Converting video to DVD

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I am needing help on copying a video from my PC to DVD. I have a Sony
DCR-HC20 Handycam. I copied the video to file on my hard drive (running
Windows XP). I have tried several times to burn a DVD to view on my TV (using
Windows Movie Maker, RecordNow & the Picture Package that came with the
camcorder), but the DVD player(Emerson EWD7003) gives an error that states
"Remove disc. Playback feature may not be available on this disc." The
disc(s) play fine on the PC. I've called both companies, to no avail. Do I
need to change the format or what? If so, how do I do that so it can be
played on the 'Big Screen'? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

 

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/mtlhd/ said:

I am needing help on copying a video from my PC to DVD. I have a Sony
DCR-HC20 Handycam. I copied the video to file on my hard drive (running
Windows XP). I have tried several times to burn a DVD to view on my TV (using
Windows Movie Maker, RecordNow & the Picture Package that came with the
camcorder), but the DVD player(Emerson EWD7003) gives an error that states
"Remove disc. Playback feature may not be available on this disc." The
disc(s) play fine on the PC. I've called both companies, to no avail. Do I
need to change the format or what? If so, how do I do that so it can be
played on the 'Big Screen'?

To use a DVD in a standalone player (not a PC recorder/player) usually
requires that the disk be finalized. Check the burner documentation. Of
course, the recording must be a format that the player can handle...and
there are many DVD variations.

DVD-R is problably most universal. DVD+D is also popular. The formats
are not compatible, but many players can see them both.

Chances are that the Emerson player will not be able to play RErecordable
(RW) disks, so record on a one-time use disk instead.