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More DVD Burning Tips
By Jasmine Ong
Are you looking for tips to make DVD burning a stress-free
experience? Below are a few practical and sensible tips that will
help you circumvent common DVD burning and playback problems.
As veteran disc copiers will tell you, DVD burning isn¡¯t rocket
science. There¡¯s no secret formula to success. Nor is there an IQ
requirement to get the job done. There is, however, a need for a
bit of common sense. Read on and discover things you probably
already know but don¡¯t necessarily practice.
1. Always use reliable media. The quality of the blank DVD-R used
often gets the blame for the bulk of burning errors. And while it
isn¡¯t always the only culprit, neither is it merely a scapegoat. The
kind of blank media you use can and does affect the integrity of
your finished product.
Burning starts with selecting the right blank media. Right doesn¡¯t
always mean expensive though. Many reliable brands are
reasonably priced. Generally, however, very cheap discs fall short
of being right. So think twice before scrimping on DVD-Rs. In the
long run, the little that you do save may cost you more in the form
of defective copies.
2. Examine each and every disc. Occasionally, faulty discs can slip
through the quality control inspection of even the most reputable
manufacturers. Before burning, inspect the recordable underside
of each DVD-R for cracks, scratches, spots and blotches. Physical
defects, especially those on the disc¡¯s photosensitive layer, will
cause recording flaws and playback distortions.
3. Keep things clean. Burning errors can arise from the use of
unclean hardware or media. Dust the outside of your DVD burner
regularly to prevent contaminants from reaching the laser eye.
Also handle and store discs with care. Keep them free of dust,
grime or grease that may result in imperfect and unplayable
copies.
4. Choose your software and hardware wisely. Look for user-
friendly software that you can effortlessly navigate through. If
your software has a complicated interface, you can easily make
mistakes that can undermine the burning process. Also make sure
that both your DVD burner and software have good customer tech
support. When things go wrong, it always helps to consult the
experts.
5. Keep your software updated. Burning errors are sometimes due
to software bugs. Once anomalies are detected, software
designers devise patches to remedy them. If you register your
burning application and regularly install updates, you could save
yourself a lot of needless trouble.
6. Check for compatibility. The format of the disc can dictate its
playability. By default, the Universal Disc Format (UDF)
specifications of most burning programs are automatically set at
UDF 1.5. However, UDF 1.5 cannot be read by all drives and
players. By switching to UDF 1.02 you can make your discs
readable across the board. Don¡¯t panic, it¡¯s not as complicated as it
sounds. You can easily assign UDF values from a list or dropdown
menu.
7. Don¡¯t multitask. For quicker and more efficient disc burning, turn
off all other programs, including antivirus software, games and
screensavers. The burning process is resource intensive. If you
have other applications running in the background, the procedure
may take longer than necessary. By overtaxing your system, you
also leave yourself open to avoidable burning errors.
8. Don¡¯t rush things. If you have time on your hands, burn at
slower speeds. Doing so will reduce the risk of errors. If you¡¯re
willing to endure the wait, burning at slower speeds can yield more
stable and higher quality DVDs.
9. Label with care. How you tag your DVDs can affect their
performance. If you don¡¯t want to invest in a new hardware that
can print directly onto blank discs, you can choose either of the
following options.
a. Simply write on your disc. But be sure to write lightly using a
felt-tipped pen. Sharp writing instruments may scrape through the
topmost stratum of the disc and damage the fragile recordable
layer underneath it.
b. Use adhesive labels. Opt for the full, donut-style stickers that
cover the entire disc. Avoid tiny stickers (such as mailing labels)
that can affect the balance and performance of your DVD as it
spins in your player. Small labels can also easily come loose and
damage your player during playback.
DVD burning problems are often the result of a compendium of
mistakes, many of which can be avoided using good old common
sense.
As the above steps show, if you don¡¯t overlook the obvious,
burning can be a no-brainer, really.
About the Author
Jasmine Ong is a staff writer for http://easydvdburning.com/dvd-burning-for-beginners.htm - a leading independent DVD software review website.
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