Copying DVDs

[BillS717]

When I make a copy of my dvd movies using dual layer disks the movies will freeze at a spot about halfway through the movie. This only happens when played on a home dvd player. When I play the movie on the computer it dosen't do it. I've tried different brands of dvds & different burning programs. The same movie will stop at the exact same spot even when a different brand of dual layer dvd or a different burning program is used. Any ideas to fix this?
Thanx
BillS717

[setarip_old]

Hi!

Sounds like a layerbreak problem.

1) Suggested in many posts here and at other forums - Use only Verbatim D/L DVD+R media

2) Use (freeware) "IMGBurn" to burn

[BillS717]

Hi!
Thanx for the suggestion. I'll give it a try

[setarip_old]

Please post back here to let us know how it goes ;>}

[BillS717]

I tried using the IMGBurn and a Verbatim disk and the video stops at the exact same place as before. I think it might be
my dvd player. It doesn't say anything about reading dual layer disks. It just says DVD+R 4.7 The movies play on my computer without any problem. It must be the layerbreak.

[setarip_old]

1) What is the brand and model number of your standalone player?

2) What is the brand and model number of your burner?

[BillS717]

My standalone is a Panasonic Model # DVD F65 And my burner is an HP 640B

[setarip_old]

If you use the following link to check the format(s) compatibility of your Panasonic DVD F65 player, unfortunately you'll see that it is specifically NOT capable of playing DVD D/L +R media...

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers?DVDname=Panasonic+DVD+F65&Submit=Search&Search=Search&dvdportable=&dvdchanger=&dvdtv=&chipset=&orderby=Name&hits=50

[kumi]

Does the standalone play +R D/L discs with the booktype set to DVD-ROM?

[BillS717]

Hi,
Thanx for your help. I thought the problem might just be with my DVD player since the disks play on my computer. I appreciate your help.