"Check Disc" Error on Toshiba SD 1600 (1 Viewer)

[Woo Jae]

Hello folks

I just checked my 2.5 year old Toshiba 1600 which will no longer recognize any discs... It will not even read CDs anymore - all it gives is the "Check Disc" Error. Does this mean the player is no longer serviceable? Please advise...

 

[Jack Briggs]

Try unplugging the unit for a little while (a few minutes, at least) and then restarting. Also, have you been feeding the machine clean discs? Just some offhand ideas.

 

[Woo Jae]

Thanks for the response, Mr. Briggs.

They are pretty clean (light scratches at its worst).

I guess I am trying to figure out if it is worth "fixing" by taking to a repair center or just getting a progressive scan player (as we all know, broken hardware => new hardware ) Thing is, finances this month are a bit tight, and I do have other DVD players in the house ( a Toshiba 2700 ( the 2-disc changing one.) )

I will try your suggestion, and I will also continue trying to use DVD lens cleaners ( maybe a wet lens cleaner will do better)

 

[Woo Jae]

Well, nothing seems to work, so that means I will get a new player.

I am leaning toward a Panasonic RP-91 since it is progressive (my first) and seems to do well with lots of diff equipment.

My main set up is:

36" Toshiba TV with only S-Video (3~4 years old)
HK AVR520
JBL N25 and N20

The one in my own room (which is probably the most used) is

Yamaha RX420
JBL Satellite Speakers (4) with S Center and Sub.
Toshiba 27" Flat Screen TV with Component inputs.


Would you folks recommend the RP91 for either of my set ups?

 

[Ron_L]

RP91 is apparently pretty good. I can vouch for the toshiba 3800 or 4800...both excellent machines.

 

[Woo Jae]

Just ordered the RP91 in champagne color fron Newegg.com with 2 day fedex. The many opionions on this site for that player had already sealed the deal for me. Besides, if I do at some point get a LARGE WS HD TV (> 40") I know that this player will be able to perform...

Thanks for all the advice..