Panasonic DVD-LS50 7" Portable DVD Player

Average customer rating:

Horrible - DO NOT BUY THESE

H03 Error--fixed!!

GREAT PICTURE

HO3 Error again on 2 players

Mixed review

Panasonic DVD-LS50 7" Portable DVD Player

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Portable DVD player with 7-inch screen; measures 7.5 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 1.8 pounds

Adjustable LCD screen; Cinema Mode lessens glare; dialogue enhancer increases center-channel volume

Compatible with DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, video and audio CDs, MP3, WMA, and CD-R/-RW discs

1 A/V out and headphone minijack

Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output (for use with compatible A/V receiver and speaker system)

ASIN: B00021Z98A

Product Description

The DVD-LS50 features a 7-inch (diagonal screen measurement) LCD 16: 9 screen, built-in stereo speakers, the Mono Arm design and dual headphone jacks. The battery life of the DVD-LS50 is 2.9 hours at the minimum LCD brightness. The Panasonic portable DVD player includes high-speed, 5-step Smooth Motion Scan, a feature that provides crystal-clear forward and reverse scan, in 5 speeds. At the highest setting, the unit scans at an incredible 100 times normal speed. Panasonic portable DVD player optimizes the viewing experience by adding two key features - Dialog Enhancer and Cinema Mode. Dialog Enhancer boosts the center channel volume - where most of the principal dialog emanates when playing a Dolby Digital 5.1 disc - by 6dB. Cinema Mode improves the picture quality by reducing glare, softening resolution and improving visibility of details in dark scenes - resulting in a more realistic, cinema-like image.image.

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy your favorite movies wherever you roam with Panasonic's portable DVD-LS50 multiformat DVD player. Featuring a 7-inch screen, the 16:9 aspect ratio DVD-LS50 enables you to watch movies in widescreen format or conventional 4:3 formats such as letterbox and pan-and-scan. The LCD can be manually adjusted to a variety of different angles that can accommodate a wide range of viewing positions. The DVD-LS50 also features built-in stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery with a battery life of up to 3 hours, audio output for Dolby Digital and DTS, and a remote control.

In addition to DVD video discs, the DVD-LS50 is compatible with DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, video and audio CDs, MP3, WMA, and CD-R/-RW discs. It also supports HighMAT (High-Performance Media Access Technology), a technology codeveloped by Panasonic and Microsoft that improves the method of storing, arranging, and playing back digital photo, music, and video collections on recordable discs, such as DVD and CD recordable media.

With the high-speed, 5-step Smooth Motion Scan feature, you'll get crystal-clear forward and reverse scan at 100 times normal speed at its highest setting. The Cinema Mode function lessens glare, providing colors that are more cinemalike, and picture resolution that is gentler to the eyes. It also improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast, and helps to suppress color smearing as well. The Dialogue Enhancer feature increases the center-channel volume relative to other channels, making movie dialogue easier to hear and understand.

The DVD-LS50 has 1 composite A/V out and a 3.5 mm headphone minijack. It offers advanced virtual surround sound, headphone surround sound, and optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound--making this road warrior a complete solution for your home theater as well.

Tech Talk
Dolby Digital: Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high-quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Because all of the channel data are recorded discretely, Dolby Digital offers good channel separation and little sound deterioration due to the digital channel data processing. It conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo, and there is a discrete subwoofer channel.

DTS: Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems that conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo, and there is a discrete subwoofer channel.

What's in the Box
Panasonic DVD-LS50 portable DVD player, remote control, batteries for remote control, rechargeable battery, and AC adapter.

Customer Reviews:

Horrible - DO NOT BUY THESE.......2007-09-19

I purchased two of the LS50s for my two kids. Guess what, BOTH of them have died with H03 or sometimes H02 errors. The "fixes" posted here worked for a short time, then both machines died again with the same errors. Both of my kids are very careful with their electronics and are responsible kids. They have never had any other problems with other products. Panasonic will NEVER get business from me again. $700+ WASTED.

