This is making me pull my hair out....Why in the world, when I convert an AVI to DVD format using either the TMPG method or something like DVD Santa, do the disks play on certain DVD players but not on others?? Say I can play them on a few Sony and Zenith players but not on some Panasonic or Samsung. What is the difference between this converted DVD and one bought from a store? There must be a file or something keeping this from playing on all DVD players. I've actually tried at least 5 or 6 different programs and none make the disk COMPLETELY compatible in all DVD players just like a normal DVD movie would be.
Did some more research and seems to be something related to the bitrate and/or the burning procedure in Nero. Some said they had to burn it using DVD-ROM(UDF) mode. Will a DVD player actually read this format?
Its more than likely the format of the disc, some players will accept +R , some -R and some both. You can try booktyping the +R discs which will convert them to DVD-ROM which should be acceptable to most players. How do you booktype I hear you ask!! Just hold on and someone with a little more knowlege than I will answer you. In the meantime if you post your burners details it may speed the response.
Ok...if Nero gives me the option to burn a DVD-ROM is that the same as booktyping or is it another program setting? Also, does the disk format for DVD-ROM need to include the Video_TS and Audio_TS folders combined in ISO format? Nero has DVD-ROM(UDF) mode and DVD-ROM(UDF/ISO) mode. Which one would I use?
Nero gives you the option to change a DVD+R to a DVD-ROM so if you are using the +R format and you find your standalone players prefer the -R format, that is when you booktype to a DVD-ROM. If you are using -R format then you dont need to booktype as it's already in the -R format.The Video_TS and Audio_TS folders are combined unlesss you want to watch a silent movie. You must be clear that discs come in 2 formats, +R and -R.(The -ROM is what you get after booktyping)
could be to do with the frame rates that you have as a setting... some dvd player support only a certain frame rate for video (PAL or NTSC) you need to check that you have the standard compliant with your dvd player (and also the region of the disc you are trying to play)
@phantom69, I doubt whether it will be a region problem, it is unlikely he would have 2 different regional players, sounds more like format problem
do you mean format problems as in PAL or NTSC cause i agree with that however with the whole +R and -R because my dvd player was bought when they were first released an plays both + and _ so i doubt that would be the problem...
@phantom69, you mentioned the PAL, NTSC issue which I doubt it to be. It is strange but true that all players are NOT created the same I too have a player that accepts BOTH +R and-R and another that will NOT accept the +R format so I have had to booktype my existing +Rs to suit both.
ok...... it's been my experience that if a standalone player is having problems it could be a # of reasons why it won't play the disk: 1...disk incompatiblity with the standalone. 2...cheap media 3...burned at a too high of speed (keep it to 4x) 4...burned too close to the edge of the disk and the player doesnt' read it! (keep the compression no more than 4340kb so it doesn't go too close to edge) 5...solve a lot of your problems with incompatibility with booktyping a DVD+R to DVD-ROM. here is a quote from BBMayo's page: changes which make a difference to more acceptability: 1...use the disks (+Rs or -Rs or both) that is recommended by the manufacturer of your DVD player. 2...use good media, here is a guide: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm 3...keep the burn speed to 4x or at least half of the rated speed of the disk so there won't be read/write errors on your disk that will cause a problem playing the disk. 4... booktype your DVD+Rs to DVD-ROMs..... I use DVDInfo Pro to make all my DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs to read DVD-ROMs here is where you can download DVDInfo Pro: http://www.dvdinfopro.com/ this should help everyone to making more acceptable DVDs for most DVD players. enjoy!
