I have a DMR-EZ48V and sometimes when I try to copy a VHS to DVD, the machine does not recognize the end of the tape and I am unable to manually stop the copying and must unplug the unit to stop copying. When I then try to finalize the DVD and play it back, the machine does not recognize the end of the recording and the disc will stop playing before the end of the show/movie.

Check the power supply. You may find a control voltage is not correct.

Just buy a replacement remote for it. You can only do the most basic controls without one.

https://www.google.com/search?q=replacement+remote+for+panasonic+dmr-ez48v

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First, try another disk/tape whichever you are getting the message from. It is usually caused by a dirty disk/tape head or a dirty disk or tape. Second, try using a head cleaner. Available almost anywhere including Walmart! The DVD and the VHS heads should be cleaned after every 10 hours of use.

Is this when recording from VHS to DVD? Have you cleaned the VHS tape heads recently? You can get cleaning tapes for this purpose.

Try setting the clock on the remote press [FUNCTIONS] go to SETUP menu - locate the CLOCK option (it should be under 'OTHERS' in the setup) and set the current time, press [ENTER/OK] to store if necessary, then press [RETURN] to exit the setup. Once clock is set correctly, future DVD thumbnails will show the actual date/time of recording in this (and similar) model combo units. If auto clock setting is not possible, set it manually as above.

I assume in spite of the wrong date/time, your DVD recordings have been successful. Incorrect clock and date setting usually only affects timer recording for VHS.

If you have lost or misplaced your original owner's manual, you can download a free pdf version (for Region 1 model) from:

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/DVD-Recorders-Players/DVD-Recorders/model.DMR-EZ48VK

or, if you live outside USA, download the 'Australia/NZ' pdf version of the manual (for Region 4 model) from:

http://www.panasonic.com.au/Products/DVD+and+Blu-ray/DVD+-+Players+and+Recorders/DMR-EZ48V/Downloads

either one of these will provide you a full copy of the original user guide/setup including clock.

All free. Hope these suggestions help.

Google this manual download from panasonic.com link.You need adobe pdf reader or sumatrapdf to open the manual.

This is happening because your DVD is NOT all region, you need to change the Code.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code -
www.dvdexploder.com/ -
www.dvdexploder.com/multihacks.htm
www.allformp3.com/dvd-copy.../dvd-region-code- free.htm -

www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/info/multiregion/ -
Ok check those links out they will help you sort it.

HI I WILL LIKE TO DO A FACTORY RESET ON MY panasonic dmr-ez48v, WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to "PROTECT" or the disc is protected witht the "DVD Management" settings.
Some video tapes on the market(including rental videos) are copy-protected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes cannot be properly recorded.
You cannot use the copying function when the FUNCTIONS window, the Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.
I hope this information can be of some help to you all. Ms Tanya 2/12/08 3:54AM CST.

Hi

This is probably caused by an irregular magnetic encoding pattern being generated by the tape itself. If the DVD recorder does not fully recognise the code, it may incorrectly interpret it as copy protected. If there is any tape flutter or there are tape edits, these can contribute to the problem. In addition to this magnetic imprinting can occur on old tapes that have been stored for a number of years without being spooled. basically wrong bits of the tape get magnetised. You can sometimes hear an echo on old tape recordings caused by imprinting.

You could try the following:

1) If available, try using a different video machine to play back and record from.

2) Whatever video machine you use, put your tape in, fully fast forward and rewind a couple of times, then try your recording again. This is particularly important if you haven't used the tape for some time.

3) If it fails again, check to see if it always fails at the same point.

4) If it does, try winding forward a little and then try to resume recording.

5) If you can record it means that a short section of tape is giving a spurious code to your dvd recorder and confusing it.

6) Use a re-recordable dvdrw to make a master. You won't keep wasting discs if the recording stops. You will also be able to produce another dvd from your master and edit it if your recording ends up in a number of segments.

7) Always use the highest quality setting possible when producing a master.

8) If all else fails, if you have a friend with another dvd recorder, maybe try that.

Have fun....