Player doesn't see dvd, CD Ok Mfgr says it no longer calibrates

[rtren]

I have a GO Video VR3845 DVD recorder + VCR. It just stopped recognizing DVDs. Tech support says it is not calibrating when the disc is inserted and it needs to go to a service center. Anyone familiar with this situation? Is there anyway I can "calibrate" it?

Thanks

[irongang]

I started getting power calibration errors with my burner. Thanks to the advice of the fine people on this site I found that I had a batch of bad discs. Before you take it in you might want to try a different batch or brand of discs.

[TBoneit]

Exactly what I suspect they are telling you is that the callibration is power callibration errors and it isn't a adjustable type of thing.

I've had that error on two drives and changing media worked for a while until the laser got worse and then they were toast.

IMHO if they are offering warranty I'd be sure to take it befor ethe warranty runs out.

[rtren]

Thanks for the responses. All the discs once worked including +R, -R, and commerical DVDs. Now nothing works. When you say power calibration, does that mean the laser is getting weaker? It still plays .wav and MP3 CDs.

[TBoneit]

CDs use a different lase than DVDs. Does it still read DVDs? If so you could use it as a reader and get a new burner.

Also reading a disc needs less power than burning a disc does. If reading used the same power it would just damage the discs.

If under warranty get it fixed else replace it with a good brand. Or if a Costco member they have a really good return policy.

[ROF]

Calibration will cost you anywhere between $40-$70 (conservatively) plus shipping both ways if you are not under warranty. Since this device retails for $120-$160 you may want to consider a new purchase.