[mythtv-users] scratchy DVDs
Mark Oliver
mark_oliver at java2000.com
Thu Jan 19 23:47:36 UTC 2006
Korey Fort wrote:
>If you've got the storage to rip a DVD. You could try DVD::rip. You probably
>could use dd if you had to, to copy all the information you could. Another
>suggestion would be to get one of those disk dr. things that spins a disk
>and puts on some sort of scratch coating, I've never used one myself, but I
>guess it's worth a try.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org
>[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org] On Behalf Of Simon Lundell
>
>
>
>I am using Xine to play DVDs on my frontend. When my BENQ dvd-reader
>gave up after many years in service i changed it for an nec 2510. It
>seems that this new dvd-reader is more picky on scratchy DVDs (xine
>hangs/exits, WAF drops). Do you have any recommendations on what to do
>to view dvds that are a little scratchy?
>
>//Simon
>__________
>
I have a disk dr. and 2 dvd drives. I have had better success by
placing the dvd in a different drive than I have had with using disk
dr.; however, if the scratches are fairly light, disk dr. should do the
trick. You could also try searching this site:
http://www.videohelp.com/
They have had several discussions on the subject ranging from practical
solutions (brasso, armour all, oven cleaner, toothpaste) to more absurd
solutions (dipping cd/dvd in gasoline).
mark
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