How do i change the burn speed? Having issues with playback in standard DVD

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How do i change the burn speed? Having issues with playback in standard DVD

Have major issues with soundtrack, erratically changing volume OR not playing at all in parts, when I play a burnt DVD back on a standard DVD player (have tried a number of players).

The DVD plays fine in Quicktime, as a disk image and on the apple DVD player. As soon as I put in a DVD player, the errors occur.

Someone has recommended changing the burn speed. I have checked "help" but cannot see how to do this. Can anyone assist?

I have also checked the following:
- I have at 140plus GB hard drive available.
- Am using professional quality
- Have not used drop zones in IDVD

Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jun 7, 2009 4:26 AM

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Answer 1

Glo H

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Jun 7, 2009 5:50 AM in response to cam_kel

Open Disk Utility. Click on the icon of the disk image; then click on the icon for "Burn". In the window that opens, look for "Burn Options". Next to "Speed" there is a drop-down menu. Select 4x or lower, depending on the options available to you. The DVD needs to be inserted in order for you to make this selection.

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Answer 2

J Keller

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Jun 7, 2009 10:04 AM in response to cam_kel

Don't overlook good quality DVDs -- they can make a big difference in how smoothly the final DVD plays. Verbatim is often recommended around here; I use Sony DVD-R without any trouble (-R is the most compatible with players).
John

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Answer 3

cam_kel Author

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Jun 7, 2009 8:22 PM in response to J Keller

Thanks, I am also using SOny.

The DVD is now playing ok on one of my DVD players as a result of changing the burn speed to 1X. It still crackle a bit in places.

Have decided not to use IMac again to do movies. Will revert to windows movie packages and burn options.

Thanks to all for help.

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