05-06-2005, 16:37
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DVD problem
My son has a DVD player which is about 3 years old and he has started having problems playing DVDs on it, the older disks play ok but newer ones are either skipping or refusing to play at all.....he says he has seen a program were they said that older DVD players can have problems playing the newer disks and that you can get in touch with the manufacturer to get a update disk.....has any one else heard about this?
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05-06-2005, 16:43
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Re: DVD problem
Not three years already is it Jules, only seems about 18 month since we were talking about his xmas pressie on VF, anyway not heard of this fault could need a lens clean.
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05-06-2005, 17:19
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Re: DVD problem
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05-06-2005, 17:27
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Re: DVD problem
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Originally Posted by Roy MM
Not three years already is it Jules, only seems about 18 month since we were talking about his xmas pressie on VF, anyway not heard of this fault could need a lens clean.
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I thought about the lens clean Roy but that would not explain why his old DVDs play ok
Thanks Paul I will have a look 
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05-06-2005, 17:36
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Re: DVD problem
Cleaning the lens is worth a try, but also, if it is a DVD drive within a computer, you may be able to flash the drive with the latest firmware.
You would need to see if there is an update for the drive on the manufacturers website and follow instructions.
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05-06-2005, 21:03
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Re: DVD problem
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Originally Posted by whyme38
My son has a DVD player which is about 3 years old and he has started having problems playing DVDs on it, the older disks play ok but newer ones are either skipping or refusing to play at all.....he says he has seen a program were they said that older DVD players can have problems playing the newer disks and that you can get in touch with the manufacturer to get a update disk.....has any one else heard about this?
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Perhaps you should meet rich bloke, get engaged and then tell him to buy your son a new one.
You know how daft most blokes are!
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05-06-2005, 21:25
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Re: DVD problem
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
Cleaning the lens is worth a try, but also, if it is a DVD drive within a computer, you may be able to flash the drive with the latest firmware.
You would need to see if there is an update for the drive on the manufacturers website and follow instructions.
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No it is just a DVD player
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Perhaps you should meet rich bloke, get engaged and then tell him to buy your son a new one.
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Good idea dear pity I didn't get the rich part but get your cheque book out any way 
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05-06-2005, 21:30
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Re: DVD problem
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Originally Posted by whyme38
I thought about the lens clean Roy but that would not explain why his old DVDs play ok
Thanks Paul I will have a look |
nice one in Aldi this Thursday, as well
http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_232.html
- I might even replace our crépe one downstairs, at these prices 
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05-06-2005, 21:31
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Re: DVD problem
Oh I like the look of that one thanks gary
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05-06-2005, 21:42
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Re: DVD problem
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Oh I like the look of that one thanks gary |
no problem, Jules, you're more than welcome, as always.
- the only problem with Aldi is the specials are usually 'when they are gone, they are gone', so get there early
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06-06-2005, 20:06
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King of laminate flooring
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Re: DVD problem
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Good idea dear pity I didn't get the rich part but get your cheque book out any way |
Yes dear.
(Anything to avoid an argument.)
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