Power/Body Camcorder power cannot be turned on

Others

≥Scene mode	≥When setting the [AUTO/
	MANUAL/FOCUS] switch
	to [AUTO]
	≥When the MagicPix
	function is used

≥Change of	≥When digital zoom (10k
white balance	or higher) is used
	≥When the MagicPix
	function is used
	≥When a menu is
	displayed

≥Adjusting the	≥When the MagicPix
shutter speed,	function is used
iris/gain	≥When the scene mode is
	used

≥Variable-speed	≥During repeat playback
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≥Deleting files	≥When the write protect
	switch on the card is set
	to [LOCK]
	≥When the file is protected

≥Formatting	≥When the write protect
	switch on the card is set
	to [LOCK]

≥Audio dubbing	≥The section of a tape
	recorded in LP mode
	≥The blank section of a
	tape
	≥Sounds sent through the
	DV terminal

Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1:The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2:The Camcorder power is turned off

automatically.

•If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to

[ON] again. (-27-)

3: The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.

•Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-16-)

•Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication

disappears. (-68-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

•Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-16-)

•Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

•Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-68-) 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.)

Panasonic PV-GS180 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions, Battery runs down quickly