Burned VCD from AVI - won't play in DVD player (newbie)

[relic13]

First try at burning a VCD. Used a downloaded AVI, converted to mpeg (TMPGen,using instructions from this site), burned on Yamaha CDRW with EZCD V5 Platinum (instr per this site). VCD converted/burned ok, no errors, but my DVD player just spins in "Reading" mode when I try to play. (I noticed framerate listed did not match those in TMPG menu so I picked PAL format). Philips DVD player is spec'd to play VCDs. Any ideas on what could be wrong or what to try next? Should I try other options or different burn software?? Appreciate any help. Thanks.

[gambit32]

Did you check if your DVD player will read the type of discs that you used?

[hitechjunkie]

what speed did you burned at? if greater than 4X, try 2X or 4X instead...

[Darr1960]

1) DOWNLOAD avi2vcd use this to convert your avi to MPEG1 this program converts @ the right frame rate and the correct resolution (352x240)

2) go into your DVD menu make sure PBC is turned on or off
some DVD player won't play a home made VCD unless this is set correct..E-mail me if this works ok..

[relic13]

OK. thanks for all tips. Will try them. To answer reply questions:
1. Yes, the DVD player manual says it plays VCDs. It's a recent Philips, not sure model #
2. Burned at 8X.
3. will check DVD menu for PBC. what is that exactly ?? And should it be on or off?

Couple more questions. I see EZCD is not to popular in the video CD world. Should I expect that Nero might give me a better result ?
Also should I select NTSC or PAL when encoding ?
Thanks again.

[relic13]

OK, sorry GAMBIT. I didn't read your post carefully enough. You refer to the disc media brand I think and no, I didn't check it but I will now. I used TDK. I just started in this site and there is so much here it will take some time to know where to look. thanks!!

[damaster]

For your Philips DVD player u look if it execpts CD-R or CD-RW, if it says just VCD's them its talking about commerical VCD's (legail). But ya, look for CD-R or CD-RW in your manual. Also give nero a try!! Its the best, burn a 4x or less, also NTSC if in the USA or PAL if overseas.