Can this be done? I looked in DVD Decrypter but Sony was not listed on any of the tabs. Is there another way to do it? I've read some threads about being able to do it in Nero but I prefer to use CloneDVD to do my recoding.
i havent found anywhere to do it with clone no matter what drive u have.when i rip and burn with clone it doesent matter for me because all of my stand alones play +r media. but when it comes to dl+r media i have to booktype to play. i use dvddecrypter or nero.i havent seen any utillities from sony to let u do this. the reason sony is not listed is because most of them are made by liteon.u can go here to see who made yours...http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters
Ok - I guess you're right about the OEM being Lite-On. I just checked out that site and it looks pretty cool. Since the drive is manufactured by Lite-On, could I use the Lite-On tab in Decrypter?
i have a sony dru720a and use it all the time. nero does sony most of the time too. i have read were some of the older burners wont support this. if ur not familiar with firmware go here..http://forum.rpc1.org/... if u already have the updates then dont worry u should be good.
Yeah my firmware is updated to the latest version. I'll try using the Lite-On tab when I get home and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
Yeah, the Lite-On tab will most likely work, if your burner is capable of booktyping. I have a Plextor and I have to use the BenQ tab in Decrypter when I want to booktype.
I have a new MAD DOG, MD-16XDVD9 that allows bit setting. I have a little program on my desktop that will set it to burn +R, +RW or +R DL to DVD-ROM any or all or change it back... I LOVE it!
@2oldGeek What program is it that you use to booktype? I'd like to know just in case Decrypter doesn't work. Thanks.
Gee, I didn't know I'd stir up a hornets nest. LOL It's a little program from Mad Dog that workes with their drive and can be downloaded from their site. Proly don't work with anything else.
HeHe, Here's the link, it's at the bottom of the page. Guess it couldn't hurt to see if it worked with another drive. No pain, No gain! http://www.mdmm.com/support/drivers.asp
I have the SONY DRU 710A (BYX5) and I've done with DVD Decrypter before, it works for the SONY using Lite-On tab. However, I don't really like the fact that you need to set the book type everytime you're going to burn. I prefer the "book type" settings on Nero better, once you've set DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL as DVD-ROM it will stay in therr permanently. Here is a guide on how to "book type" via DVD Decrypter. This is when you're "ready" to burn to the blank media (DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW) only. If DVD+RW and DVD+R/+R DL doesn't work, then try the (DVD+R/+R DL Media - EEPROM!) - it should work. NOTE: set both of your "source" and "destination" ready, then do the following and burn it. If you have the following set to "Automatic" then whenever you use Nero Recode 2, Nero Express or Nero Burning Rom to burn, all your backups will automatically set the book type to DVD-ROM. That is... if your DVD burner is capable of book typing. ((Here's how to Book Type using Nero Burning Rom)) 01) open up Nero StartSmart, then click on Nero Burning Rom 02) EXIT out the "New Compilation" when it pops up 03) click on "Chooses A Recorder" (it's a small burner icon next to (I) and the arrow down) 04) click on “Options," then on "Book Type Settings," set to "Automatic" and click "OK" - that's it... easy as smoking. Now every time when you burn using a DVD+R, DVD+RW or DVD+R DL disc, Nero will “automatically” change the Book Type into a DVD-ROM format. Good luck and have fun burning!!
that is cool, ive been there several times and just never went down that far. i always stop at the firmware and dont go any lower. thanks.
@alkohol If you booktype in Nero, can you still use another program to recode your dvd or do you have to use Nero?
If you change the Booktyping in DVDDecrypter then you have to use DVDDecrypter to benefit. Also with Nero you must use Nero to have it Booktype when set for it. When Bitsetting on the Drive then any program you use will be what you set the Drive for… [bold]I LOVE MY MAD DOG![/bold]
