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Read a dual-layer DVD?

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zimeau Posted messages 711 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
 blindy -
Hello,
I would like to know if I could read a dual-layer DVD with my regular DVD burner (not dual-layer). Thank you!
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  1. blindy
     
    As for READING, a basic DVD player can read any DVD whether it is single or dual layer, -R or +R, or RW of all kinds of DVDs.

    Burning, that’s another matter.
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  3. Anonymous user
     
    Well, if it’s engraved in dual layer, and your player doesn’t accept that format, it won’t work (I think!). Now, if it’s a dual layer, recorded with a standard burner, or recorded normally, it should read it, right? Any other opinions?
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  4. zimeau Posted messages 711 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   117
     
    Ok, I'll ask my buddy to burn the DVD for me and I'll let you know if it works ;) Thanks for your help :-)
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      See you soon, bye!
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    2. gilgamesh
       
      They are usually readable because commercial DVDs are almost always dual-layer 8.5 GB.
      Insert a purchased movie and check its capacity yourself.
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  6. blux Posted messages 2046 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   3 455
     
    Hi,

    I don't see what could prevent it. We're talking about reading, right?

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  7. blux Posted messages 2046 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   3 455
     
    I have an old standalone player (from 2000/2001), it reads double-layer perfectly. It's just a change of focus of the laser (with a bit of extra power), I don't see why PC players would be an exception...

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    A+ Blux 
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  8. Anonymous user
     
    Well, as mentioned, I'm not a specialist in the field, so according to you, will any DVD player read DVD-DL?
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    1. blux Posted messages 2046 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   3 455
       
      I would bet a lot of money that yes!

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      See you, Blux 
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  9. Yann
     
    Indeed, commercial DVDs are almost always DVD - DL or DVD-9 (dual layer), but personal use dual layer DVDs are DVD + DL, and you will likely have no difficulty reading them on your PC.

    Speaking of which, I do video editing and I have a project that doesn't fit on a standard DVD (DVD 5 (single layer)) and I would like to know if DVD + DL is compatible with many stand-alone players?
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