Curtis DVD player - Stuck in Load Mode so won't open - dvd inside - correctly seated - but may not be compatible. I just burned it & was testing it.) Have tried the paper clip in the tray release hole - but this doesn't work - probably because the machine is load mode. Need ideas on how to get it out of load mode. MD

What file type are you recording the film in?

On my Toshiba DVD burners, you need to first open the DVD tray, and while it is open hit the regular menu, then DVD menu, select "FORMAT" from the DVD drop down menu, then "FORMAT MODE", which leads you to the 2 CRITICAL Choices :
1) Video Mode - Which has the DVD recording in "DVD Compatibility Mode" so it is "Compatible" with most other DVD Players
OR...
2) VR Mode- Which says "Editing Possibility mode" (Note you need a "+R DVD "to be able to do editing, at least on my machines.
Obviously you'll close the DVD tray to be ready to record
Finish the DVD, @ "DVD" Menu, & Finalize, or what you need with "VR"

Transfer your .avi movie files onto a USB stick & simply plug them into the Tevion DVD player.
Select the usb button on the remote to activate & choose which film to play from the menu that pops up.
Good luck!

It won't play for one of two reasons:
1. There is something inside the DVD player, which keeps it from playing.
2. The DVD player's battery has run out of juice and can no longer play, meaning the player needs to be replaced.

your dvd player wornt play the disk you are playing? Try to consult the region code of the player and the disk you are trying to play make sure they are of the same region..also clean the lens with a cotton buds moistened with an alcohol gently wipe it on the lens.post again if you have further question..

The DVD player has a problem with the loading mechanism. Probably something has dropped inside it such as a coin or something else. It is really a simple problem. The reason why it would switch back to TV is because it is getting stucked. Get a flashlight and see if it has foriegn ofbect inside the slot. If you can remove it somehow it is the best way to fix it. I don't recommend opening the device.

Sorry to hear about the original remote, we would be happy to help with getting your DISH remote programmed to your Curtis DVD player. Here is a list ofcodes that should address your DISH Network remote to your Curtis DVD player: 678, 679, 683, 585, 592, and 594. Start by pressing and holding the DVD/VCR button located on the top of the remote until allthe mode buttons at the top of the remote light up, then release. Use thenumber buttons to enter one of the codes for your Curtis DVD player, thenpress the pound (#) button. If the code entered is valid for the remote, the modelight flashes three times.To check that the code works try several different functions on the remote tomake sure it will properly operate your DVD player. Keep in mind that somecodes may not be compatible with your equipment. If this is the case, pleasetry the other codes listed for that device until you find one that iscompatible with your equipment. We hope this helps and thank you forbeing a valued DISH Network customer!


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your laser is probably weak or dusty, cleaning the lens with a qtip, might remove some dirt/dust --if it continues to freeze and the discs themselves arent full of fingerprints etc.. than unfortunately the laser is bad and wouldnt be practical to replace

Needs to be serviced.

Some DVD devices are not compatible with dvd +r or -r. The recoded dvd´s must be finalized if not they can´t be read by most dvd players.

Hope it help