DVD player not reading discs. Display says... (by 11 users)

I have bought a new lens for a DVD Player. But it needs to be unlocked, before it can be used. I have fixed the lens in the player, but when i started it, there was no laser beam emitted by the laser diode. I want to know what should i adjust to get that lens working properly? I want to unlock the lens. There are 2 presets on the lens, I tried adjusting them, but still it is not emitting the laser beam. Plz help me.

 Thanx & Regards.

Hi

I wish I had better news, but the problem you describe is the same problem that 90% or more of the DVD and for that matter CD players we service come in with. I would say that in about 60% of cases, the problem is dust or other contamination on the laser lense. If you have just done some drywall or other such work in your home, then that is likely the problem. Also, pet hair or other debris can be on the disc when loaded (especially if you have kids), and if it falls off and lands on the lense, that too can cause problems. The other most common things are a bad spin motor, (if you can, put your ear to the unit while it says "LOADING" and you should hear the disc spinning.) If the disc does spin up, and it is not dust, then it is likely a bad laser, and usually, the cost of replacing the laser makes repair not economical. You could try buying a laser cleaning disc, but I find they don't work well, and you should not take the DVD player apart yourself if you are not a tech, as the laser can damage your eyes. My advise would be to call around to local repair shops to find one that has a the lowest bench fee to diagnose the unit, and have it checked. Since it is so difficult to make a living repairing consumer electronics these days, because of the low replacement cost, you may even find a shop that will check the unit free of charge!

Good Luck!

I had this same problem with my Apex AD-500W DVD Player. I decided since everyone said the player basically needed to be replaced it wouldn't hurt to go through the buttons on the remote just to try and figure it out......I DID!!!! I turned on my DVD Player, inserted a disc, turned on my tv and then hit the SYSTEM Button right below the power button until the screen said MULTI and the machine started working perfectly. There are 3 settings in that button, PAL which made my screen go crazy, NTSC ( i have no clue) and MULTI(this one made it work)! Hope it also works for all of you!!!

Steps.

1. Buy another identical machine at the store.
2. At home replace the bad unit into the box.
3. Plug the new unit and make sure it works.
3. Get back to the store the next day and return the bad unit (which is going to be inside the new box) due malfunction.
4. Get your money back.
That's it.

I have a Memorex MVDR 2102 which suddenly malfunctioned - disk tray will not stay closed. I am an ex electronic tech so disassembled the dvd recorder, attempted to clean the laser lens with alcohol (possible mistake) - checked for any residual "q-tip" particles/strands of material, closed the unit up and still have the same problem. I tried the "reset" method in the manual i.e.
1) Turn off unit
2) unplug and leave unit unplugged for a minimum of one minute.
3) Plug the dvd player back in. This was supposed to reset the microprocessor (I suppose) but did no good at all.
4) Let the dvd player turned on and set overnight (eliminate any condensation).
5) Still no luck. Disc tray continues to cycle out after inserting a disc. Icon in upper right hand of tv screen indicates open, closed conditions but disc tray keeps opening. Also no loading of discs occurs.
6) This Memorex fiasco cost me $135 at Target....what a rip off. Memorex/Target have a 90 day warranty (expiration date is on receipt) - be sure to read it.

I will never buy a Memorex product again or shop at Target (crooks)!!!!

Good luck! I tried everything I know - probably damaged dvd player permanently with repeated assembly and disassembly of unit. Will scrap it and just buy a cheap player (instead of play/record) so when it fails I will not be out so much money!.....I thought the $129 price at Target was too good to be true for a dvd player/recorder and it was.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DVD PLAYER WITH THE LASER EXPOSED - IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYES PERMANENTLY!!!

Thanks for your great website!

Regards,

Jim (Jpepoon!@aol.com)