encode linear PCM or mpeg 1 layer 2?

[Noek]

I am using MemoriesonTV to create slideshows and burn them on to DVD. On my DVD player, it plays perfectly. On my parents however, I get the error message. They have two and neither will play it.

I think it is something I am doing wrong in the settings. This is where I hope someone will know the answer. In the advanced settings section, I can choose either 1)Use linear PCM (LPCM) encoding or 2) Use mpeg 1 layer 2 (mp2) encoding.

I have been encoding in the linear PCM mode. Does anyone know if this is why it wont play on the other DVD players? I am hoping it is that simple.

Thank you for any help

[ghoster]

anything is better than pcm. go with mp2...

[Noek]

LPCM is supported on all DVD players, while MP2 is supported by all PAL DVD players and some NTSC players. If you are creating a NTSC (US & Japan) DVD, it is safer to go with LPCM.


that is telling me that lpcm is more compatible though?

[MOVIEGEEK]

There are three other possibilities:
1.Media:try another brand.
2.Format:try -R and +R(DVD-ROM booktype is best).
3.First generation DVD players(before 2000) are notorious for not playing CD-R and DVDR,my Toshiba SD1200 would only play pressed discs.

[Noek]

Im using a pretty generic -R but I never knew that manufacturer had anything to do with compatability. I have heard that -R is the most widely acceptable format. What, then, would be the best manufacturer? I've never heard of DVD-ROM booktype?? thanks again.

[MOVIEGEEK]

Yes -R is more compatible(no flame war please) but DVD-ROM is most compatible.Several DVD writers support bitsetting:Ricoh,HP,BenQ,Lite-On and Nu Tech.
What brand media are you using? Better yet download DVDINFOPRO and find the manufacturer.

[Cannonball888]

The brand and model of player has EVERYTHING to do with compatabilty



https://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers.php?DVDname=&svcd=1&Submit2=Search&Search=Search&vi...wall=0&order=0

[Noek]

model of my DVD burner is plextor PX708A

funny thing is, the DVDs I made play just fine on my cheap $50 dvd player thats hooked up to my tv, however, wont play on either of my Dads expensive JVC units

[MOVIEGEEK]

Cannonball888 made a good point,call your Dad and ask what model his players are.Then check the DVD player forum or have him do it.
Here's a simple test:make a VCD or audio CD on a CD-R,if neither will play then only pressed discs(store bought) will.

[Noek]

I know this will sound strange, but part of my confusion comes from the fact that last week I made a home movie from my DV camcorder and put it on a DVD and it plays on his player just fine.

I was using Roxio for that process. I made both DVDs with the same system and same media disks, just different software :/

[MOVIEGEEK]

Does MemoriesonTV give you the option to export the project to DVD Files or an ISO?If so use Roxio(DVD Files) or DVDDecrypter(ISO) to burn.

[Noek]

yes it does, you can create the video and burn it within or just create and save the dvd files to your hd. I save the files to my HD then burn them to dvd using Roxio. The only thing I can think of is that LPCM thing. But hell, Im totally out of ideas