3 years later from the time you uploaded this video originally….your video helped me with a Pioneer Laserdisc CLD-V850 that I found recently at a thrift store. When I tested at the thrift store it was making that grinding noise coming from the motor(I recognized that sound from my Laseractive). And since I recognized the noise when I tested it at the thrift store I still bought this laserdisc player. Got it home and it was having the issues as in this video. Did the belt n laser cleaning and that fixed it. Thank you. Happy holidays!
Brilliant ... that bought back good memories ... I did exactly the same cleaning methods, back in the early 90's, when I had my own repair workshop ... those type of repairs were easy money ... damn I miss those days ...
A friend called for me to come look at his. Hopefully it’s the same Pioneer or at least a Pioneer. Or similar mechanism set up loading small tools and heading over now. Thanks for the tips
Great video. Wish my issue was as simple as this. Same laser assembly but a different model. Tries to read a disc, but stops, yet recognizes CD/LD and if LD is on Side A or Side B. I sent a message on Twitter if you're willing to take a look.
Thank you so much! I have a CLD-D701 that would not detects CDs or Laserdisks after being in storage for 8 years. I cleaned the sensor and the laser and the problem was solved. The only thing I need to do now is fix the loading system where the tray hesitates to fully open the outer lid. I have to manually help the system open that lid to the tray can come out. As soon as I get some acetone, I will inspect those belts and clean them. Thanks for your video, first time I see you. Ive just subscribed.
With my new found love of Laserdisc Players, i have found my fair share of dirty belts. I am wondering if in your experience, do the optics below the main lens get dirty/covered in a any kind of 'film'. I have found a number of players i have acquired do have a visible red laser glow, but do not recognise a disc even after gentle cleaning (and tweaking the laser diode intensity pot). Perhaps it is the detector that is faulty and not the Laser emitter? (not looking for a 'fix'), just wondering if you think the optics inside the sled could be contributing to a failure to recognise a disc. I did try ultrasonic cleaning the whole sled assembly in IPA without change function (figured it couldn't hurt to try!) Thanks again for your videos, old and new!
I would use lighter fluid for cleaning belts and internal parts instead since it's safe on plastics. While acetone is probably ok with rubber belts and those nylon pulleys, it will damage any ABS parts that may be in the machine, so I'd be careful despite your 40-year lucky streak.
Actually, the infrared sensor is not used for disc recognition. This is the TILT sensor. There is a TILT motor to adjust the whole mechanism to prevent crosstalk as the disc is read.
I thought the optical pickup used a jitter in the eye pattern to detect tilt. That is how I was taught to adjust later model DVD players anyway, plus I have had that IR diode set dirty and not detect a disc. I will definitely look into it. Thanks
I have a cld-53. I cleaned the laser, changed the loading belt, and it now loads and the motor starts. In about seven seconds the motor turns off and the disk coasts to a stop. I checked the clamping mechanism and observed no defects. What should I look for next?
Hi, My Pioneer laser disc CLD-S303 still has a no disc after I watch your video cleaning the belt and sensors. Do you have any idea where I should look at it too? thanks
@@norcal715 no it won’t play the lazer disc at all after loaded and said no disc. I don’t care CD player work or not, last time was used over year ago just fine with karaoke lazer disc…. I hate to see it go to land field.
IPA 99% is definetely safer on rubber belts and is just as efective for servicing belts. But there's something even better and 100% safe on rubber parts... platenclene. It's used for cleaning the rubber rollers on printers. I use it to clean belts, pinch rollers... and it works fantastic.
Yes, I have a pioneer laserdisc cld-1080 it will play certain laserdiscs just fine and load them/play them perfectly. Others it will not. Jurassic park, Independence Day won’t play them at all. Says play then immediately says stop. Also won’t play cds. What does it need? What’s should I do?
Look at the disc label and see if some discs are CLV and others are CAV format (constant angular velocity, and constant linear velocity) Is that the common denominator?
"What About Bob" is in my opinion, one the worst movies ever made. I rented this movie on VHS years ago, and about half way through it, my late wife asked me if I had seen enough. I had. Steve, your repair is spot-on though. My wife's cousin bought one of these when they first came out, and we were invited over to watch "Romancing The Stone". I didn't care for it either.
If I had the time I would watch your videos all day long, knowledge is a good thing.
Thanks for this! My vintage 1994 Pioneer CLD-D503 is working again. Who knew that a little Windex and acetone could work such magic.
No parts or re-alignment needed; if only all repair jobs were that quick and easy! Once again you have saved this one from possible land-fill.
3 years later from the time you uploaded this video originally….your video helped me with a Pioneer Laserdisc CLD-V850 that I found recently at a thrift store. When I tested at the thrift store it was making that grinding noise coming from the motor(I recognized that sound from my Laseractive). And since I recognized the noise when I tested it at the thrift store I still bought this laserdisc player. Got it home and it was having the issues as in this video. Did the belt n laser cleaning and that fixed it. Thank you. Happy holidays!
Thank you! Due to your video explaining to clean the lens and infra-red detector, I now have a fully working LD player!
Brilliant ... that bought back good memories ... I did exactly the same cleaning methods, back in the early 90's, when I had my own repair workshop ... those type of repairs were easy money ... damn I miss those days ...
