Pixilation/skipping

[drjyunis]

When I back up a disc sometimes they play fine on all of my dvd players even the oldest one without any problem. Other times a backup skips and pixilates on one player but then plays fine on another player.

Do you think that it is due to the media? And the newer player reads the bad media better?

[LT. Columbo]

very possible, make sure you have the right media for your devices.

look here:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?&all=1

[Experi-Mentor]

welcome to the forum

##Do you think that it is due to the media? ##
try burning at a lower (or lowest) speed.

##Other times a backup skips and pixilates on one player but then plays fine on another player ##
pixilation is usually due to over compression or media going bad.
colour block pixilation, is usually from a bad burn due to poor quality media, burning it at a faster speed or the original is of bad quality.

## And the newer player reads the bad media better? ##
usually less fussy & more flexible than the older older players.

[blutach]

Click on "How to test your burn" in my sig. You should perfom this test after every burn to make sure its OK.

Regards

[blutach]

Originally posted by Experi-Mentor
## And the newer player reads the bad media better? ##
usually less fussy & more flexible than the older older players.

Strange how the older players actually honoured the DVD specs more than their current brethren.

Regards

[Experi-Mentor]

## Strange how the older players actually honoured the DVD specs more than their current brethren ##
specs - perhaps. but not flexibility

[blutach]

Doesn't really matter if they honour the specs, mate. I've yet to see a DVD pass the Phillips Verifier!!!!

Not one of them!

Regards

[Experi-Mentor]

## I've yet to see a DVD pass the Phillips Verifier ##
does that include originals too ?
frankly, i try not to rely only on 1 prog to any tests

[blutach]

Mate, those ARE the originals that I was talking about. If you have PVV, pick any original disk in your collection and see. Forget about remuxed, transcoded, IFO Edited, Menu Shrunk, and anything else you might care to do with a DVD - the bloody originals aren't compliant to begin with!

So no-one ought to really worry about the player handling the specs. First, fix up what we put in 'em.

Oh yes, PVV is a professional testing program for compliance. It's not some backyard bit of software - it is used by major authoring houses and studios.

Regards

[Experi-Mentor]

wasn't questioning the dvd standards/specs but, i'm more inclined to question pvv (phillips verifier + v (??))
in my books (from my experiences), phillips were never trusted/reliable. that's not to say that your reference to "pvv" wrong.
in many cases, i've found that ripping/decrypting/encoding/transcoding/burning, will actually fix the minor compatibility problems/faults that are found on/with original dvd's. so, i do know where you're comin' from mate

[blutach]

PVV = Phillips Video Verifier, or more properly, DVD-Video Verifier.

It is seen as an industry standard - not the only one - but certainly very reliable. Overly so, one might think.

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

my tests are simple...put it in the bloody player and watch it. that's how to check results!

keep it real fellas....

[setarip]

To drjyunis

In response to your initial question:

"Other times a backup skips and pixilates on one player but then plays fine on another player... Do you think that it is due to the media? "


1) The inconsistent playback abilities amongst two or more standalone DVD players is a fact of life. Some are better able to handle burned media (as opposed to commercial, pressed DVDs) than others. You might try running a DVD/CD cleaning disc on those players that occasionally exhibit "bad behaviour". You might also try cleaning the disc.

2) The fact that a disc plays back properly on one standalone DVD player would seem to indicate that it's been successfully burned and the media is acceptable - at least within the tolerances/abilities of that standalone DVD player.

As has been previously noted (in this thread and/or in these forums), to determine the capabilities/limitations of your DVD burner, as well as media compatibility, go to:

https://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdwriters

(If necessary, open the Device Manager in the Control Panel to determine the make and model number)


To determine the capabilities/limitations of your specific brand and model of standalone DVD player, as well as media compatibility, go to:

https://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers

[drjyunis]

Thank you all for your input. I did not expect so much interest.

[setarip]

"Thank you all for your input."

My (Our) pleasure ;>}