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What causes a DVD to freeze?

nyboy
11 years ago

Hi many times while watching a movie on DVD the movie freezes. This drives me crazy do the DVDs need to be cleaned or Player cleaned.Doesn't happen on all DVDs.Thanks

Comments (2)

  • yosemitebill
    11 years ago

    In order of appearance:

    1) Inexpensive DVD players

    2) Layer change on RSDL (reverse spiral dual layer) DVDs - longer than 2 hours - that will usually happen around the 100-120 minute mark.

    3) Finger prints on the outer area of the disc from handling - remember just like CDs, DVDs read from the center of the disc on out to the edge.

    4) Dust on the laser lens - blow it off with an aerosol duster through the tray opening or remove the cover, blow it off and use a Q-tip "very lightly" dipped in alcohol to clean the lens itself.

    If the discs are scratched, apply "good old-fashioned formula" Turtle Wax, let dry, rub off from the center on out, and then buff to a nice shine.


  • Ryanek
    11 years ago

    In my experience it is usually a scratched DVD, otherwise it might be an issue with the player itself. (rarely)

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