Sony 400 DVD Player and Dual Layer DVD+R discs I have not found anywhere that lists yea or nay whether the Sony DVD jukebox plays dual layer discs...anyone know for certain?
1606104
I know of at least one instance where a Sony DVD Jukebox machine DID play a burned dual-layer disk that wouldn't play on my Toshiba. Probably not much help- could have been a fluke, but it is true.
1606105
i have not had any problem with dual-layered dvd's on either the cx995v or its predecessor the cx985v. i guess the individual dvd title makes the difference.
1606106
Absolutely, yes! I make backup copies of all my DVDs (except Disney which has found a way to always cause a redundant cyclic error to protect their DVDs) to Philips DVD+R DL discs and they all play perfectly.
1606107
I just tranferred 5 hours of VHS tapes (3 tapes) to a Memorex DVD+R DL 2.4X disc with a Sony RDR-VX521 COMBO. The RDR-VX521 can play all three selections, but the Sony DVPCX995V cannot play the stuff on the second layer. This leads me to believe that it will play DL's as long as you don't need to access the second layer.
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The manual states: "Please use CD, CD-R and CR-RW discs bearing the 'DIGITALAUDIO' mark." It also states: "Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R or CD-RW discs may not be playable." and that "an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player." I had difficulty with consistent play back of CDs I recorded - i.e., some played fine anywhere, and some would play on the TEAC and/or my computer, but not in the car and another time the same disc would not play on the TEAC. Sometimes they would play the first track (side one of a vinyl record) and not the second track (side 2 of the record). This was quite frustrating because I was wasting discs (since they can't be re-recorded). I then got some RW discs and still had problems. When I called TEAC, I was told the discs were most likely the cause of problem and that low cost generic discs were usually the culprit - I said I was using Maxell CD-R music discs and TDK CD-RW audio discs! He suggested using Sony. I have now recorded a few on Sony discs and had no playback problems - but that may be the luck of the draw since at least 2 Maxells also worked (and still work) fine.
648393
My unit plays all region DVDs. IT will play some Region 2 Blu-ray, but not other Region 2 Blu-ray. Anybody know why? Examples: it will play The Wicker Man region 2 Blu-ray, but not The Shout Region 2 Blu-ray. Please advise.
564959
It's supposed to play both, however after six months mine stopped playing regular dvds and will now only read blu-ray. It is also SUPER SLOW to load. You'd be better off getting one of the new quick loading ones. You can put a blu-ray in this one, go to the kitchen, make dinner, come back, and it still might not be done getting ready. Especially with newer discs that need a downloaded update to the machine's software.
1455262
It does have 3 rca type outputs, however it is not region free. It will only play discs from us or region 1. I returned this item, it is not as specified in ad. Sony is ur best bet for what ur looking for. Good luck
2113766
Ben, I'm sorry but I don't know. I have only played 1 player. However, I believe you can play 2 player on 1 DVD.
1562780
I only play home dvd's so I can't answer your question. Contact Sony for an answer.
876206
Yes, it records to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW disks. NO...It cannot record to dual layer disks, however it has 6 recording modes (1 to 6 hours) Refer to following links for more information: (1) USER MANUAL: http://www.magnavox.com/product/download.php?model=MDR537H (2) MAGNAVOX FORUM AT AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/t/940657/magnavox-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575
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The only model I know of that plays 2 sided DVD's is the DVP-CX860. They seem to have removed that feature in the newer models, although you can obviously turn the DVD over. Unfortunately almost no two sided DVD's are available, they seem to prefer to give you two DVD's though it takes up more room. The only two sided DVD I have is Scarface.
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Most likely because the Sony player is an older model that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW disks.I have a Sony DVP-S7000 (first Sony DVD player) and it does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW, but my Sony Playstation 2 does.Check your manual if it says anything about it being able to play the writable formats.This information will also usually be indicated on the face plate of the unit, if it can play the additional formats in addition to the standard DVD format.
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As far as I know my Mac (which is down in CA currently) can read any disk I put in , I doubt it is double layer. Frankly I do not think I have ever run into double layer DVDs. Check the Apple help line, they may advise you. Sorry I am not more help.
173801
I do not know if it will play these disks. I have never tried to play any type of audio disc on it, only out of region DVDs is all I use it for.
1948580
No. I have bought this product 5 times. The last time they were different. They were "Sony DVD-Rs", but the color of the discs was different. But more so, it was NOT an 100 disc spindle but (2) 50 disc packs (plastic wrapped) placed on a 100 disc spindle. Then wrapped with the yellow sony packaging. ???????? The disc seem to work fine - I can see no ploblems. Only time will tell.
2231980
Typically, in the electronics world, players are backwards compatible. Since this is Blue Ray DVD technology, it should play the older DVD formats the came before. I'm not an expert on this, but I don't recall ever having a DVD (Blue Ray, HD, SD) or CD that would not play in this player.
2117819
Sorry, I'm not too knowledge but this machine supports DVD + & -R, DVD +RW & -RW, DVD + & -R Dual Layer, CD-R, CD-RW blank media standards & others.I like to buy Sony DVD -R. However, if you buy DVD +R you can skip through scenes and not have to fast forward.Hope that helps.
1251920
This happened to me as well, when trying to play a home-burned DVD-R on an older Sony DVD player. Many of the players that are more than about 5 years old don't seem to recognize DVD-R burned discs, only commercial "pressed" DVDs. The only thing I was able to do was buy an inexpensive newer DVD player (I got a new Sony player for about $40) and it plays all of my home-burned discs just fine.
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It will play them, but only the 2 channel layer on the disc. You will need an SACD player to get the benefit of the SACD disc.