Panasonic NV-GS15GN, NV-GS11GN Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions

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Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

When the Movie Camera is used with a large capacity Battery (CGR-D16S, CGP-D28S; optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Lens Hood

Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E; optional), Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E; optional), MC Protector (VW-LMC27E; optional), or ND Filter (VW-LND27E; optional), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter.

If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Movie Camera,

4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary light.

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

Power

1:The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on.

Is the power source connected correctly? (-9-)

2: The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically.

When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically.

To resume recording from this condition, turn

off, then turn on the power again. (-19-)

3:The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (-9-)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-53-)

Battery

1: Battery runs down quickly.

Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (-9-)

Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-54-)

Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully

charged, the Battery has worn out.

2: The Battery cannot be charged.

If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is correctly inserted.

Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-12-)

Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. (-12-)

Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-19-)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-53-)

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Contents NV-GS15GN Information for Your Safety Contents Playback Mode Editing ModeSpecifications With a PCStandard Accessories Optional AccessoriesControls and Components Movie CameraMicrophone Socket MIC LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN4 LCD Monitor -13Built-in LED Video Light Remote Controller Viewfinder -13Eyepiece Corrector Knob Photoshot Button Photo Shot Variable Speed Search Button VAR. Search Menu Button MenuInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller Power Supply Using the Remote ControllerUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryUsing the Car Battery Charger Optional Attach the charged Battery to the Movie CameraTo Remove the Battery Charging Time and Available Recording TimeGrip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltUsing a Card NV-GS15 only Card Access LampInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Movie Camera Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelTape Recording Menu File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode NV-GS15 onlyList of Menus Tape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu NV-GS15 only12bit Audio AV IN/OUTSetting Date and Time Picture Playback Menu NV-GS15 onlyCard Card Format Formatting a Card -38-3 DigitalAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Recording Yourself About RecordingRecording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Photoshot NV-GS11 only Selecting the Quality of Photoshot images Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot NV-GS15 onlyRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer Recording To Cancel the Quick StartQuick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Cancel the Night View Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionNight View Functions Soft Skin FunctionTo Cancel the Soft Skin Function To Cancel the Cinema ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColoursManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor NumberDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe ModeMix Mode Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 42 to start recordingAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverIndex Search Functions Photoshot Index SearchScene Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlySlide Show NV-GS15 only Creating a Title NV-GS15 only Adding a Title NV-GS15 onlyTo Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card NV-GS15 only Protecting the Files on a Card NV-GS15 only Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card NV-GS15 onlyFormatting a Card NV-GS15 only To Select and Delete Files or TitlesPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a Card NV-GS15 onlyRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape NV-GS15 only Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingRecorder To Stop DubbingUsing a Card in a Personal Using as a Web Camera or with DVImporting still pictures onto a PC NV-GS15 onlyFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC TitleOthers IndicationsTo Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Self-timer Recording Recording CheckRecording on a Card NV-GS15 only Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightZoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionsImage Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation FunctionManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentWhite Balance Digital Effect FunctionsIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlyLock Setting NV-GS15 only Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVBlink in yellow About AC AdaptorCondensation Optimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Headphones Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedOther Recording Auto Focus Function does not work Editing Audio dubbing cannot be performedUsing the Reset button Auto Focus AdjustmentExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemTime Code Memory Stop FunctionRecording a fast-moving subject Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications Specifications190 Page Page LSQT0783 a