Panasonic DMRES20D DVD Recorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

To make sure the r/c is working,if you have a camera phone,go onto the cam and hold it in front of the front of the r/c press any button and if it is working you should see a little light flash.

Panasonic's support site has the manual for the DMR-ES20D here: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMRES20.PDF . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

could be its not digital, so it will not pick up any channels as they are now all digital not terestrial through the aerial like the y used to be. you need a digi box now to plug the recorder into

Check that C1801 is not leaky. If so, check if IC1801 has blown. If it has blown, it will also need to be replaced.

Usually it's only C1801 leaky, replace it and thats it.

You can find the capacitor on the main board, under the digital board that has ribbon cables going to the dvd drive.

Hope this helps.

Either the remote itself is exhibiting strange behaviour, or the unit's IRD controller circuit (and/or the IRD itself) is faulty. Perhaps when you changed the batteries, the remote needs to be 're-commanded' (that means entering a remote code by pressing and holding 2 buttons together for 10 seconds - example - 1 + ENTER/OK) - this should be done whenever the batteries are replaced. If this does not restore the remote to full control, then the IRD (and/or its controller circuit) is the most likely suspect; or, worst case scenario; your remote is defective. I hope it isn't the latter.

I suggest you submit the unit to an authorised service centre for a quote (since this is not a disc drive replacement/alignment it shouldn't be too expensive) then you can decide for yourself afterwards as to what further action to take. Up to you, it is not unfixable. You can always ask Panasonic directly for straight answers and get a second opinion at the same time.

I hope you do not need a new remote at this stage.

the optical pick-up (laser) is worn out and need to be replaced. it is a dual system for cd and dvd...

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Press Enter and Return on remote at the same time. Further info is available in the service manual which can be obtained from www.mauritron.com

Hello timmy: The recording process on the dvd recorder side is done is done by a seperate lens from the playback, so there could be something wrong with the writable side of the optical assembly, another thing to consider trying is the cleaning disc if you haven't tried this, another brand of blank disc and finally a firmware update is available from panasonic for the specific model you have, I don't know if you have updated it but here is the overall description: DMR-EH55 DVD Recorder Firmware Update

• Version UP-317
• Compatible Models DMR-EH55S
• 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. Resolves U71 error message caused by HDMI connection to Philips TV.
  3. Improves DVD-Video playback of DVD+RW discs.
  4. Prevents DVD Recorder from turning on Panasonic TV's power by HDAVI control (EZ Sync) when connected with HDMI at completion of copying or finalizing.
  5. Resolves SET CLOCK MANUALLY tab being grayed out after a power failure.

I hope this is helpful and the update is available from panasonic.com, all you need is to type the model number in the search windows after you click the support option. Thanks!

Have you tried unplugging it from the wall,or main power supply for 30 sec or so?

No disc error is usually caused by dirty optical lens or a faulty lens. Turn it off, unplug it, then try cleaning it with a very soft dry cloth and then try playing a cd which has no scratches.



The blue color part, that's called optical lens. It looks like a glass but its not a glass, its a plastic cap for the laser to go thru to read the discs. Never apply any wet solutions on it. Just use a soft dry cloth to rub off the dirt on it. If u absolutely have no idea what im talking about, then take it to a local repairing store to get it fixed. If the cost is too expensive, then dump it and get a new one

I had similar problerm.
Solution was to go to Functions - to Others - to SETUP - select Shipping Conditions.

After the unit has been reset to shipping conditions, switch off.
When next switched on it will autosetup like when you first got it and all channels should then reinstall.

presumably you have already tried powering off for 10 mins then doing a shipping condition reset ?

check SCART lead hasn't come out....even a slight amount will disconnect the audio pins
Check the function / to others / setup / connection / AV1 & AV2 settings

connect it to the box with a SCART lead, select A1 or A2 with the channel up / down buttons and away you go
(select A3 if you use the phono connectors under the front panel)

Connect it to the video with a SCART lead, select input A1 or A2 with the channel up / down buttons (or A3 if you use the front phono connections) and record away !

see the solution (which is basically power off, re-scan) at the bottom of this thread
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=911984&highlight=dmr+es20d
worked for me...apparantly a known bug with software 1.14

from what type of source are you doing this? if its CATV with NO BOX, i can help.
Here is a rough sketch:
use COAXIAL cable from splitter to VCR and TV and to the RF Modulator (get one at radio shack) from the RF Mod, to DVD, use RCA cables. Run RCA Cable from output DVD to Input on the TV. Run RCA cables from your VCR output to another TV Input

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Since this was a freeware stripped down model, I think Panasonic buried the manual in their website without a link from their support page. 

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMRES20.PDF 

Hope this helps!

A bit more info, unlocked machine O.K. it had gone into child lock. Why it should do this on it's own when stuck in this self check loop is a mystery. To be on the safe side I discharged the internal back up cap and then reset all options. Will see how it goes.

DVD Chip UK might help....
http://www.dvdchips.co.uk/

give them a try, regs