Panasonic PV-GS34PKG Cassette cannot be removed, Screen has changed suddenly, Playback Pictures

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The cassette cannot be removed.

Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (p. 15) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (pp. 11~12)

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

Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (pp. 13~14)

No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (p. 57)

Recording

Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder 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. (p. 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. (p. 22)

Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (p. 57)

Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the Camcorder may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (pp. 13~14)

The screen has changed suddenly.

Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. (p. 19)

A cassette cannot be inserted.

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears.

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. (p. 62) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (p. 31)

Is the MagicPix function set? When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode.

Indications

A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (pp. 51~52)

The remaining tape time indication disappears.

The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during Still Advance Playback or other operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored.

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.

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.

Playback (Sound)

Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder.

Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [– / VOL +] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (p. 32)

Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

Have you set [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or [ST2]. (p. 19)

Have you set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound. (p. 55)

Playback (Pictures)

Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback.

This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback.

Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

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Contents Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Telephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteFCC Caution Important Safety Instructions Precautions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... YourPage Contents Using the Viewfinder Set the OFF/ON Switch 1 to onPower Lamp 2 lights up Inserting a CardRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card Standard Accessories Parts Identification and Handling„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Built-in LED Light pUsing the Battery „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeTo Use as a Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteUsing a Memory Card Optional Easy to Use Mode Dial How to Use the Joystick ControlTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustSelecting Language List of MenusLCD SET EVF SET12bit Audio Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playback„ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions „ To Cancel Fading „ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionSoft-Skin Mode Recording in Special Situations Scene ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceManual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Range of Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playing Back a Memory Card„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSlide Show Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete FilesWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting„ About the Dpof Formatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback„ Connecting with the AV Cable Recording from a Tape onto a CardCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot ButtonUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB DriverConnecting the Personal Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD DriveClick Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsTo Disconnect USB Cable Safely Double clickWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Necessary software„ Windows 98SE/Me Users Click the Video Stream Driver„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows MessengerWith a PC Using the ArcSoft Software Installation of ArcSoft Software „ For WindowsOperating environment „ For Windows If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall After the completion of setup, click on FinishTo start ArcSoft Software „ For Windows Click ArcSoftAbout the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card filesSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ Power Save ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Concerning the Power Supply „ Alarm Sounds„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Self-timer Recording „ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Soft-Skin Mode „ Scene Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Manual Iris Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ After Use„ Cautions for Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap „ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation „ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPush the Reset Switch is displayed Playback picture is not clearCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedUsing the Reset button Explanation of Terms„ Digital Video System „ FocusSpecifications Digital CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Guía rápida Cómo utilizar la bateríaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una cintaReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index