Dvd won't play in dvd player at all, just the computer??

[renzandjo]

Hi all, here's my issue and please forgive me if I didn't post the log properly, it's my first time. I used the "split" feature in dvdfab 7.0.7.0 and the finished dvd's won't play in my dvd player or even my xbox 360. It will play in my computer. I am using the brand HP dvd-r 16x. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks!



** Log session stop 20-Jul 18:04:07.798 PID 5848********************
2010-07-20 18:03:28 Info Disc (DVD-R) not emtpy.
2010-07-20 18:03:12 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-07-20 18:01:33 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-07-20 18:01:33 Info Finalization Time 00:00:17 - Total completion time 00:08:59
2010-07-20 18:01:16 Info Write finished in 00:08:41 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 5.31
2010-07-20 17:53:08 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 33199
2010-07-20 17:52:34 Info Write started 1706176 sectors to write
2010-07-20 17:52:34 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
2010-07-20 17:52:34 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x ,2.4x
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Media ID: CMC MAG. AM3
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Media type: DVD-R
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info DMA is not available on this bus type
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Scanned files #11, folder #2 - total size 3493138432 b. (3.25 Gb.)
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
2010-07-20 17:52:33 Info Write started
2010-07-20 17:52:31 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
2010-07-20 17:52:15 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-07-20 17:51:58 Info WRITE SUCCESS: Disc written
2010-07-20 17:51:58 Info Finalization Time 00:00:17 - Total completion time 00:09:15
2010-07-20 17:51:41 Info Write finished in 00:08:57 - Finalization start here. Avg. burn rate 5.30
2010-07-20 17:43:15 Info Lead-in burning time (mS) 31887
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Write started 1752352 sectors to write
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Init success: DVD-R SAO
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Writing speed requested x8.0, effective x8.0
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Available write speed: 8x ,6x ,4x ,2.4x
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Media ID: CMC MAG. AM3
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Media type: DVD-R
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info DMA is not available on this bus type
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Scanned files #70, folder #2 - total size 3587579904 b. (3.34 Gb.)
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Inserted media type : DVD-R
2010-07-20 17:42:43 Info Write started
2010-07-20 17:42:41 Info Writable disc DVD-R inserted. Ready to write
2010-07-20 17:42:25 Info Parsing disc ...
2010-07-20 16:51:30 Info Disc (DVD-ROM) not emtpy.
2010-07-20 16:51:28 Info Compatible media types : DVD-R, DVD-RW Seq., DVD-RW RO, DVDRAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DL DVD+R, DL DVD-R
2010-07-20 16:51:28 Info Drive has IDE-ATAPI physical interface
2010-07-20 16:51:28 Info New Drive selected : 2:0:0 - TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633L 0400 [E] (Ide)
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info Current Drive selected : 2:0:0 - TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633L 0400 [E] (Ide)
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info Using Advanced SPTI interface
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info System default language : English (United States)
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info User default language : English (United States)
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info DLL Version : 4.0.7.466
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info DLL : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\vso_hwe.dll
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info Version : 7, 0, 7, 0
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info ExeName : C:\Program Files\DVDFab 7\DVDFab.exe
2010-07-20 16:47:14 Info OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
2010-07-20 16:47:14 ---- ******************** Log session start 20-Jul 16:47:14.039 PID 5848***

[maineman]

Hi, I'm pretty sure you are not in need of forgiveness...

First off, no offense, but you're using crap media
CMC is a notoriously inferior media for video archiving.
Having said this, your burner, your media and VSO (Fab's default burn engine) are not getting along with one another at all.

You're also burning too fast with the CMC crap media.

Please pick up some quality media.
Taiyo Yuden is the best choice, but you'll have to purchase online.
Verbatim has always been top shelf, but there's a quality issue with some verbs now.
Look for the AZO dye symbol/name on the wrapper.
This is the good stuff.

Please switch burn engines to Img. It's free and the best burn engine on the planet.
Here's a video tutorial that is excellent and should do it for you.

Setting Up ImgBurn and DVDab to work together

You can try again with the CMC stuff, but use Img and burn at 4X.
And please do yourself a huge favor and purchase some quality media as described above.

Also, are you sure your standalone player can play -R media?
I'm pretty sure your XBox can though, so this is unlikely to be the problem.
I dunno for sure

[Guest]

Is this a continuation of the problem you were having in February or something new?

Have you tried burning at 4X instead of your max of 8X?

[CBR929]

Hi renzandjo and welcome
First the media you are using is crap sorry
Consider getting some Taiyo Yuden DVD-R or Verbatim DVD-R
Also try slowing down your burn speed to 4x and I would also suggest Using ImgBurn as your burn engine you will find a tutorial on how to set it up here http://forum.dvdfab.com/showthread.php?t=33
Try this and post back
CBR929

Sorry guys didn't see you

[Guest]

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Fast responses here today.

[maineman]

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Fast responses here today.

Lightning quick for old farts...well, you and me anyway.
I hate to lump CBR929 in with us old timers.
He's gotta be younger than us...

[CBR929]

Lightning quick for old farts...well, you and me anyway.
I hate to lump CBR929 in with us old timers.
He's gotta be younger than us...

Yes "46" next month but, I still have to learn how to type faster

[renzandjo]

Thanks for all the helpful info. I will def. buy some good media. Now, how do I change my burn speed to a lower speed?

[maineman]

Thanks for all the helpful info. I will def. buy some good media. Now, how do I change my burn speed to a lower speed?

I believe you'll benefit hugely by using Img.
Take the time to set up Automatic Write Speed feature in Img.
It's time well spent.

The thread I linked above will walk you through the process.
Just remember to select "Recommended" in Fab, but only use this selection if you set up the Auto Write Speed option

You'll find all your configuration choices including burn speed in Common Settings.
Click on the white check mark icon (in the green circle) top right of the opening screen

[renzandjo]

I haven't set up imageburn yet, but I am planning on it. Just lowering the write speed and I tried some +r blank dvd's I had laying around, as oppossed to the -r and it worked! I really appreciate the help.

I have another question now and I did look for the thread but I couldn't find it. The sales person in staples told me there is no difference between -r and +r media?? huh?? is he serious? I seem to have the majority of my issues with -r media and I just became aware of that. Do I really need to know the differene or just which one is best for my computer and will play in my dvd player. How do I find this out? Thanks again!

[AGJ]

Try Google

[maineman]

For starters, read through this link.
It's not comprehensive, but it's a start:

http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2003/DVDFormatsExplained.asp

It's not so much that one is "better" than the other, but they are...most definitely...different.
Having said this, most (not all) "modern" hardware will handle both +/-R.

Preferences or "better" compatibility is yet another topic.
Bitsetting (changing the booktype) from DVD+R to DVD-ROM will confer the greatest overall compatibility.
Still, with this stuff there's no guarantee.
(BTW, I use +R media exclusively)

What +R media are you using?
Please post the burn log with the successful +R burn

I haven't set up imageburn yet, but I am planning on it. Just lowering the write speed and I tried some +r blank dvd's I had laying around, as oppossed to the -r and it worked! I really appreciate the help.

I have another question now and I did look for the thread but I couldn't find it. The sales person in staples told me there is no difference between -r and +r media?? huh?? is he serious? I seem to have the majority of my issues with -r media and I just became aware of that. Do I really need to know the differene or just which one is best for my computer and will play in my dvd player. How do I find this out? Thanks again!

[AGJ]

maineman check out my link if you not already as I think it pretty cool found it on another forum

[maineman]

maineman check out my link if you not already as I think it pretty cool found it on another forum

Thanks AGJ. I missed that it was a link the first time around.