The DVD/VCR combo will play burned DVDs assuming three things: 1) that the DVD itself is compatible with the player, 2) that the region encoded on the DVD is compatible with the player, and 3) that the file type burned to the DVD is compatible with the player. DVDs come in several different formats (DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW). The types of DVDs the player is capable of playing will be listed somewhere on the DVD player itself. Check to make sure the DVD you are burning matches one of these. Secondly, DVD players are coded for different regions of the world. Those sold in the US are coded to play Region 1 DVDs or are coded for universal playback. Check to see which region your DVD player is coded for and make sure the DVD you are trying to play matches the region. Finally, some types of files may not play on your DVD player. Check to see that the file type you are burning to DVD can be played on your DVD player. If it cannot, there are programs online that can convert file types to a playable