Acetone is truly magical, as are your skills, sir! 😁👌
Great job man! Thanks a lot for your big help. 👏👏👏👏👏
Acetone?! Are you out of your mind? ... I'm just kidding. Great video. I love that the remaining LD players are treated like this!
Oh that worked better than expected. Thanks
Nice machine, satisfying watching you fix it back up. Definitely going to try acetone on my belts.
A friend called for me to come look at his. Hopefully it’s the same Pioneer or at least a Pioneer. Or similar mechanism set up loading small tools and heading over now. Thanks for the tips
nice work! A little bit of love and there it goes!
Thanks! ❤
Great video. Wish my issue was as simple as this. Same laser assembly but a different model. Tries to read a disc, but stops, yet recognizes CD/LD and if LD is on Side A or Side B. I sent a message on Twitter if you're willing to take a look.
Thank you so much! I have a CLD-D701 that would not detects CDs or Laserdisks after being in storage for 8 years. I cleaned the sensor and the laser and the problem was solved. The only thing I need to do now is fix the loading system where the tray hesitates to fully open the outer lid. I have to manually help the system open that lid to the tray can come out. As soon as I get some acetone, I will inspect those belts and clean them. Thanks for your video, first time I see you. Ive just subscribed.
Another one kept from the land fill :o)
With my new found love of Laserdisc Players, i have found my fair share of dirty belts. I am wondering if in your experience, do the optics below the main lens get dirty/covered in a any kind of 'film'. I have found a number of players i have acquired do have a visible red laser glow, but do not recognise a disc even after gentle cleaning (and tweaking the laser diode intensity pot). Perhaps it is the detector that is faulty and not the Laser emitter? (not looking for a 'fix'), just wondering if you think the optics inside the sled could be contributing to a failure to recognise a disc. I did try ultrasonic cleaning the whole sled assembly in IPA without change function (figured it couldn't hurt to try!)
Thanks again for your videos, old and new!
Hello . Loved the video. Tried on pioneer ld player with same problem. Cleaned the belts and lens. It's still won't spin. Any suggestions, please
I would use lighter fluid for cleaning belts and internal parts instead since it's safe on plastics. While acetone is probably ok with rubber belts and those nylon pulleys, it will damage any ABS parts that may be in the machine, so I'd be careful despite your 40-year lucky streak.
I love youre vids so much.
Actually, the infrared sensor is not used for disc recognition. This is the TILT sensor. There is a TILT motor to adjust the whole mechanism to prevent crosstalk as the disc is read.
I thought the optical pickup used a jitter in the eye pattern to detect tilt. That is how I was taught to adjust later model DVD players anyway, plus I have had that IR diode set dirty and not detect a disc. I will definitely look into it. Thanks
@@norcal715 , Thank you! Love your channel!
I have a cld-53. I cleaned the laser, changed the loading belt, and it now loads and the motor starts. In about seven seconds the motor turns off and the disk coasts to a stop. I checked the clamping mechanism and observed no defects. What should I look for next?
Hey can you please help me I have a laserdisc player pioneer cld 606d laserdisc tray won’t open and I get a loud hum eo display msg help
Hi, My Pioneer laser disc CLD-S303 still has a no disc after I watch your video cleaning the belt and sensors. Do you have any idea where I should look at it too? thanks
Will it play a laser disc , but not a CD? or play a CD, but not a laser disc?
@@norcal715 no it won’t play the lazer disc at all after loaded and said no disc. I don’t care CD player
work or not, last time was used over year ago just fine with karaoke lazer disc…. I hate to see it go to land field.
Could start a drinking game, every cap that tests bad take a shot or every time acetone is used take a shot. Just a suggestion Yea
Acetone cleaning agent: 8675309
Other agent: 0
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That's Tommy Tutone's Jenny!
Why are you using acetone but not isopropyl alcohol? Thank you.
IPA 99% is definetely safer on rubber belts and is just as efective for servicing belts. But there's something even better and 100% safe on rubber parts... platenclene. It's used for cleaning the rubber rollers on printers. I use it to clean belts, pinch rollers... and it works fantastic.
DO you still do this and if so do you have a website , I just got a pioneer cold 2080 and need it cleaned and possibly fixed
email me norcal715videos@gmail.com
Yes, I have a pioneer laserdisc cld-1080 it will play certain laserdiscs just fine and load them/play them perfectly. Others it will not. Jurassic park, Independence Day won’t play them at all. Says play then immediately says stop. Also won’t play cds. What does it need? What’s should I do?
Look at the disc label and see if some discs are CLV and others are CAV format (constant angular velocity, and constant linear velocity) Is that the common denominator?
Will you fix my UHD bluray player??
Can we send you laserdisc players for repair?
"What About Bob" is in my opinion, one the worst movies ever made. I rented this movie on VHS years ago, and about half way through it, my late wife asked me if I had seen enough. I had. Steve, your repair is spot-on though. My wife's cousin bought one of these when they first came out, and we were invited over to watch "Romancing The Stone". I didn't care for it either.
Cld-D604 error code u1
Windex has ammonia in it.
Sorry, ment ammonia.
Give me details. I deal in facts only!