DVD burning DVD+ but not DVD-

[hockystik]

I've been burning DVDs using a SONY VAIO model PCV-RZ24G, NERO and DVD shrink. I've had very few problems using Verbatim DVD+R. I started trying Verbatim DVD-R to play on my TV/DVD combo. After encoding with DVD shrink, I put the DVD-R in and it looks like it's going to burn, then fails. I also tried Memorex DVD-R with the same result. After the DVD-R failed both times, I tried it a third time using DVD+R and it burns with no problem. I also tried to copy my DVD+R movie to a DVD-R using NERO and it also failed that way. Any ideas? Thanks for any help.

 

[mailpup]

Perhaps your burner isn't compatible with the -R format. I have a Dell with an NEC +RW burner that won't read or write to -R or -RW. Most new DVD burners are compatible with both formats these days but that, evidently, was not always the case.

 

[hockystik]

Thanks for your quick reply mailpup. The label on the computer says it will burn DVD+ and DVD-. I called SONY and they also said it should.

 

[iss]

even though a drive is listed as DVD+R and DVD-R, most burners still tend to be a bit picky about which format and even which brand of media they prefer. you could check to see if there is a firmware update for your burner from sony. but the best advice is to stick with DVD+R and use Verbatim, Maxell, or Taiyo Yuden media. avoid Memorex, generic,or house brands like the plague.