Panasonic ES45V DVD Recorder

... and the problem is?

¡Hola
Realmente no puedo entender el problema de los dispositivos de Panasonic. Haga el favor de volver a publicar problema de sus dispositivos un poco explicado. S?lo tienes que explicar en espa?ol. Lo puedo conseguir. Ok

You may be able to find an identical model for this combo unit on eBay or similar, otherwise if you do end up purchasing a new unit (for example a DMR-EZ48V which is a Panasonic) - you cannot finalise discs recorded on one model in a different one, and I doubt you would be able to even on an identical model, since there would be variations in their digital control circuitry.

This is why recorded DVDs must be finalised in the drive they were written in to enable compatible playback in standard players. You cannot change recording models or drives prior to finalising.

In short, no. Not with this unit on its own. No function for recording from or copying to DVDs exists with this brand/model.

A separate DVD recorder is required. I don't know of anyone who records DVDs to tape these days.

You are correct; the manual states clearly you cannot record from the DVD deck in this machine, which is a bit unusual, considering other brands of combos such as LG, SONY and PANASONIC offered an input (which was between channels or could be selected via remote) to allow DVD to VHS recording within the one unit.

I would presume you can connect this combo to the input of a DVD recorder, play a videotape and it will work via cables. DVDs last longer than tapes anyway.

hi, make sure you read the manual' to use the right disc.some can only record on few brand disc's name's only.hope that help.

This could be down to one single component, a swollen looking capacitor. Normally 630uF capacitor on the power/digital board, located under the rear of the Ram drive. Tell me, did this failure happen afer you unplugged the unit?
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My remote is not working. When I press a button, I get the following message on my unit: U12, U30, SET #, CHK REMOTE #, or RC #. What can I do to fix this? The message displayed means that the remote control and unit are not communicating and the remote needs to be programmed. To program the remote, press and hold the same number that is displaying on the unit and the [ENTER] or [OK] button for more than 2 seconds. For example, if the unit displays “SET 2”, press and hold [2] and [ENTER] or [OK] for more than 2 seconds.

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

Hold down the "1" and the "Enter" buttons together for about 10 seconds. This worked for me.

If the device is still under warranty then it is worth calling and getting a repair/replacement. If not, then go with the new unit. it sounds like the one you have was not a very good unit to begin with. make sure you read the consumer reports on new available units before buying, so as to avoid buying another lemon.