Make sure you are using the right type of disc for your player. Some players will only read one of the formats (+ or -) but both, others won't read either. DVD-R is still the most compatible format, especially with older DVD players. Check with this link and see if you shouldn't use another format: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers Sometimes this problem is caused by media incompatibility issues.

First of all, please turn off your anti-virus software and other burning applications which might access the CD/DVD units at the same time. Try a different brand of recordable media. The compability of DVD discs is various and burning DVD-Video is very sensitive to the DVD disc. Here is the information on DVD media compability http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia . We recommend you use 4x or 8x DVD+R for burning. Another problem can be you are not using the right type of disc for your player.

If the copied DVD is a DVD?RW, try copying the source DVD to a DVD?R disc which is compatible with more models of DVD drives and DVD players.

Most DVD+R(W) or DVD-R(W) disks will play in your home DVD player. Please check with your Owner's Manual or Manufacturer to see if your player supports DVD recordable discs. To see a list of compatible DVD+R and DVD+RW players, click here. (List Provided by DVDPLUSRW.ORG)

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.

If you copy DVD to DVD the quality will be the same. Copying DVD to CD will result in slightly lower quality but it should still be better quality than a typical VHS Movie.

If the copied DVD is a DVD±RW, please try copying the source DVD to a DVD±R disc,which is compatible with more DVD drives and DVD players.

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.

Digital audio (IEC-958 Type II RCA coax [S/P DIF] or EIAJ CP-340 optical [Toslink]). Raw digital audio (AC-3, MPEG-2, PCM, or optional DTS or SDDS) requires an external decoder or an amplifier/receiver with built-in decoder. (Note: The digital AC-3 audio output is not the same as the RF AC-3 output on laserdisc players.) Component interlaced analog video, NTSC or PAL (YUV: 3 RCA connectors, RGB: SCART connector or 3 RCA).

It depends on your audio/video system and your DVD player. Most DVD players have 2 or 3 video hookup options and 3 audio hookup options. Choose the option with the best quality (indicated below) that is supported by your video and audio systems. Progressive video (very best): Playeres have been announced (but not released) with progressive-scan YUV component video output in the form of 3 BNC or RCA connectors.

We don't add any copy protection to the DVDs you back up with our 1Click DVD Copy package. Some companies employ copy protection schemes that prevent a DVD from being copied again and also write specific information about your computer on the copied DVD. This information could be used by authorities to trace every DVD you copy, back to you.

Film Achive Forum members do not normally provide a commercial film-copying service. They will produce a video copy for those donating film material to an archive, if requested. There are many film-to-video copying services which specialise in transferring home movies on 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm onto modern videotape and DVD formats. They can generally be found in telephone directories under 'Video Services'.

Yes. Unlike traditional recordings that lose quality with each successive "generation," or copy, DVD masters do not. A copy made twenty years from now should be indistinguishable from the original. This means that you can keep your treasured memories not only on a medium that will stand the test of time, but in multiple locations (such as at each of the homes of your grown children).

Over 98% of DVD players on the market support our DVD format. If you purchased your player in the last 2 to 3 years, you will have no problem playing your DVD in your DVD player on on a computer that has a DVD drive. If your DVD and it does not work with your player, simply return the DVD to us, and we'll exchange it for a VHS copy.

Nearly all DVD players are DVD-R compatible. Particularly those sold in the last couple of years. You should check your individual model for compatibility before ordering. If you have an older DVD player that is not DVD-R compatible you might want to treat yourself a more modern machine that will accept all formats. They can be bought for under $50.00. Click here for DVD player compatibility information.