Only half the DVD plays back!

SOURCE: Won't recognise DVD Ram and non-finalised discs from own recordings.

Hi,

Usually, the U11 error code in a Panasonic DVD player indicates an optical problem. You could of course try doing a cleaning using a CD cleaner normally readily from computer parts stores. Alternately, you can open the unit up and do a manual cleaning with soft bristle brush and/or cotton buds. Other than that, it could be indicative of a weakening laser eye which of course would require parts replacement.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you

need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

Thank you for using FixYa..

SOURCE: Panasonic DVD player won't finalize

You can try a dvd+r disc. Borrow one before buying a stack of them.

The other thing is that you may not have enough free space left to burn the finalization track; 7 1/2 hours is a lot of recordings.

Give the +R disc a try even though it says it can't use them in your documentation, a lot of users report it works anyway.

Please don't forget to rate all of our solutions here on the board. Thanks.

Regards,
Worldvet

SOURCE: DVD recording problems

I have the same unit with the same exact problem. I ended up taking it in for repair and it's now working perfectly. I paid $100 for the repair. I dropped the unit off and picked it up myself. I think $30 additional is charged for shipping and handling in US.
PANASONIC CAMERA & DIGITAL SERVICE CENTER
1590 Touhy Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007-5319
EMAIL [email protected]
888-439-2676
Part Number
RFKNEH75VP
Description
RAM/DIGITAL PCB MODULE

SOURCE: Panasonic DMR-ES10 DVD Recorder- does not read discs

this unit has an optical-eye, not recording heads. opening the drawer then unplugging unit will expose the eye. never look into the eye when unit has power. this x-ray can and will burn your owh eyes lens&retina. good luck. clean with 90% isopropyl alcohol and q-tip. mch

SOURCE: pansonic e 85h won't play recorded disc or

Chris you were right on with the cleaning I paid $50.00 for the lens cleaning from a certified Panasonic technician and now works like brand new I have invested a total of $200 for the power supply and lens/laser cleaning but I got the unit as a gift, minor probs with unit but great dvd recorder thanks!!!