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My DVD/CD doesn't play, or plays intermittently. What should I do?

Frequently Asked Questions
Problem 1: Dirt, fingerprints or scratches on the playback side of the DVD/CD is causing problems. DVD's are more susceptible to this problem than CD's. Solution: If a CD or DVD isn't playing back right, first look at the shiny surface. Are there fingerprints, scratches (for DVD's, it can only take one decent scratch to stop it from working) or dirt on the surface? This is often the case if some parts of the DVD/CD work, and some parts don't. If so, then first try cleaning it.
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Why doesn't the CD-R disc that was written by the VDR-3000 play back in my home DVD player?

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Not all consumer DVD players are compatible with the VCD, HQ-VCD, SVCD and cdDVD formats. Some consumer DVD players are unable to read CD-R Please refer to our listing of DVD players that are compatible with some of the VDR-3000 recording formats. Is there a way to get Windows Media Player or any other editing program to recognize the "avseq01.dat" file created Yes, one of our good customers in Hawaii suggested this solution to us.
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How can I find a DVD player that plays back CD-Rs and CD-RWs with MP3 audio?

FAQs About Buying A DVD Player - TimeForDVD.com
If you want to play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that have MP3 audio files, look for a DVD player that is CD-R and/or CD-RW compatible and features MP3 decoding. You can use our DVD player comparison charts (specifically the Basic Features comparison chart) to look for such DVD player models. Here's how: (1) click on this link, (2) look for "Yes" under the "MP3" column, and (3) look for the "CD-R" or "CD-RW" designation under the "Audio CD" column.
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Can I play CD's or DVD's with JMF 2.1.1?

JMF FAQ
There is an unsupported way to play audio CDs using the Windows Performance Pack version of JMF 2.1.1! Assuming your CD-ROM drive is mapped to E:, you can use the URL "file:/E:/Track01.cda", etc., to play the CD track.
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Can we play our own CD's and DVD's?

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Yes you can, we make available a selection of DVDs and CD's in the vehicle, but clearly tastes vary greatly, if you have a specific requirement, please let us know and we will try and accommodate you, failing this please feel free to bring your own CD's and DVDS to play.
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Will CD-i play DVD discs?

The New International CD-i Association
No. A DVD is a different kind of disc, based on a high density format. It requires a new physical laser unit to read the discs. A CD-i player can only read discs based on the normal infra-red laser technique: compact discs or CDs. It is unlikely that a combination playback device for CD-i and DVD will ever become available, nor will it be possible to upgrade a CD-i player to play DVD discs since this should require the replacement of the entire disc read-out mechanism.
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What if my DVD doesn't play?

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On average, 98% of all players will play back our DVDs. We use professional grade DVD+Rs for all of our projects. If your DVD does not play, we will do everything we can suggest a solution.
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On average 98% of all players will play back our DVDs. You can check to see if your DVD player will support DVD-R at the www.vcdhelp.com web site. If your DVD does not play we will do everything we can to give you a solution that will work.
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DVM Slideshows Frequently Asked Questions
On average 99 out of 100 of all players will play back our DVDs. You can check to see if your DVD player will support DVD-R at the www.vcdhelp.com web site. If your DVD does not play we will do everything we can to give you a solution that will work. If no solution can be reached, Digital Video Magic will refund your money.
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Tears of Joy Video
On average 98% of all players will play back our DVDs. Most newer DVD players will support recordable DVDs . If your DVD does not play we will be more than happy to provide you with a VHS copy of your video montage production.
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Why won't my DVD, Video CD or Slide Show CD play in my DVD player?

Ondine Computing - FastEZ CD and DVD Maker
For Video CD, your DVD player must be capable of playing VideoCD 2.0 discs. Check the specifications page in the instructions included with your DVD player to see if the VCD format is supported. Your DVD player must be compatible with the type of DVD or CD disc used to record your title. Many DVD players are not compatible with some brands of -R, -RW, +R or +RW discs. Your DVD player must support the speed at which you burned your media.
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WaYfm plays too much (Rap, Rock, whatever); or WaYfm doesn't play enough (Rap, Rock, whatever). Why?

WaYfm [Christian Hit Radio]
WaYfm is committed to being an upbeat alternative for the youth and young adults in West Michigan. Doing that means that we are open to everything they like, hard and soft, fast and slow, rock and rap, pop and milk, you get the idea right? :-D. We make our music choices based on what listeners like you tell us in the music surveys we send out every week. If you think WaYfm's music mix should change, sign up for our surveys.
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Will a DVD-A play on a CD player?

Surround FAQ
No. This is because the pits of a DVD are far smaller and require a laser of smaller wavelength than the CD uses.
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How do I fix inconsistent CD/DVD play?

hp pavilion - FAQs
When the green light near the drive is off, open the disk tray and make sure that the disk is centred and the label is facing up. Try another disk of the same type, music or data, to see if the disk is faulty. Try a different brand of disk - some manufacturer's disks may not play well on your drive.
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Will DVD or VCD play on my CD player or computer?

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In order to play any of these formats, you must have a player that will play that format. Many computers now come with DVD drives in which case you could play DVD. If your player is not DVD compatible, it will not play DVD.
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Will a DVD-player play CD-i discs?

