Disc won't eject, stays in "RECOVER" mode

May 23, 2009

- Thanks for getting back. As indicated, some but not all have this manual release feature.

Here is what I found on this topic on page 56 of your owner manual, it may help.

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly.
≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1.Press [í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [í, DVD POWER] for about 10
seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2.Press [í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
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14, 18
55
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Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit may have a problem. With the power off, press and hold [∫] and [X, CH] at the same
time on the main unit for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

May 23, 2009

- just in case you do not have an operators manual, here is a copy

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMRE80H.PDF