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LynsWil25
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_ 		31. July 2006 @ 10:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I bought a new DVD player so that it accepts all kinds of DVD's and types. However, the DVD's I backup will only play on that DVD player and not on any other one. Of course they play fine on it and my computer, but I can't bring it to watch at my friends house let's say. What can I do to alieveate this problem? Or can I???
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just learning how to be a movie buff.....
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binkie7
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_ 		31. July 2006 @ 14:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi LynsWil25
What brand of dvd's are you using? Are they the + or - format?
Burn speed can also be a factor on the other players. What speed are you burning at?
Players can be picky w/ media and burn speed.

To help increase compatability if your drive supports booktyping you can booktype +r discs to DVD-Rom.
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LynsWil25
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 10:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I don't know what "book typing" is or how to do it. I am now burning at 4X or 2X so no skipping occurs. I use GENUINE Taiyo Yuden 8X DVD-R Silver Top Blank Media.
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binkie7
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 16:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok -R can't be booktyped to make the disc appear as a dvd-rom. Only +r media can be. Your drive would need to support booktyping too.
Here's more info on booktyping:
http://www.k-probe.com/bitsetting-booktype-faq.php

So let's check the burner - what's the make, model and current firmare version? You may need a firmware update.
If you have Nero go to ToolKit>InfoTool. Pick you burner - in the drive tab there is a field that list's the firmware version.

What type of files are you burning? Movie backup, avi's etc.
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LynsWil25
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_ 		2. August 2006 @ 04:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am at work now, but I will check this information when I get home after 4pm eastern time and let you know so you can better assist me. Thanks for your help so far!!
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_ 		2. August 2006 @ 15:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No problem LynsWil25
Post back the info and we'll try and sort this out for you.
I'm in the eastern time too.
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