LG RH266 Recorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Just bought unit. Had same problem.Tried lots of different types of disks with no luck. Tried to play already written +R disk. Worked OK. Then took out and replaced with blank -R. Came up with new screen asking me if I wanted to initialize disk. Answered yes and it took about 20 seconds. Then tried to DUB from HDD to DVD again. This time it came up with the dubbing menu, I hadn't seen before, and worked.
Hardly ideal, but the trick was to get it to recognise it as a blank and initialize. Currently burning my first disk. Didnt realise about 'FAST' mode, so taking ages.

Have you tried resetting the recorder to it's default settings either through the menu or by pressing and holding the power button while unplugging it. After unplugging leave it of for a few minutes and then turn it on again.

It may be possible to obtain a replacement laser assembly, but be warned, it could be expensive (not just the part, but the fitting and alignment involved). If your local service centre says they cannot repair this unit, they are correct in one aspect - lasers are not repairable - they must be replaced. I suggest that you take the unit somewhere else if you can (preferably an authorised LG service agent), get a quote, and a second opinion on the likely cost(s) involved, time it will take etc., then you can make a firm decision as to whether it is economical to fix or not - up to you.

Fitting a new laser in a DVD recorder is a time-consuming task and should only be undertaken by a skilled, qualified technician in a fully equipped workshop; this cannot be done by the user in the home. Make sure once the job is completed, that you get a written guarantee on any work done to your unit.

Because this is a DVD recorder, you should be able to get it serviced, but it will cost a bit, so be prepared for that if you go ahead.

What is the pasworld on RH266/265 am not able to change the areacode.

Hi:
Take the top off the unit and check the AC fuse for an open condition, The fuse is near where the power cord enters the unit. If the fuse is blown then there is a problem in the primary side of the power supply.

http://www.lg.com/za/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=RH265&matchedModelCode=NOT_MATCHED&searchEngineModelCode=RH265&initialTab=documents&targetPage=support-product-profile#

Hi,

You can download the instruction manual in PDF format by clicking this link.

You'll require Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer to view the manual. If it is not already installed on your computer, download it free from: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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It may just be a dirty lens. If you feel up to it, you'll need at least two different-sized philips-head screwdrivers, rubbing alcohol, and a Q-tip or two. Open the whole thing up and remove the shell for the DVD-ROM by removing the (normally) two small screws that hold the top on. Take a little bit of alcohol and apply it to the Q-tip. Wipe the Q-tip against the lens a few times and then use the dry end to soak up any excess.

The recordings probably have a anti-piracy copy prevention signal imbedded which will block any attempt at copying.

There were several techniques used.

are you sure your cable connection is good having many channels. if so, this recorder is not really good as it is having many different kind of problems, frequently. call the service engg.

have you tried cleaning it with a dvd cleaner

my l g hard drive recorder/dvd,suddenly would not delete programmes that i wanted to edit ,also the timeshift would not work,but i could still record ok,and i had a few hours space left on the hard drive .so i copied to disc my favourite stored programmes ,about 3 discs,and put them to one side .
i tried then to format the complete hard drive ,but it didnt do anything !so i put it on record for 7hours on sp,then i stopped recording, and tried deleting the programme straight away ,and it did !it also cleaned the hard drive empty ! the timeshift is ok and all else is ok ,so i fixed it witha bit of my logic !hope this helps someone one day !

http://www.ifndef.altervista.org/MaterOnline/Micro_eng.zip

That is a guide to clean teh microswicthes. It will help straighten your problem back out.

laser is burned out.

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go here:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/lg-rh265/8196

hope this helped

The solution is simple.I rang LG service (so called - LOL)
Asked for a fix or reset method. (Which can be done but they won't tell novices how)
Got no joy, so now I will bin it,and spend the rest of my days telling people to avoid LG.
After all the posts I have since read about the same problem on various LG models,it is obvious their product sucks,they know it does, but won't accept the responsibility.
If I stop 4 people buying their ****,that's at least $1000 they miss out on.
If the process snowballs,how much then$$ ?
It would cost me $120 just to get it to and pick it up from the repair place.
Plus parts and labour added.
Before buying an LG DVD recorder go online and check out how many dissatisfied customers there are. In short, DO NOT BUY !!

use a scart lead connected between your digital receiver to your tv

Hi .. It sounds like the problem you have is incompatabilty I assume that you haven tried Phono connections instead of scart , as this sometimes cures this problem .. or when purcahsing a scart look for the Miirrored type this means that the inputs and outputs are reversed this also sometimes cures the problem as some scarts put output to output and input to input ect when actually it should be output from tv to input dvd and so on ie wrong scart and there are a few of the cheaper type that have this problem .. if you have no luck using the phono let me know .. Regards Vortash

Try the manufactures site for this if not available , I have found most manuels available on Bit torrent hope this helps ..Regards Vortash