Pioneer DVR-310-S problem

[cala]

Hi All,

I tried to search for this problem , but couldn't locate a thread on it.

I've had a Pioneer DVR-310-s for over 3 years now, and never had a problem.

Lately, when I put a dvd in , (mainly copies) , it won't read the disc anymore and just spits it back out.
It was reading these very discs a while ago, but now just ejects them when I try to play. Confused!

Some of the dvd's I am trying to watch are ones that I actually recordered on this DVD recorder, so they should be able to read.

Anyone experienced this also, or got any advice?

Thanks

[andw]

cala, the lasers can get 'tired' (for want of a better term) after a while.
You could try a laser cleaning kit, but it may make no difference.

[cala]

cala, the lasers can get 'tired' (for want of a better term) after a while.
You could try a laser cleaning kit, but it may make no difference.

thanks andw.

so I may have to get it repaired.

do you think it is worth it or should I look at purchasing a new recorder?

[andw]

Honestly don't know, I suppose it is a case of balancing repair cost against replacement cost and factoring in new features on a new model.
Probably worth getting a new one these days.