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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: cornemuse on November 29, 2023, 12:30:13 PM

Title: DVD Data Location On The Disk Itself
Post by: cornemuse on November 29, 2023, 12:30:13 PM

When copying a dvd, copying freezes at (for instance) 33%.
On the data (shiny side) of the disk, where on the disk would 33% be??

There is more data closer to the outer edge, (bigger circles=more data)

If one knows where 33% location is on disk, one knows where (approximately) to look for scratches to buff out, rather than buffing the whole disk.

-corne-

(http://dvd marked.jpg)

Title: Re: DVD Data Location On The Disk Itself
Post by: Geek-9pm on November 30, 2023, 12:34:33 PM

Quick answer. Buff the whole disc.
Long answer:
What can I do when I encounter burn failed?
https://www.dvd-cloner.com/knowledge/what-can-i-do-when-i-encounter-burn-failed_400.html

Does that help?   8)

Title: Re: DVD Data Location On The Disk Itself
Post by: cornemuse on November 30, 2023, 02:34:37 PM

Was a reply, but does not answer my question.
Where would 33%, or any % for that matter be?

I polished the disk (was then OK), but still would like to know.

Title: Re: DVD Data Location On The Disk Itself
Post by: Geek-9pm on December 04, 2023, 12:54:38 PM

Don't imagine you will find an answer that is simple.
Most DVDs today have copyright material . To control the pirates the format is a tomfoolery secret. Amway. it is beyond the scope of this forum to explain how the DVD us mapped. The 33% may not be a reference to a location.  8)