Problems copying a VHS tape to DVD disc

[santamonica]

I am using an LG DVD recorder RH1878 and trying to copy a VHS tape to a DVD disc.
I have managed to copy some VHS movies (comercial) before without any problems, unless they were protected of course.

Now I am trying to copy a VHS tape, that we recorded ourselves many years ago, to a DVD disc but can´t do it. As soon as I start the copying procedure there is a message saying "Replace the recordable disc". I have tried both R+ and R- but no luck.

Does anyone have a clue as to why this might suddenly not work?

I´ll really appreciate any help in this matter.

Monica//

[Marvingj]

Read error when copying a disc
When copying a disc, if an error occurred while reading data from the original disc, the original disc may be scratched or dirty.
Try cleaning the disc.
Remove all fingerprints, dirt, and dust from the shiny side of your disc using a nonabrasive cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap solution.
Wipe the disc from the center to the edge of the disc.
Dry the disc completely.
Try using a different source drive.
To change the drive you use to read your disc, click the Change button when asked to insert a source disc into your drive tray.
Select the drive you wish to use from the drop-down menu.
Insert your disc into the new drive.
Try using copying the disc using one drive as both the source and destination drive.
When you use your recorder to both read and write to your disc, B's Recorder GOLD creates an image file of the entire disc to your hard drive and then copies that temporary file onto your blank disc. This can be helpful if the drive you are using to read your original disc is slow or unreliable.

[santamonica]

I am not copying from a DVD disc, but from a VHS tape.

Monica//

[jameshgross]

Your DVD recorder has gone bad on writes.