Panasonic HDC-SX5PC operating instructions 142

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Problem

Check points

The disc cannot be read.	≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc?
	# If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off. (l 30)
	≥ (HD mode) Has the DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL been finalized?
	# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If
	you un-finalize a DVD-RW, it can be used for recording. (l 96)
	≥ (STD mode) Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format)
	write-protected?
	# Release the protection. (l 98) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR
	format) was protected on another device, release the protection
	on the same device.
	≥ (STD mode) Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been
Recording does not start	finalized?
	# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If
although power is	you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be used for
supplied to this unit and	recording. (l 96)
the disc or SD card is	≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?
correctly inserted.	# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to
	LOCK. (l 29)
	≥ Is the memory of the disc or SD card full?
	# If the disc or SD card has no more available memory, free up
	some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 86, 90) or
	use a new disc or SD card.
	≥ Is the unit set to the recording mode?
	# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at	or	.
	≥ Is the disc cover or card slot cover open?
	# If the disc cover or card slot cover is open, this unit may not
	operate normally. Close the disc cover or card slot cover.
Recording starts but	≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?
stops immediately.	# Wipe off the dirt on the disc. (l 30) If the disc is scratched, insert
The playback picture	a new one.
	≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. To use the unit
breaks up for a moment.	again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.
	≥ Can the SD card be used for motion picture recording?
The unit arbitrarily stops	# Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture recording.
	(l 29)
recording.	≥ Is the AGS function activated?
	# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].
	(l 52)
	≥ Is manual focus mode selected?
	# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
Auto focus function does	≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in
not work.	auto focus mode?
	# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which
	the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 155) If so, use the
	manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 75)

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