Hi all don't know if this is the right place/forum to publish this question, if not please direct me to the right place. i have read that if you change your booktype to dvd-rom(currently i use both -dvd and +dvd)(and i know that once i will change it i will need to use +dvd) you have a better chance to play the disc on older dvd player. i am using anydvd+clonedvd2 HL-ST GSA-4120b (117a firmware) is there any possiblity within anydvd or clonedvd to change it? or other firmware? thanks for any info
Yes it will work with clonedvd 2,do this, open up dvd decrypter booktype your DVD+R media in that program to DVD-ROM , close out dvd decrypter, open up clonedvd 2 encode and burn and it will come out as DVD-ROM.
thanks for the help but how do i change it indvddecrypter? i tried to click on the right button while the pointer is on the destination bar,(changed it to iso write) then clicked on:"change book type",clicked on LG" tab,BUT, when i try to change it to :" drive(for dvd+r media)" i get on the "current setting" "unknown(FAILED!)" and nothing appears on the "new setting" what should i do?
your drive may not support booktyping is probably why ,check on the LG webpage to see if your model is compatible for booktyping, i would bet its not, i have a Plextor
DL the free version of DVD InfoPro it will booktype if your drive is capable. Just open the program and set the settings for your drive and it will keep it. I have to use this utility for my Plex 740A and it booktypes them automatically in Clone or any other burning program. http://www.dvd-recordable.org/wwwimgs/media/flash/dvdinfopro/dvdinfoadvertzip.htm
@aabbccdd, I have a GSA-4120B, YES, it DOES support Booktype setting to DVD-ROM. Absolutely. Just the facts Man. Just the facts. Really, I have one & it does. Actually a nice drive, only supports bun speeds up to 12x. But Nice Drive nevertheless.
@bilbo65, You know, CloneDVD 2 does not allow booktype setting, I have it, I know. But interestingly, the Back-Ups I've done with CloneDVD 2 have played back in my player just as well as if they were booktyped to DVD-ROM. I use DVD+R Media too. I DO booktype to DVD-ROM when using Nero. But I really like CloneDVD 2 for back-ups. Fast, Easy, and Excellent results! Happy New Year! P.S. I own several LG Burners, The only one I have that will NOT support booktype setting is the GSA-4160B. Can't booktype with it. The GSA-4163B, Yes The GSA-4167B new one, Yes. Edited for typos. My oldest one, GSA-4120B, absolutely Yes it will.
@bunnyrip I only use CloneDVD2 for my burning and my Sony 530a burner does not booktype(that I know of). However using CloneDVD2 for backups on DVD+Rs, my old JVC DVD player, which is not suppose to play +s, has no problem playing them. Interesting, I think. And a Happy New Year to each and everyone of you!!!!
hi again i dl the dvdinfopro pressed on the "+RW" icon got a messege : "drive or firmware does not support bitsetting,or wrong firmware" what should i do? did i pressed the right icon?
Open Dvd Decrypter Go to TOOLS -- Drive --- Check for Firmware Updates It will bring you to a web page full of the latest Firmware updates for your DVD+RW drive.. Look for one that says bitsetting or booktype d/l and install the new firmware then you should be able to set it... unless your drive doesn't have a firmware update for it at all
nope that did not help either no update there... o.k so if i wanted to change/buy a new dvd drive which one will be the best?(change booktype ,good burn quality,speed,dual layer,light scribe...)
Yes, Plextor is a good drive but only if you are going to buy the 716A which will allow you to use the PlexTools and booktype automatically. The new Plex 740A is a rebadged BenQ 1640 and will not integrate with PlexTools nor will it do it with BenQ suite, it is strictly OEM. You would be better to just buy a straight BenQ or an LG.
