Problems with Multisession DVD

oluv · 13th October 2005, 19:39

is this common or is only my dvd-player causing problems with DVD-R burned with multi-session?
i have no problems with multisession CD-R but today i tried a DVD-R and only the files burned during the first session were shown, all other sessions were not displayed.
my player is a cyberhome CH-DVD 465.
maybe someone could test out with his own gear if multisession DVDs work.

thanks!

mod · 13th October 2005, 20:35

I have a Waitec Vision HTX, and it happens the same.
I don't know if it's normal, but i'm not really interested in it, just wait to have enough stuff..

setarip_old · 13th October 2005, 21:23

@oluv

Hi!

If I remember correctly, burning "multi-session" DVDs is an absolute no-no and the results are ALWAYS what you've seen - only the first session is recognized...

oluv · 13th October 2005, 21:47

ok, thanks guys!
from now on i will avoid multisession dvds. i didn't assume that it would cause problems. but 4gb is quite a lot of space to fill... ;-)

setarip_old · 14th October 2005, 01:17

Quote:

ok, thanks guys!

My (Our) pleasure ;>}

Top_Cat · 14th October 2005, 02:37

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Originally Posted by oluv

ok, thanks guys!
from now on i will avoid multisession dvds. i didn't assume that it would cause problems. but 4gb is quite a lot of space to fill... ;-)

get a DVDRW that way you can close the session and wipe it when needed.

lordyu · 14th October 2005, 09:56

Try DVD+R instead of DVD-R.

- multi-session DVD+R is more compatible with DVD drives
- multi-session DVD+R has smaller gap size between sessions

For example, if you have burned 10 sessions on a DVD-R disc, you have already lost 258MB of space for those gaps. This is 5% of the whole 4.3GB. But if you are using DVD+R disc, you have lost only 18MB.

robguy · 14th October 2005, 16:47

I haven't had any luck with multisession, either with Nero or RecordNow. My advice is to wait until you have enough for a DVD, then burn once and be done with it.

You can either use DVD rewritable (as someone has already suggested) or just a plain old DVD.

Multisession is an accident waiting to happen to your DVD.

zilog jones · 14th October 2005, 20:50

Yeah, in the manuals for DVD players they usually don't recommend multi-session discs in general, though CDs are usually OK in my experience.

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oluv Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 29	Problems with Multisession DVD is this common or is only my dvd-player causing problems with DVD-R burned with multi-session? i have no problems with multisession CD-R but today i tried a DVD-R and only the files burned during the first session were shown, all other sessions were not displayed. my player is a cyberhome CH-DVD 465. maybe someone could test out with his own gear if multisession DVDs work. thanks!

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oluv Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 29	ok, thanks guys! from now on i will avoid multisession dvds. i didn't assume that it would cause problems. but 4gb is quite a lot of space to fill... ;-) Last edited by oluv; 13th October 2005 at 22:46.

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lordyu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 72	Try DVD+R instead of DVD-R. - multi-session DVD+R is more compatible with DVD drives - multi-session DVD+R has smaller gap size between sessions For example, if you have burned 10 sessions on a DVD-R disc, you have already lost 258MB of space for those gaps. This is 5% of the whole 4.3GB. But if you are using DVD+R disc, you have lost only 18MB. __________________ For (much) better quality and (much) smaller file size, use PNG for screenshots or screen captures. JPG/JPEG is for photos.

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mod keep manzo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florence, IT Posts: 528	I have a Waitec Vision HTX, and it happens the same. I don't know if it's normal, but i'm not really interested in it, just wait to have enough stuff..

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setarip_old Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 16,267	@oluv Hi! If I remember correctly, burning "multi-session" DVDs is an absolute no-no and the results are ALWAYS what you've seen - only the first session is recognized...

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robguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	I haven't had any luck with multisession, either with Nero or RecordNow. My advice is to wait until you have enough for a DVD, then burn once and be done with it. You can either use DVD rewritable (as someone has already suggested) or just a plain old DVD. Multisession is an accident waiting to happen to your DVD.

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zilog jones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 481	Yeah, in the manuals for DVD players they usually don't recommend multi-session discs in general, though CDs are usually OK in my experience.