Hitachi DV-RV8500E problem

muddypays · 12-04-2007, 20:05

I have the above recorder, DVD/VHS combo, 15 months old. Recently the DVD part has started to stutter/freeze and generally become unplayable on playback. Checked all cables/connections.
Switched off at mains etc. Tried new Ram discs. Used a compatible lens cleaner, but it seems to have virtually packed up. I have a recording on a DVD-R that wont play on the Hitachi, but is Ok on the PC.
In record list mode the thumbnails just show a blue screen.
Seem to recall reading here some months ago that pressing two buttons at once on the remote was a suggestion for someone else's player. Can't remember which buttons though!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Out of warranty obviously!!
Thanks.

John Currie · 12-04-2007, 21:43

The laser is knackered by the sounds of it and pressing two buttons isn't going to do anything I'm afraid.

muddypays · 13-04-2007, 11:47

John.
What puzzles me is that today I have used a DVD-R and it is working normally.
Haven't got any RWs at the moment.
If it works with those then I will make do.
Can it still be the laser??
It now sounds to me as if it is just the ram circuit that is U/S.
I left it off at the mains overnight.
This morning I put in a Ram disc and it showed 'unknown disc'.

12-04-2007, 20:05	#1
muddypays Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Ash Green N.Kent Posts: 425	Hitachi DV-RV8500E problem I have the above recorder, DVD/VHS combo, 15 months old. Recently the DVD part has started to stutter/freeze and generally become unplayable on playback. Checked all cables/connections. Switched off at mains etc. Tried new Ram discs. Used a compatible lens cleaner, but it seems to have virtually packed up. I have a recording on a DVD-R that wont play on the Hitachi, but is Ok on the PC. In record list mode the thumbnails just show a blue screen. Seem to recall reading here some months ago that pressing two buttons at once on the remote was a suggestion for someone else's player. Can't remember which buttons though! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Out of warranty obviously!! Thanks.

12-04-2007, 21:43	#2
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	The laser is knackered by the sounds of it and pressing two buttons isn't going to do anything I'm afraid.

13-04-2007, 11:47	#3
muddypays Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Ash Green N.Kent Posts: 425	John. What puzzles me is that today I have used a DVD-R and it is working normally. Haven't got any RWs at the moment. If it works with those then I will make do. Can it still be the laser?? It now sounds to me as if it is just the ram circuit that is U/S. I left it off at the mains overnight. This morning I put in a Ram disc and it showed 'unknown disc'.

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