Which DVD format is best for recording films off tv... - Britmovie

Torquemada · 28-10-2007, 07:50 PM

... which can then be copied for trades?

It's just that I recorded quite a few onto DVD- R discs but the when I tried to play them on other machines they weren't recognised.

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Thanks.

marker · 28-10-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Torquemada

... which can then be copied for trades?

It's just that I recorded quite a few onto DVD- R discs but the when I tried to play them on other machines they weren't recognised.

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Thanks.

Hi DVD-R or DVD +R should be fine what did you use to make the recordings ? sounds like they they have not finalised

Torquemada · 28-10-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by marker

Hi DVD-R or DVD +R should be fine what did you use to make the recordings ? sounds like they they have not finalised

Thanks - I used DVD-R and the only machine they played back on was the machine they were recorded on (a Panasonic E55) - would they have done this if they'd not been finalised?

Wolfgang · 29-10-2007, 12:22 AM

Yes - in many cases DVD's will not play on other machines (especially older ones) until they have been finalised. Once you have finalised them though you can no longer record on that DVD.

Capture King · 29-10-2007, 01:56 AM

If im recording off Tv I always use DVD RW and then import them into Nero Vision and encode with full menus etc.... and then burn onto DVD+R

Torquemada · 29-10-2007, 09:47 AM

Can I please ask - how do you actually finalise? I just set to record and I thought that was it.

Thanks for all the advice - I'm just a bit paranoid about doing a swap and then finding out I've sent someone a dud.

orpheum · 29-10-2007, 10:49 AM

You go to the other functions on the menu on the dvd side.this is the bottom entry,click on that .the menu will the include finalise,you click on that and then it is just a matter of clicking yes.I know the problem as it took me some time to discover how to finalise.Unfortunately most intsruction books nowdays are extremely unhelpful.Anyway hope this is of assistance.

Wolfgang · 29-10-2007, 11:35 AM

If you don't have manual you could check your manufacturer's website. Alternatively put up your model number here and someone might be able to tell you.

Torquemada · 29-10-2007, 12:14 PM

thanks people

- I am just about to buy a new machine as my panasonic has bitten the dust (just a couple of days after the warranty ran out of course).

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29-10-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
Wolfgang has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 599 Country: iTrader: (2)	Yes - in many cases DVD's will not play on other machines (especially older ones) until they have been finalised. Once you have finalised them though you can no longer record on that DVD.

29-10-2007, 01:56 AM	#5
Capture King has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 151 Country: iTrader: (9)	If im recording off Tv I always use DVD RW and then import them into Nero Vision and encode with full menus etc.... and then burn onto DVD+R

29-10-2007, 09:47 AM	#6
Torquemada has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 651 Country: iTrader: (3)	Can I please ask - how do you actually finalise? I just set to record and I thought that was it. Thanks for all the advice - I'm just a bit paranoid about doing a swap and then finding out I've sent someone a dud.

29-10-2007, 11:35 AM	#8
Wolfgang has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 599 Country: iTrader: (2)	If you don't have manual you could check your manufacturer's website. Alternatively put up your model number here and someone might be able to tell you.

29-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#9
Torquemada has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 651 Country: iTrader: (3)	thanks people - I am just about to buy a new machine as my panasonic has bitten the dust (just a couple of days after the warranty ran out of course).