Panasonic Dvd Recorder Playing Up

[FreyaBee]

I purchased Panasonic DVD recorder model DMR-ES20DEB in 2005.
I fear it may be time for a replacement, but meanwhile I have two programmes recorded.
The recorder has new batteries and I have ensured all connections are tight.
When I switch it on it shows message “Hello” followed by “self check” then it switches itself off. Then it switches itself on again followed by “self check” then it switches itself off again
I have tried pressing the function button on the remote but no result.
Any help appreciated. Customer service are closed until Monday

[FreyaBee]

bhg I’ ve had to check what a dual-layer is ! I find it a little difficult keeping up with all this technology. (81 years old ) ;-). I will see what the staff at Richersounds recommend.

[bhg481]

Dual-layer discs are competely transparent to use ie, you don't treat them any differently to normal DVDs, it's just that they hold twice as much data. I use them (and dual-layer BluRays) for dropping my holiday videos onto. They're not like the old DVD-RAM discs that you had to turn over, they're just a double-volume disc.

[FreyaBee]

bhg481
I have ordered delivery of the new recorder.
Discs are not necessary when recording as programmes go straight onto hard drive. Discs can be used for professional dvds but I already have a DVD recorder (just for bought dvds ) Scart sockets no longer used, so I can ditch those. Help is provided by the store if needed. Hopefully I will manage. Thanks again. Freya

[10ClarionSt]

Freya, I used to work for Richer Sounds! There was lots of choice then for DVD recorders.

[FreyaBee]

10clarionst. They still have plenty of choice. I chose this one as it is an improved version of the old one. I ordered from the Kingston on Thames branch. The installation seems easy but we shall see !