I haven't found a guide, so, does anyone have a good explanation of how the different color/type CDrs affect VCD/SVCD creation or playback?

I've read on another site how my old Panasonic will play audio and VCD CDRs only if they are the silver type, but not any others. Maybe that could answer a few things I've been experiencing on APEX....

Can anyone explain what the differences are and why a player or burner would only work with one type?

Thanks.