What is the settings for playback?

If your Sony RDR-GX257 DVD recorder says "no title" after recording, it could be due to a few different issues.
One possibility is that the disc was not finalized after recording, which can cause playback issues on other devices. To finalize the disc, you will need to access the disc menu on the DVD recorder and select the "finalize" option.
Another possibility is that the disc was not recorded properly, which can cause the "no title" error to appear. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including a dirty or damaged disc, a malfunctioning recorder, or incorrect settings on the recorder.
If you continue to experience issues after finalizing the disc and checking the recording settings, it may be necessary to seek assistance from a qualified technician or contact Sony customer support for further assistance.

Despite the mention of playback, do you mean this is when you put in a blank DVD to record?
Are you just getting started with it?
There are two sub-format of discs that can be used for recordings.
Machines will support either DVD-R or DVD+R but recently some now take either.
Check in the instruction manual which type yours uses (because if it supported both we'd have no problem)
However, if this is about playback of your own previously recorded or commercially released discs (movies) then check a disc is clean and free from marks, blemishes and especially scratches.
(Great things, optical discs but very touchy about the state of the surface because of the laser reading method)
Next up is to clean the scanning lens in the machine.
This is done easily with a Lens Cleaner disc kit available everywhere very cheap.
Follow the instructions that will come with it.
If no joy after this it's back to the shop - if guarantee still applies - or to a repairer if not. Get a quote and see how you feel about that or getting another recorder.

If it is a DVD player, not a recorder, then it is not meant to format discs. DVD players are strictly playback only; they can only read and play discs; they cannot be formatted or recorded in any DVD player.

Hello timmy: The recording process on the dvd recorder side is done is done by a seperate lens from the playback, so there could be something wrong with the writable side of the optical assembly, another thing to consider trying is the cleaning disc if you haven't tried this, another brand of blank disc and finally a firmware update is available from panasonic for the specific model you have, I don't know if you have updated it but here is the overall description: DMR-EH55 DVD Recorder Firmware Update

• Version UP-317
• Compatible Models DMR-EH55S
• Issues Addressed Issues Addressed
  1. Corrects DVD Recorder hang-up or freezing during DVD playback caused by connection to Scientific Atlanta cable box model # 3250.
  2. Resolves U71 error message caused by HDMI connection to Philips TV.
  3. Improves DVD-Video playback of DVD+RW discs.
  4. Prevents DVD Recorder from turning on Panasonic TV's power by HDAVI control (EZ Sync) when connected with HDMI at completion of copying or finalizing.
  5. Resolves SET CLOCK MANUALLY tab being grayed out after a power failure.

I hope this is helpful and the update is available from panasonic.com, all you need is to type the model number in the search windows after you click the support option. Thanks!

Select AV-1 or some thing in TV and plug DVD recorder Video-Audio output in AV-1 input of TV, playback any DVD and confirm its picture and sound in TV. Press Stop button of DVD recorder to stop playback.
Now plug Video-Audio output of VCR in DVD recorder input and select AV Input in DVD recorder, insert VHS tape in VCR and playback it and confirm you get VHS picture and sound in TV via DVD recorder.
Hookup between TV, DVD recorder and VCR is completed.
Playback VHS tape in VCR, Insert blank DVD disc in DVD recorder and press Record while you see VHS tape picture in TV.
Hope this info will help you.

Make sure that the DVD Disc is of the format that your DVD recorder can read. For example, if your recorder specifically requires a DVD -R type disk, it will puke on a DVD +R disk.

Visit www.funai-corp.com and under manual type your model to download pdf.

What format are you recording in?If the recorder is set for DVD +R, and your playback machine won't read the disc, you may need to record on a DVD-R, or a DVD +-R. Or vice-versa. Some DVDRW discs will record on one machine and won't play on another. The media are incompatible. Another problem - if you are copying a copy-protected disc, it might not play back either. Are you sure you are finalizing the disc? This process takes 4-5 minutes and requires two or three responses sometime.

Make sure you plug your camcorder into the in on the dvd recorder. Make sure the dvd recorder is set to that input. you may need to hook it up to a tv and make sure you see your camera on the tv going through the dvd recorded to make sure you have it on the right setting. Make sure you camera has playback out turned on.

is the country code different on the dvds than on the unit?