Panasonic NV-GS230EB Cassette cannot be removed, Remote control does not function

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5:The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate normally.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-53-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

(Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

•Does the status indicator comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-13-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-9-)

•Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette.

•Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-11-)

7:No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-54-)

8:The remote control does not function.

• Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? Replace it with a new button-type battery. (-18-)

• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the movie camera, the remote control does not operate. (-19-)

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. (-11-)

•Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette.

•Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode, recording cannot be performed. (-20-)

•Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-54-)

•Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (-11-)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

•Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-46-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears.

4: Auto focus function does not work.

•Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.

•There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-58-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-32-)

•Is the colour night view function set? When the colour night view function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode.

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen centre.

•Read the contents and respond to them. (-48-)

2: The time code becomes inaccurate.

$ The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow-motion playback, but this is not a malfunction.

3: The remaining tape time indication disappears.

•The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is

restored.

4:The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.

•If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed.

•In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual

remaining tape time.

5:A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication,

or time code indication is not shown.

•If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than the tape running condition, warning, and date indications disappear.

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Contents NV-GS180EB How to replace the Fuse Remove the connector coverBefore use Carefully observe copyright laws Information for Your SafetyContents Sales and Support Information AccessoriesAC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery pack OptionalCamera Parts identification and handlingCassette holder Volume lever /VOLAccessory shoe Shoulder strap fixture NV-GS180Fitting the lens cap Using the LCD monitorAdjust the belt length and the pad position Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you preferPower supply Using the viewfinderCharging time and recordable time Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Removing the batteryInserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteSD Memory Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the camera on Switching the language Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoSet Language select the desired language To exit the menu screen Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting Operating with remote controlAbout date/time Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelChanging the picture quality on LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeBasic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRemove the lens cap On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenStopping blank search midway Through Check the recordingBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Progressive PhotoshotTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself Digital zoom functionTo return to normal recording To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFQuick start Backlight compensation functionNight view functions Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view Function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele-macro functionTo cancel fading Tele-macro functionSelf-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Continuous Photoshot To cancel the image stabilizer function$Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeFrame-by-frame playback Press the Play . button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function To return to normal playbackPlaying back card Press the EXT Display button on the remote control$Set to Picture Playback Mode Operate with joystick Playback on TVTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card $The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded sound $Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingSet Print YES to start printing When you stop printing halfwayUSB cable Select the paper sizeMenu list MenuBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack Basic DATE/TIME -45-PROTECT SetupButton Switches the audio PCM audio recording systemsMenus related to taking pictures Press the recording start/stopOther menus Menus related to playbackPlayback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsCheck the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerMovie camera power does not stay on long enough Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power is turned off automaticallyScreen has changed suddenly Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Audio dubbing cannot be performedOthers Push the Reset Switch is displayedCamera mode During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingFolder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsAuto focus White balanceThis Site is English only SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture Numerics IndexFor business users in the European Union VQT0T87 F1105Nm1126 3000 F
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