1995 Surf CD player trouble

In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart
<mfj1952deletethis.TakeThisOut@cox.net> wrote:

> Pelorus wrote:
> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set
> > me right:
> >
> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....
> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?
> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load
> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.

Thanks for the response - I'll check that tomorrow.
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In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart
<mfj1952deletethis.RemoveThis@cox.net> wrote:

> Pelorus wrote:
> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set
> > me right:
> >
> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....
> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?
> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load
> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.

Thanks for your response. It rejects those too - in about 4 secs, same
as other CDs. Seems to work perfectly and smoothly, apart from gently
refusing any CD. Any other thoughts welcome!

--
Sporran
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In article <011220081214342022%sporran@targe.com>, sporran.DeleteThis@targe.com wrote:
>In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart
><mfj1952deletethis.DeleteThis@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Pelorus wrote:
>> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set
>> > me right:
>> >
>> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....
>> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?
>> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load
>> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.
>
>Thanks for your response. It rejects those too - in about 4 secs, same
>as other CDs. Seems to work perfectly and smoothly, apart from gently
>refusing any CD. Any other thoughts welcome!
>
try some home made music cd's
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In article <EyUYk.65842$786.33298@fe11.news.easynews.com>,
<someone RemoveThis @some.domain> wrote:

> In article <011220081214342022%sporran@targe.com>, sporran RemoveThis @targe.com wrote:
> >In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart
> ><mfj1952deletethis RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Pelorus wrote:
> >> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set
> >> > me right:
> >> >
> >> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....
> >> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?
> >> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load
> >> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.
> >
> >Thanks for your response. It rejects those too - in about 4 secs, same
> >as other CDs. Seems to work perfectly and smoothly, apart from gently
> >refusing any CD. Any other thoughts welcome!
> >
> try some home made music cd's

FIXED!!!

Here's the info for anyone with the same problem:

There are *NO* pre-set region/country codes or lock-outs on CDs or CD
players and never were (although there are on DVDs) - it's an 'urban
myth.' Apart from possibly needing an in-line converter for FM radio
frequencies, a Japanese combined CD/Tape/radio unit should work
anywhere in the world.

CD players that don't work in imported used Japanese vehicles are
probably just dirty (from sitting around - on the boat or at the dock).
Laser/diode/mirror damage is possible but very unlikely.

I ran a non-solvent CD cleaner disk for 4 or 5 minutes, stuffing it
back in every time it was ejected. It finally stayed put for about 10
seconds. Then inserted a retail audio CD - working perfectly.

Hope this is of use and thanks again to all who offered advice.

--
Sporran
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In article <021220081119271123%sporran@targe.com>, sporran RemoveThis @targe.com wrote:
>In article <EyUYk.65842$786.33298@fe11.news.easynews.com>,
><someone RemoveThis @some.domain> wrote:
>
>> In article <011220081214342022%sporran@targe.com>, sporran RemoveThis @targe.com wrote:
>> >In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart
>> ><mfj1952deletethis RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Pelorus wrote:
>> >> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set
>> >> > me right:
>> >> >
>> >> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....
>> >> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?
>> >> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load
>> >> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.
>> >
>> >Thanks for your response. It rejects those too - in about 4 secs, same
>> >as other CDs. Seems to work perfectly and smoothly, apart from gently
>> >refusing any CD. Any other thoughts welcome!
>> >
>> try some home made music cd's
>
>FIXED!!!
>
>Here's the info for anyone with the same problem:
>
>There are *NO* pre-set region/country codes or lock-outs on CDs or CD
>players and never were (although there are on DVDs) - it's an 'urban
>myth.' Apart from possibly needing an in-line converter for FM radio
>frequencies, a Japanese combined CD/Tape/radio unit should work
>anywhere in the world.
>
>CD players that don't work in imported used Japanese vehicles are
>probably just dirty (from sitting around - on the boat or at the dock).
>Laser/diode/mirror damage is possible but very unlikely.
>
>I ran a non-solvent CD cleaner disk for 4 or 5 minutes, stuffing it
>back in every time it was ejected. It finally stayed put for about 10
>seconds. Then inserted a retail audio CD - working perfectly.
>
>Hope this is of use and thanks again to all who offered advice.
>
occam's razor shaves again.
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