Before Requesting Service

If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.

Symptom

Correction

No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor...

• Make sure the Power Source is connected.

(pp. 11, 12)

 

 

• Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or

 

CAMERA. (pp. 15, 27)

 

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 53)

 

• Make sure the Battery is fully charged. (p. 11)

 

• Make sure all necessary cables are connected

 

correctly and firmly. (p. 12)

 

• Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 15)

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

• Make sure the Power Source is connected.

 

(pp. 11, 12)

 

• Insert the cassette record tab up, window side

 

facing out. (p. 9)

Video cassette cannot be removed...

• Make sure the Power source is connected.

 

(pp. 11, 12)

No operation starts when operation buttons are

• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 53)

pressed...

 

Recording cannot be done...

• Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)

 

• Check the Battery Indication. (p. 63)

Auto Focus does not operate...

• Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 24)

 

• Make sure the unit is ON and set to CAMERA

 

mode. (p. 15)

Sound from microphone cannot be monitored...

• Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/

 

PAUSE mode. (p. 15)

Sound cannot be heard...

• Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to

 

ST1. (pp. 38, 61)

Request for Service Notice

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs

Request for Service Notice: service.

• Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to due so will delay your repair.)

• To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Attn: Camcorder Repair

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Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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Panasonic PV-DV53 operating instructions Request for Service Notice, Symptom Correction