Playing on home DVD?

[new_ripper]

As the name applies, I am a new DVD ripper. I can rip both video and audio like a pro. The problem lies in that I can't play it on a home DVD player. Is there any hope for me or do I just have to play it on my pc and have my TV running through my ATI Radeon video card?

[setarip]

Are you burning DVDs or CDs - and in what format(s)?

[webgenius]

some home dvd players cannot read dvd-r's at all and some that state they can read dvd-r's cant read certain brands of dvd-r's

The best thing to do to verify its not your burner is to test the dvd you made on some other home dvd players.

If yours is supposed to read dvd-r's try switching brands on dvd-r

the grade a silvertops at Meritline
are affordable and they work in most home dvd players. you can get 25 disks with 25 dvd book cases for 30.50 $ u.s

Hope this hepls you

[Batman]

In many cases "the way"---the software and procedure---dvd's are authored can impact their ability to be read on standalone dvd players. Doom9.org forums have some excellent tips on dvd authoring which you may find useful.

[gd_nimrod]

Well, you can always try ripping the dvd and converting it to a VCD Most dvd players can play those, and if its quality you want which is why ur ripping dvd's, try converting them to SVCD: Better quality. Try TMPGenc, great program.
Let me know of your success

[new_ripper]

Originally posted by setarip
Are you burning DVDs or CDs - and in what format(s)?

I am burning DVD+RW. I am using a Sony burner. A friend says that he burns "home movies" in AVI and watches them on his cheap dvd player. His burner is the same as mine and his DVD player is the same brand but older. He has not tried to watch a ripped movie though.

[new_ripper]

Originally posted by webgenius
some home dvd players cannot read dvd-r's at all and some that state they can read dvd-r's cant read certain brands of dvd-r's

The best thing to do to verify its not your burner is to test the dvd you made on some other home dvd players.

If yours is supposed to read dvd-r's try switching brands on dvd-r

the grade a silvertops at Meritline
are affordable and they work in most home dvd players. you can get 25 disks with 25 dvd book cases for 30.50 $ u.s

Hope this hepls you

Thanks, I will try this brand and tell you how it goes.

[new_ripper]

Originally posted by gd_nimrod
Well, you can always try ripping the dvd and converting it to a VCD Most dvd players can play those, and if its quality you want which is why ur ripping dvd's, try converting them to SVCD: Better quality. Try TMPGenc, great program.
Let me know of your success

Thanks for the info. will let you know how it goes.