mistake for the model number. I have a DDU1612, but thats not even a burner. I should have said Sony DVD RW DW-U14A and firmware is 1.0d.

 

Heres the thing...When I followed the instructions for trying to rebuild a DVD, I actually did it for a PS2 game that was already on DVD5 since I dont have any games that are DVD9. I figured it shouldn't be a problem but I wanted to experiment for when/if I get a DVD9 to see if I could get my PS2 to play it. My ps2 can normally play all DVD's without a problem. The only exception to this is rewritable DVD's (and not sure about CDRW). So could I actually make it read DVDRW's if I changed the book type with a drive that was capable to DVD-ROM or something? So anyway, when I try and play the rebuilt version of a DVD5 game which went from about 4.2GB to 2.9GB, it wont work. Do you think my drive is definitely not making this work because of the DVD-ROM thing even though my PS2 can read my other DVD5 discs fine? Thanks.

 

binkie, are you saying oem drives dont support booktyping? Also, I tried backing up a movie and when I play it on my ps2, it doesn't play right. The menus and everything are there, but it's just sketchy when I play, like all the square markings will appear and it will freeze/unfreeze during scenes. Is this more due to the fact that ps2 is bad dvd-player, or just that it wasn't booktyped DVD-ROM? Also, it works fine in my PC DVD player. I was also wondering if I were to get the Sony DW-G120A instead, would I then be able to booktype, even if it was oem?

 

Well, I was thinking of getting a dual burner so that I could use DL DVD's but after realizing that I dont need this and I can simply do the method described in this forum to backup DVD9 games to DVD5. I think I do want a DL though, and I would like it from Sony. My question is (since I dont see to know how to look it up) what Sony DVD burner would have the book type ability? I dont even know whats considered good anymore since I've been out of the loop for so long, but I would like a Sony DL burner which can support book typing. I'd be willing to spend around 100 bucks (maybe a little more). Thanks.

 

I was looking around at other burners, and I think it's time to realize that I dont "have" to get a sony drive. What do you guys think about the BenQ DW1655?

 

Did find a little difference in these Burners other then the LightScribe,1 does only +DL...If given the choice!Which one would you take?Need a little help here..No big price difference both are under 40bucks
Not sure if I'd ever use LightScribe,prefer printed surface
Probably will never use DL unless they get as low as reg DVD's for burning



DW1655
- LightScribe - Uses a laser to print directly to disc
- DVD+R(16x) +RW(8x)
- DVD-R(16x) -RW(6x)
- DVD+R DL (8x)
- CD -R(48x) -RW(32x)

DW1650
- DVD+R(16x) +RW(8x)
- DVD-R(16x) -RW(6x)
- DVD+R DL (8x)
- DVD-R DL (4x)
- CD -R(48x) -RW(32x)
Myself personaly I prefer DVD-R's,but do have the occasion to use DVD+R's.But to date have not had the ability of booktyping.Don't really know how much longer these older Players are going to function..Just can't figure why the DVD- which set the standards,always seem to be behind in speed,but play well on all players.Although I've heard that DVD+ when burned will last longer[PROS & CONS only time will tell]..although 4x at the cost of these new DL Disc's seems a safer bet for burning

 

Thanks people..your advice is appreciated.NOW what do U feel is the better Disc + or - ? Lately I've been reading that +'s give U a better burn,and in all probability will last longer..I've also read that burned DVD's will probably out last the Hollywood stamped 1's because of the type of surface of the DVD
No that I have definately learned my lesson on media & only use Ty's,Ritek,Verbs.I buy enough to go from sale to sale & free shipping,so as to keep the cost at .30 or lower AVERAGE ABOUT .28..Sellers seem to make more mistakes [on purpose I think] with Verbs,I order printed surface & get plain 1's,although they are Verbs.About 1 in 3 orders..to expensive to send back..Wait I take that back..it's the mfgr.Rebates,I get silver,but advertised is printed,twice this has happened [JUST VENTING]