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Frequently Asked Questions
Will DVD-R discs play in my DVD player?
DVD-R disc compatibility
There are basically three types of DVD disc. DVD-R, DVD+R and replicated DVD discs.
DVD-R Discs
These are the discs we use for small runs (under 1000 units). They are compatible with roughly 95% of all DVD equipment used worldwide.
They may have compatibility problems with some Sony or Philips model players, some players manufactured before 2003, or players not designed for "burned" discs.
DVD+R Discs
DVD+R was designed to rival the DVD-R system just like Beta rivaled VHS. The system is used primarily by Sony and Philips. One benefit of DVD+R is that they can burn at faster speeds.
However this format is compatible with less than 80% of DVD equipment.
What is the difference between replicated and duplicated discs?
Replicated Discs
Replication is a manufacturing process where CDs or DVDs are pressed with audio, video or other data from a master disc.
Replicated audio CDs will generally play on all CD and DVD players while replicated DVDs containing movies in DVD-Video format
will play on all DVD players accept in the case where discs are region coded. This service is
most practical and economical for runs of 500 units or more.
Duplicated Discs
CD or DVD duplication is the processes of "burning" data onto recordable discs. Using a
computer system's CD/DVD burner is the most common way of backing up or copying digital data.
Commercial disc duplication is performed using duplication towers outfitted with a series of burners that can
write discs simultaneously. This is practical and economical for smaller orders of less than 500 units.
Some playback devices are not designed to read all recordable disc formats so 100% compatibility cannot be
guaranteed.
What is the best way to send my materials or files to KAV?
Deliveries to our studio
If you are dropping off your materials (ie. photos, discs, films, tapes) please call ahead to make an appointment.
Our regular business hours are 10am to 6pm (EST) Monday to Friday. Otherwise send your materials with instructions indicating preferred sequence,
number of copies required and title that you would like to appear on the packaging.
Don't forget to include your telephone number and address. Use the courier of your choice. Ship To:
KAV Productions Inc.
1031 Lasalle Road,
Cornwall, ON, K6H 2W2,
Canada
Telephone: 613-937-3700
Sending Electronic Files using FTP
Since email accounts usually limit attachment file sizes, the most efficient way to send us your electronic files is by using the kav.ca ftp server.
Contact us for a user name and password
FTP Instructions for using a web browser such as Internet Explorer
• Open Your Web Browser
• Type in the URL address ftp://kav.ca
• Log On with the user name *** and password ***
• Reduce the size of the browser so that you can see the folder where the files to be transferred are located.
Now simply drag the desired files into the browser window. The files will now upload to the kav ftp site.
Server Settings for using an FTP program such as FTP Commander
• Server Name: kav.ca
• FTP Server: kav.ca
• User ID: ***.kav.ca
• Password: ***
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