20 Most Recent Panasonic DMR-ES30VS DVD Recorder/VCR Questions & Answers

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Do not shoot the messenger if this just fails but here it goes.

To convert this player to Multi-Region playback
1. Press the Pause button on your remote control
2. Using your remote control enter the code 3, 1, 4, 1, 5 and 9 Note: If your unit does not enter the following mode which enables you to enter a region code, repeat steps 1 and 2. You may need to enter these codes in a shorter time span for them to work.
3. Press the 0 button on your remote control for Region free, 1 for Region 1 or 2 for Region 2.
4. Press the Pause button on your remote control 5. Power off your player and wait a few seconds 6. Power on your player

PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT THE MESSENGER IF THIS SOLUTION DOES NOT WORK. NOT ALL PLAYERS CAN BE UNLOCKED SOME NEED TO BE RE-CHIPED RE-FIRMWARED EXT EXT.. FIXYA IS NO LIABLE FOR DAMAGED PLAYERS RESULTING IN THE SOLUTION FAILURE.

PLEASE DO CLICK THE ACCEPT BUTTON FOR MY EFFORTS. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/edwy_1a56970cf1ea4620

it will automatically shut down if there is a heat issue.

There is no driver for this unit. Also I don't believe this unit is hooked up to the computer. I have reviewed the entire user manual and it doesnt reference that anywhere. You can download the updated firmware from their website though:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Video/DVD-Recorders-Players/DVD-Recorders/Drivers-Downloads/model.DMR-ES46VS.D#ts
Thank you,
Lee

check power cord if there is any damage or the power supply problem if it is a power supply problem you have to open up and see if there is any cap or Fused damaged

You have posted this in the Panasonic DMR-ES30VS section.
Please note which product section you are in before posting your question.

For the Sony DVP-SR200P there could be multiple reasons for it only showing in B&W.
Was this a recent problem, is this a new hook-up, has it always been this way?

1. In the setup menu there is a setting for Custom Picture Mode.
   Could someone have turned the color down?
   You can go to the setup menu and "Reset" the player to the factory settings.
   
2. How is this connected to your TV?
   Check all cables to make sure they are plugged in, test each one by unplugging it, and then plug it back in fully.
   
   If you are using a composite cable (1 cable yellow plug), be sure you have plugged it in from yellow to yellow.
   
   If you are using the component (3 cables red-green-blue plugs) hook-up, be sure you are using cables only designed for component hook-up, and have plugged them in correctly, red to red, green to green, blue to blue (Be sure you've plugged the red cable into the red video not red audio).
   
   Are the cables in good condition?
   No breaks, loose connectors, they weren't smashed under a piece of furniture?
   Have you tried a different set of cables?
   
3. Test the DVD player on another TV.
   Does the same thing happen?
   Did you "Reset" the DVD player?
   Maybe the DVD player is bad?
   
4. Find another DVD player and test it with your TV.
   Does it work OK, or is it black and white too?
   Maybe the connectors on the TV are bad?
   Is there a custom setting on the TV for that connection?
   On some TVs you can adjust the settings for each input (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, ....) maybe the color setting is turned down?
   

There are may possibilities, but these are some of the basic things to check.
Best wishes,
-Greg-

Pana units and remotes allow you to set different remote codes for different devices to avoid them interfering with each other. The manual for your recorder will outline the process for changing your remote. If you don't have a physical manual, search for one online or google the model number plus 'change remote code' or similar search term

it means the video you are trying to play is incompatible, it somethimes does the same on mine

seems like the display ic gone faulty , change it ..

the "No Read" fault display usually means that the laser has failed unfortunately, and expensive to repair