How to Fix a JVC DVD Recorder That Will Not Play a DVD

Get the DVD recorder going.

The JVC digital DVD recorder allows you to record content from the television (much like a DVR or VCR) and then burn the content onto a DVD. In theory, the DVD recorder should also play standard DVD movies; however, you may run into some issues at some point where the JVC equipment does not respond to the inserted movies. There are a few different troubleshooting steps to correct this issue.

Things You'll Need

• DVD movie

Instructions

1. Press the "Eject" button and remove your DVD movie from the DVD recorder. Do not play self-made DVDs unless they are made by the JVC recorder. DVDs made in a computer may not function at all in the device.

2. Power down the JVC recorder and let it stay off for a few minutes. Press the "Power" button again to power it back on.

3. Press the "DVD Video" button on the side of the recorder. This changes the function from record to video playback. This process often takes a while, so wait. A display on the screen scrolls from left to right, showing the progress. Once the scroll reaches the right side, the recorder is set to the DVD playback mode.

4. Insert the DVD movie and close the tray to the DVD drive. Wait for the DVD device to read the disk. This can often take a few minutes but eventually it does load the movie. This is a standard feature and there isn't anything you can do about the wait time.

5. Press "Play" and the movie begins.

References

• JR: JVC DVD Recorder Information

Resources

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