Samsung dealerships i have a samsung dvd combo,however the video part of the machine does not want to rewind tapes like normal,it's very slow and even stops sometimes also the dvd part always battles to read discs unless they are 100% original where can the machine be sent for a "service" i live in linmeter in the south of jhb

SOURCE: Multi Zone code Samsung 5600 DVD VCR Combo

Try this site:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/samsung-dvd-v5600/7031#26074

Particularly the entries from:
Region code hack posted by Anthony Green, September 10 2006:

And

Region code hack posted by ZoidsGodzilla, November 22 2006:

Good luck

Posted on Jan 08, 2008

SOURCE: SAMSUNG SV-DVD440 Combo

how old is the player, it sounds like the lazer has gone down if it reads cds and not dvds

Posted on Feb 10, 2008

SOURCE: vhs tape stuck inside Samsung DVD-V3500 dvd/vcr combo

Not much mechanical skill needed for the task ahead. there are three screws which holds the cover on the player. Here are a few steps that may help you with your power problem. There is a fuse located inside of the player at the power cord connection for safety purposes.
1. Remove all power from the combo player
2. Remove three screws from the rear of the player cover
3. Remove cover, as the cover is removed you will see the fuse at the end of the power cord attachment.
4. Remove the fuse and replace with same amperage or volts required. (replacements could be found at Radio Shack.)
5. Replace cover
6. Connect Power and check combo player

Posted on May 23, 2008

SOURCE: player won't read a DVD

Sounds like a bad pick up assy (Laser)

Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: Samsung DVD HR735 doesn't recognise DVDs

It sounds like the laser in the DVD player is getting weak or has alignment problems. If the DVD that did not play in the samsung but played in others. I would tend to think its not alignment since you mentioned that it's been repaired before. Chances are the laser is weak but still within spec in order to prevent replacement. When My dvd players start to go they will generally stop recognizing burned media and thats your clue to replace it. They are very inexpensive to replace nowadays and have almost become disposable items. Probably not what you wanted to hear but it sounds like's like this player wasnt made very well.

Posted on Jul 13, 2009