Best media for Pioneer 104 & playback in Apex 1500?

[snaimpally]

I just got a Pioneer 104 DVD-R and burned a DVD-R using the generic silver media that ESBuy provided. It plays fine on my computer but my Apex 1500 says 'no disc'. I'm surprised since my Apex plays almost everything.

Suggestions?

[Anonymous65]

Go with the normal high quality DVD-R's; Pioneer, Apple, Verbatim and TDK. To get a high quality 2X DVD-R, you have to shell out $5 per disk. Cheaper disks are a hit or miss.

[snaimpally]

I tried SmartDisk DVD-R from CompUSA - 5 for $20 - they are slightly darker purple and have a white instead of silver face. Works perfectly! Not only that but it was recognized as a branded disc so I got a 2x burn.

[leebo]

Smartdisc? I'll have to try those. Slightly cheaper then the Apples.

I tried a generic $2 disc in my bro's Apex 1500 and it woulden't play it (though it would display the menu), but a double sided cdrecordable disc played fine.