I have been trying to burn a .cdr file to a dual layer dvd using Disk Utility. I got it to work once, but I tried four times. I think that it must be very sensitive or something, because I can't figure out any other factor that affects it. Has anybody else run into this problem, and if so, what's your solution? I think it may have to do with vibrations of the disk drive or something, but I would be lying if I said I knew that for sure...
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MBP Burning Dual Layer DVDs is Very Touchy?
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It'd be nice if I had an iMac. And yes, I'm doing it on a stable surface. To be honest, I think my dogs barking may have jostled it enough to disrupt burning. My guess is that because the dual layers are so close together, any vibration could cause the laser to write the wrong part of the disc. Just a guess
I don't have issues with that. Although I only burn single layer DVDs at 2x speed
But I don't use it on a stable surface... I use it on my lap!
What speed are you burning the disk at?
But I don't use it on a stable surface... I use it on my lap!What speed are you burning the disk at?
I don't have issues with that. Although I only burn single layer DVDs at 2x speed
What speed are you burning the disk at?
Sir, you are a lucky bastard. I can't even burn regular DVDs on my lap, or they mess up. I am also doing it at 2.4x (the max is 4x). Interestingly enough, though, I got it to work a second time (out of five tries, mind you). I think what I'm going to do is try running them at night from now on when nobody's moving about, and the dogs are asleep, and thus won't bark. They can be ear-splittingly loud when they feel like it (and they often feel like it).