Problems with authoring compatibility

[TJH]

I have been using Sony DVD Architect 2.0b and the less expensive, and less complex program from Ulead. I have burned DVD-R and +R with different types of media. I own two desktop DVD player/recorders model LitOn LVW-5005. Both players refuse to allow me to use the remote control to select titles and chapters on DVDs that I have authored with DVD Architect. I have burned the same content using the Ulead authoring program and these units work just fine. I also own another tabletop DVD player (Sony DVP-NS501P). This unit works just fine with both Architect and Ulead.

What is different between the two authoring products? Is there a sort of universal DVD authoring software that is compatible with all players on the market? I was well aware that some players liked –R and some did better with +R, but I didn’t know that I also had to worry about authoring software? Does anyone know of a web site that deals with this issue? I like DVD Architect because I have been using Sony Vegas Video. With DVD Architect I can import the chapter markers that I used with Vegas Video. Are there other authoring programs that allow this direct importing of chapter markers or starting time code?

[Baldrick]

Some newer authoring tools have dvd compatibilitity problems and bugs, like DVD Architect, Adobe Encore DVD, DVD-lab pro.

Sonic Scenarist or DVD Maestro are "universal" dvd authoring tools....but they are not free exactly...

[TJH]

Thanks for your fast reply!
Tim