Panasonic PV-GS16 Battery runs down quickly, Battery cannot be charged, Same time

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Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (p. 13)

• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (p. 61)

Battery • Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out.

The Battery cannot be charged.

•If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.

 

Recording does not start although power

Normal

is supplied to the Camcorder and the

Cassette is correctly inserted.

 

 

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

Recording

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (p. 15)

 

 

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

 

Cassette. (p. 15)

 

• Is the Camcorder power turned on? (p. 22)

 

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

 

Condensation Indication disappears. (p. 60)

Other

Auto Focus Function does not work.

• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto

Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically

 

Recording

adjusted. (pp. 30, 64~65)

this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust

 

• There are some recording subjects and

 

recording surroundings for which the Auto

 

Focus Function does not operate correctly. In

 

the focus. (p. 30)

 

Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

Editing

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

 

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

 

recording cannot be performed. (p. 15)

 

was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not

 

allow audio dubbing to operate. (p. 21)

The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

•The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

The Remaining Tape Time Indication does Indications not match the actual remaining tape time.

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

• 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.

Pictures cannot be played back even when the [►] Button is pressed.

•Is the Mode Dial set to Tape Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cannot be used. (p. 33)

Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.

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

Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

Playback • Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input jacks used for the connection.

(Pictures) • Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].

Playback picture is not clear.

•Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (pp. 60~61)

Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared.

•Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (p. 10) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it.

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

•Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume. (p. 33)

Playback

Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

 

 

• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of

 

the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to

(Sound)

[MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound

that was recorded by audio dubbing are played

 

 

back together. It is possible to reproduce the

 

sounds separately. (p. 41)

 

The original sound was erased when audio

 

dubbing was performed.

 

• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording

 

made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will

 

be erased. If you wish to preserve the original

 

sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time

 

of recording.

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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 Safeguards USE & Location PrecautionsContents Others Playback ModeEditing Mode With a PCInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CassettePlaying Back a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapeControls and Components Standard AccessoriesConnect this to the digital video equipment „ Remote Control OptionalAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Viewfinder ppInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control OptionalPower Supply To Use as a Grip Belt „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteEasy to Use Mode Dial Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of MenusPress the / // Button and select a file 12bit Audio Picture Playback Menu Setting the Lock pSetting Dpof p RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot pAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Check the Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer Recording„ To Cancel the Quick Start Recording YourselfImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Program AE Function „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Press the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speedDigital Effect Functions Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment „ Range of Iris Adjustment„ To Select a Desired Digital Effect „ To Cancel the Digital EffectMulti-Picture Mode Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode„ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back„ To Resume Normal Playback Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Variable Speed Search FunctionScene Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Photoshot Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect Functions„ To Pause the Slide Show Slide ShowCreating a Title To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSet Digital Title in on Adding a Title„ To Clear the Title Display Select Recording and press the Enter ButtonDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting „ To Verify Dpof Setting„ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Select and Delete All FilesRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control Only„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a Card„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing „ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerMessage MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayed Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive „ Windows 98SE UsersWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000Installing Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraWEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting up the Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Confirm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selectedScreens may vary with the type of the OS MultiMediaCard About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files SD Memory Card OptionalMisc Indications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Counter Display Mode„ To Change the Display Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording Check „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom Microphone Function „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ White Balance „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Program AE„ Playback Digital Effect Functions „ Playing Back„ Index Search Functions „ Playback Zoom Function„ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Playing Back on Your TV„ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsIs supplied to the Camcorder Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video System„ Memory Stop Function „ Time CodeDigital Camcorder SpecificationsCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaReproducción de una tarjeta de 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