Lately when I've attempted to record onto blank DVD's on this unit, the DVD's will not record. I am able to go through the normal programming procedure and the unit will even turn on at the proper time to record. However, the counter will not move and the actual recording will not take place. I am able to remove the disc by holding the eject button. No problem with playing back DVD's that have already been recorded.
SOURCE: Using FRec to record on DVD-which mode does it record in?
You seem to have fixed your own problem. Yes, the Flexible recording function only works on scheduled recordings. However, you should be able to do direct recording with FR - but when you press the F.Rec button for a direct recording a notification should come up on-screen asking you the amount of time to record. This is on page 16 in the manual. If you started the recording without being on the correct input for the DVD recorder on the TV, you would not have seen this message and the unit would default to EP 6 or 8hr. (based on settings).
Obviously the FR swaps between bit-rates to fill the disc completely, so you would see the recording tracks had almost completely filled the disc when done.
Also, some older DVD players, even if the disc type is compatible and finalized, do not read VBR recorded DVDs - so that my be another issue.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: DVD recorder model DMR-ES30V
I know this is very late to reply, but here it goes anyway. The groaning sound if from the DVD disc slipping on the drive spindle. There is probably a buildup of particles on the rubber surface of the spindle, probably from the DVDs themselves. Remove the metal cover from the unit. Then remove the 4 screws from the top of the black plastic drive and lift off the top. Locate the drive spindle in the middle of the drive and carefully wipe the rubber ring surface on the top surface of the spindle. Use a clean piece of cotton dampened with alcohol. Then install the drive top panel and metal unit cover. You wioll need to repeat this periodically whenever the groaning symptom reappears.
SOURCE: I have a DVD recorder
If you're lucky, just turn your recorder off by unplugging for a few minutes with the disc out, turn it on and insert disc and it might read otherwise your computer dvd-rom/burner might be able to read it with the proper ripping software.
SOURCE: Recently, i;ve been trying to record tv programs
Hi Leah,
Good description and good job in narrowing down the problem. The lens is the remaining common denominator.
You need to get a CD/DVD lens cleaner. It should have a disk and a bottle of cleaning solution. They are available in the electronics dept of most chain stores.
A couple drops of cleaning solution on the feathery cleaning element attached to the disk, insert the disk into the machine and hit play. Takes just a couple seconds.
Best regards
Mike
SOURCE: Cannot eject disc after recording program.
There maybe a manual release on the underside of the player look for a hole that you can slide across this will release the tray.
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