Fanalize in Panasonic DVD Recorder failed

You may be able to download a free pdf copy of the manual online from the following site:

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Panasonic-DMR-E55-DVD-Players-manual/id/312dj185/t/2/

(just follow the prompts)

Pages 6 - 9 of the manual show connection of this unit to a TV and/or other equipment in some detail.

Have you finalized the disk after recording? Are you using DVD-R disks? Also, I can replay my recorded DVRs on my portable DVD player, but not on a TV with a built-in DVD player. That one is just to finicky.

..issues with the DMR-E55 recorder:

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f106/problem-recording-panasonic-dmr-e55-130046/

..here is your manual:

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/DVD-Recorders/model.DMR-E55K

...and on page 33 of that manual they discuss how to do the finalizations.

From my experiences on a friend's DVD recorder,
you need to go 'step by step' and in exact order or the processor
in the machine may not see the correct labeling codes on your disk
at the time you finalize. The "problem issues" referenced in the first
link should help you keep from stumbling over an 'error prone' situation
and may/may-not apply, but IF it does please contact your original sales location with that information.

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It is possible that one of the available software downloads (especially from the Canadian website) might allow you to use 16x -R disks, but your choice may be limited by the disk burner already fitted. Try the Panasonic site for info and updates.

TRY FINALIZING THE DISC IN THE SAME UNIT IT WAS RECORDED IN.

Possibilities are that the laser lens needs cleaning (use a proprietary cleaning disc) or that - as long as you are sure you have original manufacturers' discs and not fakes - the discs are scratched or dirty.

You will have no problem playing your non finalized discs on any of the Panasonic DMR range including the DMR EZ28 series. The DMR E55 can also easily be repaired if you can use a soldering iron and a little care. Please checkout my other postings for full repair details.
Cheers...

A manual can be found here Panasonic DMR-E55 DVD Recorder User Guide
Or if you prefer, you can visit the Panasonic product support website ( just use google to find it) and look for the manual for your machine.
Best wishes...

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/DMRE55.PDF

I have been told that panasonic now have a faster speed disc on sale to suit the newer dvd recorders that dmr-e55 cannot record on as they are too fast. You have to buy the slower speed ram discs to suit the dmr-e55.