Panasonic DVD-RP56 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Fine at first,, but now having issues
I recieved this DVD player in 12/2001 for a Christmas Gift.  Everything has been mostly great up until 2 months ago.  It was spectacular at playing DVDs and I also loved the MP3 playback capability and standard CD playback.  For some reason, the player is now unable to play MP3 discs or standard CDs.  It will play one or two songs and then seemingly get \\"hung up\\" at random places on the discs.  Inserting a DVD cleaning disc into the unit resulted in an \\"HO5\\" error message, and these \\"HO\\" errors seem to be quite common here.  While it will still play DVDs fine, I'm wondering if they are next on the list of non-playable items.   <br />This player lasted just shy of 3 years.  I'm thinking of getting the Panasonic 5 CD/DVD changer unit with extended warranty.  I think Panasonic relies on the guy or gal that plays CDs and DVDs only a few times a year, rather than someone like me who will play 5-10 a week, depending.  Overall I'm happy, as the sound and picture are great, but would recommended getting extended service on these Panasonic items.