20 Most Recent Panasonic DMR-EZ47V DVD Recorder/VCR - Page 2 Questions & Answers

On this model you must hook-up a antenna or cable to ant input and start with first time setup and wait 24 hrs with the power off for it to gather guide information. I Have a setup guide or go to Panasonics website at www.panasonic.com/dvdhelp/ you must also connect the video out to video in on your tv.

I would suggest contacting Panasonic support. You can search for their website/home page for their contact numbers. Typically, manufacturers maintain help, support, upgrade, forums and FAQs/knowkedge bases to help customers troubleshoot their appliances/equipment. I have used similar methods, previously, to update/upgrade the firmware on an "obsolete" DVR and it has lasted 4 more years (still working).

Plug in the main aerial lead that goes into the TV into the unit. Then do a channel search. If it finds stations with that there is something wrong with lead that normally goes to the video.

I just had this problem the other day. Unplug the unit for 2 minutes. When you plug it back in and get a the 000 press the power button for about 5 seconds and that will put it back in stand by mode. Then see if you can turn it on.

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U81 is an error message indicating a microprocessor communications error/problem. This can be from a host of issues; probably time to take the unit in for service.

Simultaneously press the [CHANNEL UP] and [CHANNEL DOWN] buttons on the front of the DVD Recorder for approximately 10 - 15 seconds (until the unit powers off). Disconnect the wall outlet. Wait for 10 minutes. Then power up. It this still does not help....and If you are capable of taking the risk check out DMR-EZ47 Firmware Installation Instructions Panasonic DMR EZ47 Installation Instructions Manual Familiarize yourself with all the steps and especially the page 7,8 before you attempt this,