Problems with DVD RW discs loading?

So I have a Sony Handycam Camcorder that uses DVD-RW discs. I have a lot of video stored on many of these discs from a holiday in Florida and really want to get them on my Computer. When I insert the disc into my PC, the disc is recognized in Windows but says that there is nothing saved on the discs, when there clearly is as I can play them back through the camcorder. If anybody could please help me to get these videos onto my PC I would be extremely grateful. Thanks for your time.

loading dvd disc sony problem camcorder

asked Apr 28 '11 at 15:20

RedOrangeStudios
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Try different computers & dvd players, to rule out the dvd reader of your pc. If the discs play on other computers & dvd players, then you may need to upgrade. Another way is to play the discs from the video camera to the computer (recording) directly.

answered Apr 28 '11 at 16:04

r0bErT4u
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The camera is fairly old, it was purchased in 2006, and it doesn't have a PC connection, which is also why i can't imagine the dvd player in the PC being outdated because my PC is three months old.

(Apr 28 '11 at 16:37) RedOrangeStudios

I easily transfered old vhs tapes to my pc directly. There is a difference between DVD-RW & DVD+RW. Your PC's DVD reader may only read one or the other? Like I said before, try other DVD readers & players ...

(Apr 28 '11 at 17:10) r0bErT4u

0	PAL vs NTSC could be one thing. The rate that the cam recorder recorded the movies could be higher than the reading your DVD-RW can read. Just saying. Maybe the files are hidden? Check that off the list. Hope I helped. answered Apr 28 '11 at 15:33 OcTeT 16●1

0	Do you have any burning software? Could be the Upper and lower filters problem. answered Apr 28 '11 at 15:34 Josh_M 2.7k●6●15●51

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