Import video (Vista Home Premium)

[merlynsdad]

When I make a DVD from my camcorder's tape using Import Video, the DVD is made, but is only playable on the PC. It's not playable on a normal DVD player. How to I transfer the camcorder tape to a DVD so it is playable in a regular DVD player?

[JoeP517]

You need to save the video with the program you are using to import the video. Then use Windows DVD maker to create the DVD.

Joe

[marker]

You need to use the "Mastered" or "ISO" format to make it play on some older DVD systems.
Even my new-ish DVD player won't play the UDF formated disks.

[merlynsdad]

I took the .avi file that I made when I copied the videotape to the PC, and added it into DVD Maker, then made the DVD. Same problem; it's fine on a PC but won't play on a normal DVD player. I tried it on two different units and it won't play on either one. What am I doing wrong?

[JoeP517]

Are you sure you are using the correct DVD media for your DVD player? Check either your owners manual or the vendor site.

Joe

[merlynsdad]

Actually, I just tried it again and this time it worked. It hangs a little bit when I press PLAY but it does play...at least on one of my DVD players. Thanks for the info.