Can't play burned Dvd-'s on DR4-A

After recording a movie with dr4-A, I can't play it through the dr4-A, but with my other dvdplayer it plays well and also with my tvdvdplayer
Is there a solution to solve this problem or should i just go back to the store
Tnx

Try to get a DVD+/- R that are burn over from another drive and see if your DR4-A can pick up the data.

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