DVD Dumping Guide (DIC CLI)
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==Disc Compatibility== | ==Disc Compatibility== | ||
This dumping guide encompasses the following DVD disc types: | This dumping guide encompasses the following DVD disc types: | ||
| - | + | * '''PlayStation 2 (DVD)'''. Most PS2 discs were released in DVD disc format (white/clear data-side color), however some were released in CD-ROM format (indigo data-side color). This guide covers only the DVD discs, for CD-ROM discs see the guide [[CD Dumping Guide (Disc Image Creator)|CD Dumping Guide]]. | |
| - | + | * '''Computer Games (DVD)''', including Windows (IBM PC Compatible), Macintosh, or Windows/Mac hybrid discs. Many older computer games were released in DVD or CD-ROM format. This guide covers only DVD games. For CD-ROM discs see the guide [[CD Dumping Guide (Disc Image Creator)|CD Dumping Guide]]. | |
| - | + | * '''DVD Video'''. DVD videos were often released as bonus discs when buying a game, or as a standalone promo item. | |
==Setup / Tools== | ==Setup / Tools== | ||
| - | + | * '''Disc Image Creator''': [https://github.com/saramibreak/DiscImageCreator/releases Download the latest copy] (it is the first zip, the package will be called DiscImageCreator_[DATE HERE].zip", then unzip it. Wherever you put the unzipped folder will affect where your roms are written to when you dump the discs. | |
| - | + | * '''HashCalc''' (or any other checksum tool): [https://archive.org/download/Hashcalc20070303/hashcalc%202007-03-03.zip Download], unzip, install. | |
==Dumping== | ==Dumping== | ||
Now you have all the tools, are all setup and ready to begin dumping. | Now you have all the tools, are all setup and ready to begin dumping. | ||
| - | + | * Launch the native Windows app "Command Prompt" (Start menu > Windows System > Command Prompt). | |
| - | + | * Navigate to the Disc Image Creator folder you unzipped, go into the "Release_ANSI" and copy the directory location. See image below for example. | |
Revision as of 04:01, 23 August 2017
WORK IN PROGRESS
The purpose of this dumping guide is create perfect copies of DVD-based discs using a Windows computer. For additional questions, support, and reference, use the forum thread here.
Compatible disc drives: Any DVD compatible computer disc drive.
Disc Compatibility
This dumping guide encompasses the following DVD disc types:
- PlayStation 2 (DVD). Most PS2 discs were released in DVD disc format (white/clear data-side color), however some were released in CD-ROM format (indigo data-side color). This guide covers only the DVD discs, for CD-ROM discs see the guide CD Dumping Guide.
- Computer Games (DVD), including Windows (IBM PC Compatible), Macintosh, or Windows/Mac hybrid discs. Many older computer games were released in DVD or CD-ROM format. This guide covers only DVD games. For CD-ROM discs see the guide CD Dumping Guide.
- DVD Video. DVD videos were often released as bonus discs when buying a game, or as a standalone promo item.
Setup / Tools
- Disc Image Creator: Download the latest copy (it is the first zip, the package will be called DiscImageCreator_[DATE HERE].zip", then unzip it. Wherever you put the unzipped folder will affect where your roms are written to when you dump the discs.
- HashCalc (or any other checksum tool): Download, unzip, install.
Dumping
Now you have all the tools, are all setup and ready to begin dumping.
- Launch the native Windows app "Command Prompt" (Start menu > Windows System > Command Prompt).
- Navigate to the Disc Image Creator folder you unzipped, go into the "Release_ANSI" and copy the directory location. See image below for example.
