Problems with DVD playback.

Question

I created a DVD project in Encore, nothing fancy, just one video/audio track with a menu and a submenu.  When previewed, everything works great.  The burn completes with no problems, but the DVD gets choppy and stops playing at around 75 minutes.  I've tried multiple burns and tested the DVDs in multiple players.  Each has the same problem at the same point.  I've done many projects very similar to this one, and never had a problem.  Any ideas?

Answer 1

PAllgeier wrote:
I created a DVD project in Encore, nothing fancy, just one video/audio track with a menu and a submenu.  When previewed, everything works great.  The burn completes with no problems, but the DVD gets choppy and stops playing at around 75 minutes.  I've tried multiple burns and tested the DVDs in multiple players.  Each has the same problem at the same point.  I've done many projects very similar to this one, and never had a problem.  Any ideas?
First thing to look at, as suggested above, is the burner or the media - but to confirm this, try compiling to a DVD folder & previewing in software first.
If folder playback is fine then it is down to the burner or the media.
When burning, follow a few simple rules and you will be okay most of the time:
1 - Compile to an ISO image in Encore & burn using IMGBurn.
2 - When loading image in IMGBurn, set burn speed to the slowest figure given - this is the optimal speed for your burner/media combination.
3 - If this still fails, try changing media brand. Recommended are Verbatim Advanced Metal Azo type, or Taiyo Yuden if you can find any, or Falcon media. Avoid rubbish like Memorex and the unbranded ones especially. If a good quality media at a slow speed still fails, try changing the burner.
Hope some of this helps