TV will not play DVD

[mike13]

We were on a cruise last fall. One of the projects they set up for the kids was to create a small “play” for them to participate in. Probably about 20 minutes. Anyway, I recorded the play on my cell phone like all the other parents. I forgot about it until a few days ago, so I went into my ICLOUD, and downloaded the small video. It played without a problem on my computer. Then I decided to use my NERO BURNING ROM 10, to burn the video to a DVD. Yes, I still have them. so stop laughing. The DVD video played on my computer without a problem. However when I put the DVD in my DVD / CD player, it did not play. I got some message that I do not remember. Then I remembered that in the past when I would record a TV show to a DVD, I would have to FINALIZE the disc first. I found the instructions to FINALIZE the disc. But when I got to the last option, I could see there was one to FINALIZE, but it was greyed out, and I could not select it. Any suggestions on what I forgot, or must still do ?? Many thanks. I was able to copy the small video to a jump drive, and the TV has a USB port, and the video did play on the TV using the USB port, but I would rather have a video on a DVD with my other collection. Thanks, Mike

[Bruce]

Have you tried doing the whole process again, from copying to finalising all in the one go.
My guess, and a guess is all it is, maybe ejecting and re-inserting didn’t go well with the whole process.

I’m pretty sure that guess haven’t got legs as I seem to recall doing a finalise after the initial burn and subsequent burns, back in the day.

Another idea, what sort of DVD does the TV accept?
Maybe it doesn’t like Dual Layer, or ReWriteable?
Or maybe it’s as simple as a scratch on the DVD that the PC laser can handle but the TV laser can’t.
Does the TV laser need a clean?

And after all that, gather up your DVD collection, take them outside and dig a whole for immediate burial.
Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

[Bruce]

Have you tried doing the whole process again, from copying to finalising all in the one go.
My guess, and a guess is all it is, maybe ejecting and re-inserting didn’t go well with the whole process.

I’m pretty sure that guess haven’t got legs as I seem to recall doing a finalise after the initial burn and subsequent burns, back in the day.

Another idea, what sort of DVD does the TV accept?
Maybe it doesn’t like Dual Layer, or ReWriteable?
Or maybe it’s as simple as a scratch on the DVD that the PC laser can handle but the TV laser can’t.
Does the TV laser need a clean?

And after all that, gather up your DVD collection, take them outside and dig a whole for immediate burial.
Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

[PeterOz]

Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device!

No thanks

To burn a DVD for playback on a TV, ensure your video files are in MPEG-2 format (H.262 codec) and use a DVD authoring software to create a DVD directory structure compatible with home DVD players

[PeterOz]

Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device!

No thanks

To burn a DVD for playback on a TV, ensure your video files are in MPEG-2 format (H.262 codec) and use a DVD authoring software to create a DVD directory structure compatible with home DVD players

[mike13]

Have you tried doing the whole process again, from copying to finalising all in the one go.
My guess, and a guess is all it is, maybe ejecting and re-inserting didn’t go well with the whole process.

I’m pretty sure that guess haven’t got legs as I seem to recall doing a finalise after the initial burn and subsequent burns, back in the day.

Another idea, what sort of DVD does the TV accept?
Maybe it doesn’t like Dual Layer, or ReWriteable?
Or maybe it’s as simple as a scratch on the DVD that the PC laser can handle but the TV laser can’t.
Does the TV laser need a clean?

And after all that, gather up your DVD collection, take them outside and dig a whole for immediate burial.
Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

Thanks for the reply Bruce. Some additional info. I downloaded the video from my ICLOUD account, to my computer as I said. It does play on the computer fine. Then I used my computer and NERO BURNING ROM 10 to burn the video to a DVD. If I then place the DVD in my DVD reader in my computer it also plays that way. I also have a stand alone DVD / CD player / writer attached to my TV. I guess I left that part out. If I put the DVD in that unit, it does not play, and I get some error message. I then go through the steps to FINALIZE using that DVD / CD recorder, as I had done in the past. Just a note—when the CLOUD is hacked and deleted, I will still have my hard copies. ha ha

[mike13]

Have you tried doing the whole process again, from copying to finalising all in the one go.
My guess, and a guess is all it is, maybe ejecting and re-inserting didn’t go well with the whole process.

