IMovie project won't play on TV...

Hi, I have a client who is upset because the project I did for her won't play on her TV DVD deck even though the commercial DVD movies do. It plays fine on her portable DVD unit and her Mac though. I used Memorex DVD+Rdl discs thinking they would work, but nada. Any input would be very much appreciated. I am at a loss.
Thank you. Kate

Lee Miles wrote:
Look at times in the date field.
Sorry. . . .what would that be?
Is there a way to put in a screen shot of what I'm seeing? Seems to me I've seen people use screen shots. Copy from word program maybe?
Lee
I was responding to Shallici.
Screen shots would have to be posted on a Web hosting service if you have one set up.
Sounds like it's still not working??
Try a re-setup and re-start. Shut it all down and re-connect from scratch.
It's been a while since I tinkered on a Panasonic, bit I recall a menu setting that controls the DV in/out.
Check the camera menu that it's set up to pass through correctly.
Sometimes you even need to have a tape in the camera!!
Al

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