Burned and finalized disc will not play

[shankar]

Problem with this DVD Recorder (standalone APEX-DRX 9200)
Recorded a TV program and Finalized OK on TEON (staples) DVD +R
Now I could not play this DVD in any of my Players (Daewoo - S151 or KLH-?? brand)
However these play fine in this recorder. Recorded around 5 dvd's but could not play any one.

Am I having problem with finalizing the disc in APEX standalone.

Also my NEC-3520 burner (with latest firmware - liggy beta 3) in PC thinks it is a data DVD. Why?
Tried copy dvd in Nero but the copied one still doesn't play

All I see in the Nero says is TRACK01 (do video_ts or audio_ts directories).

Drecryptor could not locate directory???
Shrink doesn't even recognize this..

Is there any utility to check the booktype and change it to -ROM.

Next I will try is using fujji brand DVD.

any help is greatly appreciated.. I have lot of home made VHS to burn.

thanks

[thecoalman]

This is a copy and paste from a previous post but usually will solve 99% of all issues..... So if you haven't already done so:

The first thing to do is check under the DVD Players section to the left. Find your standalone DVD player to see if it's compatible with the media type you are using. Not all DVD players will play burned media. Some will play only +R others only -R some won't play either. Note that the compatibilities listed are user contributed and in some cases may not be entirely accurate but for the most part they are.

If your DVD Player is listed as compatible with your media type eliminate all of the following:

1.Make sure the software you are using to burn with is updated to the latest version. Which version you have can be found by opening the program and on the top click help>about (insert software title). Updates can be found on the vendor's site.
2.Update you DVD burner's firmware to the latest version. To find what version firmware you currently have see the manufactuer's site for details.
3.Try burning at a slower rate.
4.Last but not least use good media. Cheap discs are cheap for a reason. See the DVD Media section to the left for reviews and comments on media brands and see the media forum.

If all of the above fail to work try it in a different player even if your player is listed as compatible.