Posted by Scubajam on 08/27/06 20:04

Also, don't use too high a bitrate. Remember that the bitrate you set
is for video, and the audio goes on top of that. Some settop boxes
won't read a very high bitrate.

Example, most of the time a VBR or CBR of 6,000 is very adequate, even
down to 4,800 is good. Only fast moving scenes may require higher
bitrates.

Never go over 8,000, infact, probably 7,000 should be max because the
audio adds more.

Again, use -R for most compatibility with non-computer DVD players.
And the brand can make a large difference. Some brands like Memorex
are very inconsistent, buying the cheapest they can from different
vendors each month or so. This makes for inconsistent results.
Generally Ritek and Ridata are very good. Taiyo Yuden is excellent,
but sometimes bootleg versions aren't the real deal. They're also more
expensive. I use them almost exclusively now, with occasional use of
Ritek and Ridata. I burn about 500 a year and give most of them away,
so compatibility is a big issue for me.

Jim McGauhey
Washington State




Sailor wrote:
> I'm sure this question has come up a lot. I was using +RW with great
> success, but now my new burner can handle several formats.
>
> Thanks for all input
> Sailor

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