DVD recordings.

[10ClarionSt]

I copied a video tape onto a DVD using my mates' set up. The DVD played ok on his machine. I took it home, and wrote the name of the programme on the DVD in felt pen. Would this stop it from playing or corrupt the recording, because it won't play on any machines that I've tried it on? There is a warning on the DVD case not to use ink-jet printers.

Would the felt pen ink have the same effect? Thanks.

[Ethel]

It shouldn't be the pen.

Was it finalised in the dvd recorder? If it wasn't it won't play in other players.

[markja]

what side of the dvd did you write the felt pen on? one side ok / other side baaaaad!

[Mattk]

if you are using nero,there is an option as you are about to commence the burn that says 'finalise after burning' - this basically shuts off the dvd allowing no more recording.

[Ethel]

The disc should be finalised on the machine that made the recording.

On my dvd recorder, when the recording has finished I have to go into the disk menu and navigate through the on-screen menu. It takes a minute or so.

You cannot finalise RW disks, only R.

I suggest you take the disk back to your friends and read his manual.
Good luck.

[oldbob]

DVD's are produced in two different formats DVD + and DVD - . Some DVD players will play both formats but some will only play the + or - but not both. It is possible your DVD player will not play the disk that was made on your mates machine as your machine is not capable of reading the format of the disk.

[rhona_j]

I had this problem with a disk my dad had made, worked on his dvd player at home, but not mine. We tried copying them in various different way, nothing seemed to work. Someone suggested trying a 'better', slightly more expensive make of disk, and this worked. Don't know why, and maybe it was just a coincidence, but worth a try if you really want a copy!