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to BuyOnly two or three years ago, no one would have expected the storage capacity of 4.7GB standard DVD not to be sufficient - even not within a consumer environment. But with video and high-resolution still photography moving from analogue to digital, the number of applications demanding higher capacities has grown.
Double Layer DVD (DVD+R DL) will enable you to record 4 hours of DVD-quality video or 16 hours of VHS-quality video, without the need to turn over the disc. You'll be able to archive up to 8.5GB of computer files on a single disc, which almost doubles the storage capacity compared with the 4.7GB for the single-layer DVD+R discs currently available.
How to achieve the best results with Imation DVD+R Double Layer? |
• Burning a DVD+R Double Layer
A DVD+R Double Layer can only be recorded using a Double Layer compatible drive. The latest firmware of your drive is needed. Check the specifications of your drive for more information.
• What is a Firmware ?
A firmware is a program inside a DVD burner that controls the writing. It usually checks the media type, and then adapts its strategy to get the best recording results.
• Why would I need a firmware update on my Double Layer recorder?
Many DVD Double Layer burners were available on the market before affordable Double Layer media was widely available. As a consequence, most of the early burners are not compatible with today's Double Layer media. This can create problems. Many of these problems can be avoided by installing the latest firmware.
Additional information can be found at www.dvdrwservices.com
• How do I check my burner type and firmware version?
Burning software will usually provide this information. For example, if you are using Nero 6.0 software, simply select 'Recorder' and then 'Choose Recorder'. A window with the list of your drives will appear, providing all the information you need.
Alternatively, you can download Cd-Dvd-Speed on www.cdspeed2000.com. This program will provide you with the list of your drives with installed firmware versions.
• Where do I find firmware updates?
Firmware updates are usually found free-of-charge on the drive manufacturer website. If no update is available for your drive, you should contact the manufacturer for help.
Please follow the instructions given by your drive manufacturer. If your drive was bundled in a computer, please refer to the support organisation of your PC supplier.
To help, here is al list of a selection of manufacturers' websites where you will find the updates required:
Drive Manufacturers' Websites / Firmware Downloads |
AOpen Asus Hewlett Packard LG (HLDS) LiteOn |
Philips Pioneer Sony TDK TEAC |