Multi dvd recorder+vcr (LG0 KEEPS REJECTING DISC TRAY

It may have a partial recording on it and needs to be "formatted" to empty it.
Same fault can happen if you try to use a disc thats been "finalized"

Tries used DVD+R format disc instead of DVD-R format disc.This will solved ur problems.

For VHS to DVD, put the tape to dub in the VHS slot and a blank DVD in the DVD tray. Make sure the DVD is compatible with the DVD recorder (see the recommended disc list) and is unfinalized if you are using a R/W disc. Close the tray. Set the unit to VCR mode with the DVD/VCR button. Advance the tape to the place that you want the recording to start. Then press the Dubbing button (either on the remote or the unit itself). Select the recording mode (SP, LP etc), highlight Dubbing then press Enter or Dubbing. Press Stop to interrupt the recording.

For DVD to VHS, put a blank tape in the VCR (make sure the protection tab has not been broken off) and the DVD to duplicate in the DVD tray and close the tray. Put the unit in DVD mode by pressing the DVD/VCR button. Find the point at which you want to start recording the DVD. Again press Dubbing and set up the recording mode and highlight Dubbing and press Enter or Dubbing.

Note that copyprotected content can not be recorded.

The manual for this recorder is on the right side of the page here: http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/video/LG-dvd-recorder-RC897T.jsp . See page 48 for the screen captures of setting the recording mode part of the dubbing procedure.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hello,

The reason your player keeps reading a disc and do not play is because the the disc tray is not sitting the disc properly on the lens.

The disc tray is faulty, the mechanism that controls the opening and closing of the tray is damaged and needs repair.

To fix this, you have to get the appropriate screwdriver, open the cover of the player.

You will see a mechanism by the opening of the tray that controls the disc tray.

Get a replacement mechanism and change it. Mostly the rubber slacks and does not control the tray properly.

Changing the mechanism will solve the problem.

Take care

is it possible to record dvd+r?
is this machine not only dvd-R

retime the gears.

Hi,

Keep pushing the "STOP" button on the Remote-controller will open the tray. This works mostly on all Philips DVD's. I tried on my recorder, it works.
Have fun!

Without much more info the only thing I can think of is the lens is not homing correctly. If you are comfortable opening the unit, check to make sure the lens can move freely (from center to outside of disc). It's OK to gently move the lens with the unit unplugged.

MM85

First make sure you are using a quality disc like:
memorex Brand dvd-r.

Just next to the eject button on the actual recorder there should be a tiny pinhole.  If you use a small paperclip and insert it, then push, you should be able to manually eject the DVD.  Hope this helps!