[Tony Hancock]

I Have just got an LG DR 385 dvd recorder,it plays div x, copied dvd`s,but when i play an original dvd i get horizontal band of colours flashing on and off every couple of seconds.This only happens with Original disks

Is it faulty and should i return it ?

cheers

[MazsterUk]

It may be that the macrovision protection is activated for some reason when it should not be. The macrovision activates if it thinks that someone is trying to make a copy of the original.
Or else it may be the cable, im asuming you have a hdmi one. Try a different one.
If it is definitely not the cable i would take it back to the shop.

[IAN P]

That's the macrovision copy protection pulsating.You're either trying to copy a disc,or you have it plugged into the wrong socket on your tv.

[Tony Hancock]

It is connected by hdmi and there is only 1 hdmi output on the t.v ,i am just putting the disk in and pressing play,i wouldn`t know how to copy a disk on this player.
thanks for the help

[IAN P]

Ok then,how about changing the resolution output of the recorder?

[Tony Hancock]

i`ve tried 576,760 and 1080 and still the same band of colour flashing up

[IAN P]

This may sound odd,but can you try a scart lead?

[Tony Hancock]

Yes i have just tried a scart lead and it plays fine with no flashing colour any more,could it be the hdmi lead?

[IAN P]

Yep,it definitely could be a handshaking problem with your tv.

Good to hear it works.

[Tony Hancock]

Thanks Ian,does that mean i should try another cable then?

[IAN P]

Originally Posted by Tony Hancock

Thanks Ian,does that mean i should try another cable then?

As long as you can return it if it doesn't work,then yes,try another cable.