[DKuhnen]

I have a Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player, the firmware is current at v2.7. The operating manual states that this model can play DVD-R discs with AVCHD format v1.0.

I have Toast v9.0.5 and the Blu-ray plug-in. Can Toast create a High Def on DVD-R disc that is playable on the BD30 (AVCHD format v1.0)?

My source file is 1080i Apple Pro Res QuickTime from Final Cut, 7 minutes in length, stereo audio.
I have tried AVC MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 options under the Blu-ray Video options but all attempts are rejected by the player as incompatible. If I burn to BD-R media it does work.

I have found references that state the BD30 can't play DVD-R with the Blu-ray format and one reference that was successful.

http://forums.support.roxio.com/index.php?...mp;#entry247717

Any detailed information on how to accomplish this would be appreciated.

[DKuhnen]

Well, after some further testing, I've answered my own question.

My original attempts were apparently at too high of a bit rate: 15Mbps Avg, 20Mbps Peak.

Just for grins I dropped the bit rate down to "DVD" standards below 8 Mbps and this DVD-R is accepted.

I'll continue to waste additional media to determine the max bit rate acceptable.