Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59 Error NoREAD: The disc is dirty or badly scratched

DVD recorder · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeNoREAD

The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The manual's first action is: “The unit cannot record, play, or edit. (☞ 15) This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning. Press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. (☞ 5)”

Model
Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59
Display shows
The disc is dirty or badly scratched (NoREAD)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 69

What NoREAD means

The disc is dirty or badly scratched p. 69

Common causes

  • The disc is dirty or badly scratched. p. 69

What to do

  1. The unit cannot record, play, or edit. (☞ 15) This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning. Press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. (☞ 5) p. 69

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.

If NoREAD is still not resolved

  • REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. p. 2
    “REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.”
  • REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. p. 2
    “REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

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