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Pioneer DV-09 plays DVD's not CD's help

I Purchased a used Pioneer DV-09 via ebay that stated "tested with dvd and cd, plays both cd and dvd"
Not the case. 
It is a thing of hefty copper beauty, i love it.... but.... 
This unit plays dvd's perfectly fine, but as i'm sure yo can imagine, it was not purchased for it's dvd playing capability. This was to be my CD transport. 
I am working with the seller, and can probably return for refund at the cost of shipping unfortunately.
What I would rather do is find a solution. I have searched to the end of the internet I feel on this issue.
Does anyone have any input? I cannot even find a replacement laser for this model (assuming that is the issue). 
I appreciate any input.

Maybe cut my losses and give up my block-o-copper dreams. 
zimmy709
jafant
18,804 posts
 
Zimmy-

you could always buy a spare 09 and keep the whole machine for parts?
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
zimmy709 OP
14 posts
 
You know jafant.... not a bad idea, negotiate this one down to keep and buy a working unit, I have heard of the double airlock door motor and tray motors going out on these (which both work on this unit). might be well worth it for spare parts.

I'm still looking for a fix if anyone knows one. It's crazy to think the service manual and the entire internet have no solution to this... that's the problem with elite (pun intended) electronics.


minorl
1,014 posts
 

I would contact Pioneer to see if they have a service center nearby.  They can fix this unit.

It is a great unit.  Built like a tank and a very good transport. hard to beat. Same for the BDP09 unit and the 79AVI.  They make very nice transports.  The BDP09 has a really good analog output section also.

I have a DV09 and I can tell you, I would be hard pressed to sell it.

1) it is gorgeous and 2) it is a very good transport.

You can't beat the wood side panels on the older Pioneer Elite equipment.

enjoy

zimmy709 OP
14 posts
 
Well I hate to say it, but the unit is now giving me error messages and won't even try to play the dvd. Upon power on it just opens up. Insert a disc and it doesn't even try to play, it just ejects. I'm still working with the seller (who is being fantastic I might add, maybe they knew it was going crazy?). If I can keep it for a good percent refunded I may keep it for a parts machine and buy another, otherwise it's getting shipped back. 

Sad day. She sure is pretty. 
jafant
18,804 posts
 
Keep us posted Zimmy-
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