H03 Error--fixed!!.......2007-09-07

I bought the Panasonic DVD-LS55 (same as LS50 except it has an extended battery) in July 2004 and had been very happy with it up until July 2007, when I got the dreaded H03 Error while trying to play a movie for my 2 and 4 year olds on a delayed and then cancelled flight. I finally got around to calling a repair shop today to find out that it would take approx. 1 week and an average of $125 to fix it. Instead of spending the money, I opted to search online for suggestions on how to fix it myself.

I found H03 Warrior's posting and tried all that he suggested. I held the back skip, pause, and play buttons simultaneously...nothing. I opened up the unit and tried blowing on stuff and tested it...nothing. I removed a ribbon, tried to see if anything was lodged inside and replaced it...nothing. Finally, I manually moved the laser from left (all the way) until right (all the way), placed it back in and tested it...it worked!!!

Therefore, don't be so quick to throw out the DVD player or to send it to the repair shop. I will now include a tiny philips screwdriver in my DVD travel case in the event the dreaded H03 rears its head again. THANKS A TON H03 WARRIOR!!!

Sue M.

GREAT PICTURE.......2007-03-25

a little pricey....but you get good value.....

screen is superb

very compact and light

7" is key

HO3 Error again on 2 players.......2007-03-07

We had gotten this item as a gift well it stopped working after less than a year and My mother sent us the same one again we used it once same thing happened H03 error code on both. Obviously there is a major problem if you read all the reviews alot of people have the same problem. We used the advise on here to fix it or the other alternitive was to take it in and pay $59 to have it looked, I think not on two you can buy a whole new system for that. We took the back of you unit off like previously stated in other people comments and moved the optic lens toward the center we just guessed and both units work now. Of course Panasonic won't tell you this because they can't make money off of fixing it. I would like to say i am not impressed with Panasonic they should of recalled this!!!

Mixed review.......2007-01-02

Had I written my review in the first year I owned my DVD player, I would have easily given it a five star rating; Excellent sound and picture and a decent battery life, interface and design. But after the dreaded "code: HO3 " error appeared while on a 5 hour cross country flight, and after reading others comments about Panasonic's utter lack of shame or assistance of any kind, I think a 3 star rating is generous.

Like others I had to crack open the player and essentially "reset" the optic eye to the center by turning the screw drive by hand. It immediately solved the problem (thanks a million to whoever offered this tip). What bothers me is that Panasonic must be aware of the problem and the simple fix that is necessary. Someone at Pana probably did a cost benefit analysis and decided a recall would be too expensive, and a lawyer of theirs probably said admitting there is a problem and explaining the simple fix to customers would lead to greater liability. Shame on Panasonic.

Buyer beware indeed

Average customer rating:
Seagate Cheetah 10K.7 - Hard drive - 73 GB - hot-swap - 3.5" - Ultra320 SCSI - 80 pin Centronics (SCA-2) - 10000 rpm - buffer: 8 MB

Manufacturer: Seagate
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B000H3G6QC

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The Cheetah 10K.7 lowers cost of ownership with the industry's highest reliability, designed for full duty cycle applications, Seagate-exclusive Background Media Scan, enhanced Error Correction Code; and low power and cooling requirements.

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SimpleTech features a comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades for popular portables by Toshiba. SimpleTech designs its hard drive upgrades with your portable's special power and space requirements in mind. So you can be sure you're installing a hard drive that meets the performance and technical specifications set by Toshiba.This hard disk drive is designed for Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600.

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Rhinotek RHINO TEKTRONIX 016-2008-00 BLK ( R016-2008-00 )

Manufacturer: Rhinotek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0002K6YLW

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Rhinotek offers a full range of computer consumables manufacturing and marketing OEM compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, ribbons, and copier and fax supplies. Rhinotek products are 100% guaranteed, and Rhinotek's quality control standards rank among the highest in the industry.Rhinotek Solid Ink Xerox Laser cartridge is designed for printers Tektronix Phaser 6200 / Phaser 6200.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

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The SL1U from Mitsubishi Digital Electronics is a microportable LCD projector that offers 1000 ANSI lumens. The projector is equipped with many advanced features, including Mitsubishi's exclusive ColorView Natural Color Matrix and sRGB compliance. Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS) senses room brightness and automatically adjusts the projector's contrast and image controls Dual lamp operations mode allows users to conserve lamp life, lower the operating temperature and noise level, extending the overall life of the projector

Average customer rating:

Mission Impossible

Good phone, good quality but...

