20 Most Recent Panasonic DMR-E85H DVD Recorder - Page 6 Questions & Answers

It doesn't use TV channels, it uses AV, Audio Visual, input. That means you hook up, to the, whats called the EXTERNAL Inputs, A1, A2, A3, these are the external inputs that relate to the Jacks on the rear/side of the unit. You use the output from the DVD, and hook it up to the AV input on TV. Press Play on DVD and Select, correct external input on TV. Usually it;s Yellow to Yellow Red to Red and White to White.

It sounds very much like a dirty lens. Did you try a lens cleaner? If not please purchase a lens cleaner with liquid. You can get it for as low as 10$. It is very easy to use. Pop the lens cleaner DVD into the player and play it it runs for a while and the brushes will pop out. Then put 2 drops of liquid on each brush and play it again and the issue will be resolved.

Let me know if it worked.
Sai.

To record from SVHS you will need to hook it up by way of cable or SVideo Connecting and red and white RCA plugs. It should work just fine.

optical p/u is bad.

First of all regarding the video not able to play on certain players: You can easily resolve this by downloading and installing the k-lite mega codec pack, that you can download from
http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack_download.htm
This will let you play any video file on any player. Just dont change any settings while installing.
Even though AOA ripper is not able to read the DVD, there are still ways to retrieve your video. There are VOB files on a DVD which you can try converting to formats such as mpeg and try burning them again. There is a free software called Virtual Dub that can do the job very well.
Its an open source software that you can download from
http://www.virtualdub.org/download.html

Hope I have answered your question.
Sai.

honest advice ,ask one of the grandkids because if not you will need a degree in advanced electronics ,remember the simpsons episode ??to set the clock on the video

http://www.pasctraining.panasonic.com/firmware/index.html

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Nothing can be done to fix the drive, but it can usually be replaced.

Once a drive is broken it's usually unrepairable. Even if it's just the drive motor it's cheaper to replace the entire drive and is an opportunity to upgrade to a larger capacity.

Note that I've not done this on your individual model before and on many makes and models standard pc drives are used but sometimes use specialist software to format the drive in a different way to those on pc's. Just search for "DMR-E85H drive upgrade" and you'll find the info and tools required to do the job.

open dvd and look at the capasitors on mains power board and if any have raised tops replace them with same value e.g (2000mf 10v)
capasitors look like little battries with white line on side
UNPLUG FIRST

www.encompassparts.com show a lot of parts for this unit but you have got to know your descriptions pretty good. The part number for the whole power supply pcb is
VEP01950B but it appears to be N/L/A at encompass.
I hope this helps. Thanks for using fixya.

Usually when there is "no disc" on the dvd , there could have been moisture inside your dvd.
Your best bet is put the dvd in a warm room plug it in, for 2 hours then try again.

Another thing have you checked that the dvd and disc are compatible.

Hope thats ok for you.

Hi Audi,
Try unplugging the hdd & then turn on the dvd recorder & wait for about 5 minutes.
Then unplug the dvd recorder & plug in the hdd & turn back on the dvd recorder to see if that fixes the problem.

I have the same problem. During a storm, I lost power. When power came back on, the Recorder lost sound. I've tried new cables and checked connections. No luck. Please share if you find the solution. Thanks.

Power supply section will be the first place to look. Four years old will not be worth fixing, the LASER may be getting weak by now after you get the power supply fixed, I would put money in a new recorder.

This is a known fault with the Panasonic DMRs. Basically, the main chip in the power supply circuitry starts to fail intermittemntly due to poor design of the heatsink.
If you search FixYa site it will come up many times.
Unless you or a friend can (safely !) identify, handle, desolder and solder electronic components, this is not a DIY repair.
If you can, like I said there are already several really good FixYa fixes for this.

Sounds like my woman.  The thing is looking for a signal.  Hook the TV or stereo receiver up to it or put a DVD in the tray.  Some DVD players take a bit to power on so you might just be an impatient lot.  Take the thing back to the shop and exchange for a different brand like Sony or Samsung which power up quicker and are more user friendly.

I assume you put the caps in the right way? Check to see if you accidentally bridged a solder joint. Or I've done this, pull other components out to check them and got them turned around backwards, especially caps.

TRY DMR-E85 DVD Recorder Firmware Update
Version DL-106

Compatible Models DMR-E85HS

Issues Addressed Issues Addressed

1. Corrects DVD Recorder hang-up or freezing during DVD playback caused by connection to Scientific Atlanta cable box model # 3250.
2. Improves playability of discs with high reflection detected.
3. Improves playability of discs with fingerprints.
4. Improves disc playability corresponding to CPRM.
5. Improves playability of DVD-RAM x16 discs

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/DVD-Recorders-Players/DVD-Recorders/Drivers-Downloads/model.DMR-E85HS.D#ts

Press and hold together enter and 1 for more than 3secs