Samsung Dvd Vcr Model V5500

zoepaulpenny · 11-07-2012, 13:38

HI everyone,i have just become the owner of a SAMSUNG DVD VCR DUEL DECK, MODEL NO V5500, it will play a cd no problem, but when i put a DVD film in it just scans and eventually say cannot play this disc, check the disc.
how can i sort this problem .. I do not have the remote .
thanks..

Chasing Shadows · 11-07-2012, 13:46

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Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

how can i sort this problem

Return it to wherever you got it from and replace it with one that can still read DVDs as well as CDs.

Nigel Goodwin · 11-07-2012, 13:47

Most likely it's the laser assembly that's failed, it would most probably need a complete new DVD mech to repair it (as that's most likely all that's available).

chrisjr · 11-07-2012, 13:51

As Nigel says probably a laser fault in the DVD drive. One thing that you could try is running a disk cleaner through the drive. If you are very lucky it is just some gunge on the laser and that might sort it. However be prepared for disappointment.

Lasers don't last for ever and if it has been well used it could very easily be on it's last legs. So even if a cleaning disk does revive it it might not be a long term solution.

zoepaulpenny · 11-07-2012, 13:54

my neighbour who is elderly has had this DVD player for about 8 years.. However in all that time, he has never used it. he just watched TV, and went to bed and watched a portable DVD player..he has now thrown away a CRT TV on a cabinet stand, along with the DVD recorder he gave me... TV still works. shame..

zoepaulpenny · 12-07-2012, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Most likely it's the laser assembly that's failed, it would most probably need a complete new DVD mech to repair it (as that's most likely all that's available).

well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust??

mac2708 · 12-07-2012, 22:37

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Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust??

Found this info on videohelp forums:

"A dvd player decides what media is inserted by the use of 2 diodes, which control the frequency of the laser

This is how it determines the difference between cd and dvd media"

"Just to add, the CD and DVD lasers are separate devices under a common lens. It's not unusual for the DVD laser to die first."

Nigel Goodwin · 13-07-2012, 08:45

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Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny

well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust??

As already mentioned by mac2708, they use two lasers (a BD player uses three).

Dust is more serious than it sounds as well, you can clean the outside of the final lens, but you can't clean the inside of it, or the internal optics.

zoepaulpenny · 13-07-2012, 21:21

so assuming you are correct, and the lazer has died for the DVD player.. would it be cost effective to fix???

chrisjr · 13-07-2012, 21:38

[pedant mode] There is no z in laser, it is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation [/pedant mode]

Changing the laser is probably physically possible, always assuming the relevant spare part is available, but might cost more to fit than the unit is worth. Especially if you have to pay someone to do the necessary.

zoepaulpenny · 13-07-2012, 21:56

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Originally Posted by chrisjr

[pedant mode] There is no z in laser, it is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation [/pedant mode]

Changing the laser is probably physically possible, always assuming the relevant spare part is available, but might cost more to fit than the unit is worth. Especially if you have to pay someone to do the necessary.

OK I shall buy a budget DVD player from a well known store.
hope the laser in that last a while.. thanks for reply.

zoepaulpenny · 14-07-2012, 17:09

took the drive out of the case, and cleaned the lens manually. put it all back, not expecting anything, hey presto it is working fine.. bought a ten pound lens cleaner and it was crap..

11-07-2012, 13:38	#1
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Samsung Dvd Vcr Model V5500 HI everyone,i have just become the owner of a SAMSUNG DVD VCR DUEL DECK, MODEL NO V5500, it will play a cd no problem, but when i put a DVD film in it just scans and eventually say cannot play this disc, check the disc. how can i sort this problem .. I do not have the remote . thanks..

11-07-2012, 13:46	#2
Chasing Shadows Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,536	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny how can i sort this problem Return it to wherever you got it from and replace it with one that can still read DVDs as well as CDs.

11-07-2012, 13:47	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Most likely it's the laser assembly that's failed, it would most probably need a complete new DVD mech to repair it (as that's most likely all that's available).

11-07-2012, 13:51	#4
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	As Nigel says probably a laser fault in the DVD drive. One thing that you could try is running a disk cleaner through the drive. If you are very lucky it is just some gunge on the laser and that might sort it. However be prepared for disappointment. Lasers don't last for ever and if it has been well used it could very easily be on it's last legs. So even if a cleaning disk does revive it it might not be a long term solution.

11-07-2012, 13:54	#5
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	my neighbour who is elderly has had this DVD player for about 8 years.. However in all that time, he has never used it. he just watched TV, and went to bed and watched a portable DVD player..he has now thrown away a CRT TV on a cabinet stand, along with the DVD recorder he gave me... TV still works. shame..

12-07-2012, 22:10	#6
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Most likely it's the laser assembly that's failed, it would most probably need a complete new DVD mech to repair it (as that's most likely all that's available). well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust??

12-07-2012, 22:37	#7
mac2708 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,196	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust?? Found this info on videohelp forums: "A dvd player decides what media is inserted by the use of 2 diodes, which control the frequency of the laser This is how it determines the difference between cd and dvd media" "Just to add, the CD and DVD lasers are separate devices under a common lens. It's not unusual for the DVD laser to die first."

13-07-2012, 08:45	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by zoepaulpenny well it plays a music cd ok. no problem, are you sure it is the lazer. or dust?? As already mentioned by mac2708, they use two lasers (a BD player uses three). Dust is more serious than it sounds as well, you can clean the outside of the final lens, but you can't clean the inside of it, or the internal optics.

13-07-2012, 21:21	#9
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	so assuming you are correct, and the lazer has died for the DVD player.. would it be cost effective to fix???

13-07-2012, 21:38	#10
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	[pedant mode] There is no z in laser, it is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation [/pedant mode] Changing the laser is probably physically possible, always assuming the relevant spare part is available, but might cost more to fit than the unit is worth. Especially if you have to pay someone to do the necessary.

13-07-2012, 21:56	#11
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr [pedant mode] There is no z in laser, it is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation [/pedant mode] Changing the laser is probably physically possible, always assuming the relevant spare part is available, but might cost more to fit than the unit is worth. Especially if you have to pay someone to do the necessary. OK I shall buy a budget DVD player from a well known store. hope the laser in that last a while.. thanks for reply.

14-07-2012, 17:09	#12
zoepaulpenny Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the land of the hobbit. Posts: 8,839	took the drive out of the case, and cleaned the lens manually. put it all back, not expecting anything, hey presto it is working fine.. bought a ten pound lens cleaner and it was crap..

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