Panasonic PV-615S Before Requesting Service, Cleaning Care for Video Heads, Troubles No power

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Before Requesting Service

If you have a problem with your Movie, 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.

Troubles

No power ...

Video cassette can't be inserted ...

Video cassette can't be removed ...

No operation starts when operation

buttons are pressed ...

Recording does not operate ...

Auto Focus does not operate ...

Corrections

-,Make sure the Power Source is connected. (P.11) =Make sure the POWER Switch is ON. (P.16) =Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15)

=Make sure the battery is fully charged. (P.12)

=Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly.

(P.18)

eMake sure the Lens Cap is OFF. (P.6)

eMake sure the Power Source is connected. (P.11)

elnsert the cassette with the window side facing out and the record tab facing up. (P.13)

eMake sure the Power Source {s connected. (P.11)

-,Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15)

=Make sure the record tab is still intact. (P.13) =Check the Battery Indicator. (P.15)

-,Check the Dew Indicator. (P.15)

=Make sure the Focus Switch is set to "AUTO". (P.22)

=Make sure the unit is ON, with the VCR/CAMERA Selector Switch

The sound from microphone can'tbe

monitored ...

Camera picture is too dark ...

No playback picture, or the playback

picture is noisy or contains streaks ...

Dudng playback, the picture indicates

motion or blurred action ...

If the top of your playbackpicturewaves

back and forth excessively...

set to "CAMERA". (P.16)

=Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Pause mode.

,=Make sure the High Speed Shutter Switch is OFF. (P.23)

=Press the Tracking Control Button. (P.17)

=Portions of the still picture where the normal speed motion was particularly rapid may produce this effect. This is normal.

=Because the playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV 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 "IV 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 "IV service center. (Some nominal service charges are required.)

--Cleaning Care for Video Heads

(a)Video Head Cleaning: Your Movie 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

Clogged Video Head photograph on the left, while playing back a tape, the

heads may require cleaning.

(b)Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician, Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. There are many types of cleaning cassettes, so be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this cassette only when a head clogging symp_ OCcurs.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel,

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Contents Panasonic PV-615SSafety Precautions Warranty RegistrationTable of Contents Basic Recording Basic StepsTo Watch Playback in the EVF Electronic Viewfinder Movie System To ConnectDescription of Controls Front ViewExternal Microphone Jack Rear ViewUnderside Bright FocusVCR Play Button and Indicator Fast Forward/Search ButtonTop View Play/Rec Select this position to use the VCR functionsInput Signal Selector AC AdaptorAdjustments for Easy Handling Vision Adjustment RingHow to Adjust the Length of Shoulder Strap Adjustments for Easy HandlingTo Use the Shoulder Strap Preparations Car Battery Cord OptionalHow to Remove the Battery Pack AC Adaptor SuppliedHow to charge the Battery Pack PreparationsTo Insert or Remove a Cassette Word about Cassettes A. Types of Video CassetteVideo Cassettescan onlybe insertedwith the windowside Light Switch Lock Release Button 10W Color Enhancement Light SuppliedElectronic Viewfinder EVF Indications Operating Mode IndicationsBattery Remaining Indication Tape Warning Indication Dew IndicationAutomatic Easy Edit Standby Camera RecordingOperation Record ReviewPlayback Auto TrackingTo Monitor Your Recording When Your TV Does Not Have Video In & Audio In TerminalsWhen Your TV has Video In & Audio In Terminals To MonitorUseful Features Date/Time Display and SettingTapecounter Pressthe Reset buttonto reset displaytoNo Overlay L/TR Button CountermemoryMacro Focus for close-up White Balance Switch Lens Focus RingBacklight Button Auto White BalanceManual Focus by hand Zoom FocusZoom In turning Aim your Movie at the scene to be recordedFade Fade OUT HighSpeed ShufferFade BuIrON Select The 1/500th ShutterTime Lapse Recording Self Timer/Time Lapse RecordingSelf Timer Recording Slide twiceVHS Index Search System Vcpjcameira Selector SwitchEasy Editing Book Mark SearchTo VHF or UHF Video Out Tuner Adaptor optional To Record a TV ProgramConnections UhfnhfPreparations Press Power on on both units Video DubbingAudio/Video Dubbing ConneXion External Microphonq Jack VHF Connecting Cable Input supplled Used for monitoringAudio Dubbing PreparationsRe-Recording Video/Audio Dubbing If Both Units have Synchro Edit JacksIf Either Unit Does Not Have a Synchro Edit Jack Re-RecordingTo Monitor the Re-Recording Process on Your TV Catv System Installer SpecialEffects Photography Rough Values of BrightnessSunlight40 min. after sunrise and beforesunset Troubles No power Before Requesting ServiceCleaning Care for Video Heads Refer servicing to qualified service personnelSystem Carrying Case Accessory Storage Suggestion Handling PrecautionsCarriage and easy access sitting,stepping or System Carrying CaseSpecifications Index Super Directional MicrophonePV-MK40 AccessoriesSystem CarryingCase PV-H60M