ScoobyWon't

I'm trying to get a Panasonic SA-RT 70 DVD recorder to come out of standby mode.

I've read the manual several times, which suggests using the power button on the unit instead of the remote, this was negative.

I've also tried holding in the power button on the main unit for 10 seconds, as sugested, in case the unit has activated a safety mode. This was also negative.

There is power to the unit, as indicated by the power LED. The unit sounds like it is trying to turn on as it makes a slight noise as if the laser is being moved.

At the moment the Panasonic website is down, so I cannot get further support from them, plus google has not revealed any answers.

Any ideas?

mystery_machine

iTrader: (1)

to state the obvious have you turned it off at the mains?

MMT WRX

I agree turn the power off for 10 seconds or so. I have a Panasonic hard drive recorder and have had this issue a couple of times.

The Zohan

Power off, unplug it/switch off the mains suppy for 2 mins then plug back in and power up

GC8

Does it not have a reset button? This will probably be in the form of a small hole with a contact at the bottom that you poke.

MMT WRX

Poking small bottom holes Simon

ScoobyWon't

Yes. I have even left it unplugged for 6 months!

Sadly not.

what would scooby do

unplug from mains - throw in bin and buy a new one

Xx-IAN-xX

http://www.avforums.com/forums/dvd-b...k-standby.html

I google your problem and came up with this

my06 ppp silver

iTrader: (2)

this usually happens when you have a dodgey porno dvd inserted.........so i have been told.

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Probably buggered, doing a google on Panasonic DVD recorders will reveal that they aren't as reliable as the brand would imply. You'll find plenty of people across the world with knackered 2yr old recorders; Me included (U61 error - very common).

After getting it assessed by a local repairer and being quoted £210 to repair it, I complained to Panasonic UK, who replied requesting a copy of my reciept. After some deliberation, they are repairing on good will; Parts for free and me just having to pay the labour, which was just £30.