I reached DEAD-END, need HELP!!!

[user92626]

Hello everyone,

I have Emprex 4x, firmware 0151, Memorex dvd-r 4x, GQ dvd-r 4x, dvdshrink 3.2, Roxio 6, Nero Ultra 6.xxxx, Win XP sp1 and ran into these problems:

I "dvdshrink" dvd contents to hd fine, Roxio burned it to above mentioned media without any problem reported, but dvds failed to play smoothly (ie froze, broken pictures) in standalone players. I tried to lower the burn speed but roxio screen only has the 4x option. Why?

So, I used Nero 6 express and "Burn Data --> Data Disc" option and simply burned the two folders AUDIO_TS, VIDEO_TS at 2x, and it burned fine, except the dvd would not even get recognized by standalone Coby and Panasonic players. Is that the method used for Nero???

I tested the burned dvd-r's with DVDInfoPro and no error dots reported.

What is the problem? Emprex burner, media, methods, etc..?

Please help.

[setarip]

Try using higher quality media, such as Ritek, Ridata, Verbatim...

[user92626]

setarip,

Did I use Nero express correctly?


Has anyone tried Roxio 6 Classic and able to select 2x or 1x for write speed?

[setarip]

"Did I use Nero express correctly?"

No - You should set NERO to "DVD-Video" mode and place all the DVD-related files (.IFOs, .BUPs, and .VOBs) into the RED "VIDEO_TS" folder - then burn...

[jmet]

by anychance are you using Labels on your disks?

[user92626]

jmet,

I did use the label field and type in a dvd title I chose.

I see I was doing a lot of wrong things there.

What are the good and reliable media, guys? One that plays like commercial dvds, assuming you got the contents correctly (ie no compression, etc.)????

[setarip]

1) Again, try using higher quality media, such as Ritek, Ridata, Verbatim...

2) "jmet" was referring to ADHESIVE labels - There's nothing wrong with entering a "Volume label"...

[jmet]

I was referring to actual DVD labels you apply on top of the DVD's instead of writing on them.

I have used all kinds of media, and to be totally honest have never made a coaster until the other night when I used some Ritek DVD+R's I just bought. But, I don't think it was the media's fault on those coasters I made. I ran a virus scan right after I made those coasters and came up with a Trojan Horse that I got from a website.

[user92626]

Ok, thanks everyone.

I was able to burn one disc to work on a reg player following the nero rom method. Something was funny about dragging and dropping the AUDIO_TS, VIDEO_TS in Roxio Classic. It's miss or hit, cuz I had some successes before. Very strange. I do understand the CAP requirement and file structures.

Oh well, until next time then...

[setarip]

"thanks everyone."

My (Our) pleasure ;>}

(The Roxio software has a very poor reputation)