DVD-R Compatability

[HE123]

Hi,

Does anyone know what I can do to get better compatability results with standalone players. I am using Maxell DVD-R media and a Sony DRX-710UL burner.

It some players it works great, in others the video can skip and it others it does not work at all. Does anyone have a combination of settings that may produce better results?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks...

Harry.

[roady]

Buy some dvd+r discs ,burn with Nero or any booktype supporting burning program and set booktype to dvdrom....

[HE123]

Thanks for the response.

Does that mean that DVD +R is more compatible? I thought it was the other way around.

I will give it a shot and let you know how it works out.

Thanks...

Harry.

[noddy1875]

depends if ur dvd burner it + and - compatible too check before u buy more disks

[roady]

His burner is......just like most models of the past year...
Dvd-r was most compatible,until software could do booktype modifications for +r media.....
Also burning speed and the media quality have their impact on compatibility....

You should read the manufacturer's recommended media list before buying any empty discs.....

[HE123]

This is all great information.

I work for a post production company so the media we buy is always the highest quality.

Should I be burning at the lowest speed possible as well?

Thanks...

Harry.

[boggle]

I burn at the fastest speeds and never have any compatibility problems it is likely to be your standalone that is not compatible and not the blanks or burner

[HE123]

Well I have tried various settings and media types but I am still having the same problems. I know that the problems are in the standalone units but I am still no closer in creating a more universally campatible DVD.

Does anyone have any other pointers that may help?

Thanks...

Harry.

[roady]

Check if there's a firmware update available for your drive,it could improve the burning strategy....