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    Can we set DVD-ROM booktype on DVD+R via compal-hel80?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by mrclark112, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. mrclark112

    mrclark112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, the title says it all.

    I've been having a pain in the butt trying to get my old DVD+R data discs to play on an old IBM R31 thinkpad that I have.

    I have the Slimtype DVDRW SSM-8515S drive on my compal HEL-80.

    The R31 thinkpad drive is : a mat****a dvd-rom sr-8176

    I'm using nero burning rom -

    I tried burning in DVD-ROM UDF mode v1.02 - but doesn't recognize...
    I ran the disk under dvdinfopro to see what the booktype was, and it still said DVD+R : which most likely will not play in older laptop dvd-rom drives...

    basically, trying to have dvd-rom data play on this other notebook...

    The DVD+R brand I'm using are the Fujifilm DVD+R Taiyo Yuden style...

    Thanks for your help!
     
    mrclark112, Nov 19, 2008
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Why don't you use a DVD -R?
     
    Ayle, Nov 20, 2008
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  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    i do not believe that drive lets you do that it has nothing to do with the notebook itself its the drive that allows it or not.
     
    zfactor, Nov 20, 2008
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  4. mrclark112

    mrclark112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah you're right zfactor - it's been a while and I completely forgot about many dvd drives need to have the "booktype-bitsetting" feature to use in older dvd-rom / standalone players.... It's been forever since I needed to use it.

    Many can do dual layer discs to dvd-rom / some need special firmware patches - some drives such as plextor have the feature built in - anyways, it can be done - but on a drive by drive basis feature as zfactor said -

    I could, but I have hundreds of dvd+r's purchased months ago in bulk :)
     
    mrclark112, Nov 20, 2008
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  5. Dirt

    Dirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Try looking for some hacked firmewares on CDFreaks.
     
    Dirt, Nov 21, 2008
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