| Burning CDs and DVDs is a common activity of many | | | | well-burned disc from playing. If the CD is for personal |
| people today. This is done for many reasons, such as | | | | use, why not use a permanent marker? You can also |
| for transferring audio files, photos, and movies. Some | | | | opt for an inkjet printer or a DVD writer to put the |
| also use it to file electronic documents and other data. | | | | labels and titles on the DVD or CD. |
| Blank CDs and DVDs are the most popular media | | | | Scratches and Damages - Too much scratches or |
| storage devices today. Even so, there are instances | | | | dust on your disc can damage it, and hinder its proper |
| when the CD you have burned does not work.. | | | | playing. This is why it's important to store away your |
| Although you can easily blame this on the blank CD | | | | CDs properly. Clean the DVD and see if it will play. |
| RW or blank DVD media you used, you should know | | | | There are many effective ways to do this. If there are |
| that there are other factors involved. | | | | too many scratches, just burn a new copy. |
| Here are several reasons why your burned disc won't | | | | Burn Speed - When you burn a Blank CD or Blank |
| play. | | | | DVD, you'll be given the choice of your preferred |
| The Type of Blank Disk You Use - There are | | | | speed: 2x, 4x, 8x, and more). Choosing a slower burn |
| numerous types of DVDs today, and some DVDs and | | | | speed will give you a better burn quality, resulting in a |
| burners do not accept some types of disks. Make | | | | better burn. Here's a hint: Some players cannot even |
| sure you check your DVD burner or player's manual to | | | | play DVDs or CDs that are burned at speeds that are |
| see if you're using the right kind of CD or DVD. | | | | higher than 4x. |
| Your DVD or CD Player - Most recent models of | | | | DVD Format - As much as we think they are, DVDs |
| DVD players can play almost any type of DVD or CD, | | | | are not universal. It's likely that what's playing in the US |
| even if you just burned them on your home PC. | | | | won't play anywhere else. If the DVD you have is |
| However, if you have an old DVD model, chances are | | | | formatted or coded for another global region, then it |
| it won't accept and play home-burned discs. Check | | | | might not play in your player at all. |
| your player's manufacturing date. Maybe it's time to | | | | There are many reasons why DVDs don't play. |
| replace it with a newer version. | | | | Sometimes, it's even just a bad burn; an error on your |
| The DVD Label - As much as possible, avoid using the | | | | PC, or a dust speck on the CD might have affected |
| stick-on CD labels. They may be cheaper and easier | | | | the burning process. Don't stress over this too much, |
| to use, but in most cases, they can prevent a | | | | though. You can always try it again. |