> It requires different laser powers to play the different types of disks,
> (among other things.)
> The machines must also be in calibration and have the capability
> to read the different types of disks.
> So yes, it is somewhat common to have problems.
> If everything is new and built to do what you want, then it is a problem
> that "should" be fixable...              Rick Glazier
>
> > Russ sez,
> >
> > > However, a DVD player usually will play regular CD's.
> >
> > I have a KLH DVD player (model DVD 221) that will play store-bought CDs,
> > but it will not play the CDs I have burned in my CD deck (in my
> > computer).
> >
> > Is this common?
> >
> > ---Dan Hughes

Dan,

Yes this is common with some DVD players. Not all are able to read CD-R
discs, and some can even damage the discs. There is a great FAQ on CD, CD-R,
CD-RW at http://www.fadden.com/cdrfaq/ and a DVD FAQ at
http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

They are both comprehensive and up to date. You'll learn more about CD's
than you ever wanted to know.

Dennis Thiel

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