Help with DVD recorder please

sidarlo · 02-29-2008, 06:31 PM

Hi there, just got my first dvd recorder and i'm having problems.
I've inserted the disc (DVD-R) and it's been formatted, but once i press record, the word 'pause' appears on the dvd recorder display.
This happens whether i use the remote or the button on the actual machine, and won't disappear if i press record again or even the pause button itself.
After so many minutes it goes of it's own accord, but hasn't recorder upto that point.
Is there something i'm doing wrong here?
the make and model are; Durabrand LEDVDR0702

Any help much appreciated

oldmn · 02-29-2008, 06:39 PM

I hope you didn't format a DVD-R if you did it is done!
You only format DVD-RW rewriteable.
Formating writes to the disk if you format a R disk its a coaster.
I learned this with CD's (watched a coworker format one).

sidarlo · 02-29-2008, 07:17 PM

even though it says in the manual 'if the disc detected as unformatted disc recorder will ask for format or not. Select OK to confirm or CANCEL to eject the disc.'

oldmn · 02-29-2008, 07:22 PM

It should only detect it as unformated if it is a DVD-RW.
Otherwise it it should indicate an empty disk ready to record.

sidarlo · 02-29-2008, 07:30 PM

No, i definately using DVD-R, but it still asks me.

oldmn · 02-29-2008, 07:43 PM

What program are you using?

sidarlo · 02-29-2008, 07:50 PM

program? sorry, don't understand

oldmn · 02-29-2008, 08:22 PM

What are you using to record to the disk Nero, DVD Creator ect...

sidarlo · 02-29-2008, 08:25 PM

sorry no, it's a dvd recorder for the TV

oldmn · 02-29-2008, 09:18 PM

I am afraid I would take it back . Obviously it is not recognizing the DVD correctly.At least call the store and ask what's up.

shinxius · 08-12-2008, 08:49 AM

Hi I'm having the exact same problem with the same model too. I've taken it back and they gave me a new one and it's doing the same thing. Instead my records for about 3 or 4 seconds and then comes up with "copy protected" before recording for another 3 or 4 seconds and the cycle continues. I know I'm new but any help would really be appreciated!

02-29-2008, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
sidarlo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Help with DVD recorder please Hi there, just got my first dvd recorder and i'm having problems. I've inserted the disc (DVD-R) and it's been formatted, but once i press record, the word 'pause' appears on the dvd recorder display. This happens whether i use the remote or the button on the actual machine, and won't disappear if i press record again or even the pause button itself. After so many minutes it goes of it's own accord, but hasn't recorder upto that point. Is there something i'm doing wrong here? the make and model are; Durabrand LEDVDR0702 Any help much appreciated

02-29-2008, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Help with DVD recorder please I hope you didn't format a DVD-R if you did it is done! You only format DVD-RW rewriteable. Formating writes to the disk if you format a R disk its a coaster. I learned this with CD's (watched a coworker format one). __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-29-2008, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
sidarlo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: Help with DVD recorder please even though it says in the manual 'if the disc detected as unformatted disc recorder will ask for format or not. Select OK to confirm or CANCEL to eject the disc.'

02-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Help with DVD recorder please It should only detect it as unformated if it is a DVD-RW. Otherwise it it should indicate an empty disk ready to record. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-29-2008, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
sidarlo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: Help with DVD recorder please No, i definately using DVD-R, but it still asks me.

02-29-2008, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Help with DVD recorder please What program are you using? __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-29-2008, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
sidarlo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: Help with DVD recorder please program? sorry, don't understand

02-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Help with DVD recorder please What are you using to record to the disk Nero, DVD Creator ect... __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

02-29-2008, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
sidarlo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 OS: xp	Re: Help with DVD recorder please sorry no, it's a dvd recorder for the TV

02-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,137 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Help with DVD recorder please I am afraid I would take it back . Obviously it is not recognizing the DVD correctly.At least call the store and ask what's up. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.

08-12-2008, 08:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
shinxius Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 OS: vista	Re: Help with DVD recorder please Hi I'm having the exact same problem with the same model too. I've taken it back and they gave me a new one and it's doing the same thing. Instead my records for about 3 or 4 seconds and then comes up with "copy protected" before recording for another 3 or 4 seconds and the cycle continues. I know I'm new but any help would really be appreciated!