20 Most Recent Cyberhome DVD Recorder - DVR1600 Questions & Answers

I have the same model ... you can't use DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, only DVD+R or DVD+RW

Use the diode setting on the DMM meter. The setting will look like an arrow with a line across it. It should read Low (about 550 ohms in one direction and High (or OL) if the leads are reversed, If it reads low in both directions or high in both directions it is bad,

simple. feed 3351 as your code.
prasad

No disc error can be a DIY like the following steps.

Assuming that the disc is good.

1.Cleaning the lens. - Sometimes because of dust the lens can't read any disc.

Try clean the lens by soft cotton buds. Be careful while doing this.

2.Replacing the ribbon - Check the ribbon connected to the lens from the main board for scratch, damage. Once it has an open line then of course the lens can't read the disc. Also try to erase the contact by pencil eraser.

If you've done the steps above and the symptoms still there then the next step requires you a little knowledge in soldering technique and reading the ohmmeter.

3.Checked the motor - Check the motor that spin the disc with an ohmmeter. You can test it using the ohmmeter (x1) even it is connected on the lens assembly.

Good motor - reading should be fairly high and it will spin.

Bad motor - reading will drop to low resistance and will not spin.

Hint : 50% of my repaired unit the above parts are commonly caused of the problem.

If you confirmed that you have a defective motor then replace it with a new one. Before replacing the new motor you have to check the clearance of the disc holder with the old one. The clearance should be the same as the old because if not the lens will not read the disc if it is too far or too close.

If you already cleaned the lens, and confirmed that the ribbon is good as well as the motor then I've advice you to send it to repair shop because the next step should be done with an expert because it is quite technical diagnosing the fault between the pick-up lens and the main board.

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There is nothing to look onto the power chord of any type of eletronic equipments. Choose a good quality one, with more strands inside its core, that is all. More the strands, the capability of the power chord increases. Look for a good wone which have enough flexiblility to its insulation. Usually MX is the better if you get. IK.

OK you could try to use a cleaning DVD that may help.
If that doesn't work, then you have a faulty laser or quadrant detector in your laser assembly and the only way to fix it is to replace it.. it is also possible there are other problems too.
However i would doubt the economics of being able to do so. and any monies to be spent may well be put towards a new unit with a warranty?

try a single disk, but make sure format is not (-r or -rw; but +r or+rw )negative is mostly for computers, and positive is mostly for dvds and such; should find single at walgreens or wal-mart.

I have used a few websites for remotes, you could try cpc components in preston, maplin, grandata, or google make & model to see what others come up

pete

Hello George Telfo

#1
Insert your ( memory card , flash disk , cellphone , .... ) into your computer.
#2
Open up 'My Computer'. You should see it under the list of available drives.
#3
Check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive.
#4
In 'My Computer', right-click on the drive and choose 'Format'.
#5
Leave all the options as they are and click on 'Start'. This is a non-reversible process so make sure this is what you truly wanted to do in the first place.
#6
Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it into your Digital Camera or any other device. Try to browse to it to make sure it works fine now.

try to use a CD lens cleaner, it still won't read, you need to have it serviced.

mcdevito75 here, Don:t know too much, but DVD players are similar in construction to VCRs, the fuse should be an inline fuse in the back or on the side of the DVD player under a screw down cap with a specific mark on it sort of like an S on the cover, simply un-plug your DVD palyer and un-screw this cap, the glass fuse with come right out. Hope this helps.

check fuse!

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The following five digit codes are reported as working on Comcast and Cyberhome DVD: 20816 20874 21023 21129 21023

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i have had this problem time and tim again with the cyberhome dvr 1600 dvd recorder its not the fuse thats the problem the converter on the power board is blown i have 7 of these with exactly thesame problem to fix it all you need is a new power board if you unscrew it and take the top off then the power bord is to your right hand side big long board where the mains plug in all you do is once you got a new power board unscrew the old one and screw the new one in and plug the cables back in boo it works and by the way i had 7 of these plugged in when lighteing struck and its the same problem with them all

If you look at the front panel of your CD player you will notice a very small hole. Using a VERY straight Paper Clip push in about 1/2 inch in this hole then pull the drawer out.

try to plug or unplug the RCA chord in the player..

Take top off and then remove disc.

gave up threw machine away this am !