Panasonic NV-GS180GN 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. (-52-) 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? (-11-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-8-)

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

Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-9-)

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

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-53-)

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. (-17-)

• 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. (-17-)

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. (-10-)

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. (-18-)

Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-53-)

Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (-9-)

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]. (-45-)

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. (-57-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-30-)

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. (-47-)

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 Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -7 Tripod receptacleLens hood Fitting the lens capShoulder strap fixture Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Grip beltPower supply Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette cover Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holderInserting/removing a card Selecting a mode Turning the camera onCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsSet Language select the desired language Switching the languageUsing the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batteryRecord mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Remove the lens capRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFQuick start To return to normal recordingTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view Function Night view functionsTele-macro function To cancel the tele-macro functionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingWind noise reduction function Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback modePlaying back tape To return to normal playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card About 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 Edit modeEdit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Other menusOthers IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer 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 suddenlyPlayback Sound HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV OthersAbout the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/viewfinder Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture F1205Nm0 2500 a