Dual Layer DVD's compability with Settop DVD players

Is there any problems with playing Dual Layer DVD's on a normal consumer DVD Video player?
Is the DVD Video Player able to read the DVD-r DL or DVD+r DL disks at all?

Hi Chris,
All my previews go out through a bit setting DVD 5 downsized system. It's probably 3 years old now. I must admit until yesterday I had completely forgotten about this. As it's just part of the workflow. From having looked around last night my understanding is currently that some +R recorders now come preset to bit encode for DVD-ROM straight out of the box.
I will also have to look into what Toast is currently outputting. You know the old adage if it ain't broke.....
I have been very slack with respect to my DVD 9's. I simply use toast as I have normally post authored my build folders. But, those good results may be in part due to the fact that pretty much all my product goes to producers and DVD facilities. So it's either going to end up on a relatively young machines or PC's. None of it would end up in a home i would think.
Good Luck.

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