Why can't I get a DVD player that works!?

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A few days ago I purchased a Sony DVP-S360 dvd player (their cheapest model). This was to replace the Apex dvd player that I returned (that one played when it wanted to). The Sony has been great so far, good audio, great video (especially compared to the Apex player). Now that I have a "good" player, I go to Hollywood video and I rent the movie X-Men. This movie is supposed to be good for special effects, but also it has a function that is called extended branching where it will almost "seamlessly" incorporate edited out scenes into the movie. It flashes a little "X-Men" icon on the bottom of the screen then it searches for the appropriate edited scene...well I never get that far. The player makes a loud searching noise, then locks up and flashes "C:13" on the screen which means dirty disc. Although it is a rental, it has no scratches on it to worry about (one or two really light scratches) and it was cleaned prior to being placed in the machine. Well I'm off to Tweeter to show them the problem and to probably take a new 360 home (I will not accept them telling me it is the disc, a player should be able to handle light scratches...the disc looks basically brand new). Anyone else have problems with this function on the X-Men disc? If you haven't, tell me which player you are using, maybe I'll switch. Thanks.
-Steve

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Topic - Why can't I get a DVD player that works!? - SJT 08:49:17 01/25/01 (7)

Coincidence! - AudioTweaker 00:04:49 02/01/01 (1)

Re: Coincidence! - SJT 10:11:16 02/01/01 (0)

Re: Why can't I get a DVD player that works!? - DougBlackburn 18:37:00 01/31/01 (1)

Re: Why can't I get a DVD player that works!? - SJT 10:17:53 02/01/01 (0)

a DVD player that works!? Buy different brand. - Elizabeth 05:21:43 01/26/01 (2)

Re: a DVD player that works!? Buy different brand. - JonMarsh 13:08:55 01/26/01 (0)

Re: a DVD player that works!? Buy different brand. - SJT 06:08:12 01/26/01 (0)

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