Ask The Experts: Trouble With DVD+RW

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Question:

I have a Mico DVDR311 DVD recorder. It will play discs, but when trying to record on new +RW discs it displays "disc error".

-submitted by steve16

Answer:

It's not uncommon to run across certain DVD recorders that won't properly recognize certain brands of media. Not all DVD+RW discs are made in the same way. There are many different combinations of materials that can be used to construct a disc. While many of them work in most players, there are a few exceptions in the world.

The first thing you should try is a different brand of media. Focus on a maker that is well known in the disc market like Maxell, TDK, and Memorex. It's usually best to buy only a few discs of a certain type and try them before you invest in a 50 pack, just in case your recorder won't read them.

If this problem persists with many different kinds of discs, you'll need to have your unit repaired or replaced. Mico may have a firmware update available to help correct this kind of problem.