If you record your own DVD's you also want to use the DVD -R type media. They have the highest playback compatibility.

If you didnt know.... I notice your player has the capability of playing NTSC and PAL formats. If this is not an automatic selection you probably need it set to NTSC.

NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines.

PAL is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 625 individual scan lines.