Panasonic AG-DVC7P manual Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions

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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

Power

1:The Camera Recorder power cannot be turned on.

OIs the power source connected correctly? (-12-)

2:The Camera Recorder power is turned off automatically.

OIf you leave the Camera Recorder in Recording Pause Mode for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power. (-20-)

3:The Camera Recorder power does not stay on long enough.

OIs the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (-12-)

OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)

Battery

1:Battery runs down quickly.

OIs the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adapter. (-12-)

OAre you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-48-)

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

2:The Battery cannot be charged.

OIf the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adapter, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camera Recorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted.

OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-14-)

OIs the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. (-14-)

OIs the Camera Recorder power turned on? (-20-) OIs the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA]

Lamp is not on, no recording function can be operated. (-20-)

OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)

Other Recording

1:Auto Focus Function does not work.

OIs Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (-29-)

OThere are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (-52-)

Editing

1:Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-14-)

OAre you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate. (-18-)

Indications

1:The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

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

2:The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.

OWhen you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily. However, it reappears when recording normally.

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

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

OIn 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.

Playback (Pictures)

1:Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.

OIs the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the playback function cannot be used. (-32-)

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

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

3:Although the Camera Recorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

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

4:Playback picture is not clear.

OAre the heads of the Camera Recorder dirty?

If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (-47-)

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For Remote Controller Important Safeguards Antenna Lead in Wire $ Notes about Video Head Clogging Information for Your SafetyManufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Eyecup Viewfinder -15-,-49 Controls and Components$ Camera Recorder LCD Monitor Open Button Push Open -15- LCD Monitor -15-,-49Mode Button Mode ` Operation Mode Lamps CAMERA/VCR $ Remote Controller $ Using the Remote Controller Remote Controller$ Inserting a Button-type Battery 15˚ 15˚$ Using the Battery Power Supply$ Using the AC Adaptor Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge itLens Cap and Grip Belt $ Adjust the Grip BeltCharging Time and Available Recording Time Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes$ Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor$ Using the Viewfinder $ Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelTo Exit the Menu Screen Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus Display Setup Digital Effect 12bit AudioAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Before UseLow-Angle Recording Holding the Camera Recorder for RecordingNormal Recording Recording from a high position$ To Pause the Recording Recording$ Recording Lamp Tally Lamp $ To Check the Recording$ Recording Yourself $ To Finish the Recording$ Digital Still Picture Press the Photo Shot Button M in the Recording Pause ModePhotoshot $ Progressive PhotoshotDigital Zoom Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions $ To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsFade In/Out Functions To Cancel Image StabilizerImage Stabilizer Function Cinema Function Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Special Situations To Cancel the Program AE FunctionTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColorsTurn the Push Dial until the Indication is displayed Adjusting White Balance Manually$ About White Balance Sensor Press the Push Dial until the Iris Indication appears Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Picture Effect Functions Manual Focus AdjustmentTo Cancel the Picture Effect Picture Effects With PIC.E. ButtonMix Mode $ Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Picture Effects From P.EFFECT MenuPress the Push Dial to select the MNL AGC*, NO-AGC Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity LevelSet Camera Functions Recording Setup MIC Level ADJ. YES Press the 6 Button D to rewind the tape $ Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back Press the 1 Button F to start playback$ Cue/Review Playback Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackSlow Motion Playback $ Variable Speed Search Function$ Jog Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of Recording $ Scene Index Search Index Search Functions$ Photoshot Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions To Cancel the Digital EffectPlayback Zoom Function To Change the Enlarging Area of an ImagePlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenAudio Dubbing $ To Adjust the Audio LevelTo Cancel Audio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing Indications $ To Change the Counter Display Mode$ To Change the Display Mode $ To Display Date/Time Indication$ Inserting/Removing the Cassette $ Concerning the Power Supply$ Alarm Sounds $ Recording$ Wind Noise Reduction Function $ Progressive Photoshot Function$ Backlight Compensation Function $ Cinema Function$ Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level $ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment$ Manual Iris Adjustment $ White Balance$ Playback Zoom Function $ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing$ Recording the Contents of Other Equipment $ Playback Digital Effect Functions$ About AC Adapter $ After Use$ Cautions for Use Onto the Camera Recorder$ Condensation $ Video Head Clogging and Care$ Optimal Use of the Battery $ Cautions for StorageViewfinder $ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Sounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time $ Focus Explanation of Terms$ Digital Video System $ Time CodeAC Adapter SpecificationsDigital Video Camera Central Region Executive OfficeSoutheast Region Government Marketing Department
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