(S)VCD Playback Problems
(using CD-Recordables)
Most playback problems are due to hardware compatibility. If you are creating (S)VCD (CD-Recordable), you should ensure that:
Your DVD player can read either CD-RW or CD-R media. Note that some DVD players can read CD-RW and not CD-R, and vice versa.
Your DVD player supports VCD-2.0, or SVCD (if you're playing SVCD).
Unfortunately, some players claim support, but doesn't implement it well. Your best option is to research on your player first, by using the following resource from VCDHELP:
http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdplayers.php
Also, you may want to try playing your disc with a software DVD player on your PC & Mac, to verify that the disc has been created correctly. This requires that you have installed a software DVD player.
Another quick check you can do is to see if you can find the following folders on your (S)VCD, and you insert it into your PC:
MPEGAV\ (or MPEG2\),
EXT\
SEGMENT\
etc.
Lastly, note that some DVD players are sensitive to the CD recordable media used. You should avoid unbranded OEM CD-R, or CD-RW that has been written too many times.
DVD Playback Problems
(using DVD-Recordables)
Many DVD players support playing of DVD recordable. This is the most compatible format.
However, different DVD players support reading of different DVD recordable media, and you must make sure you use the one that is compatible with your player. There are 4 main types of DVD recordable:
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
MemoriesOnTV supports writing to all the above formats. However, your DVD writer may only support writing to either DVD-R/DVD-RW or DVD+R/DVD+RW (Some DVD writers support both -/+ formats). You must again ensure that you use only media that is supported by your DVD writer.
Lastly, DVD writers are more sensitive to the brand of the DVD recordable media than CD writers. You may need some trial and error, but try consulting the following resource before you purchase your media: