Kenwood DP-MH5 CD Player won't open or play CDs and display reads err 08. Think a disc may have been loaded incorrectly. How can i fix it?

The issue with not showing CD track information on your Kenwood C-H7 using the DP-MH5 player could be caused by several factors. To resolve this issue, you can check the following:

1. Compatibility: Ensure that the DP-MH5 player is compatible with the Kenwood C-H7 unit.
2. CD format: Ensure that the CD is in the correct format and meets the requirements for playback on the DP-MH5 player.
3. CD read error: Make sure the CD is clean and free of scratches, as these can cause read errors that prevent track information from being displayed.
4. Connections: Check the connections between the DP-MH5 player and the Kenwood C-H7 unit to make sure they are secure and properly connected.
5. Software/firmware: Make sure that both the DP-MH5 player and Kenwood C-H7 unit have the latest software/firmware installed and are up to date.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to seek further assistance from the manufacturer or a professional repair service.

You made need to get a c.d.cleaner,it's a disc and put into player to clean.Also clean the c.d. itself.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cd+player+head+cleaner&gclid=CjwKCAjwpqCZBhAbEiwAa7pXedkZX0Ii3hGNIwiJH2plw_ifDp2KRI2OLL5O9Wj3d5wE0wP-SJDZMBoClbIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=616863275229&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011420&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11559832317325452860&hvtargid=kwd-3285951307&hydadcr=24632_13611814&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8fgthlymch_e

Hello Skye, the Kenwood Multiple Compact Disc Player DP-MH5 of your dad, has a problem with a strap inside the mechanism, I suggest you take it to a specialized technical service
If you have technical knowledge, I send you the link to download the service manual, on page 16, the breakdown of the mechanics appears and shows you the belt with the number 46, that is the one that you must replace
I also sent you the link to download the user manual
Greetings Franco Dosil

Hola Skye, la Kenwood Multiple Compact Disc Player DP-MH5 de tu papa, tiene un problema con una correa dentro del mecanismo, te sugiero que la lleves a un servicio tecnico especializado
Si tu tienes conocimientos tecnicos, te envio el link para descargar el manual de servicio, en la pagina 16, aparece el despiece de la mecanica y te muestra la correa con el numero 46, esa es la que debes reemplazar
Tambien te envio el link para descargar el manual de usuario
Saludos Franco Dosil
https://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Kenwood-DPMH-5-Service-Manual.pdf https://www.manualslib.com/manual/203920/Kenwood-Xd-8551.html?page=17

They will work but not change the disc,s

If the player do switch ON, and it won't read CDs, the fault might be to its optical pickup unit. Seek tech support.

A few things it could be:

No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.

CDs being used are burned, test using different media or an actual CD.

Very dirty or scratched CDs.

The CDs are upsidedown.

you need to have the lazer lense cleaned by a pro or buy a lens cleaning cd and load it about 5 times i think youl find it will fix your problem

cheers

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I had the same problem.
i fix it by taking out the cd player and pulling the outer case off. when i looked inside and the (in technical terms) metal bracket that holds the white plastic disc (that i guess holds the cds) inside the cd player was bent down. i am assuming that cds were hitting this when i tried to insert them! i just bent it back up using a knife from the outside. i bent it up until the white disc looked level.
good luck

Hi jenoss

Sounds like the unit has either a failing load belt to the cd drawer mechanism,not allowing the transport to fully load the cd. Give the unit a gentle tap just after the drawer closes and see if it resolves the problem.

OR a faulty spindle motor, you will have to take the lid off and after pressing play, give the disc a gentle "kickstart". If it then begins to run, then the motor is the problem.

If you find it is neither of these, get back to me here and I we shall go further

regards
Graeme

try to play a song from original cds.
maybe you brunt it in mp3 file, or its a different format. try to burn your song to cd-r.
if still, try to use nero to burner..
if it wont play your original cds and burnt cds,then the optical lens or the board is broken.
hope I helped you.