Panasonic DVD/cd Home Stereo

[Joseph]

Hello all,

I was reading a previously discussed matter on a Panasonic dvd player,
about how his player would play for 30 minutes or so, and quit.
However, my player will start to read the disc and quit after just
getting started. It won't play dvd's or cd's. After trying to read
the disc a couple of times it says, "no disc". I've tried cleaning
the lens with a special lens cleaner and still the same thing. Also,
I bought this player while I was on a one year tour in Korea. It has
to have the adapter for 110 volts. Although, that seems like
something I should be worried about, the tape player and radio still
work fine. The player is only about 2 years old. Can anybody refer
me to what I can do with my player.

I appreciate your response,
Joseph

 

[Mark D. Zacharias]

In your case, it may be the pickup, maybe not. I've seen some Pioneer units,
for example, which may read the first few seconds, then freeze, and the
problem is a bad I.C.

Problem is, unless there's a known problem on these, an out-of warranty
repair is probably not cost-effective. Since yours was bought overseas,
Panasonic U.S. will feel no obligation to help you out.


Mark Z.



"Joseph" <joseph.e.ray@us.army.mil> wrote in message
news:d686c391.0310101832.25291@posting.google.com...

Hello all,

I was reading a previously discussed matter on a Panasonic dvd player,
about how his player would play for 30 minutes or so, and quit.
However, my player will start to read the disc and quit after just
getting started. It won't play dvd's or cd's. After trying to read
the disc a couple of times it says, "no disc". I've tried cleaning
the lens with a special lens cleaner and still the same thing. Also,
I bought this player while I was on a one year tour in Korea. It has
to have the adapter for 110 volts. Although, that seems like
something I should be worried about, the tape player and radio still
work fine. The player is only about 2 years old. Can anybody refer
me to what I can do with my player.

I appreciate your response,
Joseph

 

[Joseph]

Hey Thank you, Mark

What about if there is a known problem. In the 2002, I was reading an
email about the same problem after I sent the email to the group, and
Panasonic was reimbursing those particular consumers. Actually, there
was a class action suit against Panasonic. However, my model number
was not on there list.

This problem seems to be a common one. Is there a schematic for
model# SA DK10 Mini Home Stereo, or can you tell me which IC chip it
is and where I can find one. There is a tiny chip(about as big as my
thumb), on top of the changer. Would that be the one? I repair commo
equipment for the Army. This won't be much different.

Thanks again,
Joseph

"Mark D. Zacharias" <mzacharias@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<w6Qhb.7000$dn6.3498@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>...

In your case, it may be the pickup, maybe not. I've seen some Pioneer units,
for example, which may read the first few seconds, then freeze, and the
problem is a bad I.C.

Problem is, unless there's a known problem on these, an out-of warranty
repair is probably not cost-effective. Since yours was bought overseas,
Panasonic U.S. will feel no obligation to help you out.


Mark Z.



"Joseph" <joseph.e.ray@us.army.mil> wrote in message
news:d686c391.0310101832.25291@posting.google.com...
Hello all,

I was reading a previously discussed matter on a Panasonic dvd player,
about how his player would play for 30 minutes or so, and quit.
However, my player will start to read the disc and quit after just
getting started. It won't play dvd's or cd's. After trying to read
the disc a couple of times it says, "no disc". I've tried cleaning
the lens with a special lens cleaner and still the same thing. Also,
I bought this player while I was on a one year tour in Korea. It has
to have the adapter for 110 volts. Although, that seems like
something I should be worried about, the tape player and radio still
work fine. The player is only about 2 years old. Can anybody refer
me to what I can do with my player.

I appreciate your response,
Joseph

 

[Mark D. Zacharias]

I was just making general statements - I have no idea which if any chip
might cause your problem.
Pickups are still the number one cause of DVD player malfunctions, and
they're still rather expensive.
The Panasonic class-action suit involves older models using the VED0378
pickup, if memory serves.
You can try Panasonic customer service and see if they'll help you out, but
as I said, since yours was purchased overseas, Panasonic USA will likely
feel no obligation to help out.


Mark Z.


"Joseph" <joseph.e.ray@us.army.mil> wrote in message
news:d686c391.0310111337.146bc0a5@posting.google.com...

Hey Thank you, Mark

What about if there is a known problem. In the 2002, I was reading an
email about the same problem after I sent the email to the group, and
Panasonic was reimbursing those particular consumers. Actually, there
was a class action suit against Panasonic. However, my model number
was not on there list.

This problem seems to be a common one. Is there a schematic for
model# SA DK10 Mini Home Stereo, or can you tell me which IC chip it
is and where I can find one. There is a tiny chip(about as big as my
thumb), on top of the changer. Would that be the one? I repair commo
equipment for the Army. This won't be much different.

Thanks again,
Joseph

"Mark D. Zacharias" <mzacharias@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:<w6Qhb.7000$dn6.3498@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
In your case, it may be the pickup, maybe not. I've seen some Pioneer
units,
for example, which may read the first few seconds, then freeze, and the
problem is a bad I.C.

Problem is, unless there's a known problem on these, an out-of warranty
repair is probably not cost-effective. Since yours was bought overseas,
Panasonic U.S. will feel no obligation to help you out.


Mark Z.



"Joseph" <joseph.e.ray@us.army.mil> wrote in message
news:d686c391.0310101832.25291@posting.google.com...
Hello all,

I was reading a previously discussed matter on a Panasonic dvd player,
about how his player would play for 30 minutes or so, and quit.
However, my player will start to read the disc and quit after just
getting started. It won't play dvd's or cd's. After trying to read
the disc a couple of times it says, "no disc". I've tried cleaning
the lens with a special lens cleaner and still the same thing. Also,
I bought this player while I was on a one year tour in Korea. It has
to have the adapter for 110 volts. Although, that seems like
something I should be worried about, the tape player and radio still
work fine. The player is only about 2 years old. Can anybody refer
me to what I can do with my player.

I appreciate your response,
Joseph

 

[randy]

replace travers spindle motor .. they have an upgrade... p/n
rxq0745b...also replace spindle motor driver ic 2501 p/n c0gbg0000033.
this should cure it ....