HI,
I own a Pioneer BDP 440 blu ray player. Its working fine since a couple of years. I even have the latest firmware on the player (v 2.20)
I recently put in a dvd to play and it says unknown disk. I put in few more dvd's (all original and all which used to play flawlessly on this player earlier) but still the same error. I tried using original audio cd's but again the same error. I put in a blu ray and it played flawlessly confirming that the blu ray lens is fine.
I checked and upgraded the firmware again to 2.20 but the same issue. I even got a new lens for it and fitted it. Same error again.
I am not sure if it is a hardware issue or software issue. When the player case is opened and a dvd is inserted I can see the pickup holding the disc up but it does not spin and immediately says Unknown Disc. Pioneer service station wants 7000rs+ labor for fitting a new loader tray mechanism.
I don't think the whole loader tray has to be replaced and I feel it could be some sort of a software issue.
I would be highly obliged if someone can guide me or let me know what exactly could be wrong with my player.
I own a Pioneer BDP 440 blu ray player. Its working fine since a couple of years. I even have the latest firmware on the player (v 2.20)
I recently put in a dvd to play and it says unknown disk. I put in few more dvd's (all original and all which used to play flawlessly on this player earlier) but still the same error. I tried using original audio cd's but again the same error. I put in a blu ray and it played flawlessly confirming that the blu ray lens is fine.
I checked and upgraded the firmware again to 2.20 but the same issue. I even got a new lens for it and fitted it. Same error again.
I am not sure if it is a hardware issue or software issue. When the player case is opened and a dvd is inserted I can see the pickup holding the disc up but it does not spin and immediately says Unknown Disc. Pioneer service station wants 7000rs+ labor for fitting a new loader tray mechanism.
I don't think the whole loader tray has to be replaced and I feel it could be some sort of a software issue.
I would be highly obliged if someone can guide me or let me know what exactly could be wrong with my player.