Toshiba DR430 DVD Recorder "video cassette recording" Questions

...VIDEO RECORDER will not record Connected as per instructions on page 18 of owners manual but will not record. Is the record/no-record tab on the cassette in place? (back of cassette left corner). If ...

...Video Cassette Recorder will not play DVD-RW discs. How can I solve this problem or get a replacement unit. Contrary to product claims on the unit and the manual, it will not play DVD-RW discs. ...