DVD format questions

cozumel · Sep 9, 2008, 05:53 PM

So I have 8 files on my camera that I want to burn onto DVD. The DVD is goin to be for 70-year old couple who don't have a computer so they need to watch it on a standard DVD player (the one by the TV).

Can a normal DVD player read DVD+R DL disks or would I need DVD-R or DVD-ROM or something else?
Is there a specific file format that I need to use to make it readable on the DVD player?

I know it's a really simple question but I need to get it right as I will be sending the finished DVD overseas. My own DVD player stopped working a few months ago so I having nothing to test it with.

Thanks

[hobo]eclipse · Sep 9, 2008, 06:01 PM

ConvertXtoDVD

DL should be fine and this proggy lets u pick NTSC or PAL and converts anything i have tried to a DVD format and burns it.

**temeteus82** · Sep 9, 2008, 08:18 PM

Most modern DVD players can playback the +R, -R and the DL variants. Older players might not have support for the +R format. Best way would be to get some -R discs. Usually the files in Video DVD's are stored in sub folder called VIDEO_TS and the file type is .VOB there are also .ifo files. Usually modern cameras comes with some DVD mastering software so you might use it.

cozumel · Sep 9, 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

ConvertXtoDVD

DL should be fine and this proggy lets u pick NTSC or PAL and converts anything i have tried to a DVD format and burns it.

Thanks for the speedy reply. Are there any free versions or anything for Linux that would work well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

Most modern DVD players can playback the +R, -R and the DL variants. Older players might not have support for the +R format. Best way would be to get some -R discs. Usually the files in Video DVD's are stored in sub folder called VIDEO_TS and the file type is .VOB there are also .ifo files. Usually modern cameras comes with some DVD mastering software so you might use it.

So you're saying -R for the best chance of compatability, seeing how their machine is a considerable distance and I have no idea of its age or anything?

**temeteus82** · Sep 10, 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

So you're saying -R for the best chance of compatability, seeing how their machine is a considerable distance and I have no idea of its age or anything?

Then the -R media would be the bets choice for you.

btw. app for linix : 'Q' DVD-Author

**dj_stick** · Sep 10, 2008, 11:26 AM

there are also some earlier model DVD units that would only play-back DVD-RAM or +R discs (almost like a mini-format war)

iirc in the early days +R was more recommended for compatibility reasons...

best bet is to check the manual of the product

Dyre Straits · Sep 16, 2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

So I have 8 files on my camera that I want to burn onto DVD. The DVD is goin to be for 70-year old couple who don't have a computer so they need to watch it on a standard DVD player (the one by the TV).

Can a normal DVD player read DVD+R DL disks or would I need DVD-R or DVD-ROM or something else?
Is there a specific file format that I need to use to make it readable on the DVD player?

I know it's a really simple question but I need to get it right as I will be sending the finished DVD overseas. My own DVD player stopped working a few months ago so I having nothing to test it with.

Thanks

You don't even have to use a DVD disc unless the overall file size is going to exceed the capacity of a CD. In such case, you can use a CD+/-R disc and simply create a VCD. It will then play through the DVD player onto the TV as a slideshow. Have done this many, many, many times even prior to even owning a DVD burner on my PC/s.

Good luck!

Sep 9, 2008, 05:53 PM	#1
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	DVD format questions So I have 8 files on my camera that I want to burn onto DVD. The DVD is goin to be for 70-year old couple who don't have a computer so they need to watch it on a standard DVD player (the one by the TV). Can a normal DVD player read DVD+R DL disks or would I need DVD-R or DVD-ROM or something else? Is there a specific file format that I need to use to make it readable on the DVD player? I know it's a really simple question but I need to get it right as I will be sending the finished DVD overseas. My own DVD player stopped working a few months ago so I having nothing to test it with. Thanks __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Sep 9, 2008, 06:01 PM	#2
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,897 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	ConvertXtoDVD DL should be fine and this proggy lets u pick NTSC or PAL and converts anything i have tried to a DVD format and burns it.