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Anthony33 · 12-11-2006, 10:50 PM

For the past few minutes, I've been getting this error message on my DVD Recorder and it worked just fine a little while ago. This happens no matter what kind of discs I try to play, home recordings or store bought DVDs. Anyone know what the cause of this is and how I can fix it or do I just need to get a new recorder?

Corona Extra · 12-12-2006, 12:29 AM

It helps to know the brand of recorder and model you're using.

This happened to my Sony RDR-GX7 this summer after heavy usage for three years straight and it was time for a new one. I promptly bought the exact model for very cheap off ebay (without remote and instructions) and then used my previous knowledge and remote to limit my loss.

stoogedog · 12-12-2006, 12:45 AM

hi, is it an RCA? i have an rca dvd recorder/ vcr combo that is giving the same message. i was told that there was probably a problem with the laser eye being dirty or has gone bad. i was told to open the unit an try to clean the laser. this has to be done with something not abrasive or liquid and you must be carefull. i have only used my unit a few months, but from web research i see that this is common with rca units. if it is still under warranty or you have your receipt i would return it where you bought it. thanks stoogedog

T-Greg · 12-12-2006, 10:36 AM

The first thing you should try is a lens cleaner. They look just like a disc, but there is a very small brush on the read side that cleans the lens.

Anthony33 · 12-18-2006, 05:37 PM

Thanks, I tried that. It was a Go Video by the way. They stink, I wouldn't recommend getting anything from them, their customer service number on the manual didn't even work. Anyway, I finally went and got a new DVD Recorder/VCR combo, this time a JVC and it works great. I hope this one lasts a lot longer.

12-11-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	"Unknown Disc. Check Disc Again"? For the past few minutes, I've been getting this error message on my DVD Recorder and it worked just fine a little while ago. This happens no matter what kind of discs I try to play, home recordings or store bought DVDs. Anyone know what the cause of this is and how I can fix it or do I just need to get a new recorder?

12-12-2006, 12:29 AM	#2
Corona Extra Beyond Extraordinary Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2006 Location: Mi Posts: 43	It helps to know the brand of recorder and model you're using. This happened to my Sony RDR-GX7 this summer after heavy usage for three years straight and it was time for a new one. I promptly bought the exact model for very cheap off ebay (without remote and instructions) and then used my previous knowledge and remote to limit my loss.
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12-12-2006, 12:45 AM	#3
stoogedog Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 18, 2003 Posts: 747	reply hi, is it an RCA? i have an rca dvd recorder/ vcr combo that is giving the same message. i was told that there was probably a problem with the laser eye being dirty or has gone bad. i was told to open the unit an try to clean the laser. this has to be done with something not abrasive or liquid and you must be carefull. i have only used my unit a few months, but from web research i see that this is common with rca units. if it is still under warranty or you have your receipt i would return it where you bought it. thanks stoogedog

12-12-2006, 10:36 AM	#4
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,713	The first thing you should try is a lens cleaner. They look just like a disc, but there is a very small brush on the read side that cleans the lens.

12-18-2006, 05:37 PM	#5
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	Thanks, I tried that. It was a Go Video by the way. They stink, I wouldn't recommend getting anything from them, their customer service number on the manual didn't even work. Anyway, I finally went and got a new DVD Recorder/VCR combo, this time a JVC and it works great. I hope this one lasts a lot longer.