DVD-RW don't play in R145 recorder suddenly, worked before: Could someone tell me if they had that problem before?
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I am getting a similar problem using dvd + r discs. I used to be able to record onto these discs, but now suddenly I keep getting the message: "This disc cannot be played. please check the disc". It is now impossible for me to record and may as well junk this machine and buy a more reliab le unit.
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I just got my 1005PR today and I've haven't been able to get it to play a dvd with an external player. Also, when I play a movie ITunes, it's choppy. I wonder if there is something wrong with my Broadcom Chip. It's not a good sign if If several people are having the problem.
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I have played home made DVD-RWs without a problem on both my Philips players (they're both the same model).
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Just bought the machine refurbished on ebay. It does play DVD+r disc. thanks.
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According to the instructions Pioneer dv-2012k dvd playerCan play DVD-R, -RW, -R DL and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs recorded in the video mode and finalized,DVD-R/-RW/DVD-R DL discs recorded in the VR mode, Commercially available DVD Video Discs, Video CDs, and moreThe only Discs that won't play are:DVD-Audio discs, DVD-RAM discs, SACDs, CD-G, Blu-ray discs, HD DVDs, Discs that Have NOT been finalized, discs recorded with a packet writing, programs that can be recorded only once and that are already recorded on a DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL.So apparently it can play DVD9 Format Discs. According to the instructions Pioneer dv-2012k dvd playerCan play DVD-R, -RW, -R DL and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs recorded in the video mode and finalized,DVD-R/-RW/DVD-R DL discs recorded in the VR mode, Commercially available DVD Video Discs, Video CDs, and moreThe only Discs that won't play are:DVD-Audio discs, DVD-RAM discs, SACDs, CD-G, Blu-ray discs, HD DVDs, Discs that Have NOT been finalized, discs recorded with a packet writing, programs that can be recorded only once and that are already recorded on a DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R... » Read More According to the instructions Pioneer dv-2012k dvd playerCan play DVD-R, -RW, -R DL and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs recorded in the video mode and finalized,DVD-R/-RW/DVD-R DL discs recorded in the VR mode, Commercially available DVD Video Discs, Video CDs, and moreThe only Discs that won't play are:DVD-Audio discs, DVD-RAM discs, SACDs, CD-G, Blu-ray discs, HD DVDs, Discs that Have NOT been finalized, discs recorded with a packet writing, programs that can be recorded only once and that are already recorded on a DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL.So apparently it can play DVD9 Format Discs. « Show Less
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I have never try to use these disk I do use Verbam +R or +RW Sony and Fuji also work well I only record in HQ. If they work let me know I appreciate that..
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I've discovered that the dvd-r discs sometimes are slightly warped upwardly. I flex the disc gently downward then my panasonic dvd recorder will read and finalize. I believe these blanks must become slightly warped during transportation from factory to retail store.
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Since my earlier response about it not playing DVD-RW's in VR format I have tried it on DVD+RW's, and also on DVD-R's. It played the +RW's and the -R's just fine. I do not have any +R's nor any -RW's in video format, but it is probably only the -RW's in VR format that it will not play.
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My Unit never played DVDs from the beginning. Never played DVDs from the box. I thought it was a region code issue but it is not. Then I though it was an Firmware issue so I upgraded from V26 to V29. Still does not play DVDs. I bought it from Amazon LLC directly. If I would have found out this after I purchased the unit, I would have gave Amazon a piece of my mind. But it's too late now as a couple years has gone by. Please learn from my mistake. I bought a VERY EXPENSIVE CD Player (Philips HTS8100/37).
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Where did you by the sound drivers and how much?I finally got mine working but before Brian's post. He is correct' as best I can tell, and the problem rests with our computer software. I purchased a " DVD Decoder" download load on line from Roxio (I paid $20.98 but you can get it for a one time only down load for about $15 -if that is what you want). It now plays DVD movies and installs software which is what I wanted. I uninstalled the Hero program from my computer. Happy with the results but I only wish that I had been able to read Brian James post before I purchased the fix. Where did you by the sound drivers and how much?I finally got mine working but before Brian's post. He is correct' as best I can tell, and the problem rests with our computer software. I purchased a " DVD Decoder" download load on line from Roxio (I paid $20.98 but you can get it for a one time only down load for about $15 -if that is what you want). It now plays DVD movies and installs software which is what I wanted. I uninstalled the Hero program from my computer. Happy with the results but I only wish that I had been able to read Brian James post before I purchased the fix.
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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Sorry, can't help. We use the machine for DVD only and so far have not encountered this issue.
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I encountered the same problem after I had transferred about 15 tapes. I cleaned the recorder/playback heads and that seemed to help but still was not right...so, I had another recorder that was not as old as the one I had been using and it worked great. Try cleaning the recorder/play back heads.
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I also have 2 but they both work, no problems. Have done hundreds of DVD's with them. Sorry, can't help you.
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Darlene: You've probably already figured it out by now, but I'm going to post this reply for anyone else who may be having the same problem. While in DVD mode (the green light above "DVD" is lit up, push the "Rec Mode" button on your remote control. It is the button just to the left of the red "Record" button. Each time you press that a new record speed will appear on your screen. It cycles through each one and then goes back to the beginning and will even tell you how many minutes you have left on that disc to record with at that speed.
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I had a Sony DVD Recorder to VHS model RDR-VX535 which would record on Verbatim DVD-R 16X or DVD-R 8X speed. I managed to transfer only 5 home movie tapes to Verbatim DVD-R 16X or 8X speeds. Then the machine wouldn't work anymore. The Sony technician told me I needed to get more 8X discs, which was not true. 16X worked fine. The quality of the machines is not dependable. I sent it back to be restored to factory condition, got it back and it had the same problem with which I started. Fortunately, Costco gave me my money back. Memorex discs didn't work. S. M. Cox So maybe try Verbatim discs. Good luck.
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I have the same problem with some DVD'S recorded by a friend I tried them on several players and the only worked on the cheap one. Could be they were never finalized when recorded