It doesn't recognize DVD types when we want to record from TV

I've seen some very basic DVD recorders for around $75, although prices can go up to $300.
If you just want it for very basic or infrequent use then you don't need to spend a lot of money. But look on the internet for buyers feedback if you find a make that you don't recognize.
Good luck and enjoy.

what is the problem, doesn't turn on or doesn't record .

tweezers...

Buy a DVD cleaning kit follow the instructions, sometimes brings it back to life. If no change! the assembly will need to be replaced,"not cost effective" cheaper to replace.

I have the same issue. Did you find a solution?

Hi rafikuss
It is required to use a cable corresponding to U-ATA66 (80-wire conductor cable).
If this isn' t the cause , test with other manufacturer's dvd's .
Hope this helps ,
Best rergards ,
fanaudi .

It actually should be read as "No Disc", as in it does not recognize the DVD you have inserted. There are DVD+R & DVD-R Your recorder may only recognize one type.

You cannot record from the TV as the TV doesn't give an output to the DVD Recorder.

You can only record onto DVDs from an external source such as Freeview, Cable or Satellite Box.

This is a Samsung DVD recorder - I've had the exact same problem - By the way, don't you mean "this disc cannot be recorded" ? These DVD recorders are known to reject certain type of discs.

* Have you updated your Samsung with the latest firmware ?
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/download/supportDown.do?group=&type=dvdplayers&subtype=recordable&model_nm=DVD-R155&disp_nm=DVD-R155&language=&cate_type=all&dType=D&mType=FM&vType=&prd_ia_cd=03010300&model_cd=&menu=download

Follow the instructions carefuly and please understand the risks involved in flashing your drive - Do not interrupt the process, it can take long.

* here are the brands of DVD-R I have used successfuly with this recorder int he past:

Taiyo Yuiden DVD-R 4x / 8x (the optical drives used in those recorders are outdated, their writing strategies are never up to date and may not recognize some type of discs)
Maxell DVD-R 4x / 8x
Verbatim DVD-R 4x / 8x

Try another blank disc - maybe it will accept it - if it keeps rejecting all your blank DVD-R no matter what brand, you have a bad drive inside your recorder - the samsung recorders are **** - I have ever since gotten rid of that piece of **** and now use a Sony HDR-780 HDD/DVD recorder, uses pioneer components and is great !

Avoid those lens cleaners - they can do more harm than good!

I hope this helps.

Try different brands of DVD-R, avoid the cheap generic **** - drives like best Taiyo Yuden & Verbatim media id codes - they should recognize Maxells, verbatims, sony, taiyo yuden, ritek. if it keeps spitting out all discs you use, you have a defective unit. The latest firmware on that drive should also help !

Good luck :)

Maek sure the recorder does not require the DVD - Type disk