Hi,
I have a Panasonic DVD recorder, model DMR-ES20, issue. When you plug it in (AC outlet), the rolling "ooooooo" (initializing/recovery) never ends. I can force it to go into standby by holding the Power button (on front panel) for 10 seconds. Now there is a flashing "12:00AM". Next, I press the power button on unit or remote, and a "Hello" appears. Normally, the "Hello" appears for a few seconds, then goes away. Now, "Hello" stays on for hours (endless). I did not wait to see how many hours. Note: If I hold the power button for 10 seconds on the unit, the display changes back to the flashing "12:00AM". However, I still can NOT use this recorder.
FYI: I "Googled" for a solution to this problem, but all I found out, I am NOT the only one with this problem.
The last time I posted this problem several months ago, I received several replies with a variety of suggestions that I had already tried.
PLEASE, I am looking for someone who had the EXACT SAME problem with this model, "DMR-ES20" (NO letters after "20"), and he/she FIXED IT. What did you do to fix this problem?
Thank You in advance, John