Panasonic NV GS 330 Screen has changed suddenly, Cassette cannot be inserted

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Recording

1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to the movie camera 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. (-15-)

•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. (-17-)

•Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-72-)

•Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-15-)

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]. (-65-)

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. (-77-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-37-)

5: The camera arbitrarily stops recording.

•Is the AGS function activated? Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (-33-)

Indications

1:A sentence is displayed in red in the screen centre.

•Read the contents and respond to them. (-67-)

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.

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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 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)

1:Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera.

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-39-)

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]. (-48-)

•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. (-65-)

3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

•Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-15-)

•Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-24-)

4: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 when recording.

5: Sounds cannot be played back.

•Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set

[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-48-)

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Contents Operating Instructions Manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Information for your safetyButton-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC Carefully observe copyright lawsPages for reference If you see this symbolMenu operation flow is indicated by in the description Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -13 Tripod receptacle ≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmlyFitting the lens cap Lens hoodAdjust the belt length and the pad position Power supplyCharging the battery Grip beltFitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable time How to turn on the powerHow to turn off the power Turning the camera onSetting date and time About date/timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewQuick Start To cancel Quick Start≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Accidental erasure preventionInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Concerning the cardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen displayCard Playback Mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Slide show start/pause DeleteUsing the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help modeTo exit the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To get back to the previous screenSet Setup Power LCD on Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Record mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Blank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway Through Set Advanced Picture Size select the desired picture size ≥Set to Card Recording ModeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Press the button fullySelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesDigital zoom function Concerning the focusing areaZoom in/out function About the variable speed zoom FunctionTo return to normal recording Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recordingTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function Colour night view functionTele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 FunctionImage stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeGuideline function To restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balanceTo set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio Playback modeTo adjust volume Playing back tapeVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playback on TV To display the on-screen information On the TVTo display multiple playback files Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card About the compatibility of still picturesTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card Move the joystick down to selectWhat is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardRecording from a tape onto a card Edit modeEdit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette ≥Set Basic REC Speed SP to take pictures Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing USB cableWhen you stop printing halfway Introduction With a PCBefore Use Names and functions of packaged ItemsOperating environment Check before UseSweetMovieLife 1.1E MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE for DV USB Driver Card reader function Install/ConnectionInstalling USB Driver Click USB DriverClick SweetMovieLife 1.1E Installing SweetMovieLife 1.1EInstalling MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE InstructionsFor Windows XP/2000 Connecting the movie camera to personal computerConfirmation before connection For Windows VistaClick Update Driver ≥Update the driver with the following procedureIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed With USB cable supplied ≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape recording modeSoftware Set Basic or Advanced USB Function Motion DVDV cable DV terminal Install USB DriverWith DV cable optional ≥Refer to page -53-for the minimum requirementsStart the MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger When you use the movie camera as a Web CameraOthers Copying files recorded on a card to a personal computerViewing files copied from a card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayCopying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD/iMovie ’08 To disconnect USB cable safelyVQT1L48 Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Playback Menu Card Recording MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Menus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Others 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 printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Cassette cannot be inserted Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Auto focus function does not workEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About the movie camera Clean the heads with the digital video head cleanerAbout dirty heads ≥If the movie camera is sprayed with suchPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups LCD monitorWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode F1207RA0 500 a
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