Matshita uj-875 Can't write DVD's

My dvd drive until 2 months ago was working perfectly until 2 months ago. The problem is that reads and burns CD's just perfect. it can read dvd's and dvd rom's also perfectly but it can't recognize and burn blank dvd's. I have seen on the internet post related to the same problem but no answer. What it might be the problem anyone plzz. (i have tried more than 1 different brands of blank dvd's)

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdformats.htm
Here is a good guide to use.
Please don't use cheap media. here is the guide.
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
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