DVD-R Reading Problem

[King_Diamond]

I have burnt a video DVD-R which I can't play on a pc but it works fine on a set top player. I tried burning the same content on a DVD-RW which in this case, everything is fine. I had used the same media before and did not have any problems. Can someone helps me please?

[FilipeAmadeuO]

Probably your using the same brand of media but from different manufacturer.
Try burning at a lower speed or upgrading your drive firmware.

[King_Diamond]

The media is of the same spindle and burning at 1x. The media I am using is RiDisc 8x. Anyone had any problems with this brand?

[battscrew]

try looking for info here

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia

after I burn a dvd I checkit with vso inspector

[King_Diamond]

Thanks for the link.

I use Nero CD/DVD Speed to test DVD, however I can't test it as DVD is recognised as empty on pc.

[battscrew]

Sorry I should have been more clear - vso inspector tests the surface and the files for readability of a burned DVD - can you burn at 2x or 4x? Prehaps 1x is too slow for that media.

[King_Diamond]

Will try vso inspector.

Speed too slow? This is new for me. I thought using high speeds increase readability risks.

[allendvd]

Hey King:
It kind of sounds like the problem I had. My discs worked everywhere except the drive it was recorded on. All my drive needed was a lens cleaner. It goes for like $10 at FYE. Hope this helps you.

Allen

BTW give my regards to Abigail and give grandma a cup of tea.