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[Viero]

Using Roxio Creator & MyDVD 9.  I can copy a DVD+R and then play it on the computer, but the new disc will not play on a VCR. I  am forgeting something because I did it successfully about a year ago.  Any thoughts?

[sknis]

Viero, on 28 July 2010 - 12:29 PM, said:

Using Roxio Creator & MyDVD 9.  I can copy a DVD+R and then play it on the computer, but the new disc will not play on a VCR. I  am forgeting something because I did it successfully about a year ago.  Any thoughts?

1) Are you using good quality discs?  Which ones (brand)?
2) Can you play the original?
3) How are you copying them - what application?
4) Will your player play a DVD+R (Owners manual)?  If you can play the disc on your computer, it is probably OK.  Now you need to look at your DVD player.

[ogdens]

Viero, on 28 July 2010 - 12:29 PM, said:

Using Roxio Creator & MyDVD 9.  I can copy a DVD+R and then play it on the computer, but the new disc will not play on a VCR. I  am forgeting something because I did it successfully about a year ago.  Any thoughts?

What type of DISC fits in your VCR?

[Viero]

sknis, on 28 July 2010 - 12:36 PM, said:

1) Are you using good quality discs?  Which ones (brand)?
2) Can you play the original?
3) How are you copying them - what application?
4) Will your player play a DVD+R (Owners manual)?  If you can play the disc on your computer, it is probably OK.  Now you need to look at your DVD player.

1. Staples discs, DVD+R.  
2. Yes.
3  Using Roxio creator & MyDVD 9.  Hit copy button and follow directions.
4.  Yes.  The original is actually made on the VCR from the camcorder tape.  

   I made copies earlier in the year and they played on the VCR.  Apparently I am missing a step.  I tried to finalize the disc, but it told me to use an appendable disc.

[grandpabruce]

Viero, on 28 July 2010 - 07:32 PM, said:

1. Staples discs, DVD+R.  
2. Yes.
3  Using Roxio creator & MyDVD 9.  Hit copy button and follow directions.
4.  Yes.  The original is actually made on the VCR from the camcorder tape.  

   I made copies earlier in the year and they played on the VCR.  Apparently I am missing a step.  I tried to finalize the disc, but it told me to use an appendable disc.

Do you actually have a DVD recorder?  You can't play a DVD in a VCR.

Edited by grandpabruce, 28 July 2010 - 07:37 PM.

[gi7omy]

1. Staples discs, DVD+R.

Use a good quality blank disc - Verbatim or Taiyo Yden/JVC

Generic blanks are never any good really

[myguggi]

grandpabruce, on 28 July 2010 - 07:37 PM, said:

Do you actually have a DVD recorder?  You can't play a DVD in a VCR.

I think the OP is talking about a VCR-DVD combo unit otherwise nothing of what he posted makes any sense. As usual, by using incorrect terms the OP has created confusion:rolleyes:

[grandpabruce]

myguggi, on 28 July 2010 - 08:43 PM, said:

I think the OP is talking about a VCR-DVD combo unit otherwise nothing of what he posted makes any sense. As usual, by using incorrect terms the OP has created confusion:rolleyes:

Yes, I believe that is what he has.  I used the wrong term.  lol. I have a VCR-DVD combo sitting right next to me.

[Viero]

grandpabruce, on 28 July 2010 - 07:37 PM, said:

Do you actually have a DVD recorder?  You can't play a DVD in a VCR.

It is a VCR/DVD.

It is a VCR/DVD and plays both tapes and discs.

[ogdens]

Viero, on 29 July 2010 - 05:57 AM, said:

It is a VCR/DVD.

It is a VCR/DVD and plays both tapes and discs.

Let us know how it works when you get some quality media.