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DVD Copy Software Review
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Understanding DVD Technology Part 2
In this video we explain DVD formats. For example single-layer, DVD5, dual-layer, DVD9, DVD-R, DVD+R, and DVD-RW.
This is the second video of a three part series intended to help you understand some of the technical terms associated with DVD Copy Software. In this video we'll define single and dual layer discs, disc format options and videos on CD. When ripping or burning a DVD it's important to understand the difference between a DVD-9 or dual layer disc and DVD-5 or Single Layer disc. Generally, store-bought movie discs are Dual Layer; meaning they have an additional level of data and are capable of storing about eight and half gigs. Conversely single layer discs hold 4.7 gigs of data and are the most common 'burn-to' media because they are more affordable. Burnable DVDs come in several different formats. Chief among them are the DVD-R and the DVD+R. Both stand for Digital Versatile Disc Record. What's the difference? DVD+R are the newer form of the technology that doesn't work with some older DVD players. Most players and burners will show you their compatibility right on the front of the drive. If not, consult your owner's manual to see which format your player or burner supports. Additionally there is the DVD-RW format which is a rewritable DVD. You can store information onto this DVD and actually erase it. While this is great for recycling information, only about two-thirds of DVD players can read this format. These discs are most commonly used for backing up computer data and are used in DVD-ROMs. Speed capabilities can affect the time it takes for a successful backup. Be aware of your DVD-Burner speed and the speed of the DVDs you want to burn. Your DVD Burner can only burns as fast as the DVDs you purchase. Burn speed capability is generally posted on the front of the burner and on the face of the DVD. Again, if your burner doesn't display this information, consult your owner's manual. Keep in mind that most burning programs will automatically burn at the highest speed possible and the faster the writing speed the more prone your discs are to burning errors. So if you are experiencing a lot of problems, try burning at a slower speed. Don't have a DVD burner? Consider a VCD which stands for Video Compact Disc. This format allows you to burn video files onto a CD. The SVCD acronym stands for Super-Video Compact Disc which is still created using a CD, but can hold higher quality that the VCD system. The space on a VCD or SVCD is equivalent to a standard music CD. This is drastically lower than DVDs so it takes about 6 CDs to store the amount of information found on a DVD. The output quality of VCDs and SVCDs is also subpar in comparison to the standard DVD. Even so, SVCDs are a viable option to back up your movies if you don't have a DVD Burner. The third and final video in this series will cover different video file formats.
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