Is there something like CD rot???

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I bought a old TV series from the SABC, very expensive bad picture quality and sound:sick:

They burn it onto a normal DVD-r, how long will this dvd's last

PS: i can't copy it, dont no why, cant find a program to decrypt it not even DVD fab that always work??:confused:
 
To copy it try DVDShrink - but I doubt that it will give you better quality than the original.

The master copy of the series was probably bad quality produced at a low resolution and sample rate.
 
Shrink was the first thing i tried, because i also thought why would it be encrypted

I think ive tried everything:(
 
dude ... the ultimate program is indeed ripit4me ....

seems a bit daunting at first ... but real easy to use ...
 
The picture & sound quality comes from the poor conversion methods that they're using at SABC.
Progs are recorded in low res MPEG1 format, then converted to DVD.
The old, old saying comes to play... GIRO (Garbage In Rubbish Out).
A lot of older DVD's from video shops have the same trouble...
The suggested ripit4me should do the trick, else try using AnyDVD in conjunction with your ripping progs...
Good luck! :cool:
 
DVD/CD Deterioration

Vercogen said:
I bought a old TV series from the SABC, very expensive bad picture quality and sound:sick:

They burn it onto a normal DVD-r, how long will this dvd's last

PS: i can't copy it, dont no why, cant find a program to decrypt it not even DVD fab that always work??:confused:
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The original thread posed an interesting question ... I found this article on disk deterioration.

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php?id=1506662021&eid=-108


It also gives pointers on proper disk storage.....

Personally, I do believe that it boils down to how you handle your disks ... eventually the scratch factor will get the better of them, despite them lasting 50+ years.

Cheers
 
It really is all about how you handle your disc as previously said. They can deteriorate quite quickly if they're treated badly. Tried Gordian Knot?

Despite him being an ******, Person's idea is actually quite good. Although, if it's an SA series it's unlikely you'll find it to download. Then Person's just an ****** with no good ideas.
 
sdd said:
The original thread posed an interesting question ... I found this article on disk deterioration.

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php?id=1506662021&eid=-108


It also gives pointers on proper disk storage.....

Personally, I do believe that it boils down to how you handle your disks ... eventually the scratch factor will get the better of them, despite them lasting 50+ years.

Cheers
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thanx for the input it helped alot. So its safe to say with proper handling and storage ou dvd's could last you a long time


@ AntiThesis: Yeah its a local SA series
 
I had some early CD's that gradually turned grey from the rim inwards. I believe this happens when the edge of the disks are not sealed and the reflective layer or organic dye layer oxidises.
 
steve-rsa said:
I had some early CD's that gradually turned grey from the rim inwards. I believe this happens when the edge of the disks are not sealed and the reflective layer or organic dye layer oxidises.
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Just one of the reasons not to use R2.00/doz cheapies.
Verbatim, Sony & Memorex are IMO the best value for money.
Replication companies will only accept sound masters on Verbatim or Sony CDR media, if that says something about quality...
 
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