DVDs won't play in LG 4812W

[pitt]

I've been using DVD Shrink (and other times Nero 6) and burning onto a SONY DRU 700A dual layer internal burner.The problem is..The discs will play in every other DVD player I have except my LG 4812W recorder ? I'm using DVD+R Discs. I have another DVD Burner as well and the LG won't play back any discs recorded on that either ?

Does anyone know why this is ?

[bac]

Does anyone know why this is ?

How old's the LG and roughly how many discs have been through it since new?

[pitt]

I bought the player as an ex demo model a few weeks ago.It plays and records beautifully..it just won't play these particular DVD+R discs recorded on my other machines.It will play DVD+RW discs recorded using my other DVD recorder perfectly.When the DVD+R is put into the LG..it comes up with a message saying "Unknown disc,please check."Everything recorded on the LG works fine everywhere else ! A friend recorded a movie on a DVD-R [U]disc using DVD shrink at it worked on the LG..but I just don't understand why the DVD+R won't!!

[johnnyred]

Hi please ignore if this is silly....DVD+R discs need to be finalised before they will play in another machine. Check your other DVD recorder booklet om how to do this. :rolleyes:

[pitt]

Hi

Thanks for the advice..and no this isn't silly at all.The disc was finalized and played beautifully in every other machine I tried it on but this one.Since this message,the machine has had a complete breakdown and refused to accept any disc.It has since been sent for repair.Many thanks again for taking the time to reply.
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[johnnyred]

Hi

Now for the bad news maybe? My LG 4812w also broke down recently (Same Problem) I got the message from the shop on Monday they would have to replace the CD mechanism and laser....cost $300.00 for parts $125.00 labour

Ouch ....I asked if there had been any others and he said yes....but replaced under warranty mine ran out 1 month ago.

I am thinking about buying a Lite On for $300.00 from Strathfield Car Radios but want some extra warranty as well.... :eek:

If you come up with a cheaper solution let me know. :)

[jokiin]

I am thinking about buying a Lite On for $300.00 from Strathfield Car Radios but want some extra warranty as well.

You can purchase an extended warranty with these if you prefer, it covers whatever is covered by the manufacturer, $29 for an extra 12 months, you can get longer warranty if you want but I think you would find that upgrading after 2 years will be quite cheap anyway.

[hugh1]

I bought the player as an ex demo model a few weeks ago.It plays and records beautifully..it just won't play these particular DVD+R discs recorded on my other machines.It will play DVD+RW discs recorded using my other DVD recorder perfectly.When the DVD+R is put into the LG..it comes up with a message saying "Unknown disc,please check."Everything recorded on the LG works fine everywhere else ! A friend recorded a movie on a DVD-R [U]disc using DVD shrink at it worked on the LG..but I just don't understand why the DVD+R won't!!
I have same machine it is very sensitive to rw+&- disks,only one that i have found that works is TDK -rw & not the ones in bulk pack,buy in singles from Megamart.Why this makes a difference i dont know.Had my LG[lowgrade] in to techs & they gave me this info.LG said they couldnt help with this issue & when pushed they hungup.Hugh