Easy DVD Burning

Copying a dual layer DVD also known as DVD9 into a single layer DVD commonly called DVD5 used to take a lot of processes and a lot of tools. But today, with the creation of intelligent softwares that are coming out in the market has made DVD burning a lot simpler and easier. Now you can just use a single tool and a few clicks to back up your DVD9 movies into a DVD5 recordable disc.

This tutorial will cover the basic steps on how to copy a dual layer DVD into a single layer DVD using DVD-Cloner V. We highly recommend DVD-Cloner V because this tool was specifically designed to copy both single and dual layered DVDs with high quality. This program can also copy CSS-encrypted, Region- protected and Sony ARCCOS protected DVD movies. Before you can start copying you will need the following:

Burning Requirements

1. DVD Burner/Writer
2. Blank DVD Media – choosing the right media is one of the factors that contribute to a successful DVD burning.
3. At least 10GB of free hard disk space – for temporary file storage during conversion and burning process
4. DVD-Cloner V (highly recommended) – excellent DVD copy software that makes quality DVD backups easily. It utilizes SmartAnalyser to ensure the highest level of success copying latest DVD movies. It also supports the backup of Blu-ray/HD DVDs. [Trial Version] [Full Version]

For system requirements and installation guide click DVD Cloner V Installation Guide.

Getting Started

Step 1: Insert the DVD9 that you want to copy into your drive.

Step 2: Open DVD-Cloner V program. It will automatically detect the DVD inserted in the drive as the source DVD.

Step 3: Select the destination media where you want to copy your source DVD. Click “TO D5” option.

Step 4: Click the start button to start the ripping and transcoding process. This will normally take 40-45 minutes approximately but the speed will vary depending on your system speed. Wait until this process is completed and DVD Cloner will prompt you to insert a blank DVD5 media to start the burning process.

Step 5: Insert the blank DVD5 media and click OK to start the burning process.

Step 6: Burning process. This process is faster compared to ripping and transcoding. This will normally take 10-15 minutes only. Avoid browsing the net or checking your emails while burning is ongoing to avoid burning problems. When burning failure occurs try to do the following:

1. close all programs
2. restart your computer
3. repeat all the steps and use a different blank DVD

When burning process is finished it will automatically eject the DVD. Remove the DVD, close the drive and click on the OK button to complete the process. Close the program and then test and check if you have successfully copied your DVD. If you wish to create another copy repeat all the steps from 1 to 6.

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