P@UL
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what do i need to look for to allow me to play all of my backed up dvds?
thanks for any help
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Stuckey
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could u repharase the question plz
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cdcool1
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you just need a dvd player that will read DVD-R's or DVD+R's, depending which you've recorded on. some players will read them, some wont
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P@UL
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ok well i have backed up all of my dvds and tried them in my home entertainment dvd player and they dont play. just wondering what i need to look for on spec sheet so that i can buy one. is it svcd or vcd?
i have compressed the ones down from dvd9 to dvd5 using dvd shrink if that helps...
cheers
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Stuckey
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dunno sorry
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mike_1.2LS96
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quote: Originally posted by P@UL
ok well i have backed up all of my dvds and tried them in my home entertainment dvd player and they dont play. just wondering what i need to look for on spec sheet so that i can buy one. is it svcd or vcd?
i have compressed the ones down from dvd9 to dvd5 using dvd shrink if that helps...
cheers
Most if not all modern DVD players can play DVD+R some play DVD-R only a few play DVD-RW/DVD+RW.
If its a copy you may need a chipped DVD player or one which can be hacked to play multi region.
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cdcool1
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how have you copied it? onto DVD+/-R? or onto a CD-R? if you've done it onto a CD-R, then you need it into the right format, ie VCD and you also need to make sure you are converting in PAL not NTSC.
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P@UL
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done it on dvd+r
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cdcool1
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if you did a direct copy, then as long as your player plays dvd+r's, it should work.
oh, just remembered you altered the file. what format did you burn it onto the disc? dvds use a file format called .VOB, you need the movie in that format. try using TMPGEnc DVD Author, and go on http://www.dvdrhelp.com/ for full detailed explanations and methods
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Recaro1
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what did you use to make the copy mate?
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P@UL
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my pc dvd writer and i used dvd shrink to actually resize the dvd, i think i need a new dvd separate cause mine is about 18months old.
excelent! ive had my eye on one in richer sounds for a while now
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Recaro1
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Give me the make and model number of your dvd player and I can tell you if it will play dvd-r.
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Dave_Gordon
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disc needs to be dvd - when being recorded!!!!
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