Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B - Club CDFreaks

rockyglw · 22-02-2005

Hi is there any way of permanently setting the booktype for an LG 4163B to DVD-ROM. Also is there a limit to the number of times thsi drive cand be bitset.
Thanks

*alexnoe* · 22-02-2005

Nope, but you can automatically have it set on startup using this

surg · 22-02-2005

Do not forget to set booktype again when coming out of standby!

rockyglw · 22-02-2005

Thanks for the replies. Alexnoe, which files do I put in Autostart, I am using Windows XP. I assume unlike eprom booktype setting, booktype changes are unlimited

*alexnoe* · 22-02-2005

The readme.txt file says everything: What to use, how to ensure that it worked, and how to troubleshot

rockyglw · 22-02-2005

Thanks works fine!!

rds04 · 02-03-2005

okay been trying to add the set_dvdrom.bat as a startup item using strun or startup manager of advanced system optimizer. for some reason it doesn't get saved. when i open up strun or startup manager the item is no longer there. any ideas?

thanks.

*chas0039* · 06-03-2005

I also had a question on Bitsetting for the 4163. If I set it in Nero, will it retain the setting when I start another program such as CloneDVD?

Thanks.

rds04 · 07-03-2005

now when i try to run the batch file it says, 'bitset' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

can anyone help me?

*alexnoe* · 07-03-2005

not nice.... copy bitset.exe to your \windows\system32 folder, that should fix it

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If I set it in Nero, will it retain the setting when I start another program such as CloneDVD?

Only if you have recorded a DVD+ disc with Nero.

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okay been trying to add the set_dvdrom.bat as a startup item using strun or startup manager of advanced system optimizer. for some reason it doesn't get saved. when i open up strun or startup manager the item is no longer there. any ideas?

Do it manually... right click on "start" -> "explore" -> programs -> startup -> add a shortcut to it there

rds04 · 08-03-2005

finally it works. thank you mr. alexnoe.

but do you really have to press any key for the command line to close?

Palko · 08-03-2005

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Originally Posted by rds04

but do you really have to press any key for the command line to close?

No. Just delete the "pause" command in "set_dvdrom.bat".

rds04 · 08-03-2005

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Originally Posted by Palko

No. Just delete the "pause" command in "set_dvdrom.bat".

sorry if this is a silly question but how do i do that?

Palko · 08-03-2005

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Originally Posted by rds04

sorry if this is a silly question but how do i do that?

Open the file "set_dvdrom.bat" in any editor (e.g. Notepad).
Delete the word "pause" and save the file. That's it.

If you want to see the window for just a few seconds (e.g. ~ 5 s), you could add the following line in "set_dvdrom.bat":

ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul

The whole "set_dvdrom.bat" then should have 2 lines:

Code:

bitset dvd-rom dvd-rom
ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 > nul

rds04 · 08-03-2005

ok thanks sir palko. will give it a try when i get home later.

josefismael · 09-03-2005

i read a review saying that it automatically changes the booktype to dvd-rom...
http://www.extrememhz.com/gsa4163b-p10.shtml

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Speaking of compatibility, the LG GSA-4163B will automatically set the booktype of both DVD+R and DVD+R DL media to DVD-ROM. This will provide the highest level of compatibility with standalone DVD players and eliminates that need for utilities and/or supported third-party software to do this.

but it really doesnt, right?

Dethroner · 13-03-2008

It's been a while since the link to BitSet was published

The link is dead now. Could anybody share the utility, please?

juancdg · 25-07-2008

Yes, someone can provide the link please. I want to enable permanent bitsetting to my LG drives. Thanks

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**vroom** · 25-07-2008

You can always use your burning application to set the booktype as you like, i also think that it will be a little hard to find a 3 years old utility.

juancdg · 25-07-2008

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Originally Posted by vroom

You can always use your burning application to set the booktype as you like, i also think that it will be a little hard to find a 3 years old utility.

Yes, I think the same too. The thing is that I always forget to enable the bitsetting to DVD-ROM

and I'm kind of upset, because all my burners have the bitsetting activated by default and the LG's doesn't. By the way congratulations vroom

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*Bob* · 25-07-2008

Do you really need it juan?

off topic:
Also vrooooooom i'm still waiting on my 56x Princos

and congrats again

*Albert* · 25-07-2008

ImgBurn can do booktype changes on-the-fly [read: for each and every individual burn] for some LG drives. The 4163B might be one of the drives that will work with ImgBurn's auto booktyping.

**vroom** · 26-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Bob

Do you really need it juan?

off topic:
Also vrooooooom i'm still waiting on my 56x Princos

and congrats again

//off topic//
I need to go to the post office asap, because you need some good quality media

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*ala42* · 26-07-2008

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Originally Posted by vroom

I also think that it will be a little hard to find a 3 years old utility.

Not really: http://www.alexander-noe.de/bitsetting/index.html

**vroom** · 26-07-2008

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Originally Posted by juancdg

Yes, I think the same too. The thing is that I always forget to enable the bitsetting to DVD-ROM

and I'm kind of upset, because all my burners have the bitsetting activated by default and the LG's doesn't. By the way congratulations vroom

.

Thank you juancdg.

