So I have this Sega CDX with disc reading issues.
Looks like it has trouble moving the lens when jumping to a different track.
What I typically do before playing is I fire up the CD player and play audio sequentially (random play won't work). After about 30 mins of "warming up" the unit, then I can play (well, sometimes, depends on the game).
Do you think it's just a lubrication problem?
Thanks.
Never heard of that problem on the cdx. You can try asking on www.segaage.com or www.sega-16.com
Thanks, I'll ask in sega-16
id go with sled binding or weak laser.
both cause seek errors
It's usually worn cd lens and probably caps, hope someone makes who has been done to the 3DO to all retro cd systems, have a harddrive mounted in the actual system, because cd systems stuff up a lot, lot quicker than cartridge based consoles.
Using a discman to replace a Commodore cassette unit is one thing, but using a HDD on a 3DO, I don´t know, IMHO an external CD drive would be preferable.
I would just go with an xeye, those systems rule and have a lot less failure rate than the cdxs.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/28/2012, 03:40 PMI would just go with an xeye, those systems rule and have a lot less failure rate than the cdxs.
Not in my experience.
I have read on forums that CDXs have more capacitor issues than the jvc x'eye on comparison. I don't have a cdx though.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/29/2012, 12:44 AMI have read on forums that CDXs have more capacitor issues than the jvc x'eye on comparison. I don't have a cdx though.
X'eye has a problem with the door close button among other issues.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/29/2012, 12:51 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/29/2012, 12:44 AMI have read on forums that CDXs have more capacitor issues than the jvc x'eye on comparison. I don't have a cdx though.
X'eye has a problem with the door close button among other issues.
I've worked on a few X'Eyes, it's not too bad since you have a fair amount of space to work with, and even issues like the bad pinswitch are easy to deal with. The CDX on the other hand, well...