RCA HTS5000 wont play dvds, can any one help

I have an RCA HTS5000 its a 600watt home theater in a box deal with a 3
dvd changer built in , and i have had it for a while, but lately it
wont play any DVDs all of the audio options work with my other devices
hooked to it (VCR, Playstation2, and all that stuff) and when i try to
play a DVD through the home theather system it wont play it will try to
load then just say no disc, and i havent a clue why, and i dont want to
play them through the ps2 becuase i dont know how to get the HTS5000 to
let the PS2 play in dolby or DTS mode. any help on either problem would
help. thanks

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I have an RCA HTS5000 its a 600watt home theater in a box deal with a 3
dvd changer built in , and i have had it for a while, but lately it
wont play any DVDs all of the audio options work with my other devices
hooked to it (VCR, Playstation2, and all that stuff) and when i try to
play a DVD through the home theather system it wont play it will try to
load then just say no disc, and i havent a clue why, and i dont want to
play them through the ps2 becuase i dont know how to get the HTS5000 to
let the PS2 play in dolby or DTS mode. any help on either problem would
help. thanks


Well, this is the reason it was probably on the cheap. All-in-one boxes
are most times not a good deal, one thing will give out before the
others. Not to mention inputs/outputs limitations.

Does the thing have digital inputs? AFAIK The ps2 will output the
digital formats from its optical output. I wouldn't recommend doing this
for too long though, bad ps2 experiences whilst using it as a primary
dvd player.

hth,

--
Cyrus

*coughcasaucedoprodigynetcough*

Welcome to the world of cheaply built all-in-one units.

Time to replace it with something better.



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I have an RCA HTS5000 its a 600watt home theater in a box deal with a 3
dvd changer built in , and i have had it for a while, but lately it
wont play any DVDs all of the audio options work with my other devices
hooked to it (VCR, Playstation2, and all that stuff) and when i try to
play a DVD through the home theather system it wont play it will try to
load then just say no disc, and i havent a clue why, and i dont want to
play them through the ps2 becuase i dont know how to get the HTS5000 to
let the PS2 play in dolby or DTS mode. any help on either problem would
help. thanks

That always has been the problem for all in one units, not that they
break down, but when they do, you are sol, when it needs repair. You
have nothing.

Apparently you need to take it in to be fixed. And pray it does not
cost more to fix it than what the system cost to begin with.

When something that has been working up until lately, needs to be
checked out.

The answers for that kind of problem can not be found on a message
board, except for taking it in to be repaired.

I see those home theatres in a box every where, I am not a big fan.
Besides DVD changers are not that expensive to begin with. For that
matter you can buy reasonably priced receivers also.

My guess is that the RCA DVD player's laser is either dead or
misaligned. My next guess is that having it looked at or having it
repaired will cost $40 or more.

Suggest you ask for advice in:

rec.audio.tech

What's the status of your warranty? If you bought with a credit card,
in some cases your credit-card company may automatically double the
length of the warranty. Look at your paperwork, make some phone calls,
and find out what your warranty situation is.

HEY, it worked at least awhile, about all you can expect from cheap junk
like this.
I am not a snob and dont have a problem with the HTB concept if done
properly, but just like meatpackers often make sausauge out of what they
sweep off of the floor, so do electronics manufacturers often make these
things outta stuff that often leaves quite a bit to be desired.
In any event its not worth fixing, the cost of fixing it is more than
replacement cost. In other words it would be like fixing a paper towel.
Start shopping for a new one
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I have an RCA HTS5000 its a 600watt home theater in a box deal with a 3
dvd changer built in , and i have had it for a while, but lately it
wont play any DVDs all of the audio options work with my other devices
hooked to it (VCR, Playstation2, and all that stuff) and when i try to
play a DVD through the home theather system it wont play it will try to
load then just say no disc, and i havent a clue why, and i dont want to
play them through the ps2 becuase i dont know how to get the HTS5000 to
let the PS2 play in dolby or DTS mode. any help on either problem would
help. thanks