20 Most Recent Emerson EWR20V4 DVD Recorder/VCR - Page 7 Questions & Answers

call manufactor and see if your serial number qualifies for a firmware upgrade.

i need the exact brand and model of the remote.

thanks

tom

Somtimes if you change brands of dvds will help!

didn't realize had to finalise the disc after recording.

it's the format it was recorded in,your other dvd's can't read it.see if you can go into your recording menu and see what format it's recording in.it should be ntsc.also is your other dvd players older models?

Hello,

I wonder if you ever fixed your Emerson EWH100F DVD VHS machine. I'm looking to buy one for parts. I need the DVD drive. So if it's sitting busted on a shelf somewhere please let me know. I'd probably buy it from you.

My email address is [email protected]

Thank you,

Tom...

Thank you...

I cannot record on my Emerson either and I am wondering what I should do at this point? Do I have to dispose of the unit and all the DVD's that I have recorded or is there an upgrade that will allow me to keep my unit and the Hundreds of DVD that I have?

Wyatt Matthews

The dvd player does not recognize discs above 2x. I contacted Emerson, they have a software upgrade they will send you for free, but you have to ask for it. I think it gives the player the ability to read up to 8x.

This user manual will be helpful to you, you can try first resetting the unit some troubleshooting stepa also are there on the manual that will help you with this problem http://www.emersonaudiovideo.com/pdf/om/EWR20V4.pdf

Hope that helps........

get a dvd cleaning disk might solve your problem

The unit is saying that its an "Un-format disc" problem. Is this the only error code you are getting? Also, what types of DVDs are being used? As in, DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD-RW and what speeds? 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x?

FYI - This might damage the unit, but if you really need to get that DVD out then you can try this at your own risk!

Try unpluging the unit, then plug it back in and press the power button and a split second later press the eject button. This all needs to be done quickly otherwise the unit will try to load the disc.

Or

You can try letting the unit load the DVD. When the unit says "Please eject disc. Playback feature may not be avalible on this disc," press the eject button.

This units DVD drive is only able to spin at a max of 8x on DVD-Rs and max of 2x on DVD-RWs. Also, this unit is a - only recorder. This means if it is a +, it's not going to work.
Since the unit is a DVD-R 4x max recorder, the unit will need to have it's firmware upgraded. This will only help to record to a DVD-R 8x. You can purchase this upgrade with the manufacture of the unit. Call the 1-800 number listed in your manual and press 3. They will walk you thru the steps to find out which upgrade is needed.

You can call Emerson at their 1-800 number and press 3. This should get you to their accessories department. There you can place an order for your remote.

Finalized your disk.

Call the support line. See if your SERIAL number qualifies for a FIRMWARE UPGRADE.

zmomusa-Well for starters i'm guessing that you have an RF out to tv (where you hook up a coax cable).most units work on channel 3or 4,if you don't have RF out try going into tv through the video input (red ,white and yellow plugs) this may be easier and you will get better picture.If your not sure let me know I can help you. cooltekFeb18/08

Sure, My suggestion is to call 1-800-605-8453, They will be glad to help you with that error code!
Good luck

can i record from a cessite player?

When a VCR eats a tape, it can be cause by a couple things.

1. There is a rubber wheel called a "pincher wheel" that compresses the tape against the "capstan". The capstan is a shiny metal spindle. The pincher wheel can become worn and/or dirty from the oxide coating off of the tape. You can try cleaning the pincher wheel and capstan with alcohol or try using a re-grip solution on the pincher wheel. Last thing to do is replace the pincher wheel. Look to see that the pincher wheel is doing its job by pulling the tape through.

2. There is a small tire wheel called an idler tire. This tire pivots between the sending and pickup reels of the player. Its also used during fast forward & rewind as well as play. If the tire is worn, the tape won't be wound up as fast on the take-up reel as the sending reel during play. This means more tape is coming out than can be wound up. You can try using a re-grip solution on the idler tire or replace it.

Let me know if you need more information as to where to purchase these parts.

Good luck!
- Jim