DVD Formats

[Bluenote58]

Hi All,

I am new to all the DVD recording and such. Can someone explain or direct me to a book to learn about all the different DVD media? I am totally confused with the different types of DVDs (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, AVI) and anything else which can be thrown in.

[t0nee1]

Yes if you look to the left,you'll see the "What is" section, click on DVD.....have fun!!!!

[redwudz]

You might check out lordsmurf's site for info on DVD media: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/

[yoda313]

https://www.videohelp.com/glossary

that is also a good link to browse through. I even find a bunch of acronyms I've never run across. Good reading.

[redwudz]

And don't forget our F.A.Q.s A lot of good info there. Again to the lower left. <<<<<<

[MOVIEGEEK]

If you are adventurous you can visit:
www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

As for www.digitalfaq.com :the author is a little skewed towards -R but the website is informative nonetheless.

[Bluenote58]

Thanks for all the replies. I will be visiting all the links provided. This is a great forum with expertise help.

[melcow]

hiya
i been use vhs dubb to dvd recorder everything is fine...but when i want watch film then i use upsatr dvd player and dvd wont play bec it message say cannot read disc...is something do with format or not?
my dvd player (upstair is dvdr dvdrw and cd r cdrw can can play any region....but dvd player wont play disc copy from downstair (vhs and dvd recoreder combi)

then i recorder film from sky to dvd disc..then i try wtach film upstair and still same problem....but i try use dvd and vhs player combi and it working only that all

pls help if anyone know how to change format or not? i dunno
thaks for ur time to read
cheers
(model - sharp dv-rw 250h)

[redwudz]

melcow , I would first try a different brand of DVD media. Media problems seem to cause the majority of DVD playback problems. And they are the easiest to fix. Another thing you might try is using DVD + media and a burning program that does 'bitsetting', if your burner can do this. https://www.videohelp.com/glossary?B#BitSetting,%20BookType

Or it could be a problem with your burning program. I recommend ImgBurn. Or it could be the method and program you are using to create the DVD. Or the burner itself. But I would try a media change first.

BTW, if you have further questions, I would start your own thread and you may get more answers.

And welcome to our forums.

[guns1inger]

@melcow : are you finalising the disc in your DVD recorder before you try to play it in another machine ?