Playing DVDS burned from a PC?

Question

Hi, I burned a dvd with jpegs on my PC and cannot play it on any of my dvd players that are hooked up to my tvs. One of my dvd players will play cds that have jpegs but none will play the dvd. I used Sonic to burn the dvd. Is Sonic the problem or do I need different dvd players to play a finalized dvd burned from the computer?

Thanks,
Amy

Answer 1

Could be something as simple as the file extension. The DVD player has to be jpeg compatible and be able recognize it as a legitimate picture file before it even attempts to decode it. Check the owner's manual of the DVD that is jpeg capable and see if it is looking for *.jpg or *.jpeg. It should do both, but not necessarily. It shouldn't matter what program you used to burn it. What does matter, though, is whether the player has the ability to read burned DVDs. Store bought DVDs have several times more output than burned ones. There are a couple of possibilities for you to pursue. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

One of the most common problems is the DVD format, DVD -R work more often then DVD +R, DVD RW generally doesn't work in desktop DVD players. Try playing in a friends DVD player.

There are a number of possibilities why a burned disc might not play in a set top DVD player. The most common possibility is the burned disc isn't compatible with your player. Depending on how old the set top DVD player is and what model it is, it may be incompatible with all burned discs, or incompatible specifically with DVD+R discs. Before you conclude your burner is incapable of creating discs compatible with your player, make sure you are using DVD+R discs and not DVD+RW discs. While most players currently support DVD-R and DVD+R media, many players still do not support the RW re-writable discs. Once you verify the discs are DVD+R and not RW, you can probably assume your DVD player is incompatible with disc burned in your DVD burner.

At this point, your best option is probably to purchase a new DVD player. There are numerous set top DVD players capable of playing burned discs of both the DVD+R and DVD-R variety for under $100. I picked up a CyberHome model with component outputs for about $50; it plays DVDs that none of the other players in my house would play.

If you are currently considering purchasing a DVD burner, one of the important things you need to consider when buying is compatibility with your current equipment and compatibility with the DVD players of anyone you might burn discs for. While most DVD players released in the last 18 months will support all burned discs, DVD-R format remains the most widely compatible DVD burning format. It was the first burned format supported by set top DVD players and continues to be supported by the widest range of models. There is essentially no difference in price between DVD+R and DVD-R discs, so cost consideration for media is negligible. http://www.jakeludington.com/dvd_hacks/20041211_why_wont_burned_dvds_play_in_my_dvd_player.html

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Answer 3

the dvd may be the wrong type. dvd players have specific disc they can play. for example: DVD+R, DVD+/-R, DVD-R. check your dvd player manual then buy the dvds that your dvd player will play.

Answer 4

They are different formats

Answer 5

try to use dvd-R disk you can buy it

Answer 6

what are jpegs?
i think that maybe the problem is the sonic program
thanks!