Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner

by Maxell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.2 x 7 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00178HN0O
• Item model number: 190054
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #6 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cleaning & Repair > Lens Cleaners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner

Dust and dirt can build-up over time which can degrade picture quality and keep your Blu-ray disc player from running at its optimal performance. There are several lens cleaners in today’s market; however, most of them feature brushes or chemicals which can be harmful to your Blu-ray player.

Wind Funnel Cleaning System
Maxell’s BR-LC lens cleaner uses its exclusive patented Wind Funnel cleaning technology to safely remove dust and dirt. Unlike other lens cleaners that use brushes and chemicals, the BR-LC delicately removes excessive build-up and residue. The cleaning process is simple. Insert the lens cleaner disc into your Blu-ray player. While it is in the player, the disc rotates and the two holes on the disc generate an air stream in the spiral motion. This air stream changes into an "air shower" when it passes through the two holes and reaches the narrow space of .15mm between the lens and the disc. The power of the air shower gently removes dust particles on the lens without damaging the player.

Interactive On-screen Instructions
The multilingual on-screen interactive program allows you to choose options to explain the cleaning process, equipment performance tests, and other disc features.

Equipment Performance Tests
Test the performance of your Blu-ray disc player to determine if it is operating at its optimum level. Choose between the speaker and channel test or the polarity verification test.

Compatible with Multiple Players
The BR-LC works with all Blu-ray players including Playstation 3 and XBOX 360. Though the BR-LC was designed for Blu-ray players, it will work with all HD DVD and DVD compatible players. You can easily and safely clean all of your media equipment with the BR-LC. Due to the Wind Funnel technology, you can use the BR-LC cleaner an unlimited amount of times, unlike other lens cleaners with brushes that wear or chemicals that run out.

Preserve the Life of Your Blu-ray Player
The BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner will ensure you can enjoy the very best your media has to offer. It can maintain the pristine condition of your Blu-ray player by removing excessive build-up and residue and prevent any permanent damage; allowing you to enjoy your Blu-ray player for years on end.

Product Description

Maxell Blu-Ray Lens Cleaner 190054 Cleaning Kits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth More Than You Pay, October 27, 2009

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Spider N. Mann "King of Pop Culture" (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner (Electronics)

I purchased this item, the Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner, and it was delivered on October 27th, 2009 along with other items in a rather medium sized order. I purchased it after having done some research through Google and various electronic/gaming websites for the best lens cleaner to use on a Sony PS3. This item was highly recommended.

Backstory: I have one of the last model backwards compatible PS3s sold new on the market, an 80GB model. The PS3 worked flawlessly throughout the first year and one month of owning the system as I was able to throw just about any media I wished into the slot drive and play it. Shortly after the release of Resident Evil 5 the PS3 started to not read discs correctly. I had purchased Resident Evil 5 one weekend after release date and could not play it as the PS3's drive would not read the disc correctly. I went through all the steps; backup, format, install. Called Sony, called Capcom, each blamed the other. Sony wanted $150 plus shipping to service the unit.

As I am usually inclined to do I found a workaround: if I played a PlayStation2 disc or a DVD in the unit for 30 minutes then all Blu-rays would read just fine after that. Load time was still horrible, anywhere up to five minutes for the disc to show up in the XMB, but it worked. I have been doing this ever since.

Salvation at Hand: I received this item and immediately opened the package. It comes in a nice Blu-ray style case so that it matches the rest of your collection. The instructions are on both the back of the case and under the disc itself. The holes on the disc are a bit smaller than one would expect until you realize that to safely clean and not cause any skip during spin the holes would need to be that size.

My PS3 had been off all night and had not been turned on at all. I hit the PS button on the Sony Bluetooth Remote (not a DualShock 3) and booted the unit. After the XMB came up I inserted the cleaner disc. It mounted very quickly showing that it was indeed a DVD and not a Blu-ray disc. I hit "enter" and away the disc went.

While the visuals that play during the cleaning process are nothing to write home about they also aren't bad. They are something to look at while the disc does the job it is supposed to do. The visuals depict the cleaning of the lens, and how it is accomplished, by using simple computer animated CG workflow. After about four minutes, give or take, the cleaning process was complete.

(There are other standard options on this disc such as audio testing for both 5.1 and 2.0 speakers. They are a welcome inclusion but as stated they are pretty much standard on all lens cleaning discs.)

I ejected the disc and promptly inserted Batman: Arkham Asylum into the PS3. Not more than seven seconds passed before the disc was mounted and ready to launch. The stuttering issues that I had been having during the game, especially when entering a new area that required a disc read, were gone.

Later in the day, around eight hours of shutoff time, I booted the PS3 once again. I inserted a copy of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Again the disc mounted in record time and has played flawlessly. All media I could play when the unit was under one year old now plays again.

The Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner does what it is intended to do without any qualms. I paid less than $15.00 for the item here on Amazon, but even if it were to go up to $40 it would be a very wise investment for anyone who owns a PS3 or Blu-ray player. Even those who do not but want to keep the integrity of the lens of their DVD units should purchase and use this item. It works perfectly and does not need to be replaced as there are no brushes to wear down. This should be your first and will be your last Lens Cleaning solution for your electronics.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fixed sketchy PS3, October 30, 2009

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Travis R. Havlicek (Mineapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner (Electronics)

I have an original 60gb PS3 that was starting to have problems reading discs. I would frequently have to re-insert the disc 3 to 4 times before it would read it. I was worried the laser was going out as that is a common problem with the PS3, but I bought this hoping it was just a dusty laser. After running 1 cleaning cycle my PS3 now reads every disc the first time. I would recommend it to anyone with a PS3, or Blu Ray player.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works!!!!, September 3, 2009

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Mike Upset - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maxell BR-LC Blu-ray Lens Cleaner (Electronics)

My PS3 read some games and others not.I was worried because I had to replace the original lens from the PS3 two years ago, however I used this lens cleaner and problems solve. My PS3 lens' wasn't broken, just dirty adn maxell's product solved the inconvenient.