Sony DVP-S360 problem w/ playing VCD's? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

PhlaQ · 07-03-2002, 09:56 PM

My DVD player specifically states on the box & website that it can play video CD, but whenever I put one in, it doesn't work! Does anyone know what the problem might be?

tomdkat · 07-03-2002, 10:37 PM

Is it a VCD you burned yourself? Maybe it's a CD-R vs CD-RW issue....

I'm not familiar with that player so I can only guess...

Peace.....

Zaphod · 07-04-2002, 01:29 AM

The DVP-S360 cannot read CD-R disks but should be able to read a VCD burned on CD-RW. It's a question of reflectivity not the format. Because of this even the brand of disk can make a difference when you burn a disk.

Flash Ahhh · 07-04-2002, 09:09 AM

I have 3 Sony players and all three will play a VCD.

Older generation players might not play a VCD if it is a CD-R or CD-RW burn.

The DVP-S360 is the entry level model 2 years ago, I believe, a step down from the DVP-S560.

SO if this is a burned disk, then that's probably your issue. If it is not a burn, then if could be a VCD issue if the VCD for example if the VCD has PCB functions or not.

Also is the VCD an import? Could be a PAL vs NTSC issue also.

Lastly, DVD manufacturers due claim that not all VCD's can be DVD compatible.

-Flash

07-03-2002, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
PhlaQ Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago, IL	Sony DVP-S360 problem w/ playing VCD's? My DVD player specifically states on the box & website that it can play video CD, but whenever I put one in, it doesn't work! Does anyone know what the problem might be? __________________ MovieCrap.com Forums - Discuss your movie mind!

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tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Is it a VCD you burned yourself? Maybe it's a CD-R vs CD-RW issue.... I'm not familiar with that player so I can only guess... Peace..... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

07-04-2002, 09:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	I have 3 Sony players and all three will play a VCD. Older generation players might not play a VCD if it is a CD-R or CD-RW burn. The DVP-S360 is the entry level model 2 years ago, I believe, a step down from the DVP-S560. SO if this is a burned disk, then that's probably your issue. If it is not a burn, then if could be a VCD issue if the VCD for example if the VCD has PCB functions or not. Also is the VCD an import? Could be a PAL vs NTSC issue also. Lastly, DVD manufacturers due claim that not all VCD's can be DVD compatible. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

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07-04-2002, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zaphod Supporting Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Peoria IL	The DVP-S360 cannot read CD-R disks but should be able to read a VCD burned on CD-RW. It's a question of reflectivity not the format. Because of this even the brand of disk can make a difference when you burn a disk.