The New International CD-i Association
A DVD-Video player cannot play CD-i discs, since it does not include all of the CD-i logics such as the required operating system in ROM, the CPU and the appropriate audio and video decoding ICs. Most DVD-Video players however can play Video-CDs, but they use an internal playback application instead of the CD-i application that is stored on every Video-CD disc. Hence, CD-i specific additions such as menu screens or subtitles will not be shown.
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Will the DVD play in all home DVD players? What if it doesn't play in mine?

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Every DVD is tested on multiple home DVD players prior to shipment. If the DVD doesn't play, Pictures N Motion will pay for the expedited shipment of the new DVD and the return of the defective DVD.
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Why doesn't the DCH DVD play in my DVD player or my computers DVD drive?

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because of the type of the DVD disc used to store the movie. Some high end players don't expierence any problems with the DVD, but many others do. Our advice is that u rent the movie and make sure it plays on your DVD player before buying it.
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Can I add my own information about a CD or DVD?

Kaleidescape - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Yes. If you import a CD or DVD that is not recognized by the Kaleidescape Movie Guide or Music Guide Services, then you can use the Web Utility to add your own information. For an unrecognized DVD, such as a home movie, you can list the cast and director, assign genres, write a synopsis and upload cover art. For an unrecognized CD, such as a recorded home performance, you can list the artist, release date, and track names, assign genres, write a review, and upload cover art.
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Will GRBackPro back up to my CD / DVD drive?

Data Backup Software for Windows Professional Tool GRBackPro...
Yes. Writing to CD and DVD discs is supported as long as you have some packet writing software installed on your computer. It usually comes bundled as a part of larger CD / DVD recording software packages and makes your CD or DVD drive act as a standard, transparently write-enabled drive. Packet writing software uses UDF-formatted CD and DVD discs, and allows GRBackPro to write to your CD / DVD drive by treating it like a hard disk or a floppy diskette, using the regular drive letter.
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What if I can't back up to my CD / DVD directly?

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Simply cease to use CD / DVD as a direct target for your backup operations. Set up GRBackPro to run your scheduled events and let it create backups to your hard drive automatically. Every week or month you can copy the backup copies created with GRBackPro to your CD / DVD device manually, with your favorite CD / DVD recording software or Windows XP built-in CD / DVD recording feature. If it's really necessary to run automatic CD / DVD backups, consider buying a good packet-writing tool.
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Where can I burn a CD/DVD?

FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
Assuming you won't be violating any copyright laws, the lab assistants in J-3002 and J3036 can burn a disk for you.
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Can I play CD's and DVD-Video's in a DVD-Audio player?

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Yes. Currently all DVD-Audio players are designed as "universal" players that will be able to play DVD-Video disks and CD's in addition to DVD-Audio disks. Some "universal "players will also be able to play "Super Audio CD" (SACD) discs. However, some manufactures may produce DVD-Audio only players for the high-end audiophile. There is usually a Screen / Mode button to adjust the screen from 4:3 stretch to zoom.
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How do I burn a DVD/ CD? What DVD is recommended?

College of Arts & Sciences Computing Center
All of our computers, Mac and PC, have DVD/CD burners. Our older Mac G5 towers (in room 001) are capable of burning DVD-R's with a rated burn speed of 8x or lower. They will also burn DVD+R's of any speed. All other Mac's and PC's will burn DVD-R's of any speed. We sell blank CD's and DVD's at the Help Desk.
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Can your codefree DVD players play CD-Rs or CD-RWs?

Codefree DVD Player Guide
A CD-R and CD-RW is basically a recordable CD. However, whether or not a DVD player capable of playing a regular CD can play a CD-R depends on the quality of the CD-R. Some CD-Rs recorded on higher quality CD burners can play perfectly. However, if you used a lower quality CD burner to make your CD-Rs and CD-RWs, then there's a chance they won't play. Also, a CD-RW (as opposed to a CD-R) have lower light reflection, so CD-RWs are even less likely to play.
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I made an audio CD and it plays ok on my PC but won't play on my stereo - why?

Xorys' MP3 FAQ
You recorded it on a CD-RW disk. Most newer computer drives read these fine. Very few audio players will read them at all. You recorded the CD as a data CD or as a multi-session CD. Audio players will only read audio CDs, and even on audio CDs, they will only recognise the first "session". Computer drives, OTOH, can cheerfully read data CDs, and can read CDs recorded in multiple sessions.
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Why doesn't my DVD backup copy play on my set top DVD player?

Video Vault and Vault360 FAQs
Video Vault was designed to create DVD backups that can play on any ordinary DVD player, however, some players can be somewhat picky in regards to the disc media used to burn backup copies. Recordable discs also have different reflectivity than pressed (pre-recorded) discs that not all players have been correctly designed to read. Please consider trying one of the following: checking with your set top player's manufacturer as to what type of media is supported by that player.
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Can I play a DVD?

Smart Classrooms - Frequently Asked Questions
All Smart Classrooms have the ability to play DVD's. All computers in centrally scheduled Smart Classrooms have a DVD/CD ROM drive capable of playing either CDs or DVDs. When you put a DVD into the computer, it will launch an on-screen DVD player which will provide the usual Play/Stop/Advance controls. Select the computer as the video source to the data projector, and the DVD movie will be projected to your class.
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