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Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1:The movie camera power cannot be turned on.

Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

Is the LCD monitor open or the viewfinder

extend?

2: The movie camera power is turned off automatically.

If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the movie camera for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-32-) Also, if you set

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

3: The movie camera power does not stay on long enough.

Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-7-)

Has condensation occurred? When you carry the movie camera from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation

indication disappears. (-38-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-7-)

Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

5:The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate normally.

The movie camera cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

Remove the cassette and then press the

[RESET] button. (-38-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

Does the status indicator comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-7-)

Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette.

Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-12-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-38-)

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. (-12-)

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. (-38-)

Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the movie camera may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover. (-12-)

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, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this

function to [OFF]. (-33-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears.

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Panasonic NV-GS27GN operating instructions Before requesting repair Problems and solutions

NV-GS27GN specifications

The Panasonic NV-GS27GN is a compact and versatile digital camcorder that exemplifies the innovation and quality associated with the Panasonic brand. Targeted toward both amateur videographers and budding content creators, the NV-GS27GN integrates advanced technologies and user-friendly features, making it an appealing choice for capturing precious moments.

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