SAMSUNG SV-DVD440 Combo

Assuming you did create a menu/title for the DVD+RW, and it works in other players (without the need to finalise), your Samsung DVD unit probably does NOT support this format.

In short, it would be a limitation with this model unit; not a fault with either your discs or the device itself. If it accepts finalised DVD-R as well as shop-bought DVD movies, go with those.

According to the manual, this unit supports limited DVD formats for playback.

DVD+RW (depending on the writing software used) burned on a PC is generally not finalised which means you should be able to erase and re-write to the same disc and/or copy it to a DVD-R and then try the copy in the Samsung.

The (small) bonus here is that it didn't cost you anything to ask, and it won't cost you anything in terms of repairs - AND you do not need a new player at this point.

The fault is in the laser unit.Cleaning will not help,only replacing.Wich laserunit you should order is readable on the laserunit itself.

America is region 1, thats why it will not play. The best luck I have had with region free dvd players is the cheapest you can find will play almost anything but they dont last

Moving the unit should not cause this , unless it was dropped.
It sound like the Laser is weak- or dead , i don't think its feasible
to repair , because there so cheap in cost and quality.

try blowing or its how you swipe your cds you should swipe up and down by a cd cleaner that might work

You can download the user manual for Samsung SV-DVD440 here:

Samsung SV-DVD440 User Manual

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Click here to find the English user's guide.

It only records on to the VHS not the DVD, it just plays DVD's