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[Socreges]

I've got (let's say) a dozen .avi files that I'd like to copy onto a DVD-R. Is there any way to then watch this DVD on a regular DVD player (provided it recognizes DVD-Rs, of course)? Or do .avis not work? Do I need to change the format?

What if I just want to copy the .avi files for storage? ie, someone could load the DVD-R on their computer and watch the .avis. Do I use the DVD-ISO option? I'm using Nero. There are also DVD Video, DVD Copy, DVD-ROM (Boot, UDF, UDF/ISO) options.

Should I write slowly (4x)? If I can do 8x, go ahead?

What's the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R? I've got +, atm

Thanks

 

[Diablos]

I've got (let's say) a dozen .avi files that I'd like to copy onto a DVD-R. Is there any way to then watch this DVD on a regular DVD player (provided it recognizes DVD-Rs, of course)? Or do .avis not work? Do I need to change the format?

They have to be in MPEG2 format and authored properly in order to work with a standalone DVD player. Most allow you to put MPEG1 files on them (also known as VCD/SVCD). However, very few DVD players recognize AVI files - the only low end player is made by Philips, but I wouldn't suggest it because image playback quality (even for commerical DVD's) is very poor.

What if I just want to copy the .avi files for storage? ie, someone could load the DVD-R on their computer and watch the .avis. Do I use the DVD-ISO option? I'm using Nero. There are also DVD Video, DVD Copy, DVD-ROM (Boot, UDF, UDF/ISO) options.

Of course you can do that. Think of it as a big CD-R - that's all it is basically. ISO is standard.

Should I write slowly (4x)? If I can do 8x, go ahead?

Burn at whatever the media's rated speed is to be safe. Some firmware allows media to be burned faster than it's rated speed - if it (the firmware) comes from the company that made your burner, go ahead and burn at that speed. If it's hacked firmware, you'll likely get mixed results among different media if you try a faster speed. I burn all of my 4X Ritek DVD+R's at 8X using hacked firmware for my NEC ND-2500A. Never had a problem.

What's the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R? I've got +, atm

Nothing you need to worry about. Who makes your media is the most important thing. I'd personally suggest Ritek, Taiyo Yuden and Mitsubishi Chemicals media, all of which you can buy at www.newegg.com. When it comes to that media, + or - doesn't matter. I typically use Ritek for everyday burning and Taiyo Yuden for important data backup. I can also burn 4X Taiyo Yuden DVD-R's @ 8x.

 

[callous]

You need to either convert them (takes forever and takes up way more space) or invest in a DivX/DVD player. They're cheap these days and really worth it. I got mine for $50 used.

You just record them as data files (nero express) if you want to play them on a PC. Same if you want to watch them on a DivX player.

 

[Socreges]

Thanks, guys. Pretty much all the help I needed for now.

 

[Socreges]

What the hell is "Multisession"?

 

[Diablos]

Multisession keeps the session OPEN so that you can add files later on. In other words, you could start a disc and add all the files you have downloaded for the month onto it, then the month after that you can put it back in and burn all your new stuff.

 

[callous]

Keep in mind that many, if not all, stand-alone DivX players won't recognize anything but the first session.