Which forum I should post this question (GoVideo R6740)

[pcvideo]

Bought GoVideo R6740 DVD Recorder. Recorded a DVD on Teon DVD+R 8X with it. The DVD copy (Teon) can only play in the GoVideo. It has been finalized. Why do other DVD players cannot play it?

Which forum I should post this question?

[CaZeek]

Well I'm not familiar with your recorder or media, but I'm sure plenty of people will say "it's the crap media". I'd ask for this to be moved to the DVD Recorders forum, but it'll probably come down to your media.

[Capmaster]

Sounds like this belongs in the DVD Recorder forum. It could be the media, but it still could be a recorder issue. If you want, PM me in a day or so if you think you'd get more help in the media forum and I'll move it again

[broadway]

Maybe it's because it is DVD+RW.

How widely supported is DVD+RW on players?

[anzimike]

Check your dvd resolution and bitrate on computer using Gspot or bitrateviewer to make sure is is dvd-compliant. Most recorders can record and playback nonstandard resolutions, while many standalones cannot play nonstandard. If it is compliant then probably a media problem as mentioned above. If it's nonstandard then check owners manual how to set recorder to a standard resolution. Also check whether your have VIDEO_TS folders on the dvd or a VIDEO_VR (orRTAV), as most standalones won't play vr files.

[pcvideo]

anzimike,

I will download those programs. What does dvd-compliant mean? What is standard resolution? I will check the DVD for vr files.

On the manual, it says the recordable media is DVD+RW in VR format.

[broadway]

On the manual, it says the recordable media is DVD+RW in VR format.

That's probably your answer right there!

Even if it was DVD-VIDEO format, does your other DVD players even play DVD+RW??????

[TBoneit]

one other thing to check is go to the makers website and see if they have a firmware upgrade for it. Try the disk in a computer DVD and see if ti can rip ok to the HD.

Whe I say firmware in this case I'm meaning the software that controls the recording and authoring of the disk.

FWIW the Cyberhome 1500 I use has both firmwares, drive and software that I upgraded with.

Good Luck

[bugster]

What does dvd-compliant mean? What is standard resolution?

Read This

[pcvideo]

Is VR format means dvd ram?

[Capmaster]

Is VR format means dvd ram?

It's an editable, pre-finalized format that most standalones use. It remains VR format on DVD-RAM and +/-RW because the media can't be finalized. It's also the format the recorder puts down on DVD+/-R. Finalizing the DVD-R changes it from DVD-VR to DVD-Video format - the format all standalone players recognize.

The DVD-VR format video files usually have the extension ".VRO" or something similar

[pcvideo]

Is VR format means dvd ram?

It's an editable, pre-finalized format that most standalones use. It remains VR format on DVD-RAM and +/-RW because the media can't be finalized. It's also the format the recorder puts down on DVD+/-R. Finalizing the DVD-R changes it from DVD-VR to DVD-Video format - the format all standalone players recognize.

The DVD-VR format video files usually have the extension ".VRO" or something similar

Can DVD+R be finalized from DVD+VR to DVD-video format? I ask because the GoVideo says it records to DVD+VR format but it also has a step to finalize which it says to make the DVD playable in other DVD players.

Is the '-' in DVD-RAM and DVD-Video just a hyphen not a minus sign?

[Capmaster]

Is VR format means dvd ram?

It's an editable, pre-finalized format that most standalones use. It remains VR format on DVD-RAM and +/-RW because the media can't be finalized. It's also the format the recorder puts down on DVD+/-R. Finalizing the DVD-R changes it from DVD-VR to DVD-Video format - the format all standalone players recognize.

The DVD-VR format video files usually have the extension ".VRO" or something similar

Can DVD+R be finalized from DVD+VR to DVD-video format? I ask because the GoVideo says it records to DVD+VR format but it also has a step to finalize which it says to make the DVD playable in other DVD players.

Is the '-' in DVD-RAM and DVD-Video just a hyphen not a minus sign?

Firstly, yes. DVD-R and DVD+R are both finalized to put them into DVD-Video format.

Secondly, yes, those are just hyphens and don't denote a format. DVD-RAM and DVD-Video have no counterpart with a "+" there. The "+" and the "-" only apply to DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+/-R DL (although only +R is available in dual layer right now)

[obs]

Ricoh coded +RWs have worked fine for me. In Canada, these are found as Maxell and Memorex branded. After re-using it a lot (~ 10x), I need to do a full format on a DVD drive though.

The 6740 (LiteOn clone) DOES NOT finalise +RW discs (only +R) so that may be why you are having problems. They do play on both my Malata players though.



Is the '-' in DVD-RAM and DVD-Video just a hyphen not a minus sign?

