JVC DRMV1S Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder and VCR Combo , Silver
What a surprise!
I've had my DR-MV1S for a little over a year, and only used it occasionally.  Well, all of a sudden the front panel started flashing \\"loading\\" non-stop...accompanied by the flashing blue display light across the whole front of the machine.  This happened all on its own.  I wasn't even using the thing.  After looking through the instruction book for a clue, I finally just tried to turn it off by holding the power button and then the stop button, as directed.  Nothing.  I tried unplugging the unit for a while and then plugging it back in.  \\"Loading, loading\\" started flashing again.  That brought me to the internet to see if anyone else has had this happen to them.  Well, apparently so.  Thanks for all of your posts.  I won't even bother to send this garbage in for repair.