Panasonic PV-GS180 Cassette cannot be removed, Remote control does not function, Recording

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6: The cassette cannot be removed.

Does the status indicator come on when opening the cassette cover? (-19-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-16-)

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

Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-17-)

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

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-68-)

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. (-24-)

• 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 Camcorder, the remote control does not operate. (-25-)

Recording

1: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. (-18-)

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. (-26-)

Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-68-)

Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-17-)

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]. (-61-)

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. (-72-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)

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

Indications

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

Read the contents and respond to them. (-63-)

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 cord indication is not shown.

If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than the tape running condition, warning, and date indications disappear.

Playback (Sound)

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

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-40-)

2: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]. (-47-)

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorLSQT0973 Important Safety Instructions Precautions End User License Agreement for Video Stream Driver Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuQuick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Viewfinder -15 Tripod receptacleGrip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureAdjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderRemoving the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fallWhen the cassette holder does not Come out Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a card Accidental erasure preventionTurning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeCard access lamp SD Memory CardCard 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 English Switching the languageUsing the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Adjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control optional Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningOFF When 5 minutes passes without On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeBlank search function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Stopping a blank search midway ThroughTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when OFF/ON switch is set to OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionMagicPix functions To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance EIS on RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colors White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo 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 Move the joystick down to select the icon to stop playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedUsing 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 Using the Camcorder with a PC Driver InstallationCheck before Use Set the Camcorder to PC Mode Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive InterfaceUsing as a Web camera Installing Video Stream DriverOperating environment Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode ≥Click start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activatedConfirmation before connection Connecting Computer and CamcorderDV Data Streaming Function ≥System Properties is displayedIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickIf you no longer need driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modesScreens may vary with the type of OS SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory CardTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -60-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback 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 printerCamcorder power is turned off Automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Camcorder power cannot be turned on Camcorder power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed RecordingSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Noise is heard from the right headphoneAbout condensation May be adversely affected About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the cardFolder structure of the card Periodical check-upsWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic Video ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactIndex NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaF1005Nm2026 3000 D