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We have a Panasonic DVD-LX97 which is displaying this error message "Error HO3". What does this mean and can it be cost-effectively repaired? Thank you.

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THE ERROR MESSAGE IS.
"YOU ARE TRYING TO CHARGE THE UNIT IN TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITS NORMAL WORKING RANGE.
either too hot or cold.
try experimenting by cooling the player if its warm where you are or warming it if its cold.
if it still doesnt work when the player is in normal room temperature ( ie 10 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celcius) then the internal thermal trip is faulty and needs resetting ( a board change i would think)
not worth the time and expense for a discontinued player .
ps heres a link to the manual online
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/DVD-Recorders-Players/Portable-DVD-Players/model.DVD-LX9

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