Stuck in "CD loading" mode

[Thomas Mangano]

I am relative new to the B2, and I have a problem that I hope is a simple to fix to resolve my current problem/issue of ripping additional cds.

This is a NEW B2, replacing my first new B2, so I just do not have allot of hours of B2 knowledge.  This unit was working like a champ and I was able to rip 53 albums and play them with no issues.

My B2 is operating wirelessly and I can see it on my Ipad, and its giving me the router address..so it connected. I can play albums from my Ipad.  However, I CAN NO LONGER RIP Cds, and this problem occurs in the B2s cd reader, and accessory cd reader that I have.  This happens in control panel mode, remote mode and Ipad mode.

THIS problem ALL STARTED AFTER A POWER FAILURE..........My home has a transfer switch and generator, so there was lost of grid power and then restoration of power with the transfer switch/generator and then a reverse cycle when grid power was restored.  

I believe the unit was in standby mode at the time of the power lost.

I have cycled the unit off and on. Left it off for hours, but the  problem still persists.

When I insert a new cd to rip.  ( this happens on every/multiple cds I insert)

My Ipad interface says "CD LOADING", and no other information like track count extra.

The front B2 panel says  "DB lookup"

I would guess my OS is corrupted with the power failure i have lost ripping function but i am not sure.  Again note I have cycled my B2 on and off few times to reboot it, this does not resolve the problem.

I would appreciate any advise and instructions what to do next.

Thank you in advance for your guidance and expertise.

[fred.w....@gmail.com]

Hi mangano

Yes no computer really likes its power suddenly interrupted. There are two things I would like you to try.

1 At boot up is your front display saying anything like HDD Read Only or using SD?

2 There is a menu command

[fred.w....@gmail.com]

Sorry continued...

2 There is a menu command 

Main menu .. Settings .. Maintenance .. Advanced .. Reset CD

This may cure the issue if it is indeed CD related.

Frex

[Thomas Mangano]

Fred/forum

On reboot the Display did NOT say anything like HDD read only or using SD.

It did say "cd loading"

I executed the "Reset CD" in the settings/maintenance/advanced menue.

THAT FIXED IT!  I can now Rip cds again.

Problem solved.........Thank you forum, and a big thank you to Fred.

[PMB]

Hi Mangano,

It sounds like you should power the B2 off when it is not being used (or compressing) in case of power outages.

The recommended power procedure is - with the B2 paused and displaying the clock, press and hold the Play/Stop button until 'saving' is shown and then release the button. Wait for the clock to reappear before powering off.

Paul

Brennan Support.