Panasonic NV-GS300 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.

•The movie camera cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-60-) 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? (-10-) 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. (-14-)

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

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-61-)

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. (-21-)

• 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. (-22-)

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. (-14-)

•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. (-24-)

•Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-61-)

•Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (-14-)

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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]. (-53-)

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. (-65-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)

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

5: The camera arbitrarily stops recording.

•Is the AGS function activated? Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (-32-)

Indications

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

•Read the contents and respond to them. (-55-)

2: The time code becomes inaccurate.

0 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 Operating Instructions Information for your safety VQT0T29 Contents Parts identification and handling AccessoriesOptional CameraSpeaker Audio-video/S-Video output terminal A/V Reset button ResetCard access lamp LCD monitor -12Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureTo use as a grip belt Fitting the lens cap VW-LF37WE optionalOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapPower supply Charging time and recordable time How to turn on the powerHow to turn off the power Turning the camera onRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knobQuick Start To cancel Quick Start≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen displayCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard Playback Mode Using the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help modeTo exit the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To get back to the previous screenOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Connect the free style remote control To the camera Free style remote controlAbout the clip on the backside Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic camera holdingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenBlank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway Through Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording mode≥Set to Card Recording Mode To record still pictures clearlySelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Concerning the focusing areaSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Recording with a shutter operation EffectAbout the variable speed zoom Function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionColour night view functions Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingTele macro function Soft skin modeFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSTo adjust the brightness of the video Flash Using the built-in video flashWhen the video flash is not used Red eye reduction functionTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 FunctionImage stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Advanced O.I.S. on Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesProtecting files on a card To complete the settingsFormatting a card ≥In order to stop formatting, select noSelect Cancel ALL in Step Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? To set so that all pictures are not PrintedRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu Card Playback Menu Setup Display -52-REMOTECard Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -52-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackJoystick LED Demo ModeOther menus Initial SETRecording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyYou are attempting to erase protected files There is no paper. Check the connected printerMovie camera power is turned off automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed Screen has changed suddenlyAudio dubbing cannot be performed Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backFrom Push the Reset Switch is displayedOthers Attempt to repair the appliance by yourselfAbout dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout condensation Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the movie camera About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Periodical check-ups Explanation of termsFolder structure of the card Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VSK0651 S1105Nw0 2500 a
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