JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

ezbtr

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We have a maybe 2-4 yr old JVC DVD player, works good but on some DVDs, doesnt play at all or locks up in middle of movie! Grr frustrating. Talked to Hollywod video and they say some diff. with gold backed dvds, silver ones less probs. Well it does it on some silver back ones too. There has got to be some sort of format problem? I figure if you're half way into movie, it should finish? Is there a prob. with length of movie on dvd? Thanks, Heinz
 

Xcusme

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

This is a shot in the dark, but I wrote about a possible solution to this problem in another forum. Dvd drive transport systems are not so different,you may find a solution here:<br /> No Disc- Intermittent Play
 

SoulWinner

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

I had the same problem with an older DVD player. It was built toplay DVDs only. I found that wit my newer DVD players that play DVD, MP3, CD, etc. that they played everything, even DVDs burned with my DVD X Back-up software, while the old one won't play Back-up DVDs. Solution: Gave it away and went to Sams and got one that played multiple formats.
 

WoodRust

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

Sorry Heinz but when 1 can buy a brand new DVD player for 69 bucks or less - this is a non-issue!
 

JasonJ

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

Dvds are burned in two layers. When you see that slight pause about halfway through, that means the player is transitioning from one layer to the next. It is possible that there is a logic issue with your player causing it to hang when it transitions. It could also be as simple as dust on the laser lens or the laser may be slightly out of whack. Also, does this only happen to rental dvds? I have had it happen once in a blue moon on my $500 player, and I just take furniture polish, spray the surface and buff it with a very soft cloth and it fill the fine scratches and the disc plays. Obviously I never have the problem with my own dvds because I am anal and never allow the surfaces to be touched or scratched or any of that. If you do decide to buy a new dvd player, buy a good quality one. Yes you can get one for $60, but you get what you pay for. If you ever want to upgrade to a home theater, you want a dvd player that allows for it. A $60 player isn't very flexible, but is fine if all you want to do is watch a movie. I myself need the whole surround sound blah blah blah. I don't even bother with movie theaters, their sound is weak (my local theaters anyway-big city theaters rock)...
 

ezbtr

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

Originally posted by Xcusme:<br />This is a shot in the dark, but I wrote about a possible solution to this problem in another forum. Dvd drive transport systems are not so different,you may find a solution here:<br /> No Disc- Intermittent Play
wow "X" thx! gimme a while to digest, thank you very mush for your reply!
 

ezbtr

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

Originally posted by WoodRust:<br />Sorry Heinz but when 1 can buy a brand new DVD player for 69 bucks or less - this is a non-issue!
again.............KMA :)I feel sorry for you............
 

ezbtr

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

Originally posted by WoodRust:<br />Sorry Heinz but when 1 can buy a brand new DVD player for 69 bucks or less - this is a non-issue!
and oh yeah.........."KMA" stands for "KISS MY *** !" just so you aren confused........ :)
 

ED21

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

I had the same problem w/ a Phillips. It would freeze up after about an hour or so. After checking that no cooling vents were blocked I eventually ran a DVD cleaning disk in it that seemed to fix it. Available for 5 or 10 bucks.
 

nailbender2155

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

as long as they make tapes i will never buy a new problem
 

ED21

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Re: JVC DVD player doesnt play all dvds??

The extra features on DVD's & the better quality picture are nice. Don't scratch up the disk or melt it & it should last forever. Or at least until some newer technology replaces it.
 
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