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OK to burn *X DVD-R's at 2X ?

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by Vladibus, Feb 17, 2005.

  1. Vladibus

    Vladibus Member

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    Howdy

    On the sleeve that comes with my DVD-R's (TDK, 8X from Best Buy) it says "USING THIS MEDIA IN OTHER SPEED DRIVES/RECORDERS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE..."

    My question is, is it OK to Burn these 8X DVD's and 2X speed?

    Thanks.

     
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    Vladibus, Feb 17, 2005
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  2. scf_au

    scf_au Regular member

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    Don't see why burning at lower speed might pose a problem.
     
    scf_au, Feb 17, 2005
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  3. Nephilim

    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    As long as your drive's firmware thinks it's a good idea you should be fine :)
     
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    sly_61019 Senior member

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    that warning is not for burn speed, it means that using 8x media in a drive not rated upto 8x could harm it. When 4x media came out, there was a problem using 4x media in 2x burners.
     
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