how long can you leave a CDP on 'pause'?

I suppose if I had a clear-top loading player I could see if it's spinning while paused... but I don't.

musicslug11-22-2009 8:20pm

tpreaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,682 posts 11-22-2009 at 10:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Then don't leave it on pause!!!!!
riley804 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,224 posts 11-22-2009 at 10:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete if you somewhat know the answer, then why would a question like this be asked in the first place ?
musicslug OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 430 posts 11-22-2009 at 10:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't know the answer: is the motor spinning when the CDP is on pause?
rossman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 74 posts 11-22-2009 at 11:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The disc spins and the laser is on while in pause so if you want or need to shorten the life of your CDP unit, continue to leave it in pause... a quite goofy question may I add!
musicslug OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 430 posts 11-22-2009 at 11:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete my CDP (SCD-1) has a very slow fast forward; if I'm listening to a long piece without 'chapters' and want to go out for a few hours, I'd prefer to put it on pause if it doesn't hurt the little beastie - but, alas, it apparently does. hence the question.