I had a habit of leaving the DVD player on all the time so i could just go to a certain episode of a show. Then when i was done with the episode, i would just hit stop and never turn off the DVD player. So now of all a sudden, the DVD player won't come on and the DISC inside won't eject. So is this DVD Player finished?

Uhhh....I wouldn't think leaving it on all the time would do that unless it overheated. Did you try unplugging it and plugging it back in? I have to do that to mine sometimes.

Try doing what DawsonGirl said. That's what my VCR used to do when I left it on too long.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I had a habit of leaving the DVD player on all the time so i could just go to a certain episode of a show. Then when i was done with the episode, i would just hit stop and never turn off the DVD player. So now of all a sudden, the DVD player won't come on and the DISC inside won't eject. So is this DVD Player finished?

Well I've always been told that leaving a DVD in all the time isn't good for the DVD player, same with a VCR. It possibly could be overheating, so unplug it, then go to the store and get a DVD cleaner to clean the heads on the DVD Player, cause of the dust and stuff that can build up inside, that can help too :)

Originally posted by dawsongirl
Uhhh....I wouldn't think leaving it on all the time would do that unless it overheated. Did you try unplugging it and plugging it back in? I have to do that to mine sometimes.



How long should leave it UNPLUGGED

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
How long should leave it UNPLUGGED

Maybe a minute or two. Or overnight if you're asleep anyway.

Originally posted by Topanga
Well I've always been told that leaving a DVD in all the time isn't good for the DVD player, same with a VCR. It possibly could be overheating, so unplug it, then go to the store and get a DVD cleaner to clean the heads on the DVD Player, cause of the dust and stuff that can build up inside, that can help too :)

None of the three VCR's I have has gone an extended period of time without a tape in it, and the 2 actively used ones ALWAYS have a tape in them, and I've had them now for...

VCR 1 - Ten Years (Semi-Retired)
VCR 2 - Five Years
VCR 3 - Two Years.

Just depends on the VCR I guess

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I had a habit of leaving the DVD player on all the time so i could just go to a certain episode of a show. Then when i was done with the episode, i would just hit stop and never turn off the DVD player. So now of all a sudden, the DVD player won't come on and the DISC inside won't eject. So is this DVD Player finished? depends on :

- how dusty is it, and just how hot did it get ?

- how cheap was it, and

- how long ago did the warranty expire ?

Originally posted by dawsongirl
Maybe a minute or two. Or overnight if you're asleep anyway.


Well it died, left it unplugged all night and still would not come on this morning. Also the disc inside never came out so i have to buy a new DVD player today. I don't nowif it had anything to do with being cheap since i left it on all the time. I do remember telling my mom to buy me the CHEAPEST DVD player she can find because i didn't want her to spend that much money bu i don't think the price had anything to do with it.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Well it died, left it unplugged all night and still would not come on this morning. Also the disc inside never came out so i have to buy a new DVD player today. I don't nowif it had anything to do with being cheap since i left it on all the time. I do remember telling my mom to buy me the CHEAPEST DVD player she can find because i didn't want her to spend that much money bu i don't think the price had anything to do with it.

This happened to be before.... but luckily i had a warranty to replace it (it was within 90 days)....

before you shoot the old DVD player out, keep trying to get the disc out.
turning it on/off.... on/off.... on/off over and over again may cause it to spontaneously open.... grab the disc.... and get rid of the DVD player.
especially if the episode you were watching happens to be "The Jeffersons"

Originally posted by barwars88
This happened to be before.... but luckily i had a warranty to replace it (it was within 90 days)....

before you shoot the old DVD player out, keep trying to get the disc out.
turning it on/off.... on/off.... on/off over and over again may cause it to spontaneously open.... grab the disc.... and get rid of the DVD player.
especially if the episode you were watching happens to be "The Jeffersons"


I took a risk of getting an electric shock by opening up the DVD player so i could get the disc out. The disc has a small scracth on it so i will see if the eps are ok when i buy the new DVD player today.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I took a risk of getting an electric shock by opening up the DVD player so i could get the disc out. The disc has a small scracth on it so i will see if the eps are ok when i buy the new DVD player today.



So it was "The Jeffersons"??

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I took a risk of getting an electric shock by opening up the DVD player so i could get the disc out. The disc has a small scracth on it so i will see if the eps are ok when i buy the new DVD player today.
....why didn't you unplug it?

Originally posted by barwars88
So it was "The Jeffersons"??


Yes

Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
....why didn't you unplug it?

because that would make sense.
and this is solomon we're talking about.

Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
....why didn't you unplug it?


It was unplugged

Make sure you turn your new one off when you aren't using it. That's common sense.

Originally posted by Nanny Fine
Make sure you turn your new one off when you aren't using it. That's common sense.


Oh believe me, i will turn the new off when i'm not using it.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
It was unplugged
then how are you risking getting eletric shock if there is no electricity flowing through it?

Originally posted by barwars88
because that would make sense.
and this is solomon we're talking about. *nods*

Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
then how are you risking getting eletric shock if there is no electricity flowing through it?


Good point-LOL Silly me

Actually, units like TVs, vcrs, and dvd players have electricity stored inside them whether plugged in or not. That is why there is a big warning not to try and service parts. I remember reading that a guy in our area found this out the hard way. BE VERY CAREFUL.

Originally posted by parker57
Actually, units like TVs, vcrs, and dvd players have electricity stored inside them whether plugged in or not. That is why there is a big warning not to try and service parts. I remember reading that a guy in our area found this out the hard way. BE VERY CAREFUL.


Well i was able to get the DVD out with no problems.

Originally posted by barwars88
because that would make sense.
and this is solomon we're talking about.

:rofl: :rotflmao:

That made my day. :p

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Well i was able to get the DVD out with no problems.

That's great, S.A. Now just turn off the power when not using it. Brought a DVD that records and wrestled with that thing, but learned some things when fooling around with it. I went through 12 blank DVD's but not have things in order. Make sure that the machine is in a room with a cool temperature. One thing that I learn about machines is that they are like people and need fanning when hot or overheated. Whenever I am recording DVDs, I let my ceiling fan run if the room is too warm. Now since you are up north, you should not have that problem though.

Actually, most DVD players do not have an OFF button, but rather a "standby" mode, which reduces the unit to a low power output when not in use. It is probably not a big deal to leave it on during the day if you play a lot of DVD's. I would recommend going to standby mode at night.

MAKE SURE TO HAVE PROPER VENTILATION FOR YOUR DVD PLAYER! I have heard of some people that even keep plastic on their units to prevent dust from getting on them. I personally wouldn't do that. HOWEVER, NO MATTER WHAT YOU MUST HAVE THOSE VENTILATION OPENINGS CLEAR AND NOT OBSTRUCTED IN ANY WAY! THESE VENTS ALLOW THE UNIT TO BREATHE AND PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE UNIT.

Price of the DVD player should not affect picture quality. The technology is the same. I have found (and have a post on this) that some of my disks that are released 4 years ago or more, I can not access the "Disk Menu" on the remote, but on all other disks I can. Three of the four movies that I have purchased have since released updated DVD versions. However, I don't want to re-buy the same movie, just to get to the quick menu!

Yes, go to standby mode at night, keep your ventilation openings clear and NOT obstructed. Keep the disk tray closed when not in use, and handle your disks by the edges. If they get dusty, wipe the disks using a soft clean Kleenex or cloth from the center of the disk out to the edge.

Jack