DISC DRAWER WILL NOT OPEN - Panasonic DMR-ES10 DVD Recorder

Unlike computer drives - there is not a manual open on standalone players.
Unplug the unit for 5 minutes and re-try.
If the unit does not sound like it wants to eject (humming from door area) the disc transport mechanism's drive has failed and will require professional servicing.

Thanks!!

First, start with power cycling the player. Turn off the player and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. Leave it unplug for about 5 minutes. Turn the player back on and try to open the drawer.

If same problem occur, then follow the steps below:

1. Turn off your DVD player. You do not want to risk electrical shock while working with it.

2. Locate your DVD player's manual Eject button. It is usually a small hole located underneath the DVD drawer.

3. Insert a stiff wire-such as a paperclip or safety pin-into the hole. Push gently and the drawer should open partway. Gently pull the drawer the rest of the way open.

4. Remove the DVD and see if there is a problem with it. Most DVD player drawers get stuck when a DVD is warped or the label is starting to peel. If the DVD is warped, discard it. If the label is peeling, remove the label.

5. Turn your DVD player back on. If it gets stuck again on a different DVD, then the problem may be with your DVD player rather than with your DVDs.

Good luck!

Unplug the player for 5 minutes. In the meantime of it being unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 full seconds.
Then press and hold eject button while plugging the player back in. It should reset itself and work ok.

Last thing that would work, is use a paperclip, insert it in the middle of the drawer, slowly pull it back as far as it will go, then press eject button and it will go back normally