I’m pretty sure that guess haven’t got legs as I seem to recall doing a finalise after the initial burn and subsequent burns, back in the day.

Another idea, what sort of DVD does the TV accept?
Maybe it doesn’t like Dual Layer, or ReWriteable?
Or maybe it’s as simple as a scratch on the DVD that the PC laser can handle but the TV laser can’t.
Does the TV laser need a clean?

And after all that, gather up your DVD collection, take them outside and dig a whole for immediate burial.
Then jump on the train to the 21st centaury and cloud storage, and digital content, and access on any device! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

Thanks for the reply Bruce. Some additional info. I downloaded the video from my ICLOUD account, to my computer as I said. It does play on the computer fine. Then I used my computer and NERO BURNING ROM 10 to burn the video to a DVD. If I then place the DVD in my DVD reader in my computer it also plays that way. I also have a stand alone DVD / CD player / writer attached to my TV. I guess I left that part out. If I put the DVD in that unit, it does not play, and I get some error message. I then go through the steps to FINALIZE using that DVD / CD recorder, as I had done in the past. Just a note—when the CLOUD is hacked and deleted, I will still have my hard copies. ha ha

[mike13]

No thanks

To burn a DVD for playback on a TV, ensure your video files are in MPEG-2 format (H.262 codec) and use a DVD authoring software to create a DVD directory structure compatible with home DVD players

Thanks PeterOz, not sure how to do that. Maybe I need to chose a different option when using NERO to burn the disc. I choose the first one that says something like DVD, ISO or something. But again, if the disc plays in the DVD recorder in my computer, why not in the stand alone unit connected to the TV.

[mike13]

No thanks

To burn a DVD for playback on a TV, ensure your video files are in MPEG-2 format (H.262 codec) and use a DVD authoring software to create a DVD directory structure compatible with home DVD players

Thanks PeterOz, not sure how to do that. Maybe I need to chose a different option when using NERO to burn the disc. I choose the first one that says something like DVD, ISO or something. But again, if the disc plays in the DVD recorder in my computer, why not in the stand alone unit connected to the TV.

[PeterOz]

why not in the stand alone unit connected to the TV.

Welcome to technology.
What format is the file is it MP3, MP4, MKV etc.

Your standalone might not be able to read i.e MP4 and you may have to convert the file to one the standalone can understand.

Are you using a pc or a mac?
If pc and you can’t see the type of file right click on the video and left click on properties
It will show you the type of file. e.g Mp4, MKV
If mac use the command + i for the file type.

What is the make and model of the TV attached DVD player?

[PeterOz]

why not in the stand alone unit connected to the TV.

Welcome to technology.
What format is the file is it MP3, MP4, MKV etc.

Your standalone might not be able to read i.e MP4 and you may have to convert the file to one the standalone can understand.

Are you using a pc or a mac?
If pc and you can’t see the type of file right click on the video and left click on properties
It will show you the type of file. e.g Mp4, MKV
If mac use the command + i for the file type.

What is the make and model of the TV attached DVD player?

[PeterOz]

when the CLOUD is hacked and deleted, I will still have my hard copies. ha ha

I agree cloud backups are for mugs imoo (sorry @Bruce )

[PeterOz]

when the CLOUD is hacked and deleted, I will still have my hard copies. ha ha

I agree cloud backups are for mugs imoo (sorry @Bruce )

[Bruce]

I’m surrounded by Neanderthals! :whistle:

LP’s were scratchy, cassettes were invented.
Cassettes had low quality, CD’s were invented.
CD’s had low capacity, DVD’s were invented.
DVD’s wouldn’t work on all devices for any discernable reason - USB’s were invented.
Trend setters wanted music on demand, device independent - Welcome to today.

But seriously - what is the error message when you tried to play it in the DVD unit?

[Bruce]

I’m surrounded by Neanderthals! :whistle:

LP’s were scratchy, cassettes were invented.
Cassettes had low quality, CD’s were invented.
CD’s had low capacity, DVD’s were invented.
DVD’s wouldn’t work on all devices for any discernable reason - USB’s were invented.
Trend setters wanted music on demand, device independent - Welcome to today.

But seriously - what is the error message when you tried to play it in the DVD unit?