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DVD recorder

Have a Samsung DVD recorder that keeps giving error messages when trying to load or record discs, have bought 3 different kinds of discs thinking they were the problem but now looks like it could be machine. Will record on -R discs only. Out of guarantee in May, but never been much good from start.Any suggestions as to whether problem is serious or not?
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Why practice!:T

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  • What model is it? Does it claim to be able to record on other than -R discs?
  • woo
    woo Posts: 1,226 Forumite
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    have you tried updating the firmare on it?
    Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
  • To A Nice Englishman. As I put it is a Samsung & yes it shoud record on -RW & DVD-Rams, but it will only successfully record on -R discs. It has recorded on the others whilst we have had it but it wont at the moment.
    If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect....................................
    Why practice!:T
  • To woo. I don't know what you mean by this, can you explain please?
    If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect....................................
    Why practice!:T
  • theCapt
    theCapt Posts: 223 Forumite
    this should explain what firmware is:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

    Just wondering a couple of other things, what OS are you running, how much RAM is installed and is any being used for the graphics card, how big is your hard drive and what free space does it have and finally what software are you using to burn the CDs or DVDs. All these can be factors in probelms with burning discs but I agree with woo that it requires a firmware upgrade.
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  • Aiadi
    Aiadi Posts: 1,840 Forumite
    theCapt wrote:
    this should explain what firmware is:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

    Just wondering a couple of other things, what OS are you running, how much RAM is installed and is any being used for the graphics card, how big is your hard drive and what free space does it have and finally what software are you using to burn the CDs or DVDs. All these can be factors in probelms with burning discs but I agree with woo that it requires a firmware upgrade.
    I assume the OP is talking about a stand-alone DVD recorder. If it has been running OK for more than a year then it is unlikely to be a firmware problem and more likely to be a hardware fault (that is Samsung for you).
    Do I want it? ......Do I need it? ......What would happen if I don't buy it??????
  • f1charlie
    f1charlie Posts: 1,228 Forumite
    Would it be worth trying a laser cleaning disc?

    e.g http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-DVD-Laser-Cleaning-Disc/dp/B00005UPDF

    Charlie
    Charlie
  • It is a stand alone DVD recorder that I am having problems with, nothing to do with computer, so don't think as OP says that firmaware is of any use. I am was just wondering if any bright spark out there had any ideas as to what could be the problem, and whether it is worth having it repaired.
    If practice makes perfect, and nobody is perfect....................................
    Why practice!:T
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