Even DVD-R is a hyphen (or dash) but since the other format is +, people assume (wrongly) that -R is a minus.

[pcvideo]

Ricoh coded +RWs have worked fine for me. In Canada, these are found as Maxell and Memorex branded. After re-using it a lot (~ 10x), I need to do a full format on a DVD drive though.

The 6740 (LiteOn clone) DOES NOT finalise +RW discs (only +R) so that may be why you are having problems. They do play on both my Malata players though.



Is the '-' in DVD-RAM and DVD-Video just a hyphen not a minus sign?

Even DVD-R is a hyphen (or dash) but since the other format is +, people assume (wrongly) that -R is a minus.

Obs,

Sorry, I thought I have already posted a post to state that the media I used is actually DVD+R not DVD+RW. Anyway, I have changed the original post for this mistake. So, since I'm using DVD+R, should I finalize the DVD? Do you know of any DVD+R that works well with GoVideo R6740 so that it can play on other DVD players?

Thanks a lot.

[obs]

Yep, be sure to finalise the disc.

I'm afraid I won't be much help in recommending media since I've pretty much used RWs in the player. I prefer to cut out commercials and add chapter points on the computer. I've only used one +R and it was a Ricoh coded disc. Played fine in my other DVD players + drives. In Canada and most likely US, Maxell +Rs are Ricohs. The disc that came with the player was a FujiFilm so you may want to try Fuji's as well. I haven't checked yet but other Fuji +Rs I've gotten were Ricoh coded as well.

You may get more responses if you start a new thread and ask for media recommendations for a LiteOn LVW5001 since more people will have that model. Or just do a search.

PS. The same LiteOn region hack works:
- go to SETUP menu
- go down to EXIT
- press 2 9 6 0
- choose region 0

[pcvideo]

I find 2 folders: VIDEO_TS and VIDEO_RM for a finalized DVD+R. Should this DVD playable on any DVD players which can read DVD+R format?

[Capmaster]

I find 2 folders: VIDEO_TS and VIDEO_RM for a finalized DVD+R. Should this DVD playable on any DVD players which can read DVD+R format?

It should be. The only folder that counts for DVD player compatibility is the VIDEO_TS folder

[pcvideo]

If a DVD+R recorded in the GoVideo and can be played in the GoVideo but I cannot see any files in the Windows Explorer, how can I check whether the DVD+R has the VIDEO_TS or VIDEO_VR folder?

[Capmaster]

If a DVD+R recorded in the GoVideo and can be played in the GoVideo but I cannot see any files in the Windows Explorer, how can I check whether the DVD+R has the VIDEO_TS or VIDEO_VR folder?

Do what you did when you got this result:

I find 2 folders: VIDEO_TS and VIDEO_RM for a finalized DVD+R. Should this DVD playable on any DVD players which can read DVD+R format?

If you can't see the folders, and you have a DVD-ROM that reads +R, something's probably wrong with the disc.

[pcvideo]

If a DVD+R recorded in the GoVideo and can be played in the GoVideo but I cannot see any files in the Windows Explorer, how can I check whether the DVD+R has the VIDEO_TS or VIDEO_VR folder?

Do what you did when you got this result:

I find 2 folders: VIDEO_TS and VIDEO_RM for a finalized DVD+R. Should this DVD playable on any DVD players which can read DVD+R format?

If you can't see the folders, and you have a DVD-ROM that reads +R, something's probably wrong with the disc.

Capmaster,

I have recorded few DVD+R which are TEON DVD+R 8X. Only 1 of them I can play in other DVD players and can see the folders in Windows Explorer. The rest I can only play in the GoVideo and cannot see any folders in Windows Explorer.


Thanks for any help.

[obs]

Sounds like bad/incompatible media to me. Even when not finalised, the +RWs I burned with the GoVideo can be read on my computer DVD drives (BenQ 822 and old Pioneer 105 ROM ... BenQ 822 is a very bad reader).

From doing a search on Teon +Rs, it seems they are made by CMC.

[TBoneit]

Teon 8X are going back on sale this weekend @ $4.97 per 20... I plan on buying more myself....

The two packs of 20 I bought a few weeks back at the same sale price 8X - R worked fine for me in my SOny DRU510 to burn or Cyberhome Ch1500, and play back fine in my Sony Changer. I Plan on using them for umimportant things that I may only watch once that I plan on sending out to relatives as throwaways. If I had Kids that were destructive of disks I'd also be using them as Back-ups since @ 25cents per no Biggie if t hey did damage them. They play fine for me and for the use I put them to which is to clear hard disk space in my PVR (DVR) so that I can watch them when reruns are on.

YMMV
Roger

[van_d_man]

check my post:

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1223480#1223480