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Jerry_L's avatar
Jerry_L
Explorer
Sep 25, 2014

Jensen DVD player

Have a 5th wheel with a Jensen DVD player causing me lots of frustration. When playing a DVD, it will freeze/stall, pushing the forward, reverse button will not work. The DVD has to be ejected and reinserted. I keep the DVD on fast forward, past the point of it sticking, to watch the DVD. I initially thought it was the DVD disk. I played the DVD in my home and there was no problem. Has anyone experienced this problem with the Jensen DVD equipment and if so, how did you fix the problem? I've been informed Jensen DVD/stereo systems are bottom of the list and should consider replacing it.
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  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Sep 25, 2014
    Jensen is generally considered junk. Get a Samsung, Sony, etc. Lots of good DVD players out there.
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Sep 25, 2014
    If you do decide to replace it. Get a Blu-Ray player, it will play both media, DVD & Blu-Ray.
    Sony, Samsung, etc.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Sep 25, 2014
    Dakota98 wrote:
    If you do decide to replace it. Get a Blu-Ray player, it will play both media, DVD & Blu-Ray.
    Sony, Samsung, etc.


    Very good advice. They've gotten so cheap now, no reason not too. I got a nice small LG Blue Ray last Christmas for the trailer for around $70. Probably cheaper now.
  • chalet05's avatar
    chalet05
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    Mine did the same thing. Take it out and see if all packing tape was removed. I put all my music on iPod so no longer use the CD player anyway.
  • Esacnj's avatar
    Esacnj
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    Mine does the same thing. I advised my dealer as I am still under warranty.
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    How does one hook up a BR player to a Jensen? They only have one HDMI output on the back and no HDMI input. If you just use the RCA cables then you're not getting HD.
  • hedge's avatar
    hedge
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    when mine dies I am going to replace the entire unit with a dvd/blu-ray capable car unit. Being 12v is important to me and replacing the entire 'deck' IMO is a good option.
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    If you only watch DVD's while plugged into AC power, then you can find a very inexpensive replacement DVD player for under $25 or Blueray for under $50. A $1 RCA to 3.5mm audio cable will allow you to pipe the sound to the current stereo. If you really want the integrated experience like you have now, then there are automotive grade head units that offer AM/FM tuners as well as DVD playback.
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Sep 26, 2014
    APT wrote:
    If you only watch DVD's while plugged into AC power, then you can find a very inexpensive replacement DVD player for under $25 or Blueray for under $50. A $1 RCA to 3.5mm audio cable will allow you to pipe the sound to the current stereo. If you really want the integrated experience like you have now, then there are automotive grade head units that offer AM/FM tuners as well as DVD playback.


    I don't think you can get an option for 3 different speaker locations with the auto unit. Kind of a conundrum. While we don't listen to the outside speakers very often there are times when we do. We also like to have the bedroom speakers on as well. I guess I can't have my cake and eat it too:) Fortunately our Jensen is still working fine after two seasons.

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