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Title: Was perfect - but lasted for only 13 months of light use.
Review: We had no problems with playback of DVDs, VCDs, and CDs with JPEGs, and used the DVD player about 2-3 times/month.At 13 months, it failed completely, powering off as soon as any disc is inserted. The power will stay on as long as I don't insert a disc, but as soon as I open the door, load one in the tray, press the open/close button, and watch the tray slide closed, it shuts off within three seconds.Quick searches on the web (and of other reviews at Amazon) show this to be a very common problem. Apparently there is even a more common HOX (X=2-7) error that affects many others' players, although we did not experience that with our particular unit.My own limited research shows many Panasonic models are affected by these problems, so to be safe, I plan on seeking another brand as a replacement. I will only buy another after doing extensive research on the web to identify a more reliable brand.
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