I have just started using this unit 3 wks ago . I bought it Feb 05, & just installed it. it will play dvd movies & cd music, & dvd-raqm in a holder fine. It will not read dvd-r,dvd-rw,dvd-ram disks blanks or dvd-ram disks recorder in a holder when loaded in the tray. Toshiba has been no help except to tell me to pay $150.00 + my shipping costs & ship it to Mass. for their depot repair. All of the authorized repair centers tell me they are restricted on repairing these units by Toshiba & can not order parts, & have to ship them to depot repair as well. This is a currently produced item & still sells for $400.00 +tax if you can find a dealer who sells them. now I know why very few dealers handle them. I would like to be able to record to dvd-r to be able to view them on my & my wifes laptop. Any help would be very much appreciated. Email address is [email protected] & phone# 937-443-0840.
Can we assume that you tried at least 2 varieties of DVD-R media and neither worked? It sounds like you may have no other option but pay the $150 or buy a new one.
Yes. I tried a generic brand & the tested brand that Toshiba had listed in there book as being tested & work. Strange thou I found a dealer of parts in florida with a large supply of inventory fot this model recorder when Toshiba said there authorized repair centers could not repair this model and had to be shipped to there depot. Now If I could just find a reputable repair center shop that works on hd/dvd recorders like this & do a decent repair without charging a arm & a leg & the first born child, I would be in business. I really believe it to be a software glitch as I know Tivo's use linux software to control the inner functions of there units & this unit must have some sort of operating system to control the hard drive & recording system. Thanks for the return response Ron. Frank
Hello,
I just picked-up one of these Toshiba RD-XS32SU
from an E-bay powerseller who deals in mostly store
returns. He sent me one that "Looked" new but in fact
was unable to record ANY DVD's. I searched other forums
and saw that this model has problems with it's DVD
recorder and needs replacement. Toshiba parts vendors
want $380 just for the DVD Burner. It's just like the ones
inside a computer but a lot models will cause an Error
message. I saw that forums stated there was a certain
Lite-On model, but I couldn't find it in searches. I did
try a I/O Magic Light Scrbe Model # IDVD16DLS (16x)
that works PERFECTLY!! It can be found at most Staples
stores for about $70! One draw back is if you plan to
use DVD-RAM discs, that it doesn't do, but it perfectly
burns all DVD-R's and that's a plus!
Great information there jrscpu! Its folks like you take makes techlore.com so great!
My daughter gave me a RD-XS32SU that quit working. I changed the HD but that doesn't help. I get a Error 7061. When I 1st started playing with it, I got it to play a store bought disk, now it won't open/close.
Any ideas??????
theoldgoat
Hi I also have a Toshiba RD-XS32SU with an "ERROR 7061" anyone know whats going on with this and how to fix it? Thanks
I HAVE THE RD-X2 AND THE RD-XS35SU AND THESE UNITS WERE GREAT WHEN NEW BUT MY RD-X2 IS DIRTY AND NEEDS CLEANING INSIDE.THE RD-XS35SU WORKED GREAT UNTIL DVD DOOR
WOULD NOT OPEN TO REMOVE DISC.TOSHIBA USED TO MAKE PERFECT PRODUCTS BUT NOW,THEIR PRODUCTS SUCK AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NO HELP FOR SERVICE OR PARTS OR REPAIRS.THEY SHOULD BE REPORTED TO SOME CONSUMER AGENCY AS THEY HAVE FELL OFF THE WAGON.
You are 100% right,I have the old rdx-2 with no dvd function but hard drive still
records.I also bought the RD-XS35SU and dvd door will not open due due broken belt on door drive.I think the dvd is enclosed and would have to be removed to replace broken belt.I know if I could get to the drive,I would use a rubber band as I did with another brand.TOSHIBA USED TO BE GREAT,BUT THIER PRODUCTS SUCK NOW !!! SOMEONE SHOULD INITIATE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST THEM.