Won't power up. Displays SEC / Help Then SEC / 8D201399 Note the serial number is CD201399. Alan

The player is in theft lock out, A secuity code was entered by the original owner as they do not come locked, u must contact Eclipse for instructions to reset the code, if it can be done at all, they will require proof of ownership.

Hello there, not sure if someone else has mentioned this yet or not, but this deck is locked and if it will not accept a cd then it needs to have the security code entered by the manufacturer to unlock the deck. Unfortunately this is the only way to fix this deck, you will need to contact Eclipse at 1-800-233-2216 and they can arrange for the deck to be unlocked and if need be the cd mechanism to be repaired. It should take a CD but if it will not then it has larger problems going on here.

Please let me know if you have more questions about this scenario, just reply to my answer here I will be glad to help.

Sorry about the situation you are in, not sure how it has happened, but that is what needs to be done to rectify it.

Thanks so much,
Tim

Have you tried this?
http://www.ehow.com/how_7284149_unlock-security-eclipse-cd-player.html

Http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/index.html
Above is a support link for Eclipse.

Whenever that error code is displayed, it indicates that the laser head assembly cannot read the media correctly and it is not able to access the Sectors correctly, thus cannot "Read" the Media content.
As for a fix? Well you could try a "Cleaning" CD, this may help especially if it is just a dirty lens etc. However usually it is the entire head assembly, the laser and or the quadrant detector has faulted.
It is not a difficult repair providing you have a service manual, the spare parts, and the tools required. However it may cost more in spare parts than it costs to replace the unit.
What you need to do, is take the unit to a reputable repair center and ask them for a "Quote" as to the repair. This will at least enable you to make an informed decision as to repair or replace.

Hi. It is actually the security disk. The security CD is the 1st CD you put in after reset.
For example: If you go to the shop and have the radio reset. On the way home you put in Jimi Hendrix, that CD becomes your security CD. You better have that CD the next time you change your battery, or you'll be going back to the shop to have your radio reset.

All Eclipse brand radios have a feature called ESN (Eclipse Security Network) installed. This means a Key CD may be inserted into the head unit so that if the unit is stolen or battey is disconnected from the unit you will have to enter the key CD to unlock the unit.


For example, lets say you purchased this unit from bestbuy. You installed it in your car and you wanted to activate the ESN security feature. You need to choose anyone of your cd's from your collection, lets say you chose The Offsping, Conspiracy of One. Input the disc hit the correct buttons ( I'll explain those later) and your Eclipse 54400's ESN is active.


Now, your 54400 is stolen a week later, the thief will plug in the 54400 into his car and it will show SEC [disc], so he/she will insert a cd and it will say [ERR]. If he or she does this 5 times it will show [call 800] which will lead them to Eclipse customer service, but you will have already called eclipse and told them that your unit was stolen. Whether you get your head unit back is highly doubtful but nobody else will be able to use it.


Now for your answer, to activate ESN:
1.Turn the vehicles ignition on and press the power button 2. Press and hold Radio station preset 1 and the FM-AM button for more than one second 3. Insert the CD of your choice. A [SEC] message will now aooear on the screen and ESN is active. Anytime the unit loses power you will have to reinsert the key cd.


To deactivate the ESN feature:
1. Turn the vehicles ignition on and press the power button or the FM-AM button (make sure the tuner is on). 2. Press and hold the radio station preset button 1 and the FM-AM for more than one second. 3.Once the display flashes [disc] insert the key cd you selected to activate the ESN. The display should now read [CnCl]. The ESN is now deactivated.


To resume normal operation after the power has been disconnected to the unit:
1. Wait for the dispaly to read [disc]. 2. Insert you key cd, if the correct CD is inserted your display will read [---] and the cd will begin to play. If the wrong CD is inserted it will display [Err]. If you insert the wrong CD 5 times it will say [call 800] and then you have to send the unit to eclipse to have it rest. Good Luck!


How to read the Electronic Serial Number:
1. Turn the vehicles power on. Prss the FM-AM button. 2. Press radio preset button 4 and the FM-AM button for more than a second and the display should show your 8 digit serial number. This number is to identify your unit if it is recovered after being stolen. Yep, that will happen!

Keep in mind that the "security code" in a radio basically fulfills this function, ensure that in case of theft, the computer does not work in another vehicle; I didnt know there was a website to get the radio codes. Before you pay anyone to get your radio security code, I recommend you get on the internet, Eclipse dealers, ask for the parts counter, tell them you need your radio code, have your serial number handy as well as all other numbers off the radio housing.

Or, call 1-800-233-2216 (Fujitsu ten) and they will assist you in the removal of the security code for a $25 charge. the number being displayed is probably the serial number of your unit. If you can remove your radio the SN will be on a tag.

Hope this helps.