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GRUBB595
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_ 		2. May 2004 @ 19:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
We have a new, upper end Panasonic DVD recorder that only uses RAM and -R discs. We can get the VHS tapes on either disc but prefer RAM so we can make corrections. Either way, a new laptop PC w/ DVD will not play or recognize either disc. The DVD manual is pretty vague but I've gathered you need to finalize the -R discs which machine appears to do after recording ends yet still no good in laptop. What is missing here? Also, are the RAM discs completely unsuitable for this purpose? THANKS
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mastaprk
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_ 		2. May 2004 @ 19:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Have these discs played in other DVD players, not including the recorder? Also what program are you using to try and play them on the laptop? I have learned that when you are posting questions that you cannot be too specific or provide too many details, so feel free to put any specs or other relevant info b/c it may help someone give you suggestions. You are correct about finalizing the -R's to try to play the discs and I do not know if you can play RAM discs for video purposes. Hope this helps.
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PC:
Windows Home SP1
Biostar M7VIT, AMD Athlon XP 2000+
1024MB Centon PC2700
ATI Radeon 9600XT 256MB DDR
IBM 60GB 7200RPM
Pioneer A07
Software: Shrink 3.1.7.6 & Nero 6

PS2 v4 fliptop:
Swap Magic DVD 2.0 & CD 3.0
Main DVD-R Ritek G04 & Piodata
colw
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_ 		2. May 2004 @ 21:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
DVD-RAM is designed for data and not video - use DVD-R or DVD-RW for video
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