20 Most Recent Panasonic DMR-EZ47V DVD Recorder/VCR - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Hello there,
First of all, the RC1 means region code 1. Nothing will work on the Panasonic DMR-EZ47V DVD Recorder / VCR Combo as long as it shows that code.
The solution is to get the Panasonic DMR-EZ47V DVD Recorder / VCR Combo region code free.
Panasonic DMRs cannot be unlocked for muliti region simply by entering a code form the normal remote or front panel controls.
Panasonic machines require a special remote control in order to make them multi region. Panasonic dealers will unlock your machine for you but will charge you - this is expensive.
Alternatively, if you search eBay you will find devices that will unlock your machine that can be purchased or "rented", for considerably less than a dealer will charge.
Hope this information was helpful to you. All the best. Elect_Comp

Actually, you are sort of correct, in a sense, RC1 means remote command mode 1 (the default mode of your combo unit). There is one way you can try to fix this:

Remove the batteries from the remote, press any button on it to clear its existing memory buffer, then re-insert them or replace them with new ones. While unit is on (no DVDs or tapes in it), point the remote at it - press and hold 1 and ENTER/OK buttons together for 10 seconds, then release.

This should (in most cases) restore full remote command operation to your combo unit - if when you press a channel button on it, and the unit's front channel changes, the remote is now functioning as it is meant to.


The good news is this will constitute any workshop repairs or costs (except perhaps new batteries for the remote if required).

I hope this helps a bit.

hi,

You need a phono pre amp between the Recorder and LP. The audio out put of LP player is very low. that why the volume is very low. You should amplify it using a phono pre amp and then connect to the recorder's input.
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Here is the link to the panasonic service site where I was able to plug in your model number and bring up the manual. You can download it for free at the following: http://service.us.panasonic.com/operman/findmanual.aspx?model=DMREZ47V If this helped you please give my a 4 thumbs rating. Thanks.

I have the exact same model with the exact same problem. The motor on the dvd drive went bad. No spin = no work :-( Good news is that the dvd drive is easy enough to replace. Bad news is that I can't find a replacement drive - not a standard PC style drive...

Hello!

A firmware upgrade is needed to your device to clear the error U99.

Download firmware here:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/DVD-Recorders-Players/DVD-Recorders/Drivers-Downloads/model.DMR-EZ485VK.D

The instructions for firmware upgrading can be found here

i have a panasonic dvd rcorder / video combi model DMR-EZ49VEB. I have recorded something on DVD, which is 4 hours in duration, and I want to edit the recording and split it into parts. I follow the manual, but when I press EDIT the option to split isnt even there? I am confused, it is SUCH a difficult manual to deciphre, but the only 2 options there are "Edit title name" and "Change Thumbnail". The others are not listed. the disc is not copy protected or locked and is of sufficient duration to split the contents. HELP PLEASE :(

Hold down 1 or number after RC (RC1, RC2, or RC3), and enter/ok button on the remote for 6 second while pointing it to the recorder.

Failure of the startup circuit in the switchmode power supply; usually due to several components including IC1 (prefixed with STR - a 5-pin device). If the unit constantly displays HELLO, then BYE, shutting down, with no user operation available, then it is likely to be the IC on the 12V rail in the SMPS which is the main suspect.

Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired at user component level; it has to go to an authorised Panasonic appliance service centre for professional attention. (It may either involve the technician replacing various components, including the IC, or simply replacing the entire PSU PCB as a module to save time). It is safer for a qualified technician to undertake this type of repair, rather than the consumer/owner (that way the owner can be completely assured the job is done properly and will last beyond a day).

Your best bet is to submit the unit to your nearest repair centre for a quote, and a second opinion (on the exact nature of the problem(s) and the time/expense involved - including testing the rest of the unit to be sure nothing else is amiss), then you can make a positive decision afterwards as to what action you wish to take in this matter. It could be expensive whichever way you go but it is not unfixable, and if it is confined to the PSU board, you might be lucky in terms of the overall costs. Insist on up-to-date progress reports as required if you do go ahead with getting this fixed. Up to you.

You should not pay a repair bill without an assured, written guarantee signed by the technician that did the job, and which contains the company's official letterhead at the top.

Try to get this one fixed economically and to an agreed repair cost. If the workshop has an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction, you shouldn't be without your combo unit for very long. These are great combo units generally.

Try Cleaning The Disk or take it to ur nearist Video Rental Shop

You don't, you just press the FORWARD button on remote during DVD playback to 'fast forward' (pressing this button a second time during playback increases forward scan speed). The forward and reverse buttons have 'SLOW/SEARCH' printed above them on the remote. The other buttons next to them are the PREV/NEXT buttons (SKIP/INDEX).

DVD playback speed/skip/search is mostly a manual user function; it cannot be auto set.

U61 is a common and annoying error code with this series of DVD recorder. It generally indicates a failure with the DVD-RAM drive and/or its digital controller PCB (the small board which the drive is connected to via ribbon cables - located under it).

The problem with this repair is if you submit the unit to an authorised service centre, they may need to replace both the digital PCB and the DVD-RAM drive, add labour costs on top = very expensive/uneconomical.

Nevertheless, you can always submit unit and obtain a quote on the overall likely costs (and get a second opinion from a technician to be sure of the exact fault(s) and service required); this allows you to make a positive decision to go ahead and get it fixed or not. They also may tell you what exactly failed in your unit and how long it will take to fix. Unless you are tech. savvy and you understand how these units function, do not undertake to order and fit parts yourself.

Your best bet is to get a workshop quote from an authorised Panasonic service centre (if there is one near you) - then decide on an appropriate course of action after that. The good news is that it is a fixable problem; the bad news is it can be very expensive.

Hi Henry,

1. Usually DVD players DVD players come along with remote controls which have fast forward buttons which have the icon as ">>" .
2. All you need to do , is press the button as per your requirement of fast forwarding.
3. If you press the one, you would get a message as x2 on the TV screen and if you again press it , it would display x3 and if you press the button again it would show x4 , that is the maximum speed you can have usually for fast forwarding.
4. So the solution is to keep pressing the button multiple times to change the fast forward speed.

Hopet his helps ...Your feedback would be appreciated.

RC 1 or DVD 1 is the unit's default remote command mode. You can try the following with the remote:

While the unit is on, pick up the remote, then press and hold [ ENTER/OK ] and the number [ 1 ] button together for 5 - 10 seconds, then release. Repeat the procedure if it makes no difference and the unit still ignores the remote. If it doesn't work, try new batteries, then repeat the above.

{ You can reset the unit if necessary (press and hold [ CH UP ] and [ CH DOWN ] button together for 5 - 10 seconds on the front panel (not the remote), until 'SETUP' appears in the display). }

Hopefully this should help a bit. You should not need to continuously reset either the main unit or the remote.

You can download the manual for free from the manufacturer's web site at
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVD4744.PDF

Hi,
Yes, you can connect an HD set-top box to the Panasonic recorder and record from it, but I will need to know the model number of the set-top box to be able to tell you exactly how to connect and how to record:

If your set-top box has a S-Video OUT port, you will be able to record both HD and SD (standard definition / non-HD) channels. If it does not have S-Video OUT, you will only be able to record SD channels. The Panasonic recorder only has S-Video and composite video IN sockets. S-Video will carry an HD signal, but composite will only carry an SD signal.

If you can let me know the model number, I can draw a connection diagram for you and let you know which settings to use on the player for recording.

Please reply to me with this information by clicking on "Add a Comment" below your question.

Thanks,
BElectric