will not read the dvd...it says reading and then brings up a ? mark
470466
the other player had a on off button on the back .now i must pull the plug to reset bending over is hard to do behind the tv .
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It doesn't appear to allow you to break it down like that. If you insert a DVD into your computer and ask it to do something with the DVD that warning pops up and there's nothing you can do with the DVD. I hope this is helpful.
751786
I have not had any problems. Perhaps your dvds are blue ray which my TV does not support. Sorry, I can't help.
945426
I think if it's not a HD player it wont read it. At least that's what the manual says, and other threads that I've read. That goes for DVD's too. If it's not a HD player it won't read it and won't play it. I believe that this unit isn't HD.
246295
when it starts the loading screen for gathering information on DVD it just stops working.Does it really take that long or am i doing something wrong.I followed the instructions in the manual thing
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I should have posted this earlier. It appears to be an error message related to the disk. Could be disk stuck or disk drive dead (the latter in my case). I took Toshiba up on the replacement. It was something in the range of $80-$90 and the replacement unit actually appears to be new rather than refurb. I had enough of an investment in disks that it was worth it if I could get another couple of years' service.If you do go the replacement route, make sure to get a receipt notice from the post office. Toshiba actually lost our unit in receiving and it took a bit of yelling to get it straightened out.I'll eventually go Blu-Ray when the players are as good and the disks are as cheap as HD-DVD was two years ago. I should have posted this earlier. It appears to be an error message related to the disk. Could be disk stuck or disk drive dead (the latter in my case). I took Toshiba up on the replacement. It was something in the range of $80-$90 and the replacement unit actually appears to be new rather than refurb. I had enough of an investment in disks that it was worth it if I could get another couple of years' service.If you do go the replacement route, make sure to get a receipt notice from the post office. Toshiba actually lost our unit in receiving and it took a bit of yelling to get... » Read More I should have posted this earlier. It appears to be an error message related to the disk. Could be disk stuck or disk drive dead (the latter in my case). I took Toshiba up on the replacement. It was something in the range of $80-$90 and the replacement unit actually appears to be new rather than refurb. I had enough of an investment in disks that it was worth it if I could get another couple of years' service.If you do go the replacement route, make sure to get a receipt notice from the post office. Toshiba actually lost our unit in receiving and it took a bit of yelling to get it straightened out.I'll eventually go Blu-Ray when the players are as good and the disks are as cheap as HD-DVD was two years ago. « Show Less
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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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Well The key is not on the dvd its self. It should be on the case that the dvd is in. Did you buy it used or new? Look in all the packaging.
1955012
You may want to check the file on your DVD, it may not contain a self-play (auto play) file. you can click into it to check. it your pc does recognize the DVD, its the DVD inserted does the trick.
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J Jacob- I've been trying to copy a tape to a dvd and can't get past the 'dubbing' on the menu.Thanks for the heads up
1403157
Sorry. Do not know. Ask Manufacturer best advice I have. It may be the DVD instead.
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I would go with the description. You might try Googling the part number to make certain. I only burn the -R, as the +R doesn't seem to be as universally compatible with both computer and dvd players from what I've personally deduced.
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I had the same problem: it suddenly would not read discs, CD, DVD, Blu-ray...nada, zero, zilch. That happened on the 86th day after purchse, so I went online the next day and submitted a warranty claim. Two days later, I contacted an agent who insisted the unit was out of warranty because the "system" said so. He refused to count the calendar days and said there was no supervisor available. I contacted another agent the next day who said, that by his calculations, my unit was under warranty and very quickly got me an RMA and shipping label. ...pays to be persistent...
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Mine plays any type DVD I've put in it. I didn't have to change any thing. Perhaps you screwed something up by changing to PAL. Did it come with instructions? I'd advise reading them. I had no problem, I took it out of the box, plugged it in and it's been working ever since. I've played region 2, 3 and others without having to change any settings or do anything.
238917
Thank you, Paul! I have the disc and the "Quick Setup Guide", but don't seem able to play certain DVD's.
991274
Also having problems: from the USB (as the dvd drive no longer recognizes discs, "Insert Disc" always pops up) tried .avi, .mp4, .wmv, .mov and none are recognized. will try other conversions.
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You shouldn't have to change it. Ours changed automatically when we put in those types of discs. Try unplugging then plug back in. Then put the dvd back in and try again.