Burnt DVDs freeze up in stand alone player and on desktop

[jimmyktalent]

I am looking for some help on a burning question. The DVDs I am burning are freezing up or pictures come to a standstill in both my stand alone DVD player, as well as on my desktop computer.

Here is some more info that should be helpful in determining the potential problem. I am using a brand new Compaq Presario SR1924NX with XP Media Centre Edition, 64 Athalon processor with 2GB and 200 GB Memory and a TSSTCorp CD/DVDW TS-H652L with Lightscribe writer. The unit is 3 weeks old.

The problem comes up in both vob copied files and converted avi files. I don't think it is the writer in itself, since 2 DVDs turned out fine. All others have the problem where throughout the film, the picture freezes up for a few seconds and then continues. In some cases, it freezes up and I have to stop the play.

I have tried the following to eliminate potential problems and find the source:
- I have tried to burn different files to see, if there were problems with the source file.
- I first used Roxio Media Creator 8, then Nero 7.
- I uninstalled Roxio, then only used Nero.
- I have stopped virus software and all other programs and have rebooted the unit prior to burning.
- Disconnected from the internet.
- I have tried DVD-R discs from different manufacturers. I mostly use Maxell, who I have had good luck with on my previous computer, which had the same burner in it (my unit got replaced, since my hard drive fried, that is how I ended up with this brand new unit)

None of these things have worked and I have gone through about 30 discs to find the problem source. Using Nero, I have found that the freezing is not as frequent, but still happens too often to enjoy a concert.

Any suggestions ? Thanks for your input.

[blinky88]

Burn with DVDDecrypter but the problem does seem to be crook media.

[jyn999]

Not all DVD's can be burned at the maximum rated speed. What speed do you use to burn your DVD's?

[jimmyktalent]

I've tried both maximum and minimum speeds. I have also set up computer up for maximum performance, but the problems still exist. I noticed that the pictures don't freeze up completely anymore, but the freezing is still there for about 4 or 5 seconds and then the play continues.

Again, I have used about 10 different source files, just in case one of those was corrupted, but that isn't it. I also ran a test on the burner itself. I am out of ideas what to try next.