RCA Model # DRC 500 DVD changer. Works fine, but when you press the
eject
button, a red "lock" appears in the display. Nothing on the RCA
warranty site.
What's the trick to resetting this problem? I have tried holding down
the eject
(either on the remote or the player) for several seconds? Thanks, Dani.

On Nov 20, 1:51 pm, "Dani" wrote:
RCA Model # DRC 500 DVD changer. Works fine, but when you press the
eject
button, a red "lock" appears in the display.

The "eject" is driven by a motor connected via a rubber band to the
tray mechanism. I have seen a couple of cases where the rubber band
became old, slack, or broken. Replacing the rubber band solved these
cases.

Could you diagnose your case some more?
- Do you get the "lock" icon immediately, or can you hear the eject
motor whirring unsuccessfully for a moment first?

Thanks, Torben. The icon comes on right away...the mechanism doesn't
even try. It IS a lock problem for sure. Dani. Someone must know how
to unlock these!




Dani wrote:
RCA Model # DRC 500 DVD changer. Works fine, but when you press the
eject
button, a red "lock" appears in the display. Nothing on the RCA
warranty site.
What's the trick to resetting this problem? I have tried holding down
the eject
(either on the remote or the player) for several seconds? Thanks, Dani.

"Dani" wrote in message
ups.com...
RCA Model # DRC 500 DVD changer. Works fine, but when you press the
eject
button, a red "lock" appears in the display. Nothing on the RCA
warranty site.

I assume this model doesn't have a manual eject hidden underneath?

BTW, I bought an RCA DVD changer NIB - was jammed up internally. It really
is a crap brand. Refunded it.

[This followup was posted to sci.electronics.repair and a copy was sent
to the cited author.]

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says...
RCA Model # DRC 500 DVD changer. Works fine, but when you press the
eject
button, a red "lock" appears in the display. Nothing on the RCA
warranty site.
What's the trick to resetting this problem? I have tried holding down
the eject
(either on the remote or the player) for several seconds? Thanks, Dani.

According to the manual for several RCA DVD players:
Press and hold the STOP key on the DVD player and press and hold the
ON/OFF button on the remote (make sure to aim at the display). Keep
holding them down for at least 2 seconds.

From another model:
To lock/unlock, press SETUP 0 0 0 8 3

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