A Great Phone Held Down By Poor Cheap Cost Cutting...

It Does't Work

Southwestern Bell FM-2555BL Corded Speakerphone with Caller ID (Black)

Manufacturer: SOUTHWESTERN BELL
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Product Features:

Caller ID/call waiting compatible

64-number caller ID memory, 13 speed dial presets

Wall-mountable, illuminated keypad

Handset and ringer volume controls

Speakerphone, 32-digit redial

ASIN: B000165GMA

Product Description

Caller ID allows you to enjoy your private time at home, without having to be interrupted by unwanted telephone calls. Caller ID shows you who is calling, so that you can choose whether or not to pick up the telephone. With Caller ID Call Waiting, you can view the name and number of incoming callers, even if you're already on the line.PRODUCT FEATURES: 3 Priority Speed Dials; 10 Number Memory; Last Number Redial; Confirmation of Number Dialed and Stored Numbers; Speakerphone; Flash Function; Mute Function.

Amazon.com Product Description

The FM-2555 from Southwestern Bell is a corded phone with caller ID and call waiting compatibility, and several other useful features. The caller ID holds up to 64 numbers in its internal memory, which is easily accessible through the LCD on the base. A 13-number speed dial allows you to program the most frequently used numbers into the phone and dial them with the touch of a button. A speakerphone allows you to talk without having to cradle the handset, and a backlit keypad makes dialing in poorly lit environments a snap.

Handset and speakerphone controls allow you to adjust volume levels to your liking, while a ringer control lets you set the ringer to off, low, or high. A flash button provides access to call waiting, and a 32-digit redial allows you to quickly call the last outgoing number. Tone and pulse dialing modes are provided, and the menu can be set to one of three languages (English, French, or Spanish). Wall-mountable, the FM-2555 also comes backed with a one-year warranty on both parts and labor. (Caller ID and call waiting require a subscription to a fee-based services.)

What's in the Box
Base, handset, owner's manual, desk mount bracket, modular coil cord, one long telephone line cord, one short telephone line cord, quick reference guide, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

Mission Impossible.......2006-07-26

The phone is fine but I sure wish I'd read the reviews before buying. I'm finding it impossible to find an ac adapter for it.
The plug where the adapter attaches to the phone is not a standard one - when I called Southwestern Bell they said I'd be able to find a universal adapter at BestBuy or similar store - but no luck so far. I guess the only other solution is to buy rechargeable batteries. Very frustrating.

Good phone, good quality but..........2004-11-17

The phone has lots of great features:
speakerphone, mute, redial, memory dial, caller ID, flah and
the sound quality is good.

However, the dial buttons are too close to each other so everytimne I have to stare at my phone when I dail otherwise I'd dial the wrong number. I guess you can get used to this after a while. The speakerphone button is small and the caller ID has an angle that is very hard to see. I had requested a desk mount from the manufactur and hopefully it'll help!

A Great Phone Held Down By Poor Cheap Cost Cutting..........2004-10-20

I had a SW Bell Answering machine for years so when I was in the market for a corded phone I choose this one for the price, the speaker phone and caller ID. The speaker phone runs off the phone line and doesn't need any outside power. Without the AC adapter to power the back light (Haven't seen it light up yet except for the speaker phone button), caller ID, and memory you're forced to use 3 AA batteries that'll give you about a week's worth of use before the batteries began affecting the phone's performance. You're looking at 12 batteries a month. This marketing ploy really kills an otherwise good phone. Is this the wave of the future when we buy items and equipment and not only are the batteries not included but also the AC adapter needed to power the thing!! The buttons for editing New Calls and erasing is tedious but that could be due to the batteries. If SW Bell is reading this do your customers a BIG favor and INCLUDE the adapter. Even if you have to raise the price of the phone to do it. I'll have to mail in for an AC Adapter or get a generic adapter that's 9 VDC at 200mA. I'm opting for the generic.

