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I have burned many DVD+RWs with .avi files as data. (Not creating the extra files for chapters and menus.) Staples and Sony brands.
First I used a Toshiba SD6100, then a Coby DVD298. Both players played those files just fine. I recently got a Toshiba SDK6100, and they wouldn't play. I heard that new players won't play old discs. Can anyone confirm this? Why did they do it? I wonder what the manufacturers expect people to do with their old discs. I guess they don't care.
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Whoever told you that "new players won't play old discs" is someone you need to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER listen to again. This is untrue. Seriously. Anybody who told you something that wrong is someone you don't EVER need to take video advice from again.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
Now having said that, you need to understand something that you clearly do not. RW discs were NEVER intended for long term storage. What makes them re-writable means that even if you store them and do nothing to them after burning them, eventually they will become unplayable and you'll have to erase them to reuse them for any purpose. "Eventually" is a nebulous term. For the best RW discs like Verbatim, it might mean many years. With other discs, it could mean just 1 or 2 years.
The real reason your discs probably won't play right now is that the reflectivity of those old RW discs is not something that your new player can handle. That's actually pretty bad that a new player cannot play them as I would not have expected that. My advice would be:
1) Don't buy Toshiba, Sony or Samsung.
2) Understand that your RW discs ARE going to fail sooner or later. Probably sooner. You need to transfer what's on them to DVD+/-R discs ASAP.
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I guess I should have said that I went back to the Coby. It still plays those discs.
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Didn't you contradict yourself?Originally Posted by Iconoclast
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No. Here's why. The original post implies that ALL new players will be this way. My point was that it's a disc reflectivity issue and it shouldn't be happening at all, especially with new players. But if you see that as a contradiction, there's nothing I can do about that. I see this as a bizarre and unexpected isolated incident with the new Toshiba rather than being something all new players will show. I'm sure that Philips and Pioneer would have no problems with those old discs.Originally Posted by jman98
Didn't you contradict yourself?Originally Posted by Iconoclast
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Ok, so what's the difference with Philips and Pioneer?Originally Posted by Iconoclast
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Are you certain "SDK6100" is the correct model number? A Google search turned up no information for that model number. Also, is there a reason you think it can play .avi files? Not all DVD players can play them.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
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Sorry. It's SDK1000.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
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I downloaded the manual for the SDK1000 from Toshiba support. According to the manual, it plays DVD video discs, .mp3s, and .jpgs. There is no mention of .avi files or divx.
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The product description on Amazon it says it will. I couldn't find the manual or even the player itself on the Toshiba site.Originally Posted by usually_quiet
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This is the complete product description from amazon:
I don't see anything about playing .avi files.Product Description
The Toshiba SDK1000 is a competitively priced progressive scan DVD player offered by Toshiba which features 1080p upconversion. Although not true HD, the 1080p upconversion allows current DVDs to be viewed in near HD quality on HDTVs. It also is capable of playing many formats, including DVD-/+R, DVD-/+RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 & WMA playback. For enhanded DVD viewing, the ColorStream Pro progressive scan component video output gives enhanced color purity and image detail. There is a 192 khz, 24 bit D/A converter for audio, and is compatible for 3D surround, Dolby Digital and DTS output. There are HDMI, component, s-video and RCA video outputs with RCA and coaxial audio outputs. The HDMI output features "REGZA-LINK", which allows multiple components (that are REGZA-LINK compatible) to be controlled by one remote simply by connecting with the included HDMI cable, with no additional programming required.
The Toshiba SDK1000 also includes a JPEG Photo Viewer so you can view your photo CD's on your screen.
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I think you're splitting hairs.Originally Posted by usually_quiet
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Being an argumentative ass is a great way to get help around here - not.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
I think you're splitting hairs.Originally Posted by usually_quiet
I can't speak for unusually_quiet, but I'm done here. And I'm not going to answer your previous question for me for reasons related to my first sentence above. -
I'm being argumentative? That's funny.Originally Posted by jman98
Being an argumentative ass is a great way to get help around here - not.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
I think you're splitting hairs.Originally Posted by usually_quiet
I can't speak for unusually_quiet, but I'm done here. And I'm not going to answer your previous question for me for reasons related to my first sentence above.
Those product descriptions don't necessarily prove anything.
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And you believe the description on amazon over the OEM manual?
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iconoclast: Your "join date" says it all.
I doubt Baldrick will ban anyone for being nasty to you.;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
l---L---o||||||o- you wouldn't understand.
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Read some customer reviews. "Even though the manual doesn't say it..."Originally Posted by classfour
And you believe the description on amazon over the OEM manual?
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What does my join date have to do with it? I haven't called anyone a name...yet.Originally Posted by classfour
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yet?
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and jman did not call you a newbie. But that could be used.
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I have stood upon the shoulders of giants in this forum - and they tried to help you.
Sometimes it only requires reading the post.;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
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LS....are you out there?
Time to teach the newbie.....;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
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You would have to.Originally Posted by classfour
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Read the posts, genius.
Otherwise, vacate the forum.;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
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@Iconoclast
I don't have a horse in this race so I'm trying to help but it seems you were mislead by the vendor or something you read.
I researched this product after reading the previous comments and came to the same conclusion that this player will not play divx, xvid or generic mpeg4 avi. You can easily google the reviews on this player and none say it will play divx. I could only find one facebook ad where a lady says she bought one for her boyfriend at Christmas and it played divx. No other comment or description on any review site substantiates this anywhere. Since it is not uncommon for people to comment on the wrong product when adding a review I would say it is in error.
Whoever added this player to the VH site player list also did not indicate that this one played divx.
https://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers/toshiba-sdk1000/10792
Unfortunately the conclusion is that your dvdrw discs are probably fine it's just that the player can't handle the file format. If you can return this player because the salesclerk misinformed you then I would advise you do so.
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Just to add. The same comment from the lady who bought one for her boyfriend is duplicated on Amazon as well as the Facebook ad.
See comment....Good quality player, May 9, 2011
http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-SDK1000-Player-1080p-Upscaling/product-reviews/B003H2LW7I?pageNumber=2
See first review: " I bought this DVD player as a Christmas gift...."
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=259617274112528-Price-compare-Toshiba-SDK1000...080p-Upscaling
Just shows how errors get carried forward by different sites who just re-quote the same reviews without checking. This is very common so you really have to research your product well.Last edited by gll99; 25th Mar 2012 at 22:24.
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Well spoken...gll99, man from the tundra.
Sometimes, google can be a bigger friend than amazon.;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
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Links for downloading manuals are often found through the manufacturer's support website, not the normal one. Since you were unable to locate the manual for your DVD player, here is a link for the page containing the download link.Originally Posted by Iconoclast
The product description on Amazon it says it will. I couldn't find the manual or even the player itself on the Toshiba site.Originally Posted by usually_quiet
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=SB&os=&categor...Family=2797344
Click on the tab labeled "User Guide" to initiate the download.
I agree with gll99, your best bet would be to return the DVD player if you can still do so. A Philips DVP3560 would be one possible replacement with the features you want. -
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And, there's a reason you are called unusually quiet......
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shoulders of genius's
Like I said.....iconoclast.
But: you know all.
LS stomp on this one.;/ l ,[____], Its a Jeep thing,
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Don't put me on a pedestal. I will surely loose my balance an fall off. The air up there is too thin. Trust me, I have had my moments here...Originally Posted by classfour
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