problems with DVD+RW

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  • catg0124
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2002
    • 6

    problems with DVD+RW

    I have a Philips DVDRW228 drive and I am using both Nero and Ulead DVD MovieFactory to burn DVD into a DVD+RW disk.
    I can play the DVD movie from the DVD drive, but not from my
    regular CD drive (like regular DVD movies that I rent), neither
    on my DVD player.
    I thought that the DVD+RW format would play anywhere no matter how old the computer or the DVD player. Am I
    mistaken ????
  • setarip
    Retired
    • Dec 2001
    • 24955

    #2
    "but not from my regular CD drive (like regular DVD movies that I rent)"

    DVDs, rented or otherwise, will NOT play on a CD drive.



    "I thought that the DVD+RW format would play anywhere no matter how old the computer or the DVD player. Am I
    mistaken ????"

    Yes...

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    • catg0124
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Nov 2002
      • 6

      #3
      sorry, I meant to say my regular DVD-ROM drive. Does that mean that DVD+RW's will not play on certain DVD-ROM drives ? Any web sites that list compatibities ?

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      • setarip
        Retired
        • Dec 2001
        • 24955

        #4
        Go to:
        Video forums, video software downloads, guides, blu-ray players and media.

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        • catg0124
          Junior Member
          Junior Member
          • Nov 2002
          • 6

          #5
          I've read that using DVD Bitsetter program I can fool the DVD player into thinking that the DVD is a DVD-ROM and play a DVD+RW that it would not play otherwise. Anyone has experiences with this program ? I tried it and it can not the DVD drive settings. Any other programs that could serve this purpose ?

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          • setarip
            Retired
            • Dec 2001
            • 24955

            #6
            For detailed information on the use of the Bitsetter program, go to:

            Last edited by setarip; 12 Nov 2002, 04:53 PM.

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            • nlrela
              Junior Member
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2002
              • 3

              #7
              compatibility dvd+rw

              from my point of view you have bought the right dvd burner,
              but be aware of the fact that until now NO regular DVD-burner
              can create DVD's 100% compatible with all (standalone) DVD
              players.....

              At the moment tries Sony top conquer the market with a device
              which writes DVD-RW and DVD+RW, but eventhough than
              100% compatibilty is definitely not guaranteed.

              Check the manufacturer of your DVD playerto find out whether
              your player is compatible with the DVD+RW standard (yeah
              right ... a standard they call it ....).

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              • catg0124
                Junior Member
                Junior Member
                • Nov 2002
                • 6

                #8
                I've tried the Bitsetter program, but it gives me error messages
                when I try to check my dvd drive with the program.

                My dvd player is "supposed" to play DVD+RW's, but the comments from vcdhelp.com state that no one has been able to
                actually play them on the dvd player, so there goes that claim, ha.
                I would assume that the only sure way to know is to actually burn dvd's, take them to a store and start playing them on the dvd players until I find one that will play them.

                I'll stick for now with VCDs.

                Thanks for the help.

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                • nlrela
                  Junior Member
                  Junior Member
                  • Nov 2002
                  • 3

                  #9
                  DVD+RW

                  I have the same Philips burner and until now I have only
                  found one DVD player which was not able to play my
                  DVD+RW's. It consider one of the oldest internal Sony
                  DVD player (built in a Sony laptop).
                  For the rest I have had no problems at all (I have a Panasonic
                  standalone and have tried it as well on Sony, Kenwood
                  and a unknown brand).

                  Anyway maybe this link will answer your questions:
                  What is DVD RW (DVD+RW) & All you need to know! In the realm of optical media, the DVD+RW stands as a versatile and convenient format for users who require the flexibility to record, erase, and re-record data multiple times. This article delves into the intricacies of the DVD+RW format, providing a comprehensive guide drawn […]


                  Regards.

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                  • setarip
                    Retired
                    • Dec 2001
                    • 24955

                    #10
                    "Thanks for the help."

                    My pleasure ;>}

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