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Jdooner
Oct 14, 2014, 2:15:57 PM10/14/14
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I am new to the jukebox world and just purchased a Mirage 3000 that
needs some rehab. Currently, the cd skips. When looking at the mechanism
it looks like the apparatus that comes down of the cd to hold it in
place after it has been place on the player is wobbling. It almost look
like a bearing is missing out of the apparatus. Anyone have any ideas?
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Jdooner
John Robertson
Oct 14, 2014, 11:44:03 PM10/14/14
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had a 'spider' like centering cone that was comprised of many small
fingers that fit into a ring, and the CD was pressed down onto this by
the clamp arm. The spider legs would break off and the CD would then
wobble and not play. For Wurlitzer CD machines (and some other
manufacturers I assume will fit) a replacement cone was made that may
solve your problem. Look at the description and photos here to see if
this will help you:
http://www.flippers.com/catalog/product_info.php/centre-cone-cdpro2-p-2961
There is an installation PDF you can download on that page to see if
that helps.
John :-#)#
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(Please post followups or tech inquiries to the newsgroup)
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(604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
Jdooner
Oct 16, 2014, 11:04:29 AM10/16/14
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John Robertson;696731 Wrote:
> On 10/14/2014, 11:15 AM, Jdooner wrote:-
> I am new to the jukebox world and just purchased a Mirage 3000 that
> needs some rehab. Currently, the cd skips. When looking at the
> mechanism
> it looks like the apparatus that comes down of the cd to hold it in
> place after it has been place on the player is wobbling. It almost
> look
> like a bearing is missing out of the apparatus. Anyone have any ideas?
>
>
>
> -
> needs some rehab. Currently, the cd skips. When looking at the
> mechanism
> it looks like the apparatus that comes down of the cd to hold it in
> place after it has been place on the player is wobbling. It almost
> look
> like a bearing is missing out of the apparatus. Anyone have any ideas?
>
>
>
>
> It is possible that you have an early version of the CDM-12 player which
>
> had a 'spider' like centering cone that was comprised of many small
> fingers that fit into a ring, and the CD was pressed down onto this by
> the clamp arm. The spider legs would break off and the CD would then
> wobble and not play. For Wurlitzer CD machines (and some other
> manufacturers I assume will fit) a replacement cone was made that may
> solve your problem. Look at the description and photos here to see if
> this will help you:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ozkwbqn
> It is possible that you have an early version of the CDM-12 player which
>
> had a 'spider' like centering cone that was comprised of many small
> fingers that fit into a ring, and the CD was pressed down onto this by
> the clamp arm. The spider legs would break off and the CD would then
> wobble and not play. For Wurlitzer CD machines (and some other
> manufacturers I assume will fit) a replacement cone was made that may
> solve your problem. Look at the description and photos here to see if
> this will help you:
>
>
> There is an installation PDF you can download on that page to see if
> that helps.
>
> John :-#)#
> --
> (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the newsgroup)
> John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9
> (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
> www.flippers.com
> "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
John,
> There is an installation PDF you can download on that page to see if
> that helps.
>
> John :-#)#
> --
> (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the newsgroup)
> John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9
> (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
> www.flippers.com
> "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
Seems like this has a CDM-3 in it from 1991. It skips on some discs
while playing others fine. The other issue I have is that the arm does
not retact enough when picking up the cd off the player, which leaves
the cd on the player, dropping the next selection reight on top of it.
--
Jdooner
John Robertson
Oct 16, 2014, 4:16:23 PM10/16/14
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On 10/16/2014, 8:04 AM, Jdooner wrote:
> John Robertson;696731 Wrote:
>> On 10/14/2014, 11:15 AM, Jdooner wrote:-
>> I am new to the jukebox world and just purchased a Mirage 3000 that
>> needs some rehab. Currently, the cd skips. When looking at the
>> mechanism
>> it looks like the apparatus that comes down of the cd to hold it in
>> place after it has been place on the player is wobbling. It almost
>> look
>> like a bearing is missing out of the apparatus. Anyone have any ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>> It is possible that you have an early version of the CDM-12 player which
>>
>> had a 'spider' like centering cone that was comprised of many small
>> fingers that fit into a ring, and the CD was pressed down onto this by
>> the clamp arm. The spider legs would break off and the CD would then
>> wobble and not play. For Wurlitzer CD machines (and some other
>> manufacturers I assume will fit) a replacement cone was made that may
>> solve your problem. Look at the description and photos here to see if
>> this will help you:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ozkwbqn
>>
>> There is an installation PDF you can download on that page to see if
>> that helps.
>>
>> John :-#)#
>
> John Robertson;696731 Wrote:
>> On 10/14/2014, 11:15 AM, Jdooner wrote:-
>> I am new to the jukebox world and just purchased a Mirage 3000 that
>> needs some rehab. Currently, the cd skips. When looking at the
>> mechanism
>> it looks like the apparatus that comes down of the cd to hold it in
>> place after it has been place on the player is wobbling. It almost
>> look
>> like a bearing is missing out of the apparatus. Anyone have any ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>> It is possible that you have an early version of the CDM-12 player which
>>
>> had a 'spider' like centering cone that was comprised of many small
>> fingers that fit into a ring, and the CD was pressed down onto this by
>> the clamp arm. The spider legs would break off and the CD would then
>> wobble and not play. For Wurlitzer CD machines (and some other
>> manufacturers I assume will fit) a replacement cone was made that may
>> solve your problem. Look at the description and photos here to see if
>> this will help you:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ozkwbqn
>>
>> There is an installation PDF you can download on that page to see if
>> that helps.
>>
>> John :-#)#
>
> John,
> Seems like this has a CDM-3 in it from 1991. It skips on some discs
> while playing others fine. The other issue I have is that the arm does
> not retact enough when picking up the cd off the player, which leaves
> the cd on the player, dropping the next selection reight on top of it.
>
>
>
>
Ah, that is a mechanical issue, and I can't help you with that I'm
> Seems like this has a CDM-3 in it from 1991. It skips on some discs
> while playing others fine. The other issue I have is that the arm does
> not retact enough when picking up the cd off the player, which leaves
> the cd on the player, dropping the next selection reight on top of it.
>
>
>
>
afraid. I suggest contacting Rockola.com for a manual for your machine.
As for the problem with the CDM-3 skipping you should be aware that you
can only reliably play commercial CDs on it. If you are using home made
ones they don't always work well. Of course cleaning the lens of the CD
player and making sure the CDs are clean may well help. Use a lens
cleaning solution for cameras to protect the lens coating (if present).
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