DVD copy question

iluvguns

I have copied several tapes from my Sony MiniDV camcorder unto my computer. Edited them, added some subtitles and what not. When I copy the saved file to a DVD using "Window's Movie Maker" they will play on another computer, but not on a regular DVD player. I am using HP LightScribe DVD+R's to record to. What am I doing wrong?

beneteau

Check to see if your DVD player will play +R discs. Same thing with some CD players. CD's burned on a computer may or may not play on certain CD players.

Wulfmann

Check to make sure what format you are making the file as. If it is an AVI that will not play on most DVD players.

Wulfmann

Wulfmann

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fishkiller41

1 word--- NERO

KEVD18

quote:Originally posted by Wulfmann
Check to make sure what format you are making the file as. If it is an AVI that will not play on most DVD players.

Wulfmann



bingo. its more than likely a formatting issue. you need to burn the movies in a format compatible with a dvd player.

Browningfever

Check into a program called ConvertX to DVD. I use it for buring downloaded movies too DVD. It will convert .avi files along with lots of other formats. And like said above check and see if your DVD player can read DVD+r

moreammoplz

Well I have a VHS / DVD Burner and when I burn a DVD it will play on the same machine, but NOT in other DVD players or PCs with DVD. I got tired of messing with mine.

MMOMEQ-55

quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
1 word--- NERO



This is the way to go. I have Nero on my comp and my 7 yo granddaughter burns everything she can to disk. Nero is about the simplest program you can get.