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RE: Are my DVDs faulty? Can they be replaced by manufacturer?

Thanks for the suggestions, was just about to resign myself to duplicating so I could view but after reading about a bit more decided to try one more thing. Playing them on an xbox. And to my surprise, it works! So it does seem that it is indeed a combo of bad encoding and having to use a particular player.

Bit of a relief that I dont have to fork out some more £s for new sets and bin these - awkward that its only on one particular piece of technology because the manufacturers can`t do it right first time around but better than the alternative.

Thanks again guys for the input, sure was a help in looking at all the angles (also nice to know that the discs are not delaminated - something to look out for in the future - you learn something new every day).

Cheers.

RE: Are my DVDs faulty? Can they be replaced by manufacturer?

Thanks guys for the speedy and informative replies.

The discs are xena season 2 boxset (the original release not the recent one) - the missing epsiodes are always the middle ones - never the first or last, which is what made me think there`s a problem with reading the layer break maybe?

So far I`ve tried it on 3 dvd players:
Panasonic DMR-E100H (made in 2003), Panasonic DMR-ES10 (made 2005) and a Technika DVDFAW08 (made 2008).
I guess the Panny`s might struggle due to their age (although have no problem with other dual layer discs) and maybe the Technika is just too much of a cheapo model (it was a gift but believe it was a Tesco deal)

The delamination thing, is that the same as this dvd rot I`ve read about? I checked the discs and they seem shiny and new. The only thing I did notice was that there does seem to be what looks like glue between the layers at the very centre of the hub, on the plastic not on the data part. Would this be an early indicator of delamination or does it only affect it if you can see cloudy parts on the disc itself?

I`m half relieved that I can read the discs at all (on PC) and guess I could duplicate them to watch them as a workaround. Would you suggest a direct duplicate onto DL disc as a test or would any faults on the original simply be copied over, if indeed it is a bad encoding on the manufacturers part?

On a slightly side note, if it is a combo of badly encoded discs and older dvd players, any suggestions for a player that would do the job? Relatively cheap! I`m not really in the market for another player but I can keep my eyes out for future....

Sorry about the long post and all the questions but am appreciative of the answers and time given. Thanks.

Are my DVDs faulty? Can they be replaced by manufacturer?

Hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask so apologies if not but here goes....

Recently bought a boxset and am having trouble playing the discs. Well actually just part of the discs. The discs are dual layer and and certain epsiodes refuse to play (they just loop back to the menu) - I`m guessing the `missing` episodes are on the second layer.

At first I thought my dvd player was too old so I tried it on a couple of others but still the same. The only place it works ok is in my PC dvd drive. There is no apparent damage to the disc surfaces and I`m not sure if it is a case of faulty batch since it does work in my PC.

I bought them secondhand as they are now out of print so can`t return them. I`m wondering if an email to Anchor Bay may be in order, although how could they replace if its no longer made (its circa 2003 I think)?

I`ve read lots of info on the net about dual layer dvds not playing in standalone players but that is usually when they are burnt from pc - these are commercial pressed.

I`m super confused. Does anyone have any advice for me please?
Thanks.....

Confused Newbie - on a budget - needs choosing advice

Hi, just starting to get into the world of DVD recording and decided to buy a standalone (already got a burner in my PC) but am having trouble deciding which one.

If it helps, I`m looking mainly to archive most of the *ahem* rubbish off my VHS tapes (not prerecorded so macro not an issue) to DVD and then to use it to record TV progs etc for later viewing. Some features I`m looking for are, good picture quality (of course), I`ve got NTL cable TV and have read around that I need an RGB or component input to reep the benefits (is that true?). I`d also like to be able to use it to play my DVD movies so would like an optical output for 5.1 sound to be hooked up to my AV amp and as a bonus NTSC playback would be good. Not too fussed about menus and editing as I prefer to do that on my PC and crank the finished piece back on the burner.

I`ve had a look around and seen some I`m interested in but can`t seem to find too much info about their quality and features, this is where I need the guidance....

I think I should mention also that I`m on a tight budget (about 100 quid) so am limiting myself already. That said here`s a list of the ones I`m considering:

FUNAI DRB2737
DAEWOO DR-2100P
GOODMANS GDVD306R
LITEON 5006

I`ve noticed lots of people automatically get told to buy Panny recorders but I can`t afford that right now (I`ve seen the DMRES10 for £130, which I`m may be able to get if I pull in the purse strings, I know, I`m tight! :p but only if its right for me :) ), I`m just really looking to get a cheapish one to get my foot on the ladder, I`m fully prepared that 2 or 3 years down the line I`ll be forking out for a new and better recorder but for now can any one advise on which of the above suits my needs? Anyone had any experience with them being good or bad?

Thanks for reading my lengthy garb.... help appreciated.