BAT VKD5SE problems reading some cds


Has anyone had problems with the BAT not wanting to read certain cds (usually older or burned).
srgarrell
Not BAT, but my EAR will not read WMA files, so I know that not every player reads every format.  If it works with normal commercial CDs, I think you're OK.  
Many years ago my BAT VK-D5 player would not read some commercial compact disks but was able to read other disks okay.  There  was nothing I could do to fix it so I contacted BAT.  Unfortunately, I was told my transport mechanism was not working and my BAT VK-D5 player was out of warranty.  I returned the player to BAT for a new transport and they also installed new tubes.

When the unit was being repaired at BAT, I did some research and discover that others were also having similar problems with the BAT transport.  The player  worked fine when it was returned but I decided to sell it.   I informed the new buyer of the new transport and reduced the price for a quick sale.   

I do not know why your player will not read certain disks so I suggest you contact BAT for assistance.   Will another player play your older or burned disks okay?   If not, then the problem is with the disks and not the BAT player.  

srgarrell

Most probably the laser getting tired, the VK-D5se uses a Phillips Vam12 laser, find out on google if it’s interchangable with any of the other Vam ones, as they are all very cheap to pickup on ebay, even the whole mechanisim with laser, just a plug and 4 bolts and your done.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Philips+VAM12&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573....
And looking at the inside if your handy, it’s not very hard to do yourself, look at some youtube vids how to change Philips vam12.
http://www.lampizator.eu/lampizator/REFERENCES/BAT%20VK5D-SE/VK-D5large.jpg

Cheers George
" Not BAT, but my EAR will not read WMA files, so I know that not every player reads every format.  If it works with normal commercial CDs, I think you're OK. "

No Redbook only player will play WMA files. CD is the only compatible format.

Until you get the issue resolved, take a problem CD and copy it. If the copy doesn't work, Rip the CD and then burn the ripped files to a cdr.

If you do the above, you should get at least some of them to work.