LG DVD Recorder unable to recognize DVD-RW disc.

[chickennuggets]

* LG DVD Recorder unable to recognize DVD+RW disc.*

Hi, I have aLG RH1777S recorder (A dual DVD+RW/HDD recorder) and I have problems having the device recognizing a DVD+RW disc.

The disc I have now is the Sony DVD+RW (1x-4x). I wish to record my TV programmes on this disc now instead of on the HDD, - which was what I have been using.
I also intend to transfer the recordings from the recorder's hard disk to the DVD in a process called "Dubbing" using this DVD+RW disc.

The issue is, whenever an empty DVD+RW disc is inserted, the recorder does not recognize it as one. Would using a software to reformat this disc help in any way?

Any thoughts? Thanks for all the help guys!

[hech54]

Can you try again in English? Is this a -RW disc? Is this a +RW disc? Are you trying to use it(record onto it)? Is it recorded on already and you are trying to read it?

[chickennuggets]

Sorry for the confusion. I re-read my original post to realize it was a mess.

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This is a DVD+RW disc. Yes, I want to record my TV programmes on this disc using a LG RH1777S recorder (A dual DVD+RW/HDD recorder).
I also intend to transfer the recordings from the recorder's hard disk to the DVD in a process called "Dubbing" using this DVD+RW disc.

The issue is, whenever an empty DVD+RW disc is inserted, the recorder does not recognize it as one. Would using a software to reformat this disc help in any way?

[CrazyCanuck]

When it shows unrecognized disc, have you tried actually erasing it while in the recorder? That works with some recorders, it might with yours, just a hunch.

I've also used Nero and done full erase on dvd+rw discs that were erased in different recorders but could not be recognized by my Philips 720 anymore. I tried the quick erase, but that attempt failed so I use the full erase command, that's another option.

[hech54]

I've tried RW discs on several occasions over the years and found out that they are rarely worth the hassle.

[CrazyCanuck]

I agree, it is a bit of an hassle, but I only use RWs to transfer from one recorder to another via HS dubbing, no bitrate loss (Philips 720 is a component-in capable recorder fed by a hacked ILO R04, and I prefer the menu off the Liteon 740/760s to finalize my recordings on Rs) so I only keep a few RWs around for my transfers. Once in a while I'll erase the RW with the Liteon by mistake that's when I have to resort to the NERO full-erase route for it to be recognized again in the 720, not often, but it happens!!! Oops, I'm digressinng off topic, sorry.

[usually_quiet]

Sorry for the confusion. I re-read my original post to realize it was a mess.

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This is a DVD+RW disc. Yes, I want to record my TV programmes on this disc using a LG RH1777S recorder (A dual DVD+RW/HDD recorder).
I also intend to transfer the recordings from the recorder's hard disk to the DVD in a process called "Dubbing" using this DVD+RW disc.

The issue is, whenever an empty DVD+RW disc is inserted, the recorder does not recognize it as one. Would using a software to reformat this disc help in any way?

Formatting the disc using software on a PC won't be helpful. DVD recorders use formatting unique to themselves.

Is this a brand you have used in the past or is it something new? Some DVD recorders like or don't like particular brands of media.

[chickennuggets]

Thanks for all the replies! I will be trying out Nero's Full Erase to see if it works. If not, then I guess I'll have to agree with usually_quiet.

[[_chef_]]

You should try with other SUPPORTED media first.
I'd avoid sony dvd+rw and use RICOH and VERBATIM DVD+RW.