An R- disc showed 5:05 remaining time when I inserted it. I was recording a 3 hour show that I had TiVo'd, and about halfway through, I realized the display time said 00:00, was not advancing (but I was still able to record and pause for commercials). It showed the disc was full, but had not recorded the hour and a half that I thought I was recording. What happened to the 5:05 remaining time? And why didn't it record the 90 mins I thought I had been recording.? So then I tried to finalize the disc without the 3 hour show I thought I was recording, but got a response of "cannot finalize" . That's the first time I ever got that in 6 years of owning and using this machine. Does anyone know what happened? TIA, Audrey
SOURCE: Using FRec to record on DVD-which mode does it record in?
You seem to have fixed your own problem. Yes, the Flexible recording function only works on scheduled recordings. However, you should be able to do direct recording with FR - but when you press the F.Rec button for a direct recording a notification should come up on-screen asking you the amount of time to record. This is on page 16 in the manual. If you started the recording without being on the correct input for the DVD recorder on the TV, you would not have seen this message and the unit would default to EP 6 or 8hr. (based on settings).
Obviously the FR swaps between bit-rates to fill the disc completely, so you would see the recording tracks had almost completely filled the disc when done.
Also, some older DVD players, even if the disc type is compatible and finalized, do not read VBR recorded DVDs - so that my be another issue.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Can't Finalize Disk after recording
Your problem may be media related.This firmware upgrade has
helped me and others with similiar issues.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Drivers-and-Downloads/list-DVD+Recorders#
Be sure to read the instructions.If you don't know understand the
instructions,don't try it.You may make your recorder unusable.
http://www2.panasonic.com/static/Content/productsupport/dvd_firmware_instructions.pdf
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 camerarepair@us.panasonic.com
888-439-2676
Part Number
RFKNEH75VP
Description
RAM/DIGITAL PCB MODULE
SOURCE: I have a DVD recorder
If you're lucky, just turn your recorder off by unplugging for a few minutes with the disc out, turn it on and insert disc and it might read otherwise your computer dvd-rom/burner might be able to read it with the proper ripping software.
SOURCE: I have a 6 year old Panasonic DMR-50 and recently
I found the problem and it was not a disk problem, instead it was a mechanical problem.
.Before you start taking the unit apart open the disk tray and unplug the unit, as the tray needs to be out of the way.
You need to take the unit apart to gain access to the top side of the disk mechanism. To do this remove the 3 phillips screws on the top back of the cabinet, on the side of the cabinet there should be 1 larger phillips screw on each side. Once you remove the screws you will have to work the top off as it can be tight. Once you have done this remove the face plate which is held be 3 plastic clips on the bottom and one on each side. When you have these released slowly pull the face plate towards you till it comes loose, on my unit all the connections are made with multi pin connectors that remain in place on the chassis and faceplate circuit board.Next you have to remove 4 small phillips screws from the top of the disk area. Once inside you should see a 2 piece plastic disk that has a small magnet in the middle and is on a flexible piece of metal that is underneath a piece of bent metal to limit its upward travel. If this plastic disk is loose carefully snap it back together by holding one finger underneath applying pressure with your other hand from the top. Check to make certain it turns freely and push down slightly on the metal to make sure it moves up and down. If it does now is the time to look inside with a flashlight and locate the laser lens, as this is the perfect time to clean it as suggested by someone on this board. Now put everything back together and unless there is a further problem in the unit you should be back in business.
This tip was given to me by a technician for Hewlett Packard who I was chatting with while traveling to the San Francisco area by train several days ago.
Linda
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