Panasonic PV-L453 Before Requesting Service, Video Head Cleaning, Symptom Correction

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Before Requesting Service

If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.

See Symptom and Correction list below.

Symptom

Correction

No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ...

• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)

 

• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 17, 20)

 

• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)

 

• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 9)

 

• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 10)

The right side of the screen appears grayish...

• Be sure DIGITAL WIPE is set to ON. (p. 39)

 

 

Video cassette cannot be inserted ...

• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)

 

• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 11)

 

 

Video cassette cannot be removed ...

• Connect Power Source. (pp. 9, 10)

 

 

Operation buttons do not work ...

• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)

 

 

Recording cannot be done ...

• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 11)

 

• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 46)

 

• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 48)

 

 

Auto Focus does not operate ...

• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 25)

Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 17)

Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ... • Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.

Camera picture is too dark ...

• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 26)

No playback picture, or the playback picture

• Press UP/DOWN button during playback

is noisy or contains streaks ...

(Tracking Control). (p.20)

 

 

“Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR

• Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO :

VCR ...” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...

OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 7)

 

 

“NO CARD” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ...

• Make sure Memory Card (optional) is inserted. (p. 34)

 

 

Cannot capture the image ...

• Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 35)

 

• No memory remaining. Delete some images before

 

capturing more images.

 

 

Cannot playback Still image ...

• Set POWER to PHOTO. (p. 36)

 

• Make sure Memory Card (optional) is inserted. (p. 34)

 

“NO PICTURE” appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... • There are no images in memory.

 

Top of playback picture waves back and forth • A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air

excessively ...

TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may

 

appear bent or unstable during playback. This is

 

called, “Horizontal AFC time constant change.” To

 

correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control.

 

If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting it

 

does not help, contact your TV service center.

 

(Some nominal service charges may be required.)

Video Head Cleaning

While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required.

Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a

Clogged Video Head head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.

For Your Information

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Contents Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida Operating InstructionsUnpack your Camcorder Things You Should KnowThank you for choosing Panasonic Above markings are located on the appliance’s bottom cover Safety PrecautionsPV-L453 Important Safeguards If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water PrecautionsTable of Contents Self Demo Self Demo ModeInsert Cassette Charging the Battery PackPlayback using the LCD Monitor Quick Operation GuideUsing the Battery Pack Supplying PowerBattery Refresh Car Battery Cord Optional Battery CareAC Adaptor Erase Protection Tab Cassette InformationCassette Insertion/Removal Record/Playback TimeBefore Using Camera Mode Menu Screen VCR Mode Menu Screen Using Menu ModeCamera Mode VCR Mode Setting the ClockPress Menu twice to exit 3b Auto Daylight Saving Time 3a Setting the Time Zone3c Setting Date and Time Time Zone chartPress Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to Using the LightAccuBrite Built-in Light Replacing the BulbCamera To adjust LCD BrightCamera Recording Recording via EVF or LCD MonitorSTAND-BY Release Stand-by Quick ReleaseManual Easy Editing Easy Edit Stand-byREC Time Programmed RecordingREC Time Programmed RECPlayback on EVF or LCD Monitor Playing Back RecordingsSpecial Effects Tracking Control TV Playback or Viewing VCR Playback using PlayPak OptionalBefore you begin Copying your Tapes dubbingConnections Monitor with your TVZoom quickly Four-Speed Power ZoomBacklight Zoom In T Zoom Out W Zoom slowlyPress M.FOCUS for Press Menu for Menu mode Press UP or Down to selectMagicPix Images Digital EffectsMacro Focus close-ups FocusAuto Focus Manual FocusPress M.FOCUS repeatedly to select High Speed ShutterAuto Shutter Manual SelectionFADE/FILTER Auto FadeFade Black Fade OutColor Digital Fade Digital Filter Press Menu for Menu mode. Press UP or Down to selectPress M.FOCUS repeatedly to select D.ZOOM1, D.ZOOM2, or OFF Press Menu twice to exit Press T on Power ZoomRepeat steps 2~3 to select OFF to cancel this feature Digital ZoomDigital EIS on NormalNormalWide Still/ Strobe/ WideMotionsensor MotionSensorMotionSensor may mistakenly start when MotionSensor may not start whenInsertion/ Removal SD Memory Card write protection switchDigital Still Camera Memory Card* optionalPress RECORD/PAUSE to capture RecordingPhoto Press UP or DownSet Light to Auto PlaybackPress Play DCF Number Displayed Directory/Image NumberFormat the Memory Card Delete Specific ImagesDeleting Specific Image Pages Deleting All Image PagesPicture in Picture Wipe Title Press Mode repeatedly for Wipe effect 1, 2, or 3 See left Digital Wipe ModePress Start System Requirements for Digital PhotoShot Software Installation Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XPPC Connection Digital PhotoShot SoftwareRunning the Software Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP Using Live Image DataUsing PC Image Data Using Memory Card Image DataDriver Quick Reference Inserting a Memory Card optional Using a SD Pcmcia Adaptor optionalViewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Mode SelectFull Empty Display SET Display-Off ModeSet Power to Camera or VCR Recording the Date and TimeVCR-MODE CAMERA/VCR modePause For Photo modeA. Consumers Attention Clock Battery Replacing Clock BatteryInsert Battery Tray so the triangle marks meet Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order FormSpecifications Video Head Cleaning Before Requesting ServiceSymptom Correction Self Diagnostic System Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectorySpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Index Symbols