"No Disc" message

[Bert72]

"No Disc" message

Hi,

I am very new to all of this so forgive me ignorance. I have had a search on the site but can't find what I need (or think I need), perhaps you can help.

I have a Cambridge Audio CD4 Special Edition. Recently it has been occasionally displaying a "No Disc" message and only recognising some discs. No it will not recognise anything.

I have been told that I might need to adjust something to allow it to play again but I don’t know what or where. Can anyone provide me with help?

Thanks.

 

[jives11]

Hi bert72, I cannot help with your error, but I'd probably make the thread title less generic. You will find that then designer of the CD4SE contributes to this forum. I'd add the player model to the thread title to catch the eye


good luck

 

[Bert72]

Ok, I will do, thanks for the Tip.

 

[gmphadte]

Such problems occur when the laser assy needs replacement.

 

[kexik]

that's it. dead laser unit.

 

[JohnW]

Hi Bert72,

Yes it sounds like your Lasers gone (CDM12.1) - the CD4SE is based upon Philips CD7 Digital Servo Chipset - there’s no adjustment, only laser power calibration on the Laser head itself - but from the systems you described - this will not help.

John

 

[Bert72]

Thanks for all your help so far!

Is it easy / cost effective to replace the laser?

If so where could i buy one?

 

[JohnW]

Bert,

The CD4SE is a very good machine - so it’s well worth sending say £50 to £100 to have the Laser replaced - you will not get a better machine for the price.

If you can replace yourself - then a Philips CDM12.1 should cost you no more then say £25 - and remember there is no alignment required after replacing the Laser, as this is handled automatically by the Philips CD7 servo Chipset.

You will have to search for suppliers of replacement CDM12.1

John

 

[sreten]

I had my CD4SE CD drive changed because of persistent skipping.

Cost £50 (I seem to remember) through Richer Sounds.

/sreten.