Panasonic AG-DVX100A Troubleshooting Q&A, Power supply-related problems, Battery-related problems

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Troubleshooting (Q&A)

Power supply-related problems

Q1: No power.

A1: Has the battery or AC adapter been

connected correctly? Check the connections. (See page 21)

Q2: The power goes off on its own.

A2: The power will automatically go off if shooting is temporarily stopped for more than 5 minutes in order to prevent the battery from running down and keep the tape from wearing.

Check the setting selected for the TAPE PROTECT item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen. (See page 49)

Q3: The power is turned on but it goes off immediately.

A3-1: Has the battery run down?

If the remaining battery charge display

flashes or the display has appeared, it means that the battery has run down.

Recharge the battery or insert an adequately charged battery. (See page 20)

A3-2: Has condensation formed?

When the camera recorder has been carried into a warm room from a cold place, condensation may form inside. If this happens, the power is automatically turned off, and ejecting the cassette is the only operation which can be performed. Wait until the condensation has dried up. (See page 64)

Battery-related problems

Q1: The battery runs down quickly.

A1-1: Has the battery been adequately charged? Charge it until the CHARGE lamp of the AC adapter has gone off. (See page 20)

A1-2: Is the camera recorder being used in cold place?

The battery is easily affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating time is reduced in cold locations.

A1-3: Has the battery reached the end of its service life?

The service life of the battery differs depending on how it is used. If it works only for a short time even after it has adequately charged, it means that the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Q2: The battery cannot be charged.

A2: Is the DC cable connected to the AC adapter? The battery cannot be charged if this cable is connected.

Problems during normal video recording

Q1: Recording is not possible even though the cassette tape has been inserted properly.

A1-1: Has the accidental erasure prevention knob on the cassette tape been set to “SAVE?” If it has, recording cannot be performed. (See page 22)

A1-2: Has the cassette tape reached the end? Replace it with a new one.

A1-3: Is the POWER switch at the ON position?

A1-4: Is the VCR lamp lit?

Shooting is not possible in the VCR mode. A1-5: Is the cassette holder open?

If the cassette holder is open, it is not possible to perform any VCR operations.

A1-6: Has condensation formed?

If condensation has formed, ejecting the cassette tape is the only operation which can be performed. Wait until the condensation dries up. (See page 64)

A1-7: If AUTO OFF/T REEL LOCK appears on the display, the tape may have snapped. Check the tape.

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Contents Digital Video Camera Recorder For U.K. only Batterij verwijderknop Operating precautionBattery eject button Contents OShoulder strap VFC3891 AccessoriesOBattery OEye cup VMG1458 When carrying the camera recorder, take care not to drop it Precautions for useAC adapter and battery LCD Storage tips Parts and their functions White BAL switch Gain switchPrst preset CAMERA/VCR button and lampManual AutoRemote control sensor front Menu button ND Filter switchAuto button USER1, USER2 and USER3 buttonsMIC LineManu ServoINPUT2 INPUT1Counter Remote control unit FF/B button VCR operation buttons C/REW buttonPlay button Still ADV buttons E, DInstalling the battery Remote control unitRemote control unit settings Setting methodConnect the AC cable to the power outlet Charging the batteryCharging and recording times of accessory battery Charging time Continuous recording timeReturn the viewfinder to its original position Mounting the batterySupplying power from the AC adapter To prevent accidental erasure of recordings Cassette tapesInserting a cassette tape Attaching the shoulder strap Adjusting the hand strapMounting the lens hood Removing the lens hoodEye-piece Diopter adjustment dial Using the viewfinderViewfinders Do not point the viewfinder’s eye-piece at the sunAttaching the eye cup Using the LCD monitorEye cup holder ProjectionLCD Contrast Setting the calendar Charging the internal battery Synchro Scan Setting the electronic shutterShutter speeds which can be set When the progressive mode is established 25P Slow shutter modeWhite balance and black balance Adjusting the white balanceLOW Light Level OverMessage that appears while adjustment is underway Adjusting the black balanceATW Auto Tracking White function ABB ActiveSetting the user’s bit Setting the time dataHow to select the TC Preset item setting Setting the time codeOtcg item Ofirst REC TC item OTC Preset item Scene files Changing the scene file settings Save Camera mode Setting menusVCR mode Operation methodMenus in the VCR mode Configuration of setting menusMenus in the camera mode Scene File screen Camera Setup screen SW Mode screen Playback Functions screen Auto SW screenInputs and audio tracks recorded Recording Setup screenTC Preset PresetUB Mode UB PresetREC Time AV IN/OUT Setup screenDUB Input DV OUTDisplay Setup screen Other Functions screen Clock SET Beep SoundVCR Time Shift User FileLOW Light Camera mode and VCR modeScreen displays Remote Gain display Remaining battery charge displayND filter display Recommended ND filter displayCHK Copy Inhibited Unplayable Tape Other FormatUnable to A. DUB LP Recorded Incompatible TapeSearch number display VCR modeUIris display CH2 2m i nALL Partial OFF Display item Mode CHK button Other Display item settingSelecting the display Inputting to and outputting from analog components Connecting external componentsInput 1 Input Microphone holder Microphone holder adapterInputting to and outputting from digital components Preparation and inspections ShootingRegular shooting REC checkFace-to-face shooting Using the User buttonsIndex recording Intermittent recordingBackup recording Progressive shooting 25P modeNormal playback PlaybackTape blank search Variable speed searchVideo heads CondensationPower supply-related problems Troubleshooting Q&ABattery-related problems Problems during normal video recordingEditing-related problems Problems during various kinds of video recordingDisplay-related problems Playback-related problems videoOther types of problems Playback-related problems audioQ3 The remote control unit does not work Q2 More than one recorded stream of sound is heardIndex mark Eye cup holder MaintenanceViewfinder maintenance Specifications CAM Remote Input 1, InputDC Input Phones Memo Web Site http//www . panasonic . co . jp/global F0903T1103 @