Question about Toshiba DR4 DVD Recorder

Problems finalizing discs

When i record anything and go to finalize the disc it says ther is a problem with my disc and an error 14 comes up. But i know the disc are compatable because the first four discs i did worked but now it wont let me finalize any disc what is the problem.

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Anonymous Nov 24, 2007

won't finalize discs eroor code 14 message say function terminated because of error on disc. disc are brand new and clean. I am extremely disapointed with this recorder. this is bullshit!
Anonymous Dec 24, 2007

I have studied this recorder over and over and I clearly understand the manual. I am having the same problem trying to finalize my disc. I will never purchase another Toshiba again as this is BS.

It's not the operator it's the player itself. It has too many dysfunctional problems and customer service has no idea of how to help you.

I will search for the firmware upgrade but I won't purchase anything for it.

I will give this piece of junk to the goodwill if it doesn't work properly by 12-31-07.
bzak55 Dec 29, 2007

Exactly my problem, I have tried a multitude of different discs and always the same problem. It has a 10% sucess rate. I will never purchase a Toshiba DVD recorder again. This DVD recorder is JUNK!
gmm2626 Feb 19, 2008

I keep trying and trying but it won't finalize. It used to work but now it doesn't. When I try to finalize, it always flashes "Error 14" I don't know what to do.
Anonymous May 18, 2008

i get "error 14" on my recorder , everythin works normally i can still record and watch programs , but the "error 14" sign keeps flashing and the timer doesnt show.
dii1972 Feb 03, 2009

flashing err 14 flashing err 14

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Check to see if you are using 16x media. If you are you need to get a firmware upgrade from Toshiba. Contact their support number listed inside of the manual. They will ship you a dvd to insert into the unit.

Posted on Oct 29, 2007

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Solution 2 worked for me thanks

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Hit display to remove error message. Clean disc possibly several times. When completely dry, try again.

Posted on Jan 26, 2007

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This seems to work most of the time. I record a full disc with timer. Turn on the recorder let it load the disc, then eject the disc, then close it and let it load. Go through the finalizing steps, at the end choose the recorder to shut off.This week I did three in a row and they all finalized ok.

Posted on Sep 26, 2009

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