Before Requesting Service
If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be a minor one that you can correct yourself. Use the chart
below in case your problem is listed, and then follow the recommendations.
Correction
No power ...
• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 1 1 )
• Make sure the POWER switch is set to "VCR" or "CAMERA".
(pp. 1 7, 20)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 1 5)
• Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 9)
• Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and
firmly.(p. 22)
• Make sure the Lens Cap is OFF. (p. 41 )
Video cassette can't be inserted ...
• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 1 1 )
• Insert the cassette with the window side facing out and the record
tab facing right. (p. 8)
Video cassette can't be removed ...
• Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 9, 1 1 )
No operation starts when operation
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 1 5)
buttons are pressed ...
Recording does not operate ...
• Make sure the record tab is still intact. (p. 8)
• Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 1 5)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 1 5)
Auto Focus does not operate ...
• Make sure the FOCUS button is set to "AUTO". (p. 25)
• Make sure the unit is ON, with the POWER switch set to
"CAMERA" (p. 1 7).
The sound from microphone can't be
• Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.
monitored ...
Camera picture is too dark ...
• Make sure the HIGH SPEED SHUTTER button is OFF (p. 24).
No playback picture, or the playback
• Press the SET or SELECT button (Tracking Control)
(p.
20).
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...
During playback, the picture indicates
• Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was
motion or blurred action ...
particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.
If the top of your playback picture waves
• Because the playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
TV
back and forth excessively ...
signal, the top of your
TV
screen may be bent or unstable when the
tape is played back. This symptom is more noticeable when a pre-
recorded tape, recorded on another VCR, is played back. To solve
this problem, locate the horizontal hold control on your TV. Turn it
slowly to correct the wavy picture. If your
TV
does not have the
horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help, some
modifications may have to be made to the
TV
set. Technically this
is called "Horizontal AFC time constant change." If such a problem
is noticed, please contact your local TV service centre. (Some
nominal service charges are required.)
Cleaning Care for Video Heads
Clogged Video Head
(a) Video Head Cleaning:
Your Palmcorder will not normally require head cleaning;
however, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or
damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the photograph on the left while
playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.
(b)
Cleaning the Heads:
To clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning cartridge.
There is a wide range of cleaning cartridges, however, using a worn or poor quality
cleaning cartridge will shorten head life. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with
the cassette, as excess use can shorten head life. It is recommended that the cleaning be
done by a qualified technician, please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicentre.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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