Had a power surge during recording and now the dvd tray won't open - says LOCK - have tried resetting power, default settings - nothing works
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Old trick, try holding the power button down until the unit shuts itself off and back on, and goes through a whole reset. I had to do someting like this once. Not sure what caused it, but it took about 10 min to figure out something that would make the unit do a hard reset. Just read this on a Panasonic unit with the same problem. 1. turn off unit by holding down the POWER button for 10 seconds. 2. unplug the power cord and wait for one minute. 3. plug the cord back in and turn on the unit 4. when the dvd begins to play, press "EJECT". Worth a try. Kinda sounds like what I did.
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If you can open it in disk utility and try to repair permissions that may work. Otherwise you may have to send it to Sony.
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Hello, it sounds like the unit has accidentally been set with the "Screen Saver" mode on. TO FIX: - With the unit on, but not recording, click on the MENU button two times (you should see the little wrench highlighted at the top) - Use the down arrow button to go down until you see "Screen Saver", click on the "RECORD" button to select Screen Saver. - Use the up or down arrows to go to the "OFF" selection and click on the "RECORD" button. (this is where it may have previously been set to 3 minutes) - Now click on the MENU button again to exit. The screen should no longer shut off while recording and with power.
290662
same happened to me, I just got tired and threw it out. I thought the disk was empty, but it is some kind of software for windows 95.. the whole thing is junk
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The power LED is on but no video is output, cannot access the system via network (LAN). The manufacturer said I have return everything which means disassembling the whole installation which don't make sense as only the DVR is damage.
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I had to replace the entire unit so I'm probably not much help. I'd give their support center a call -- they may be able to troubleshoot it remotely. Good luck.
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My BD player also requires semi frequent unplugging to resolve freezing or disc loading fine, like getting menu prompts to work, froze. And cannot manually or remotely open tray or turn power off/on. Recently ONLY my Star Trek season sets did this in addtion to NOT recognizing the discs or load properly or at all.....so I did a factory reset and it resolved issue.
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If it is the same as mine, there is a grey switch on the left side (facing the screen) that operates the lock. Push it toward the top of the recorder to unlock. I hope that this helps and I am sorry for your loss.
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Hi Amazonian, sorry to hear this. Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly. If it's correctly inserted and still will not turn on, then we suggest to setup the IC Recorder for service at http://eservice.sony.com -Vincent
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If the DVD went in with out forcing it in then all you should need to do is first put it on DVD mode. Then turn the tv off. Turn the tv back on and hit the eject button on the tv until the screen says either eject or open. If this doesn't work I would contact rca.
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I decided to call Panasonic tech support and ask. Unfortunately, I won't be able to try this myself for a day or so (out of town), but maybe you can give their suggestion a go: She said to hold down the "1" button and the "Enter" button at the same time for at least 10 seconds while pointing at the unit and that should reset the remote. ("Enter" being the round button between the arrows.) I asked what caused it, and she said "nothing you did." Funny. UPDATE: This worked! I now have a working remote. Woo hoo. Now I just have to figure out how to record something.
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Thanks ! well, first I placed a new DVD + R and it shows that it is loading...... then I get an error on the tv about error reading dvd. If place the vhs and play it. I will hit record on the remote control but nothing happened. initially I had input from control to select L1 and EP from the control but still ..... I am able to watch on the tv what I have on the vhs , >>>> thanks
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if you unplugged it and plugged it back on, and nothing positive happens.....throw it out! panasonic makes garbage dvd players. it is not the panasonic of the past. i keep 5 dvd players in the house, cause i am a movie buff., and in the past i've had all panasonic players. those days are over. i have one panasonic player left and that hiccups every eight minutes on recordable discs. on your problem, maybe you can contact panasonic.com or call them and they can send you, or you can download their software update. it didnt work for me, but it might work for you. if mechanically inclined, and not under warranty....you can take off the cover, unscrew the carriage cover and remove the disc. also sometimes, if the disc is not in the slot correctly., it could jam up, and shut itself off. my dmp-bd871 played well for 4 months, and now it will not accept any disc. i will admit, that before it went kaput, it had the best picture of any other player i've had................irene
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I have the same problem. Camera arrived yesterday. Will not power up. About to return.
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Yes I can help,I had the same problem your disk you got is junk,don't waste any more time,call Amazon to send New stuff.
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I have had the same exact problem. Worked great for awhile; now just shows it is recording and doesn't register any sound. Would love to hear if anyone has a solution?
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I'm sorry for your trouble but you must hit menu and formate disk before an RW can be recorded on, but I wouldn't count on it. I have a DR420 and a 430 and its been some time sence mine would formate my -RW disk and I have 6 left. Also I was recording "Play Misty For Me" on Encore Suspence and they stopped the DVD recording and I put in a tape in my VCR and hit record and the tape ejected. I know Dish Network and these movie channels are reprogramming these units to prevent recording, I've operated a VCR service center for 35 years and they are overiding the system programming.