I've been using DVD Decrypter to make ISO files because it's easier to then burn the ISO to a new disk. (I had been duplicating movies with ISOs because that reproduced the original exactly.) I've been having some problems with the result, lately, so I thought I'd try capturing the files/folders using Mode>File (or using some other program to do it). Nero complains that these are movie files and they won't play if I copy them directly to disk. Can anyone point me toward a brief tutorial on using these files to write to a movie DVD. Any advice is appreciated.
I have a really expensive but older Sony DVD player.
When I burn a DVD-R (single layer) from a DVD Decrypter-made ISO, it plays without a hitch. But, recently, when I burn a larger movie to DVD+R DL, my player either doesn't recognize the disk (it reports there's no disk) or it reports "code 13" which is a non-playable region disk. (My previous blank DVDs were the same brand and type.)
Without changing anything about my installation, it had just started happening some disks back; before, everything was working fine.
That's why I thought I'd try writing files/folders instead of ISOs.
The only difference between an ISO and DVD files (VIDEO_TS) is the way they are written; I suggest using Verbatim DL discs. Subsequently, burn the ensuing ISO image file with ImgBurn in lieu of Nero. Also, while you're at it, you can check for a burner firmware update using ImgBurn by right clicking on your burner under the Destination box, and then select Check For Firmware Updates...
