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  1. aata

    aata Member

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    I have a philips DVD+ RW DVD8631. When I make movies they only play on my computer they do not play on any of my dvd players that are on my tv is there something that i am doing wrong please help
     
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    Do a search of these forums for the problems with that burner. There are a multitude of posts.

    But, to answer your question, first, make sure that you have the latest firmware update for that burner, and second, try a different brand of media.
     
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    How old are your players?? By chance if they are around 3 years old they may only play -R type media. Most older players could not play +R media.

    Jerry
     
  4. MovieDud

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    I would also check the burn speed. I believe that anything higher than 4x can create problems. What kind of media do you use?
    MovieDud
     
  5. aata

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    i use nero
     
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    the only place the burn dvd will work is on a portable dvd player yet when a friend burns with the same software {dvd shrink 3.2 and nero} his dvds work on my dvd players that are on my tvs
     
  7. MovieDud

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    @aata, I haven't seen what type of media that you use, the age of your players, or how fast do you burn the movies? This information can help us help you. I have several movie that play on anything, except my father-in-laws dvd player (his player is older and only capable of playing -R media!) My burners can be booktype, which allows them (the media) to be played in a more of a variety of players. Any infor. can help.
    MovieDud
     
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    thankyou for all the help i installed the new firmware for the burner and everything is working fine thank you again
     
  9. MovieDud

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    great to hear! Happy burning.
    MovieDud
     
  10. TMcCallie

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    aata, the new firmware made the burner more compatable with your media. That is why it plays now.
    Tom
     

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