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Summary: Panasonic POS
Review: I purchased it back in Oct 2003 with minimal usage. I unplugged the unit today and went to plug it back in and it will not turn on. Based on other reviews I am not the only person to have this problem. This DVD player is a true POS. They gave me the option to get it repaired since it is beyond 90 days. This is not worth a repair....Save your money... Panasonic sucks.... They charge a $90 flat fee but they cover the parts... Why would anyone pay $90 to repair a $90 DVD player... Throw it in the garbage and cut your losses. Their customer support is useless also
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Summary: Absolute Junk
Review: I bought this dvd player April of 2004, and if failed yesterday morning, January of 2005. It kept turning off and sometimes displayed an HO2 error. Do NOT waste your money on this junk. Panasonic was NOT helpful and recommended a repair shop. I recommend a different brand that comes with reliable reviews. I'm extremely disappointed. It took my daughters and I a year to save for this dvd player and less than a year later, we have nothing again.
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Summary: Died in a little over a year
Review: I purchased this DVD player in June of 2004. On January 1, 2005 it died. I put in a DVD, it tries to read it, and simply...turns off. No HO7 error or "no disk"...just turns off. I'll never buy a Panasonic DVD player again. However, I purchased their matching amplifier, and it works great, thought there is a fan in the back to cool it off, so not sure how long THAT will last before it breaks. I'm off Panasonic, moving on to Sony...
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Summary: 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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Summary: For those of you with a H02 error
Review: I found this on another site.
"This message is for all those who have encountered the H02 or H07 errors. I have a similar Panasonic DVD palyer: Model 35S and had H02/H07 error.After much investigation i found that although the problem seems to be of motor it is actually "dirty lens" that causes the motor to stop. A good lens cleaning cures the problem. If air spray or lens cleaner CD doesnt work open up the dvd palyer and clean the lens with alcohol based aftershave or nail paint remover. (You may have to rotate a wheel under the DVD tray to get to the lens.) Hope this helps all the troubled souls.
navendu "
Hope it helps you out!
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Summary: I too agree!!!!
Review: This worked great for one year!. Now it shows "no Disc" or
H02(what is that mean?!!). I have to double think before
buying a panasonic again.
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Summary: Broke down right after warranty expired
Review: I am so disappointed in my S35 player. I bought it in April of 2003 and had no problems whatsoever, then in July of 2004 the "laser" went out and showed "No Disc" on the display screen everytime a disc was inserted. According to an authorized Panasonic dealer that I contacted this "laser" would cost me a few Hundered dollars to replace, even though the player itself cost only $90. It's awful that big name companies are allowed to do this to thier consumers who go to them expecting quality products, not a wild goose chase, or a loss of hundreds of dollars for a simple piece of equipment.
I would have been better off buying the no name player my friend got for $20 at the swap meet......at least his still plays :(
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Summary: it sucks
Review: I purchased it back in Sept 2003 and just used it from time to time . 2 days ago it stopped working; every time I put a DVD in it says NO DISK. It costs $90 to get it repaired . Their customer support is useless also; you have to stay on hold 30 min before they'll tell you that the best thing you can do is buy another DVD player. This time make sure is not a Panasonic!
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Summary: Beware Short Lifespan
Review: I unfortunately have to concur with the previous Panasonic S35 DVD owner. After about a year of moderate use, tonight it just stopped playing DVDs, and would shut off everytime I tried to load a DVD in it. The player had some great features, but apparently Panasonic uses inferior parts in its home electronics. I've read similar reports regarding other Panasonic DVD player models.
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Summary: Panasonic POS
Review: I purchased it back in Oct 2003 with minimal usage. I unplugged the unit today and went to plug it back in and it will not turn on. Based on other reviews I am not the only person to have this problem. This DVD player is a true POS. They gave me the option to get it repaired since it is beyond 90 days. This is not worth a repair....Save your money... Panasonic sucks.... They charge a $90 flat fee but they cover the parts... Why would anyone pay $90 to repair a $90 DVD player... Throw it in the garbage and cut your losses. Their customer support is useless also
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