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Posted by on 09/29/23 12:00
Oldus Fartus wrote:
> ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
>> Jukka Aho wrote:
>>> ÐïÅßö¥ø§© wrote:
>>>
>>>> A family member got a company to put 3 VHS tapes onto a DVD but it
>>>> won't play on their player. This leads me to believe it's a VCD not
>>>> a DVD.
>>>
>>> Some (old) players don't read DVD-R discs. Some others don't read
>>> DVD+R discs. So it could also be the media.
>>>
>>>> Is there a way I can tell if it's in VCD format? Like by
>>>> opening it on the computer or something?
>>>
>>> Open it on a computer and check the properties. DVDs have (at least)
>>> 4 GB on them. CDs have less than 700 MB.
>>>
>>> The filenames will also reveal the format of the disc. DVDs have a
>>> folder called "VIDEO_TS", and "*.IFO", "*.BUP", and "*.VOB" files in
>>> it. VCDs have folders like "VCD", "MPEGAV", and "SEGMENT".
>>>
>>
>> Outstanding info Jukka thank you so much. The disc had over 4.3 gigs
>> as well as a Video_RM and Video_TS folders with IFO, BUP, and VOB
>> files in them so I guess it is in DVD format. They used special
>> company DVD's that don't state if they are in + or - format so I'll
>> look further into that. Once again thanks a million!
>
> That explains a fair bit then. If it has a Video_RM folder it was
> recorded on a set top recorder so is probably in VR mode which does give
> problems in some older players.
>
> If you have a DVD burner and Nero, it is a fairly easy process to make a
> "proper" DVD from it.
>
Can you explain what this set top recorder is and what VR mode is? I do
have a DVD burner and Nero. Can you explain how to make a proper DVD
from this? Would simply making a DVD copy using Nero make it right or
do I have to tweak it somehow?
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