Panasonic L-50 DVD Player Overheats

[mjthomas]

I have a Panasonic Portable DVD Player. When I play DVD's I have backed-up with DVD2One or DVDShrink, after 10-20 minutes, the movie gets distorted and will not play. I was told it was the media, but I am using Ritek 4X media. (This problem with distortion does not happen with original DVD's, only backups.) I was also told it was because of overheating. Anyone have the same/similar problem? If so, how did you fix it. Please respond.

[padre]

I use my L50 while I'm on the road, and have had heat issues with all DVD's (DVD-R and commercial ones). But normally it's only after playing any DVD or series of DVDs for more than 2 hours. It comes from the bottom of the unit not having the ability to vent. If I prop the unit up, it goes longer without heating up.

I've been using the Ritek G3's, and they don't exhibit the problem you have.