Panasonic’s DVD-RP62S offers a cool combination of features and quality. DVDs look great on standard and high-definition (HD) televisions, thanks to the RP62S’s multiple video outputs–crowned by its stunning progressive-scan video output when used with an HD or HD-ready set. Whether you currently have HDTV capabilities or you’re merely thinking of “someday,” the RP62S stands ready to deliver. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Other features include Cinema Mode, which cuts down glare and improves color resolution in a darkened living room; Quick Replay, which jumps back seven to 10 seconds; variable zoom, which converts any widescreen image to full screen on a 4:3 aspect-ratio TV (eliminating the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen); and high-speed smooth scan. The RP62S is compatible with standard CDs, audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and discs encoded with MP3 or WMA (Windows Media) audio files. The player even offers an onscreen audio navigation menu for searching for MP3 and WMA files (and it works with CD-Rs that feature multisession recordings). A 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimal decoding of all disc formats except high-resolution DVD-Audio. The RP62S is also equipped with an optical digital-audio output to feed a surround-sound signal to your Dolby Digital-decoding or DTS-decoding AV receiver, as well as a dedicated subwoofer output to let you enjoy those dinosaur stomps and timpani rolls to the fullest with but one additional speaker (see all subwoofers). If your subwoofer is hooked up to the player’s dedicated subwoofer output, Bass Plus jacks up the low end. To further round out the stereo experience, Advanced Surround (V.S.S.) simulates surround-sound effects using only tw (more…)
2.0 out of 5 stars
Will never buy a panasonic again
I got the HO7 error code too — supposedly means the motor has a problem. I’ve had this DVD player for about 4 years. I expect them to last longer than that.
2.0 out of 5 stars
H07 error-me too!
Yes, my Panasonic DVD player just died today (3/9/06) after a long and illustrious life of 1 1/2 years. I would not call that durable.
1.0 out of 5 stars
HO7
I was pleased with a friend of mine that got a Panasonic DVD player. I bought this player brand new. The manufacture is Sept. of 2002.
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HO7 Error reading
My worked great for a little over a year, then I got an H07 error. I will definetely NOT be buying another panosonic DVD player.
Lorrie, Virginia
1.0 out of 5 stars
HO7
error
Stay away from this machine. The minute you get the “HO7
” error, you will regret ever spending a penny on it. I need to buy a new player now, at a time I can least afford it!
1.0 out of 5 stars
HO7
I was watching a DVD movie and got an HO7 error code. Dead Motor. What a piece of crap. Don’t waste your money!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good while it lasts.
My roomate bought this DVD player and it worked VERY well for about 10 months, until it suddenly started up with a “HO7″ error and refused to play any disc.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Panasonic worked for a year and a half
I was really pleased with my Panasonic DVD player until it stopped working tonight. It kept showing an HO7 error
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t Buy Panasonic DVD-RP62 Model
I purchased the DVD-RP62 DVD player because of the company’s reputation for quality. After ten months of minimal use, the DVD player became stuck on the “stop” position, with no…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Breaks after 1 year-You have been warned
I bought this model (DVD-RP62S) in Jan 2003. Today it came up with an error “H07″. Do a Google search on “H07″ “Panasonic” and see how many people…