Problems with Booting up DVD-R Backups

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

My PS2 is a v7 modded with a Messiah2 and I've been having trouble getting my DVD-R backups to boot up. This problem only occurs with my newest backups. I've done a lot of testing and it seems to be the brand name of DVD-R I use. My older backups that have no problem booting up are an older version of Memorex DVD-Rs. Unfortunately, I cannot find these older ones anymore and it seems my PS2 is very, very picky. I've spent money on small packs of TDK, Optimum, CompUSA, Maxell and 2 newer types of Memorex DVD-Rs...none of which are working. I'm sure it isn't the actual game since I've been testing each one with a backup image I know has no problems. Another solution I tried was buying a Disc/Laser cleaner and although it helped my good DVD-R Backups to boot up faster, it had no impact on the different brands of DVD-R. Well, hopefully one of you PS2 gurus can help me figure this out because I'm clueless and sick of spending money on DVD-Rs that my PS2 doesn't like. Thanks in advance :) .

[bighap]

Where you located? If you are in the states I can send you a few Ritek. They are the best dvd media around.

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

I'm in Northeast Ohio, you don't have to go as far as sending me DVD-Rs, but thanks a lot for letting me know about Ritek. I'll order some online and hopefully those will work. Thanks again.

[bighap]

No prob.:)

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

On second though, do you think you could point me to somewhere that sells Ritek? lol...when i was first trying DVD-Rs i went to Staples, CompUSA, Best Buy and Circuit City and I bought small packs of every brand name they had. Unfortunately they had no Ritek or I wouldn't have to bother you. Thanks.

[bighap]

Ritek is only found online. Try these:
shop4tech.com
rima.com
allmediaouotlet.com
mediasupply.com
meritline.com
cdrdvdrmedia.com

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

Yay! :D . I know you're tired of hearing it from me, but thanks again!

EDIT: Ah yes, one more question: Do I want Silver or Purple bottom?

[bighap]

Ehh, I am used to it.:p

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

/me looks up at the edit

[bighap]

Never heard of silver bottom. They have a silver top and purple bottom.

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

Ah I see, thanks

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

hmm....well it turns out that the Ritek DVD-Rs that I ordered don't want to work on my PS2 either. I've been using nero to burn my .iso files. Any suggestions? :confused:

[bighap]

Don't use Nero, use RecordNow Max and just do an exact copy.

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

k giving it a try..

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

hmmm...well I actually got it to boot up, once. I tried my backup of Ratchet and Clank which didn't work, then I went back to my first backup that booted (Devil May Cry 2) and now I can't boot up again :mad: .

[bighap]

How exactly did you burn them? Did you multitask while burning? What version RecordNow Max are you using?

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

I'm using RecordNow Max Version 4.5...I don't believe I multitasked while burning, and I burned at the minimum speed. The most I possibly could have done while burning was chat on AIM.

EDIT: Oh ya, to burn them I followed the directions under BG's sticky post "Factoids: Backup Procedures"...although the RecordNow Max instructions were posted by psx_paul.

[bighap]

Sometimes an AIM chat is all it can take. DVD burning is very sensative. I let my computer sit and shut off the screensaver.

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

Alright I'll make sure I leave my comp like that next time I'm burning

[cl0ckw0rk1337]

Well I made sure my computer was left completely alone, but I still have trouble booting my DVD-Rs. Now it's more of a consistency thing than brand I believe. Am I missing something in the boot procedure?

[Stevey1976]

Well from what I've read on the forums here, and by god I don't know how they find out all about this stuff, DVD-R media has about 50% less reflectivity of that of an original pressed DVD (which I translate as being it's easier for PS2 to read an original than a copy/backup), so if the laser in your PS2 is not as good as it should or could be then thats probably why you are having problems, also the downside to playing backups is that they reduce the life of your laser as they have to work harder. If you have any original PS2 games and they work fine, then I definately think it's your laser with regard to the backup probs you are having rather than media/software problems.

With the original PS1 you could alter the strengh of the laser, wheather or not you can do that on the PS2 I don't know, perhaps you may have go get a new laser??

Also, if you have a friend with a chipped PS2 try some of your backups that didn't work on your machine on his, again if they work, it pointing towards your PS2 laser.

Anyway, good luck and let us know what happens

[bazcarp]

try record now max.and use yellow top datawrite.