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Originally Posted by ala42

Not really: http://www.alexander-noe.de/bitsetting/index.html

Nice work ala42

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22-02-2005	#1 (permalink)
rockyglw New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 26	Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hi is there any way of permanently setting the booktype for an LG 4163B to DVD-ROM. Also is there a limit to the number of times thsi drive cand be bitset. Thanks

22-02-2005	#2 (permalink)
alexnoe CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 4,613	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B Nope, but you can automatically have it set on startup using this __________________ Asus P4C800E-Deluxe, Win XP, P4/2800 HT, 2048 MB RAM, 600 GB HDD, Plextor PX712/716/755/Premium, LG 4120B, Pioneer A08, Pioneer A09, NEC ND-3540A/4550A ------------------------------------------------ If at first you don't succeed, redefine success! How a troll wants to force users of Linux to buy Windows just to make use of Plextor DVD writer unique functions ------------------------------------------------ PxScan/PxView (compatible to Premium, PX-712, PX-714, PX-716), now with built-in picture file output Bitsetting via Autostart My Blog about DADVSI (new french copyright)

22-02-2005	#3 (permalink)
surg CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 330	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B Do not forget to set booktype again when coming out of standby!

22-02-2005	#4 (permalink)
rockyglw New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 26	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B Thanks for the replies. Alexnoe, which files do I put in Autostart, I am using Windows XP. I assume unlike eprom booktype setting, booktype changes are unlimited

22-02-2005	#5 (permalink)
alexnoe CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 4,613	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B The readme.txt file says everything: What to use, how to ensure that it worked, and how to troubleshot __________________ Asus P4C800E-Deluxe, Win XP, P4/2800 HT, 2048 MB RAM, 600 GB HDD, Plextor PX712/716/755/Premium, LG 4120B, Pioneer A08, Pioneer A09, NEC ND-3540A/4550A ------------------------------------------------ If at first you don't succeed, redefine success! How a troll wants to force users of Linux to buy Windows just to make use of Plextor DVD writer unique functions ------------------------------------------------ PxScan/PxView (compatible to Premium, PX-712, PX-714, PX-716), now with built-in picture file output Bitsetting via Autostart My Blog about DADVSI (new french copyright)

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22-02-2005	#6 (permalink)
rockyglw New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 26	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B Thanks works fine!!

02-03-2005	#7 (permalink)
rds04 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B okay been trying to add the set_dvdrom.bat as a startup item using strun or startup manager of advanced system optimizer. for some reason it doesn't get saved. when i open up strun or startup manager the item is no longer there. any ideas? thanks.

06-03-2005	#8 (permalink)
chas0039 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lost in America Posts: 7,063	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B I also had a question on Bitsetting for the 4163. If I set it in Nero, will it retain the setting when I start another program such as CloneDVD? Thanks. __________________ Still a few bugs in the system...

07-03-2005	#9 (permalink)
rds04 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B now when i try to run the batch file it says, 'bitset' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. can anyone help me?

08-03-2005	#11 (permalink)
rds04 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B finally it works. thank you mr. alexnoe. but do you really have to press any key for the command line to close?

08-03-2005	#15 (permalink)
rds04 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B ok thanks sir palko. will give it a try when i get home later.

13-03-2008	#17 (permalink)
Dethroner New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 22	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B It's been a while since the link to BitSet was published The link is dead now. Could anybody share the utility, please?

25-07-2008	#18 (permalink)
juancdg CD Freaks Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 206	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B Yes, someone can provide the link please. I want to enable permanent bitsetting to my LG drives. Thanks . __________________ My drives : LG GSA-4160B (A306) (retired) Samsung SH-W162D (TS02) (reader, terrible burner) (secondary system) Lite-On LH-20A1H (LL0D) (reader, cd and dvd ripper, disc quality scanner on dvds) (tray won't open sometimes, it's going to die ) LG GSA-H62N @ H66N (CB00) (burn cd at 8x and dvd at 4x or higher) (favorite cd burner) Pioneer DVR-112D @ 112 (1.24) (burn cd and dvd) (secondary system) BenQ DW1620 (B7W9) (+R,+RW burner, disc quality scanner on cds and dvds) Plextor PX-760A (1.07) (cd burner, disc quality scanner, cd ripper: it overreads ) Pioneer DVR-115D @ 115L (1.18) (burn cd and dvd (6x or higher))

25-07-2008	#19 (permalink)
vroom Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: .gr Posts: 1,387	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B You can always use your burning application to set the booktype as you like, i also think that it will be a little hard to find a 3 years old utility. __________________ The end complete

25-07-2008	#22 (permalink)
Albert CDFreaks 'Dogbert' Resident Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,643	Re: Permanent Booktype Setting LG 4163B ImgBurn can do booktype changes on-the-fly [read: for each and every individual burn] for some LG drives. The 4163B might be one of the drives that will work with ImgBurn's auto booktyping. __________________ Non-members: Free yourselves! >>>>Join CD Freaks!<<<< \|\|\| Members: Glad to have ya here! Feel free to make a signature, join a group [Procrastinators & Riddlers Unite!], and have fun! \|\|\| Common interest: My media stash as of 7-25-08. I reserve, but am beginning to exercise, the right to be rude to anyone so deserving rudeness, so mind your P's & Q's! Read the forum rules, use your common sense, & we'll all get along just fine. Generic Responses For Newbies 101 Generic Responses For Newbies 102 "Alcohol is a major cause of a lot of DVD problems." [Source] And you thought that it was just bad to get intoxicated.

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