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[heypresto]

Hi I’m hoping someone can help me with my Panasonic NV FJ605 VCR which has gone out to lunch since I stupidly sent it EFC 000.

I’m using URC 9800 with VCR device code 0162 and whilst hunting for a specific function I tried EFC 000 (“Program 000”) which started the VCR fast-forwarding (JetScan) then placed it in some kind of strange mode where it now only responds to remote control commands. It generally still functions, but the buttons on the VCR (including Power) no longer do anything and the display is stuck showing just a few numbers (8 1 66).

I tried unplugging the VCR and leaving it for a few hours before plugging it back in, but still it comes back with the frozen buttons and display.
I tried calling Panasonic Singapore (where I live) but they have no idea what the problem is. They thought it might be a child lock, which I now know it isn’t.

If anyone has any ideas for getting out of this mode or resetting the VCR back to factory settings I’d be eternally grateful.

Thanks.