It Does't Work.......2004-09-26

You need to order an a/c adaptor for an additional $15.00. Without the adaptor, the display, call waiting and the speaker phone are useless.

Product Description

Samsung TVs with DLP technology from Texas Instruments take HDTV to the next level - with Samsung's sixth-generation Cinema Smooth 1080p-light-engine-based lineup of high-performance displays. Samsung's innovative DNIe technology delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that's closer to film, plus there's never any risk of burn-in or uneven screen aging. Available in 50", 56", 61" and 71" screen sizes, Samsung's 1080p series of HDTVs are engineered to display the full HDTV experience, down to each and every nuance of picture detail that has been captured, broadcasted and received in HDTV. Features include 1, 080 horizontal lines of Progressive Scan, a built-in HD tuner, CableCARD Digital Cable Ready and purely digital HDM connections. Slim and lightweight, they fit where some other big screen TVs won't. With great performance, robust features, and beautiful design, they offer sports and movie enthusiasts a new reason to own a Samsung TV with DLP technology.

Customer Reviews:

Good buy.......2006-08-23

I purchased this directly through Tigerdirect (they appear to be the seller here) as they do not have any shipping costs and it is 50 dollars cheaper ($1749). The TV looks excellent and the picture quality is good on most channels. I also purchased this with the Samsung TR46X3 silver stand which I got from another vendor. THe only annoying thing about the TV is the built in TV Guide Menu which doesn't appear to get updated.

I have only had it a few days, but so far have not had any trouble with the bulb as many other people appear to have had...fingers crossed it stays that way.

Excellent TV.......2005-12-20

This is an Excellent 56" DLP 1080P TV. You will love it!

The picture is excellent on HD signals from over the air (antenna). 480P DVD's are Very Good. Standard definition signals from over the air vary from poor to very good. Pixilation and blury picture show up with low grade signals. Good signals viewed either 4:3 or in the Panorama 16:9 mode are noticeably less sharp than HD but very viewable.

Picture takes 15 seconds to appear after turning on from standby mode. Picture at full brightness takes ~ 30 sec after turning on from standby mode.

Have had a little trouble getting Caucasian flesh tones the way I want them. I have done some advanced tuning but have not had a PROFESSIONAL do it.

This 56" TV is installed in a 15' x 15' room. My eyes are 12' from the screen. TV is exactly centered at eye level. Room is bright and has a wall of windows to the left of the TV. TV looks attractive. This 56" TV is a good size for this room. I would not recommend any larger. The 50" would also likely work well.

Sound quality is very good from the in-cabinet speakers. However, bass is not as good as I'd like. There is a subwoofer output connector. Sound loudness from in-cabinet speakers is more than ample. HD sound decoding with optical out to my surround sound system is very good. Sound takes 10 seconds to be heard after turning on the TV from standby mode.

Horizontal viewing angle is advertised as +/- 70 degrees and I agree with that. Very impressive side to side viewing angle. Vertical viewing angle is advertised as +/- 30 degrees. I agree.

On-screen menus are very good. Easy to understand.
On-screen TV guide feature works very well.
Both the TV and TV guide supplied manuals are very good.
Connectivity is EXCELLENT. Many connectors of various types.

TV has control buttons on its cabinet, on the side, so you can control unit without the remote. EXCELLENT.
Antiglare - EXCELLENT.
Lamp cooling fan is silent. I have not heard it yet.

Remote control is good. A few more features on the remote would be nice - like being able to switch PIP and main screen with one button.

PIP could be better. Only a single HD tuner in the cabinet while a second non-HD tuner is supplied to support the PIP. Needs a second HD tuner!

DNIe feature is baffling to me. A supplied DNIe 'demo' mode makes no sense to me. It is not clear to me if DNIe is functioning or not.

So the TV is not perfect, there are a few minor cons. Still, Excellent execution and picture!

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