Posted by Mike O'Sullivan on 05/03/06 07:08

silkunicorn@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi, I am using a Gateway AR-230 with Memorex DVD+RW discs. I have
> been using these discs to record shows from VCR tapes and haven't had
> any problems until now.
>
> I recorded some shows on the DVD+RW disc from a VCR tape and then I
> decided to erase the disc and want to use it to record shows from the
> TV. After I erased the disc and put it back into the recorder, the
> recorder could not recognize the disc and on the top menu it said "DVD
> Video" which I think should have been "DVD RW". No option could be
> chosen from the recorder, I cannot use Disc Tool, Set-up, Edit or
> anything! At this point, the disc is useless. Could anyone please tell
> me what did happen? Is the disc forever damaged? I have done this
> before and never have any problem. I tried to do the same thing with
> another DVD+RW disc (also Memorex) and same situation happened.
>
> Any comments/suggestions will be much appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
Maybe you should re-format the disc? I notice that Nero has a"format"
option as well as a "DVD erase" option.

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